Top Affiliate Marketing Firms in the United States
From New York’s media clout to Austin’s SaaS scene, Los Angeles’ creator economy, and Chicago’s retail powerhouses, the United States is a prime market for performance-driven affiliate programs.
On Clutch, you can evaluate U.S.-based affiliate marketing agencies by verified client reviews, case studies, and market presence — all vetted by our research team. Use filters by budget, hourly rate, industry, and platform expertise (e.g., Shopify, BigCommerce, Impact, CJ, Rakuten, PartnerStack) to find a partner who understands U.S. compliance standards, including FTC Endorsement Guides and state privacy rules.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 30 projectsPartnerCentric, Inc. is a leading agency specializing in Affiliate Marketing, Partner Marketing, and Affiliate Program Management. The company has consistently received positive feedback for its professionalism and ability to foster client relationships, as evidenced by successful project outcomes such as double-digit revenue growth and streamlined partner onboarding processes. Approximately 90% of reviews highlight their exceptional project management and responsiveness, making PartnerCentric, Inc. a trusted partner in enhancing brand awareness through affiliate networks and referral program marketing.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 18 projectsNYMO & Co. is an affiliate marketing agency specializing in managing and expanding affiliate programs and partnerships. They have been commended for significantly boosting sales and site traffic, with approximately 50% increase in some cases, and improving affiliate network quality. Clients praise their project management skills and alignment with client values, with 100% positive feedback regarding their dedication, responsiveness, and effectiveness in driving results.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Located in San Francisco, California and Miami, Florida, FlexOffers is an Affiliate Marketing company. They specialize in Affiliate Marketing and Sales Outsourcing and were founded in 2008.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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See all 15 projectsAvenue Z is a versatile digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, content strategy, and media buying. Their clients consistently praise them for their proactive approach, seamless integration with internal teams, and ability to adapt to evolving digital landscapes. Their project management is lauded as reliable and organized, with 100% of reviewers emphasizing their strong communication and responsiveness. With an overall positive feedback percentage, Avenue Z demonstrates a high level of expertise and client satisfaction.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Las Vegas, NV
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Madrivo is an Email Marketing and Affiliate Marketing company. Their midsize team is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their services include Email Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Needham, MA
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Streamline Marketing, an Affiliate Marketing company, is in Needham, Massachusetts. Founded in 2014, the team focuses on Affiliate Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Cheyenne, WY
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Lab6 Media is an Affiliate Marketing company. They specialize in Affiliate Marketing and are based in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Round Barn Labs, an Affiliate Marketing company, is located in Austin, Texas. Their services include Affiliate Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Pensacola, FL
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Apogee Agency is an Affiliate Marketing company. Headquartered in Pensacola, Florida, the team offers Affiliate Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bergenfield, NJ
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Growfilliate, an Affiliate Marketing company, was founded in 2020. The team offers Affiliate Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Laguna Niguel, CA
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Core Partnerships, a small Affiliate Marketing company, is headquartered in Laguna Niguel, California. Their services include Affiliate Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Honolulu, HI
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Muhammadnouman.services is an Affiliate Marketing company established in 2018. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii and Mililani, Hawaii, the team offers Affiliate Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Syosset, NY
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🔗 CPG Affiliate Partners is an Affiliate Marketing company headquartered in Syosset, New York. Their services include Affiliate Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Santa Monica, CA
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Advertising company MGID was launched in 2008. The firm offers Advertising and Affiliate Marketing, and is midsize.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Somerville, NJ
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LaRue PR LLC is a PR agency and Affiliate Marketing company based in Somerville, New Jersey. Their services include Public Relations and Affiliate Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Established in 2026, Perhaps is an Affiliate Marketing company. The company focuses on Affiliate Marketing and Performance Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Blackwell is a small Affiliate Marketing company. The team offers Affiliate Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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MediaLabs is a Miami, Florida-based Affiliate Marketing company. Founded in 2024, the team provides Affiliate Marketing and Video Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Coral Gables, FL
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Fatmedia.io is an Advertising and Affiliate Marketing company located in Coral Gables, Florida. Founded in 2018, the team provides Advertising and Affiliate Marketing.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Established in 2023, Sirka CPA is an Affiliate Marketing company. The agency focuses on Affiliate Marketing and Product Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dublin, OH
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Seller Rocket, an Ecommerce Marketing company, was founded in 2019. The team provides Ecommerce Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Key Biscayne, FL
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Campaign Cleaner is a small Email Marketing company founded in 2023. Their services include Email Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Duluth, GA
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My Amazon Guy is an Advertising company. Launched in 2018, the firm is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia. Their team offers Advertising and Affiliate Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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See all 34 projectsBugendaiTech US LLC is a Salesforce consulting and development company, offering services in AI, machine learning, and data integration. They have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with no significant negative reviews. Clients frequently commend BugendaiTech for their structured project management and prompt communication, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their expertise and responsiveness.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oceanside, CA
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HOG Media, an Affiliate Marketing company, provides Affiliate Marketing and Digital Strategy. The firm is located in Oceanside, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Chicago, IL
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Affiliate Marketing company Meet Rise provides Affiliate Marketing and Email Marketing. They were founded in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Clearwater, FL
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Glewee is an Affiliate Marketing company established in 2020. The team focuses on Affiliate Marketing and Social Media Marketing and is based in Los Angeles, California and Clearwater, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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LeadPoint, Inc., an Affiliate Marketing company, is in Los Angeles, California and Troy, Michigan. Established in 2004, the team focuses on Affiliate Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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Small Affiliate Marketing company Valuedynamx, is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Their services include Affiliate Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Established in 2014, Trackonomics is a small Affiliate Marketing company. Their services include Affiliate Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newark, DE
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In Newark, Delaware and Pasadena, California, PartnerBoost is an Affiliate Marketing company. Their services include Affiliate Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Columbia, MO
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In Columbia, Missouri, AdSwapper Inc is an Affiliate Marketing company. They provide Affiliate Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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Global Direct Partners, LLC, an Affiliate Marketing company, is located in Kansas City, Missouri. Their services include Affiliate Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cary, NC
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Launched in 2004, LinkConnector is a small Affiliate Marketing company. Their services include Affiliate Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cary, NC
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MGECOM, Inc. Is an Affiliate Marketing company. They are in Cary, North Carolina and have small team. They provide Affiliate Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Leesburg, VA
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Email Marketing company Century Media360 was founded in 2017. The team offers Email Marketing and Affiliate Marketing and is based in Leesburg, Virginia and Kolkata, India.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Glendale, NY
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The Seo Buzz, a Content Marketing company, is located in Glendale, New York. They focus on Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Boston, MA
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Later is a Boston, Massachusetts-based social media marketing firm. Founded in 2014, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tulsa, OK
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Nozak Consulting is a Content Marketing company. Founded in 2016, the firm is in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their services include Content Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Friendswood, TX
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Advertising company Rush Packaging is in Friendswood, Texas. The team specializes in Advertising and Public Relations.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Oakland, CA
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LQ Digital, a SEO services firm, offer Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. They were established in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Endré Communications is an Affiliate Marketing company. The San Francisco, California-based company specializes in Affiliate Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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Based in Sheridan, Wyoming and Torrance, California, Leadszone Marketing is an Affiliate Marketing company. They focus on Affiliate Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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See all 4 projectsJamdesk is an affiliate marketing agency that specializes in managing affiliate programs, partner referral programs, and performance marketing initiatives. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviews highlighting their effective project management, timely delivery, and strong partnership approach. Clients appreciate their expertise in affiliate program management, reporting, and strategic growth initiatives, emphasizing their commitment to client success and collaboration.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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Digital Marketing Agency Tampa is a Content Marketing company. The Tampa, Florida-based team specializes in Content Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Startr Co. Is a PR agency and Affiliate Marketing company. They were launched in 2015 and specialize in Public Relations and Affiliate Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Barbara, CA
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Advertising company PALO Insurance was established in 2010. The company offers Advertising and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999San Mateo, CA
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Marketo, an Adobe Company is a San Mateo, California-based answering service company. They provide Call Center Services and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Founded in 2010, Remedy PR, a small PR company, is headquartered in San Diego, California. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Affiliate Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Market Ninjas, a social media marketing firm, is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh and New York, New York. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Marlboro Township, NJ
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See all 1 projectsAs a Certified TikTok Shop Partner Agency, we are proud to be officially backed by TikTok but this isn’t just a title. This means our clients get front-of-the-line access to platform support, beta
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ventura, CA
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Yecommerce is an Affiliate Marketing company. Launched in 2021, the agency is in Ventura, California. Their team focuses on Affiliate Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing.
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List of the Top 15 United States Affiliate Marketers
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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37.6/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9El Segundo, CA
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37.1/40.019.2/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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37.7/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Boston, MA
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34.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Blue Bell, PA
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34.8/40.016/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Westlake Village, CA
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34.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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32.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews6.5/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Milton, MA
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32.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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31.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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27/40.016.8/20 Reviews5.6/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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24.4/40.018.6/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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29.7/40.013.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Surprise, AZ
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23.5/40.017.2/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Park City, UT
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23.4/40.015.8/20 Reviews1/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+Undisclosed10 - 49The Woodlands, TX
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34.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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21.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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21.8/40.016.8/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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21.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Miami Beach, FL
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28/40.016.4/20 Reviews5.2/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Covina, CA
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30/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.2/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9New York
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29/40.017.2/20 Reviews7.2/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Jersey City, NJ
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26.3/40.017/20 Reviews1.6/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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27.2/40.014/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Calabasas, CA
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28/40.016.2/20 Reviews5.2/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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16.6/40.016.6/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience0/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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24.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews2.9/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$250,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boulder, CO
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23.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews2.1/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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26.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews4.9/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Indian Trail, NC
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25.6/40.015.8/20 Reviews4.3/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Affiliate Marketing90% Other
United States Affiliate Marketing FAQs
U.S.-based affiliate marketing agencies bring local market insight, relationships with major publishers and creator networks, and fluency in seasonal retail peaks like Black Friday/Cyber Monday, back-to-school, and holiday gifting. They also understand the FTC Endorsement Guides for disclosures, plus platform-specific rules (Amazon Associates, social platforms) that can impact performance and risk.
If you sell to U.S. consumers, a domestic team can recruit higher-quality publishers, coordinate paid placements, and align with your merchandising and promotions calendars — all in your time zone for faster testing and optimization.
Pricing varies based on several key factors, including scope, maturity of your program, and industry. On Clutch, most U.S.-based affiliate marketing teams charge:
- Monthly retainer: $3,000 – $15,000 for SMBs; $20,000+ for enterprise programs
- Percentage of spend/commissions: Typically 10% – 20% of publisher commissions
- One-time setup or migration: $5,000 – $25,000 for network integration, tracking, and program policy creation
- Audits or short projects: $5,000 – $15,000
- Hourly consulting: $125 – $250
Ask agencies to break out publisher placement budgets, tech fees (networks/tracking), and in-house time so you can compare apples to apples.
- Define your project’s goals and guardrails — i.e., revenue, CPA/CAC targets, new-to-file %, and incrementality
- Check case studies with verifiable U.S. metrics and similar AOV/margins
- Validate tech and network experience (Impact, CJ, Rakuten, ShareASale, Amazon, PartnerStack)
- Evaluate publisher development — check their recruitment playbooks beyond coupon/deal sites
- Demand a compliance plan; ensure they are experienced in FTC disclosures, content reviewing, brand safety, and fraud monitoring
- Clarify measurement; check their attribution, incrementality tests, and BI/reporting cadence
- Confirm resourcing — verify senior oversight, day-to-day contacts, and clear SLAs
Ask for a 90-day plan covering audit, recruitment pipeline, placement calendar, and test roadmap. Leverage Clutch’s resources and filters to guide your search for the ideal partner.
U.S. firms cover a wide range of categories and niches, including:
- DTC and ecommerce (apparel, beauty, home, electronics)
- Marketplaces and retail brands
- Travel and hospitality (with strong meta and loyalty publisher ties)
- Financial services and fintech (with strict compliance controls)
- Health, wellness, and supplements (claims management and approvals)
- B2B and SaaS (often via partner/ambassador platforms like PartnerStack)
The right agency will pair channel expertise with vertical-specific compliance, publisher mix, and attribution strategies.
- Guaranteed ROI or revenue within 30 days
- Heavy reliance on coupon/deal sites with no content/creator growth plan
- No documented FTC disclosure or compliance workflow
- Lack of fraud prevention (e.g., no cookie stuffing or bot detection policies)
- Opaque fees or long lock-in contracts without performance outs
- No publisher recruitment strategy or thin relationships with top U.S. partners
- One-size-fits-all reporting without incrementality or cohort views
There is no promise or fee worth turning a blind eye to these red flags. Don’t settle for less; if you spot these traits, just continue your search.