Socium Media
VerifiedagencyNew York, NY, USAEst. 201910-49New York, USA, Manhattan
NYC paid media agency built for profitable growth across paid search, paid social, shopping, and performance creative.
Paid AdsGoogle AdsPaid SocialShopping Ads
4.9(36 reviews)Since 2019
Best for
- Paid Social
- Meta Ads
- Shopping Ads
Commercial fit
Entry point
From $10K/mo
Mid-market
Mid-size teams. Usually requires internal budget approval and formal scope.
Delivery confidence
Not disclosed
Retention signal missing
Skip if
- Less ideal for ultra-small local-service buyers with freelancer-style budget expectations.
- Commercial fit leans growth-stage and mid-market rather than bare-minimum account management.
Verdict: Strong in paid social
Jump to decision summary70/100
Audit-based ranking score
Developing
Use this as a shortlist candidate, not a final answer, until the missing proof and fit fields are tightened.
Mixed consistency
Rating
4.9/5
36 reviews
Founded
2019
7 yrs experience
What's holding the score back
Add benchmark ranges or benchmark comparison fields.
+2 more items need attention
Buyer-facing summary
Decision Summary
The fastest read on fit, risks, and data quality before deeper vendor review.
Score
70/100
Status
Early shortlist
Confidence
92%
Completeness
94%
Fast verdict
Useful as an early shortlist candidate.
Primary signals: Official homepage positions Socium as a New York digital marketing agency with paid search, paid social, shopping, and analytics coverage, Strong match for brands that want an agency already built around performance media rather than SEO-first delivery, and Use this profile in New York Mobile Development comparisons when the buyer needs Cross-platform App Development, Mobile MVP Development, Mobile App Maintenance and Support, Mobile Backend and API Integration, App Store Launch Support coverage and wants a route-fit signal separated from external proof.
Validate carefully if your process depends on Very small local buyers whose main goal is the cheapest possible Google Ads setup and Teams that only need lightweight campaign maintenance without reporting or growth structure.
Fit signal
Why shortlist
- Official homepage positions Socium as a New York digital marketing agency with paid search, paid social, shopping, and analytics coverage.
- Strong match for brands that want an agency already built around performance media rather than SEO-first delivery.
- Use this profile in New York Mobile Development comparisons when the buyer needs Cross-platform App Development, Mobile MVP Development, Mobile App Maintenance and Support, Mobile Backend and API Integration, App Store Launch Support coverage and wants a route-fit signal separated from external proof.
Risk signal
Watch-outs
- Very small local buyers whose main goal is the cheapest possible Google Ads setup.
- Teams that only need lightweight campaign maintenance without reporting or growth structure.
Buyer path
Best use cases
- New York paid media for ecommerce and DTC brands that need search, social, and creative accountability together.
- Paid search plus paid social programs for teams that optimize around margin, revenue quality, and scale.
- Shopping and feed-heavy growth for brands that need channel coordination, not isolated campaign management.
Deeper decision notes
Not recommended for
- Very small local buyers whose main goal is the cheapest possible Google Ads setup.
- Teams that only need lightweight campaign maintenance without reporting or growth structure.
Disqualifiers
Hard disqualifiers are not documented yet.
Comparison hints
- Compare against Taktical Digital for startup/ecommerce growth breadth.
- Compare against WITHIN when creative, media, and measurement need a more integrated enterprise system.
Open questions
- What portion of the team is assigned to SEO versus paid media and performance creative?
- Can Socium share channel-level incrementality, CAC, and ROAS reporting examples?
- How are margin, incrementality, and revenue quality incorporated into paid-media reporting?
- Which creative testing assets are produced by Socium versus supplied by the buyer?
Reliability
94%
Last verified
June 2, 2026
Freshness
September 1, 2026
Score blockers
- Add benchmark ranges or benchmark comparison fields.
- Add ROI expectation or payback logic.
- Add media mentions or community mentions.
- Add a negative feedback summary.
Participation disclosure
Public status, verification, and approved visibility
These badges explain the public relationship with Vendar. Paid visibility is disclosed here and only applies to approved surfaces; the audit score remains based on fit, proof, completeness, and risk signals.
Verified
Connect
No connected participation status is currently shown.
Verify
Trust review or verified profile status is visible to buyers.
Quarter package
No active package
Fit Assessment
Explicit conditions for shortlisting or eliminating this vendor.
Shortlist this vendor if
- You need paid social
- You need meta ads
- You need shopping ads
- You want to improved blended paid efficiency
- You want to better revenue quality
- Your company is: Mid-Market Companies, ecommerce, dtc, consumer_brand
- Your budget is From $10K/mo or above
- You operate in New York, USA, Manhattan
Skip this vendor if
- Less ideal for ultra-small local-service buyers with freelancer-style budget expectations.
- Commercial fit leans growth-stage and mid-market rather than bare-minimum account management.
- Your budget is below $10,000/month
- You require coverage outside of New York, USA, Manhattan
Pricing signal
Pricing & Commercial Model
Understand entry point, commercial structure, and whether outreach needs manual pricing verification.
Clarity
Public signals found
Entry point is From $10K/mo.
Commercial model is retainer.
Hourly pricing is not disclosed.
Minimum Budget
$10,000
per month
Typical Project
$25,000
total value
Hourly Rate
Not disclosed
per hour
Pricing Model
Retainer
retainer, project
Budget Segment Fit
Where this vendor appears to land based on visible monthly pricing.
From $10K/mo
Startup
<$3K/mo
SMB
$3-10K/mo
Mid-Market
$10-25K/mo
Best fit
Visible pricing signals place this vendor most naturally in this budget range.
Enterprise
$25K+/mo
Company Snapshot
Background and operating context.
fact inferred unknown
Founded
2019
Team Size
10-49
Type
Agency
HQ
New York
Experience
7 yr
Retention
Unknown
Projects
Unknown
Reviews
36
Geo Coverage
New YorkUSAManhattan
Ideal Client Profile
Supporting context on buyer types and problem space.
Client Types
Mid-Market Companies
ecommerce
dtc
consumer_brand
Industry Experience
EcommerceRetailDTCConsumer Brands
Problems They Solve
Improved blended paid efficiency
Better revenue quality
Stronger scaling systems across search and social
Budget Requirement
Minimum engagement starts at From $10K/mo — positioned for Mid-market buyers.
Services & Capabilities
Full service breadth and tools, beyond the primary decision layer.
Services & Capabilities
What this vendor delivers and how they deliver it.
Marketing
Paid Ads
Google Ads
Paid Social
Shopping Ads
Meta Ads
TikTok Ads
Retargeting
Performance PPC
$10k+
$50k+
Performance Marketing
Ecommerce Growth
Full-funnel Growth
Creative Testing
Growth Marketing
Customer Acquisition
Revenue Growth
Attribution / Analytics
Agencies with Proven Results
Development
Mobile Development
Mobile MVP Development
Mobile Backend and API Integration
Cross-platform App Development
Mobile App Maintenance and Support
App Store Launch Support
Skills
Paid AdsPaid SocialMeta AdsTikTok AdsShopping AdsPerformance PPCPerformance Creative
Decision-Ready Metadata
Structured support data used for moderation, buyer review, and AI extraction.
Pricing & Commercials
Minimum budget / entry point
$10,000 per month
Typical contract size
$25,000
Pricing range
$10,000 to $25,000
Setup fees
Setup fees not disclosed.
Contract length
3 month minimum term
Exit conditions
Not disclosed
Value & Outcome
Expected results
Improved blended paid efficiency; Better revenue quality; Stronger scaling systems across search and social
Time to first results
30-90 days
KPI focus
ROAS; MER; CAC; Revenue growth
Benchmarks / performance ranges
Not disclosed
ROI expectation / payback logic
Not disclosed
Proof, Trust & Reputation
Named clients
Phillips; Topo Designs; Volo Sports; Industrious; Magic Spoon; Vince; Exclusive Resorts
Portfolio / links to work
https://www.sociummedia.com/; https://www.sociummedia.com/our-work/industrious-case-study/; https://www.sociummedia.com/our-team/; https://clutch.co/profile/socium-media; https://www.tatari.tv/case-studies/socium
Third-party validation
High-volume verified Clutch reviews; Third-party Tatari case-study context; Official awards and team context
External reviews
url: https://clutch.co/profile/socium-media; notes: Normalized from the legacy verified_reviews_detected status; counted as verified buyer-review proof.; rating: 4.9; source: Clutch; status: verified_buyer_reviews_detected; reviewCount: 36; verifiedReviewCount: 36
Average rating and review volume
4.9/5 across 36 reviews
Mentions in media or communities
Not disclosed
Negative feedback summary
Not disclosed
Controversies / risks
Budget floor is higher than lean PPC boutiques.; Best fit is strongest where there is room to operate across multiple paid channels.
Process, Team & Differentiation
Workflow
Discovery and paid media audit; Channel strategy and account plan; Launch and creative/testing iteration; Reporting and performance optimization
Onboarding process
Business and growth intake; Ad account and analytics access; Channel and audience audit; Campaign launch roadmap
Communication model
Email; Weekly updates; Monthly strategy calls
Reporting frequency
monthly
SLA / guarantees
Not disclosed
Key specialists
Not disclosed
Seniority level
Not disclosed
In-house vs outsourcing
In-house vs outsourcing not disclosed.
Unique selling proposition
NYC paid media agency built for profitable growth across paid search, paid social, shopping, and performance creative.
Proprietary tools
Not disclosed
Competitive advantages
Not disclosed
Why choose them vs competitors
Not disclosed
Fit, Risk & Alternatives
ICP / customer profile
Mid-Market Companies, ecommerce, dtc, consumer_brand
Industry strength
Ecommerce; Retail; DTC; Consumer Brands
Use cases
Improved blended paid efficiency; Better revenue quality; Stronger scaling systems across search and social
Buyer use cases
New York paid media for ecommerce and DTC brands that need search, social, and creative accountability together.; Paid search plus paid social programs for teams that optimize around margin, revenue quality, and scale.; Shopping and feed-heavy growth for brands that need channel coordination, not isolated campaign management.; New York buyers comparing mobile app development teams across iOS app development, Android app development, cross-platform app development, mobile MVP development, mobile backend and API integration, app launch, modernization, and support.; New York shortlist fit for Mobile Development: Cross-platform App Development, Mobile MVP Development, Mobile App Maintenance and Support, Mobile Backend and API Integration, App Store Launch Support.
Not recommended for
Very small local buyers whose main goal is the cheapest possible Google Ads setup.; Teams that only need lightweight campaign maintenance without reporting or growth structure.
Disqualifiers
Not disclosed
Budget thresholds
Not disclosed
Complexity thresholds
Not disclosed
Budget mismatch rules
Not disclosed
Geo mismatch rules
Not disclosed
Complexity mismatch rules
Not disclosed
Main risks
Budget floor is higher than lean PPC boutiques.; Best fit is strongest where there is room to operate across multiple paid channels.
Known weaknesses
Best public proof is performance marketing and paid-media heavy; SEO-only buyers should ask for organic-specific deliverables.; Hourly rate is not disclosed on Clutch, so budget fit needs early qualification.; Performance focus is strongest for paid media; buyers needing brand strategy or heavy organic content may need another partner.; Margin and revenue-quality claims should be tied to buyer-owned data, not only platform metrics.
Dependency risks
Not disclosed
Overpromising signals
Not disclosed
Similar vendors
Not disclosed
When to choose an alternative
Not disclosed
Comparison hints
Compare against Taktical Digital for startup/ecommerce growth breadth.; Compare against WITHIN when creative, media, and measurement need a more integrated enterprise system.
Positioning vs competitors
Not disclosed
Decision Metadata
Confidence score
0.92
Data completeness %
94%
Last updated timestamp
April 25, 2026
Profile updated at
April 27, 2026
Last verified at
June 2, 2026
Stale after
September 1, 2026
Needs review
No
Source reliability score
0.94
Scoring explanation
This profile is scored on visible New York paid-media relevance, channel fit, commercial clarity, and proof quality.
Score drivers
Confirmed paid ads positioning on the official site; New York market relevance is explicit in the profile; Buyer use cases align with paid media intent routing
Score penalties
Proof depth still benefits from ongoing enrichment; Commercial scope still benefits from direct outreach verification; Needs proposal clarity on creative ownership and margin/revenue reporting.
Why recommended
Official homepage positions Socium as a New York digital marketing agency with paid search, paid social, shopping, and analytics coverage.; Strong match for brands that want an agency already built around performance media rather than SEO-first delivery.; Use this profile in New York Mobile Development comparisons when the buyer needs Cross-platform App Development, Mobile MVP Development, Mobile App Maintenance and Support, Mobile Backend and API Integration, App Store Launch Support coverage and wants a route-fit signal separated from external proof.
Why not recommended
Not ideal when the main need is organic SEO, PR, or long-form content strategy.; May be too specialized if the buyer needs a full-service brand and web transformation partner.
Trade-offs
High specialisation — strong depth in core area, limited breadth across adjacent services.; Premium entry point — positioned for enterprise budgets, not accessible for SMB or experimental spend.; No formal partner certifications on record — capability claims are not third-party validated.; Retainer-based model — favours ongoing relationships, less suited to one-off projects.
Assumptions used
Not disclosed
Sources
url: https://www.sociummedia.com/; type: official_site; label: Socium Media official site; observedAt: 2026-04-25; url: https://www.sociummedia.com/our-work/industrious-case-study/; type: official_case_study; label: Industrious case study; observedAt: 2026-04-25; url: https://www.sociummedia.com/our-team/; type: official_team; label: Socium Media team and awards context; observedAt: 2026-04-25; url: https://clutch.co/profile/socium-media; type: verified_reviews; label: Socium Media Clutch reviews; observedAt: 2026-04-25; url: https://www.tatari.tv/case-studies/socium; type: third_party_case_study; label: Tatari Socium case study; observedAt: 2026-04-25
Proof details
type: verified_reviews; summary: Clutch shows 36 verified reviews, 4.9 rating, and review insights around paid media, SEO, ecommerce marketing, timely delivery, and communication.; sourceUrl: https://clutch.co/profile/socium-media; type: official_case_study; summary: Official Industrious case study details paid media optimization for a flexible-workspace brand and describes search campaign consolidation and growth focus.; sourceUrl: https://www.sociummedia.com/our-work/industrious-case-study/; type: third_party_case_study; summary: Tatari case study frames Socium as a performance marketing agency using TV, paid media, SEO, and creative for ecommerce brand growth.; sourceUrl: https://www.tatari.tv/case-studies/socium; geo: New York; type: vendar_development_route_fit; source: vendar_development_geo_source_of_truth; service: Mobile Development; summary: New York Mobile Development fit: Vendar's development source-of-truth classifies this vendor for Mobile Development, iOS App Development, Android App Development, React Native Development, Flutter Development, Cross-platform App Development, Mobile MVP Development, Mobile Backend and API Integration, App Store Launch Support. Route-level specializations include Cross Platform App Development, Mobile Mvp Development, Mobile App Maintenance Support, Mobile Backend Api Integration, App Store Launch Support. This is an internal route-fit signal, not a replacement for external case-study proof.; sourceUrl: internal:development-geo-source-of-truth; observedAt: 2026-06-02; specializations: cross-platform-app-development; mobile-mvp-development; mobile-app-maintenance-support; mobile-backend-api-integration; app-store-launch-support
Open questions
What portion of the team is assigned to SEO versus paid media and performance creative?; Can Socium share channel-level incrementality, CAC, and ROAS reporting examples?; How are margin, incrementality, and revenue quality incorporated into paid-media reporting?; Which creative testing assets are produced by Socium versus supplied by the buyer?; Can Socium show references for similar ecommerce, DTC, or paid-social scale?
Unknowns
Not disclosed
Normalized fields across vendors
service tags: paid_ads; paid_social; meta_ads; tiktok_ads; shopping_ads; performance_ppc; performance_creative; mobile_development; cross_platform_app_development; mobile_mvp_development; mobile_app_maintenance_and_support; mobile_backend_and_api_integration; app_store_launch_support; mobile-development; cross-platform-app-development; mobile-mvp-development; mobile-app-maintenance-support; mobile-backend-api-integration; app-store-launch-support; industry tags: ecommerce; retail; dtc; consumer_brands; geo tags: new_york; usa; manhattan
Comparison vectors
Not disclosed
Graph compatibility
Not disclosed
Audit & Formula
Supporting audit detail behind the visible ranking score. Useful for moderation and deeper review, but not part of the first-screen decision layer.
Formula
(60 Human + 80 AI) / 2
Equal weight keeps ranking honest: the profile has to work for buyers and for machines.
How scoring worksChecklist audit
Human Audit
60/100
30 found, 19 missing
AI Audit
80/100
39 found, 7 missing
Main gaps behind this score
- Add benchmark ranges or benchmark comparison fields.
- Add ROI expectation or payback logic.
- Add media mentions or community mentions.
- Add a negative feedback summary.
Process & Delivery
Supporting delivery context for deeper review.
Engagement Models
Retainer
Project
Strengths, Weaknesses & Trade-offs
Supporting interpretation layer for deeper review.
Strengths
- Paid Social
- Meta Ads
- Shopping Ads
- Performance PPC
- Proven Results
Weaknesses
- Less ideal for ultra-small local-service buyers with freelancer-style budget expectations.
- Commercial fit leans growth-stage and mid-market rather than bare-minimum account management.
Trade-offseditorial assessment
- High specialisation — strong depth in core area, limited breadth across adjacent services.
- Premium entry point — positioned for enterprise budgets, not accessible for SMB or experimental spend.
- No formal partner certifications on record — capability claims are not third-party validated.
- Retainer-based model — favours ongoing relationships, less suited to one-off projects.
How to read this evidence
Visible proof exists and can support an initial shortlist.
Open case study links to validate whether outcomes are specific enough for your use case.
Strongest proof signals
36 client reviews captured across tracked sources
Case Study Results
Industrious case study · https://www.sociummedia.com/our-work/industrious-case-study/
Socium Media Clutch reviews · https://clutch.co/profile/socium-media
Tatari Socium case study · https://www.tatari.tv/case-studies/socium
Named Clients
PhillipsTopo DesignsVolo SportsIndustriousMagic SpoonVinceExclusive Resorts
6
Case Studies
Moderate
36
Client Reviews
Moderate
Unknown
Projects Completed
Early stage
Unknown
Client Retention
Unknown
Case Studies
Industries Served
EcommerceRetailDTCConsumer Brands
Negotiation checklist for Socium Media5 points
Use these before signing. Each point addresses a known pattern for vendors at this tier and size.
Ask for a 3-month pilot with explicit exit conditions before committing to a longer term — most agencies at this level will agree if scope is well-defined.
Benchmark the retainer cost against two alternatives before accepting the first proposal — agencies at this budget tier typically have 15–25% pricing flexibility for well-scoped accounts.
Define month-1 deliverables explicitly in writing — retainer agreements are often left intentionally vague, which causes scope disputes after the 60-day honeymoon period.
Get a named account manager in the contract, not just a team. Request an SLA on response time (e.g. 24-hour business-day response) — verbal commitments don't hold after onboarding.
Ask for two references from clients in your specific industry vertical, not generic testimonials from a published library — call them directly and ask about communication and post-launch support.
Comparison paths
Alternatives to Consider
Nearby vendors to open when this profile is close, but budget, proof, or fit needs a second path.
Shared service fit
74/100
Matches on Paid Ads and Google Ads.
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74/100
Better if you need
- Los Angeles SEO
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Overlap signals
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Entry pointFrom $1,000/mo
Open profile
Shared service fit
74/100
Matches on Paid Ads and Google Ads.
Coalition Technologies
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74/100
Better if you need
- Los Angeles SEO
- Ecommerce SEO
Overlap signals
Paid AdsGoogle AdsPaid SocialShopping Ads
Entry pointFrom $1,000/mo
Open profile
Shared service fit
74/100
Matches on Paid Ads and Google Ads.
Canesta
Los Angeles digital marketing agency with SEO, local SEO, and ecommerce SEO services.
74/100
Better if you need
- Ecommerce SEO
- Local SEO
Overlap signals
Paid AdsGoogle AdsShopping AdsPerformance Marketing
Entry pointFrom $1,500/mo
Open profile
Shortlist decision
Final Verdict
The buyer-facing call before outreach: shortlist, compare, or hold for verification.
Compare before outreach
70/100 decision score
Use this vendor as a comparison path first, then decide whether it belongs in the final shortlist.
Socium Media is a agency best evaluated for paid social and meta ads.
70/100
GoodBudget floor
From $10K/mo
Risk status
No major flags
Shortlist if
- Paid Social
- Meta Ads
- Shopping Ads
Skip if
- Less ideal for ultra-small local-service buyers with freelancer-style budget expectations.
- Commercial fit leans growth-stage and mid-market rather than bare-minimum account management.
Main trade-off
- High specialisation — strong depth in core area, limited breadth across adjacent services.
- Premium entry point — positioned for enterprise budgets, not accessible for SMB or experimental spend.
- No formal partner certifications on record — capability claims are not third-party validated.
Next action
Route a buyer, compare this profile, or open the AI-readable version for deeper review.