The Original Social Media Agency® specializing in strategy and community management for major brands since 2007.
Ignite Social Media is a pioneering social media agency that provides comprehensive marketing solutions to top brands. Founded in 2007, they combine strategists, content developers, and analytics specialists to drive measurable results from social media, offering services such as content creation, community management, influencer relations, and media buying, helping companies like Microsoft, Samsung, and Nike achieve predictable ROI.
Our take on Ignite Social Media
Ignite Social Media stands as a pioneering force in the social media marketing industry, having established itself as 'The Original Social Media Agency®' since 2007. Founded by Jim Tobin in Cary, North Carolina, the agency has built an impressive reputation working with Fortune 500 brands including Microsoft, Samsung, Nike, and Chrysler.
What distinguishes Ignite Social Media is their singular focus on social media excellence. Unlike full-service agencies that treat social as an afterthought, Ignite has maintained a social-first, social-only approach for over 17 years. This specialization has earned them recognition as Social Media Agency of the Year by the Incite Group.
The agency offers comprehensive services spanning strategy development, community management, content creation, paid media buying, influencer marketing, and data analytics. Their proprietary 'Mindset in the Moment™' methodology ensures targeted content delivery that resonates with audiences.
As a WBENC-certified Women's Business Enterprise, Ignite brings diverse perspectives to their creative work. Their leadership team, including CEO Jim Tobin and President Deidre Bounds, brings decades of combined experience. The team of approximately 68 professionals operates from offices in Cary, NC and Birmingham, MI.
Clients consistently praise Ignite's collaborative approach and ability to become an extension of their internal teams. Their track record of delivering measurable results and their commitment to industry best practices make them an excellent choice for enterprise brands seeking dedicated social media expertise.
Verified credentials and recognition earned by Ignite Social Media
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Rising Star
A promising new agency with a strong initial score.
15+ Years
Established in 2007. Over 15 years of experience.
Mid-Size
Medium (51-200)
Rankings earned on AgencyCluster
Common questions about Ignite Social Media.
Ignite Social Media has earned rankings on 1 AgencyCluster list: Top 50 Social Media Marketing. Their highest AgencyCluster Score is 75/100. Rankings are merit-based and determined by evidence across six evaluation pillars — agencies cannot pay for higher positions.
In our evaluation for Social Media Marketing, Ignite Social Media scores 75/100 overall. Their strongest areas are Credibility, Reputation, Category Fit, Delivery Maturity, Freshness. A high Reputation score reflects consistent, positive presence across multiple third-party review platforms.
Ignite Social Media was founded in 2007, giving them over a decade of experience in social media marketing. In an industry where many agencies are less than 5 years old, 19+ years of sustained operations signals stability, client retention, and the ability to adapt through multiple technology cycles. Today, the team is mid-size.
Social media management retainers range from $3K–$15K/month. Content production (photo, video, copywriting) adds $2K–$10K/month. Paid social management (in addition to ad spend) runs $2K–$8K/month. These are industry benchmarks for social media marketing agencies at the level AgencyCluster curates. Actual pricing for Ignite Social Media will depend on project scope, timeline, and complexity — contact the agency directly for a custom quote.
Yes. Ignite Social Media has been vetted and verified by AgencyCluster's editorial team through a rigorous, multi-factor review process. Unlike self-serve directories, AgencyCluster does not accept automated submissions — every agency is evaluated manually before being published. Our vetting covers identity verification (website, LinkedIn, domain age), business legitimacy (years of operation, team size, registered presence), evidence of work (case studies, portfolio, client outcomes), reputation checks across third-party platforms, activeness and freshness of their online presence, and screening for red flags including misconduct, fraud, or misleading claims. Agencies that fail any critical check are not listed. For Ignite Social Media, verified signals include a functioning website, LinkedIn company profile, 19+ years of operating history (founded 2007), 1 earned ranking on curated top lists.
