How much does social media management cost?

Chicago SMB retainer: $800–$3,000/month depending on channel count and content volume. Content-only (no ad management): $500–$1,500/month. Media Express packages Chicago local businesses at fair mid-market pricing.

How long until results?

Organic growth: 6–12 months to build meaningful audience. Paid: immediate reach, 30–60 days to optimize. Media Express reports weekly on paid, monthly on organic.

If your audience is under 40 and buying discretionary services (food, beauty, entertainment, home) — yes. If B2B or luxury: probably no. Media Express audits your audience match before recommending.

Do I need to appear in videos personally?

Not always, but Chicago local businesses see 3–5x more engagement when the owner appears occasionally (trust signal). Media Express can coach or ghost-shoot if you're camera-shy.

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