Marketing Professionals: Insights & Resources

Social Media Consultants in Dallas to Watch

Delaney Coppola
June 26, 2025
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Marketing Professionals: Insights & Resources

Social Media Consultants in Dallas to Watch for in 2025

Dallas Area Social Media Experts to Know in 2025

Everything's bigger in Texas, including the creativity, reach, and innovation of its social media consultants. From the glassy skyline of downtown Dallas to the fast-growing suburbs of Fort Worth and Arlington, this metroplex is buzzing with digital energy. Whether you're a local startup looking to go viral on TikTok or a national brand aiming to humanize your messaging, the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area offers a powerhouse lineup of social strategists who know how to make an impact.

In a city defined by grit, growth, and a vibrant entrepreneurial culture, social media consultants play a pivotal role in building brands from the ground up. From solo founders to boutique agency heads, these professionals don’t just create content—they shape narratives, spark movements, and deliver real-world results.

How We Built this List of Social Media Services

At Digital Reference, our goal is to make credibility searchable. We're proud to feature verified, in-depth video references from real clients and partners—a smarter, more human-first alternative to the outdated resume. We apply that same lens to curate this list: each consultant here was chosen through deep research, client feedback, and a strong track record of influence, innovation, and strategy. Some are freelancers. Others run their own companies or lead at notable firms. But what they all have in common is their ability to move the needle.

And if you're interested in building your own digital reputation, learn more about how we strive to make work more human with our focus on transparency and authenticity.

Meet the Featured Dallas Social Media Marketing Consultants:

Mike Stewart

Founder, President, & Chief SEO, Rise Local

LinkedIn Rise Local

If you're a local business in Dallas looking to dominate your niche, Mike Stewart is likely already on your radar. As the founder of Rise Local, Mike has built a reputation on local-first, content-rich strategies that get results for small and midsize businesses in Dallas and beyond.

What sets Mike apart?

📌 Hyperlocal Strategy: Mike understands the value of showing up in search results where it matters most—your neighborhood. His approach combines SEO, geo-targeted social campaigns, and localized content that brings foot traffic, not just likes.

🚀 No-Fluff Results: His company, Rise Local, focuses on what he calls "getting phones ringing" for clients. That means trackable ROI, call conversions, and campaigns that drive real action.

🌟 Multimedia Expertise: From custom web content to professionally produced video and podcast services, Mike brings a multi-channel view to content creation.

With over a decade of experience in content marketing and a hands-on, small team model, Mike is the kind of consultant who knows the business owners he serves by name—and delivers consistent, measurable value.

Lacy Judd

President & Co-Founder, Runner Agency

LinkedIn Runner Agency

As co-founder and President of Runner Agency, Lacy Judd brings a creative and strategic energy to every social campaign she touches. She works alongside her husband Reagan, but her voice is distinctly her own in the digital space.

🖋️ Creative Strategy Lead: Lacy oversees the creative side of the house, ensuring that visual content, brand voice, and messaging align with client goals and values.

📈 Cross-Channel Alignment: Under her leadership, social media isn’t an afterthought—it’s part of a seamless patient acquisition strategy that integrates web design, paid media, and CRM.

🪡 Women in Leadership: As a female founder in tech and marketing, Lacy is paving the way for more diverse voices in the DFW agency scene.

Whether she’s leading a content brainstorm or presenting a full-funnel strategy to a medical practice, Lacy is a powerful voice in Dallas marketing.

Mary Robb

Founder, Social Practice TX

LinkedIn Social Practice TX

Mary Robb is the founder of Social Practice TX, a boutique Dallas agency that specializes in content marketing and social media strategy for aesthetic practices—including plastic surgeons, med spas, dermatologists, and dentists.

📍 Lifestyle-Centric Content: Mary’s campaigns stand out for their aesthetic polish, narrative flow, and ability to create emotional resonance—especially on Instagram.

💬 Community Building: Mary helps brands build loyal, engaged audiences with community-first strategies. It's never just about the post—it's about the conversations that follow.

📸 Content Creation with Strategy: Mary’s team offers done-for-you content that doesn’t just look good—it drives engagement and conversions. From reels to static posts, everything is backed by brand strategy.

Mary’s sweet spot is that intersection of visual branding, storytelling, and community—and she continues to raise the bar for what small agencies can do.

Marty Martinez

Founder & CEO, Social Revolt

LinkedIn Social Revolt

As the founder and CEO of Social Revolt, Marty Martinez is one of the most recognized social strategists in Texas. His agency has worked with names like Spotify, Lyft, and American Airlines.

🔗 From Dallas to the World: Marty's campaigns have spanned industries and continents—delivering results for tech giants, municipalities, nonprofits, and cultural institutions alike.

📣 Civic + Cultural Storytelling: Social Revolt isn’t just about brands—it’s about movements. The agency specializes in messaging that resonates with local communities and underrepresented audiences.

🚀 Bilingual + Bicultural Strategy: As a proud Latino entrepreneur, Marty ensures his campaigns are inclusive, nuanced, and culturally fluent.

His agency brings scale, polish, and Texas swagger to every project—making Marty a key player in Dallas's digital future.

Emma Tessler

Founder, Ninety Five Media

LinkedIn Ninety Five Media

Emma Tessler is the founder of Ninety Five Media, a high-touch, data-forward social media agency that serves brands across the country from her Dallas base.

🔍 Data-Driven Storytelling: Emma believes every piece of content should be backed by analytics, ensuring campaigns resonate and adapt in real time.

💡 Female Founder Perspective: Emma is vocal about her mission to elevate women-led brands and help them scale with smart, personalized marketing.

🔄 Content + CRM Sync: One of Ninety Five's most unique strengths is their integration of email, CRM, and social content into a single, cohesive funnel.

Emma blends strategy with soul—and her success proves that human-first, data-smart content wins every time.

Jordan Nix

Founder & CMO, The Nix Company

LinkedIn The Nix Company

Jordan Nix runs The Nix Company, a full-service branding and marketing agency that serves high-growth businesses, startups, and nonprofits.

🏆 Brand Storytelling Specialist: Jordan helps businesses clarify and communicate their unique story, creating authentic connections with audiences.

🎓 Educator at Heart: Known for creating accessible tutorials and templates, she empowers small business owners to take control of their digital marketing.

🤝 Collaborative Partner: Jordan values deep collaboration with clients, ensuring marketing efforts align with their vision and goals. From design to digital ads, Jordan brings a multidisciplinary approach that ensures consistency and creativity.

Known for her clarity, energy, and strategy-first mindset, Jordan is helping shape the future of digital branding in DFW.

Katherine Osborne

Founder & CEO, Social Design Agency

LinkedIn Social Design Agency

Katherine Osborne is the founder of Social Design Agency, a Dallas-based firm that blends strategy, social storytelling, and gorgeous visuals for brands that want to stand out.

📱 Design-Forward Social: With a background in graphic design, Katherine’s work is stunning—but never style over substance. Her visuals serve the story.

🤝 Brand Alignment: Katherine is known for working closely with founders to ensure their personal brand shines through in every piece of content.

🌿 Purpose-Driven Clients: She gravitates toward clients in sustainability, wellness, and culture—bringing mission and message into harmony.

Her work speaks for itself: bold, beautifully designed, and always on-brand.

Reagan Judd

CEO & Co-Founder, Runner Agency

LinkedIn Runner Agency

Reagan Judd is the CEO and co-founder of Runner Agency, one of Dallas's most distinctive full-service digital agencies. With a background in direct response marketing, Reagan has brought a conversion-oriented mindset to every social campaign he's led.

📊 Medical and Healthcare Niche: Reagan has carved out a specialty working with medical practices. His social strategies focus not just on visibility, but on patient acquisition.

🧰 Tested Frameworks: His agency offers what they call the Practice Marketing Method™—a proprietary system that incorporates paid social, email marketing, lead magnets, and smart content funnels.

🔍 Transparent, Data-Driven Approach: With Reagan, it's never guesswork. His strategies are built around KPIs, and his team constantly tests, iterates, and refines their work to improve performance.

Reagan blends executive-level vision with technical execution, making him one of the go-to names in the DFW marketing scene.

The Future of Social in Dallas: Built on Story, Strategy, and Reputation

The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area isn’t just home to some of the country's fastest-growing businesses—it's also a hub for innovative social minds shaping what brand identity means in 2025. Whether it's Katherine Osborne's design-centric storytelling, Mike Stewart's local lead-gen mastery, or Emma Tessler's high-touch strategy, these professionals are raising the bar for what social media can do.

They prove that real influence comes from clear strategy, creative execution, and trusted relationships. And that’s exactly what we celebrate here at Digital Reference.

At Digital Reference, we're building a more credible, more human internet. And we’re proud to spotlight Dallas’s best in class.

Interested in being featured in future editions? Reach out to us—or explore how Digital Reference can help you showcase your social proof the right way.

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