The short answer
Our picks for 2026, focused on social-first brand building and community, are Battenhall, Billion Dollar Boy, Born Social, Jellyfish, Movers+Shakers, Socially Powerful, The Social Element, VaynerMedia, Viral Nation and We Are Social. The list is alphabetical, not ranked, so choose based on your goals, size and budget.
At a glance
| # | Company | Headquarters | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battenhall | London, UK | Social for corporate brands |
| 2 | Billion Dollar Boy | London, UK | Influencer marketing |
| 3 | Born Social | London, UK | Social-first creative |
| 4 | Jellyfish | London, UK | Paid social |
| 5 | Movers+Shakers | New York, USA | TikTok-first creative |
| 6 | Socially Powerful | London, UK | Social and influencer |
| 7 | The Social Element | London, UK | Community management |
| 8 | VaynerMedia | New York, USA | Social-first brand building |
| 9 | Viral Nation | Toronto, Canada | Influencer and social |
| 10 | We Are Social | London, UK | Global social agency |
Listed alphabetically, not ranked.
The 10 companies
1Battenhall
London, UKSocial and PR agency.
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Best for
- Social for corporate brands
- Type
- Social media agency
2Billion Dollar Boy
London, UKCreator marketing agency.
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Best for
- Influencer marketing
- Type
- Social media agency
3Born Social
London, UKSocial media agency.
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Best for
- Social-first creative
- Type
- Social media agency
4Jellyfish
London, UKDigital partner.
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Best for
- Paid social
- Type
- Social media agency
5Movers+Shakers
New York, USACulture-led social agency.
- Headquarters
- New York, USA
- Best for
- TikTok-first creative
- Type
- Social media agency
6Socially Powerful
London, UKSocial and creator agency.
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Best for
- Social and influencer
- Type
- Social media agency
7The Social Element
London, UKSocial media agency.
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Best for
- Community management
- Type
- Social media agency
8VaynerMedia
New York, USAAgency founded by Gary Vaynerchuk.
- Headquarters
- New York, USA
- Best for
- Social-first brand building
- Type
- Social media agency
9Viral Nation
Toronto, CanadaInfluencer and social agency.
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Canada
- Best for
- Influencer and social
- Type
- Social media agency
10We Are Social
London, UKSocially-led creative agency.
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Best for
- Global social agency
- Type
- Social media agency
What these social media agencys offer
Platforms and audiences.
Social-first creative.
Management and moderation.
Creator partnerships.
Ads and amplification.
How to choose a social media agency
- Check platform expertise (TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn).
- Ask for results beyond likes.
- Check community management cover.
- Review influencer vetting.
- Agree approval workflows.
How we chose
These are iCreativez Technologies’ own recommendations, based on our research and experience of the market. We looked for companies with a strong reputation, visible work and clear expertise in social-first brand building and community, and aimed for a mix of sizes and regions. The list is alphabetical, not ranked. Details such as roles, ownership and locations change, so confirm them directly before you engage anyone. Nobody paid to appear.
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Frequently asked questions
Who are the premier social media and brand presence agencies?
Our picks for 2026, focused on social-first brand building and community, are Battenhall, Billion Dollar Boy, Born Social, Jellyfish, Movers+Shakers, Socially Powerful, The Social Element, VaynerMedia, Viral Nation and We Are Social. The list is alphabetical, not ranked, so choose based on your goals, size and budget.
How do I choose a social media agency?
Check platform expertise (TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn). Ask for results beyond likes. Check community management cover. Review influencer vetting. Agree approval workflows.
How did you choose this list?
These are our own recommendations based on reputation, visible work and expertise in social-first brand building and community. The list is alphabetical, not ranked, and nobody paid to appear. iCreativez Technologies publishes this page and is not part of the list.
How are marketing agencies paid?
Common models are monthly retainers, a percentage of ad spend, project fees or performance-based fees. Ask for a clear breakdown before signing.