Social Media 55

What Social Media 55 does

Social Media 55 is a Montreal-headquartered, privately held digital marketing agency founded in 2014 that delivers full-service online marketing to SMBs and select enterprises across 30+ North American cities in the US and Canada. Its offering spans social media management and advertising, influencer marketing, SEO and local SEO, PPC management, content marketing, email marketing, branding, and web design and development, supplemented by 40+ industry-vertical modules (real estate, healthcare, dental, legal, automotive, hospitality, fashion, CBD, political, franchise, gaming, bridal, etc.) and platform-specific services for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Snapchat.

The underlying technology stack is entirely third-party and industry-standard: WordPress, Shopify, and Magento for web builds (including Shopify Plus for enterprise), Google Ads and SEMrush (certified partner) for search and analytics, Meta and LinkedIn for paid social, and standard social media management tools. There are no proprietary technology components, patents, APIs, or disclosed AI/ML capabilities; the product is delivered as human professional services rather than as software.

The business operates on a professional services revenue model with both project-based and retainer engagements, sold on a quote basis with no publicly disclosed pricing. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, via a toll-free number (1-844-633-4255), email ([email protected]), and website contact forms offering free consultations, with dedicated local landing pages for each of the 30+ cities to support localized acquisition. The customer base is broad and vertically diversified across roughly ten named industries, with SMBs as the primary segment and enterprises as secondary. The company has been bootstrapped with no disclosed funding, parent company, or institutional investors.

Name

Social Media 55

Legal name

Social Media 55

Website

https://socialmedia55.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Social Media 55 is a Montreal-headquartered full-service digital marketing agency founded in 2014, serving SMBs and select enterprises across 30+ North American cities with social media management, SEO, PPC, web design, content marketing, and 40+ industry-vertical modules on a professional services basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Marketing Services

NAICS

Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services (5418), Media Buying Agencies (54183), Public Relations Agencies (541820)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Social Media & Community Management (BPAFAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Social Media Creative Agencies (Content & Community) (MPAAAAAE), Paid Social Advertising (BPAFACAB), Digital PR & Social Media Communications (MPAAADAJ)

Keywords

• Digital marketing services
• Social media management
• Search engine optimization
• Pay per click advertising
• Web design development

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices32 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Digital Marketing Services: Project-based and retainer-based professional services including social media management, SEO, PPC, web design, content marketing, and influencer marketing. Services offered on an 'a la carte' or full-service basis.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Social Media 55 is a full-service digital marketing agency that delivers social media management and advertising, influencer marketing, SEO, PPC management, web design and development, content marketing, email marketing, branding, mobile app marketing and development, video production, UX/UI design, PR, and conversion rate optimization. Services are offered on a project-based, retainer-based, or 'a la carte' basis to businesses of all sizes across 30+ cities in North America.

Product overview

Social Media 55 is an award-winning full-service digital marketing agency founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, offering services across the United States and Canada. The agency operates as a unified suite of marketing services rather than a modular software platform. Core offerings include Social Media Management, Social Media Advertising, Influencer Marketing, SEO, PPC, Web Design & Development, Content Marketing, Branding & Media, and Email Marketing. The portfolio extends into 30+ industry-vertical modules (including Real Estate, Healthcare, Automotive, Fashion, Law Firm, Dental, Beauty, Hotel, Non-Profit, Gaming, Political Campaign, and Franchise Marketing) and platform-specific services (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat Marketing). Additional capabilities include Mobile App Marketing, Mobile App Development, Video Production, UX/UI Design, PR, Conversion Rate Optimization, and Local SEO. The agency also offers specialized e-commerce development on WordPress, Shopify, and Magento platforms, and serves clients across 33+ city markets including Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco, and Boston.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Social Media Management Full-service management of social media accounts including content curation, posting, comment management, and engagement across multiple platforms, for businesses of any size.
• Social Media Advertising Paid advertising campaigns across social media platforms including brand awareness campaigns, lead funnels, and retargeting to drive traffic and conversions.
• Influencer Marketing Strategic partnerships with influencers, bloggers, vloggers, and celebrities to expand brand visibility and reach target audiences through endorsements, for brands seeking amplified visibility.
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) SEO services including link building, keyword optimization, and on-page improvements to improve search engine rankings and drive organic traffic, for businesses seeking organic search growth.
• Local SEO Localized search engine optimization to help businesses rank in their geographic markets and attract local customers, including Google My Business management.
• Pay Per Click (PPC) Management Paid search and display advertising management including Google AdWords optimization to deliver immediate traffic and sales results, for businesses seeking bottom-of-funnel conversions.
• Web Design & Development Custom website design and development services spanning graphic design, UX, and programming across WordPress, Shopify, Magento, and other platforms, for businesses needing lead-generating websites or e-commerce stores.
• Content Marketing Services Quality content creation and copywriting serving as the voice of a brand, helping brands stand out with tailored messaging across blog posts, website copy, and marketing materials.
• Email Marketing Creative email marketing campaign management to keep customers informed and engaged, maintaining top-of-mind brand presence.
• Branding & Media Comprehensive branding and media strategy services that give companies a competitive edge through integrated brand messaging.
• Mobile App Marketing Mobile application marketing services to drive app installs and user engagement for app-based businesses.
• Mobile App Development Custom mobile application design and development services to build functional, user-friendly mobile apps for businesses needing a mobile presence.
• Video Production Professional video content production services for marketing campaigns, social media, and brand storytelling.
• UX / UI Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 app installs achieved for clients in the last year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WordPresscoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary web development platform. Agency builds custom websites on WordPress, WooCommerce for e-commerce and service-oriented platforms.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce website development platform used for building online stores. Also offer Shopify Plus for enterprise clients.
• Google (Google My Business, Google Ads)coreTechnology or IntegrationCore platform for local SEO, PPC advertising, and Google My Business management services.
• Facebook/MetacoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary social media management platform for Facebook marketing, advertising, and business page management.
• InstagramcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary platform for Instagram engagement marketing, influencer partnerships, and social media advertising campaigns.
• LinkedIncoreTechnology or IntegrationB2B marketing platform for LinkedIn marketing services and professional network advertising.
• Local PR and Modeling AgenciescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliances with PR and modeling agencies across service cities for influencer marketing services. Expands client networks to influencers, bloggers, vloggers, and celebrities.
• UpCityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatform featuring agency as top marketing provider. Part of digital marketing industry recognition and lead generation.
• ClutchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerB2B ratings and reviews platform featuring agency profile for credibility and lead generation.
• GoodFirmsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerB2B platform listing agency as top SEO service provider.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves29 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hootsuite: Leading social media management platform serving enterprises and agencies. Represents a structural threat and adjacent competitor — agencies like Social Media 55 use platforms like Hootsuite, while Hootsuite increasingly pushes into the agency/professional services layer.
• Sprout Social: Public social media management and analytics platform. Comparable in the social media management function that anchors Social Media 55's business, and a competitive substitute some clients may choose over agency services.

Direct peers

• Higher Visibility: Full-service SEO and digital marketing agency with strong emphasis on local SEO and SMB clients. Directly comparable in the local-SEO-driven, multi-city service model that Social Media 55 uses for client acquisition.
• SmartSites: Award-winning full-service digital agency offering web design, SEO, PPC, and social media. Comparable in the Clutch/UpCity award positioning, SMB-to-mid-market customer mix, and broad service offering.
• Ignite Digital: Canadian digital marketing agency offering SEO, PPC, social media, and web design. Closely comparable in geography (Canada-headquartered), service mix, and SMB focus.
• WebFX: Large full-service digital marketing agency offering SEO, PPC, social media, web design, and content with proprietary technology (MarketingCloudFX). Comparable service portfolio and SMB/mid-market focus, but with materially more scale and proprietary tooling.
• Lyfe Marketing: Social media and digital marketing agency focused on SMBs with services spanning social media management, PPC, SEO, and email. Closely matches Social Media 55's SMB-centric, social-led, multi-service positioning.
• Disruptive Advertising: Digital marketing agency specializing in paid media, SEO, and social media advertising for mid-market and enterprise clients. Comparable in the paid social and performance marketing component of Social Media 55's offering.
• Sculpt (Sculpt B2B): B2B social media and content marketing agency. Comparable in the social media management and content offering but skews more B2B than Social Media 55's mixed SMB/enterprise mix.
• Thrive Internet Marketing Agency: Full-service digital marketing agency offering SEO, PPC, social media, web design, and content marketing to SMB and mid-market clients. Directly comparable to Social Media 55 in service mix, target customer, and multi-city North American positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCVzxTTK3HKLXk8LMyKn8XMA
• Facebookfacebook.com/socialmedia55mtl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/social-media-55
• Instagraminstagram.com/socialmedia55
• Pinterestpinterest.com/socialmedia55
• TikToktiktok.com/@socialmedia55
• Xx.com/SM55inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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