Top Influencer Advertising Agencies in the United States
From Silicon Valley startups launching the next big app to Madison Avenue brands seeking nationwide buzz, U.S. companies turn to influencer advertising to reach customers where they scroll.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerWest Bend, WI
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CR Marketing Agency is a small West Bend, Wisconsin-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Tampa, FL
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See all 19 projectsParadox Marketing is a versatile digital marketing agency offering services such as social media strategy, content creation, custom software development, and online branding. Reviewers commend their project management and impressive responsiveness, with 100% positive feedback on their ability to understand business needs and deliver custom solutions. Some initial challenges were noted, but all issues were resolved promptly, highlighting their commitment to client satisfaction.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Santa Monica, CA
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See all 3 projectsJOYNO INC is a digital marketing company specializing in Social Media Marketing, Website Development, and Online Branding. Reviewers consistently praise the company’s creativity, professionalism, and effective project management, with positive feedback appearing in 100% of testimonials. Approximately 67% of reviewers commend their comprehensive Social Media Strategy and marketing services. JOYNO INC’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is highly regarded.
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VirtuSol is a telephone answering service founded in 2010. Headquartered in San Jose, California and Hyderabad, India, the team offers Call Center Services and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Social media marketing firm Digital Innovation Group was launched in 2005. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Klick, a branding company, was established in 1997. The team offers Branding and Advertising and is based in Toronto, Canada and New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Colts Neck, NJ
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SEO agency and social media marketing company AVM Internet Solutions, Inc. Was launched in 2007. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sparta, NJ
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Northern Pride, a SEO agency and social media marketing agency, was established in 2000. They offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hackensack, NJ
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Twinlight Studios® is a SEO agency and social media marketing company. The agency is located in Hackensack, New Jersey. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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Rose and Angel Productions is a SEO services firm and social media marketing firm. They were founded in 2010 and offer Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Social Marketing Solutions LLC is a small SEO agency and social media marketing firm in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Maple Grove, MN
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Monkey Pickles, LLC, a social media marketing firm, is in Maple Grove, Minnesota. They offer Social Media Marketing and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Maywood, CA
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Espanglish Media is a small Maywood, California-based social media marketing company and web design company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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C4I Technologies INC is an IT managed services and social media marketing firm. Their team is located in Houston, Texas. The agency specializes in IT managed services and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Advertising and social media marketing agency Poetic Digital was founded in 2007. The agency offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Claremont, CA
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VMA Communications, Inc. Is a social media marketing agency and Direct Marketing company. Established in 1995, the agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerLos Angeles, CA
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WebVision Agency, a web design agency, is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. They offer Web Design and Digital Strategy and were established in 2018.
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Real Digital Marketing is a web design agency. Their small team is located in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee and offers Web Design and Branding. The agency was established in 2019.
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Liberated Works Media, LLC is a public relations company. Established in 2024, the company is based in Chicago, Illinois. Their team provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Provo, UT
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Reborn Consultants, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2019. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salt Lake City, UT
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Advertising company Indie SEM is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. They focus on Advertising and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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See all 1 projectsCapture That Media offers comprehensive services in branding, web development, SEO, and Social Media Management. The reviews consistently highlight their professionalism, holistic approach, and technical acumen, praising their ability to enhance online branding and visibility. Clients appreciate their project management skills, though some suggest improvements in communication workflows.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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SFL Media is an Advertising company established in 2014. The team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodbury, MN
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Established in 2011, Queen Bee Media, LLC is a small social media marketing agency located in Woodbury, Minnesota. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Plano, TX
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One Click Digital Services, a SEO services firm, is located in Plano, Texas. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntington Beach, CA
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Launched in 2006, Swell Marketing Inc. Is a Conversion Optimization company. The team provides Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Huntington Beach, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Palm Coast, FL
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Paid Ads Pros, a SEO agency, is headquartered in Palm Coast, Florida. Founded in 2019, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Northumberland, PA
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Established in 2013, Mediastead is a web design agency. The firm offers Web Design and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Milford, DE
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Established in 2011, Arissa International Private Limited is a CRM consulting and SI company. The midsize team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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See all 8 projectsVirtue Xolutions is a digital marketing company specializing in Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, and Online Branding. They receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their technical expertise and ability to meet project goals effectively. Clients particularly commend their creativity, responsiveness, and tailored solutions in managing social media and online branding projects.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Merrillville, IN
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VIA is an Advertising company. Their team is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana and specializes in Advertising and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Providence, NJ
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Marketing Plus One LLC is a SEO services firm. Their team is in New Providence, New Jersey and provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ridgefield, NJ
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SWAMP80 - Digital Marketing Agency NJ | New Jersey is a SEO company. They are in Ridgefield, New Jersey, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Mcallen Website Design is a social media marketing company. The small McAllen, Texas-based team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design. The firm was launched in 2008.
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Lunar Digital Marketing is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2016, the company is located in San Ramon, California. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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PingPong Digital is a social media marketing company. The London, England-based team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Long Beach, CA
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Level Up Digital Marketing is an e-commerce development firm. They are based in Long Beach, California. Their team provides E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, Bankers Life Fieldhouse is an e-commerce development firm. They focus on E-Commerce Development and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Flash Forward Sites, a social media marketing firm and website development company, was founded in 2009. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Web Development, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Launched in 2016, Green Thumb Local is a small SEO services firm and social media marketing firm. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Griffon Printing is a small social media marketing firm and web design agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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ImageCrafters is a branding agency and social media marketing company. Their small team is based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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SEO company and social media marketing company Built To Scale provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. They are headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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In Los Angeles, California, SNF Website Design is a small social media marketing company and web design company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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Truly Good Design, a social media marketing company and website development firm, was founded in 2009. They focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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Advertising and social media marketing company NGT MARKETING GROUP LLC is in Southfield, Michigan. Founded in 2006, the team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Digital Strategy company promediant is based in Jefferson, New Jersey. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Small e-commerce development firm and social media marketing firm Thalyon Mobile, is in Royal Oak, Michigan. The team offers E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing.
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Boost Logics Inc is a social media marketing firm and web design company. The small Sparks, Nevada-based team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design. The agency was established in 2012.
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PIVOT Creative and Consulting is a social media marketing company and web design agency. In Reno, Nevada, the company was founded in 2017. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web
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List of the Top 15 United States Influencer Advertising Agencies
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chattanooga, TN
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Washington, DC
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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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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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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39/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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36.2/40.018.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sioux City, IA
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38.2/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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38.5/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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35/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$250,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Westlake Village, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Blue Bell, PA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Addison, TX
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redondo Beach, CA
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$5,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Raleigh, NC
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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34.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Social Media Marketing10% Influencer Marketing50% Other
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United States Influencer Advertising FAQs
Partnering with an American influencer advertising team provides you unmatched opportunities and strategic advantages, mainly:
- Real-time collaboration across U.S. time zones
- Deep knowledge of American consumer trends, slang, and regulations
- Relationships with top U.S. talent agencies and creator collectives
- Easier compliance with FTC endorsement guidelines and state privacy laws such as CCPA
Pricing varies thanks to determining factors like scope and creator tier. According to Clutch pricing data, most American influencer advertising agencies charge:
- Nano or micro-influencer campaigns: $3,000 – $10,000 per month
- Mid-tier or macro programs: $10,000 – $50,000 per month
- Celebrity or multi-platform activations: $50,000+ per month
Agencies may charge a flat retainer, a percentage of influencer spend (typically 15%–30%), or project-based fees.
Most American influencer advertising firms are cross-vertical, but popular industry specializations include:
- Consumer packaged goods (CPG) and food & beverage
- Beauty, fashion, and luxury retail
- Gaming and esports
- SaaS and fintech startups
- Health, wellness, and healthcare compliance campaigns
- Define the distinct KPIs and objectives of your project (sales, app installs, brand lift).
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- Guaranteed follower counts or “viral” results
- Lack of first-party data or transparent performance metrics
- One-size-fits-all creator lists with no brand fit analysis
- No written process for FTC disclosure or content rights
- High upfront fees without milestones or cancellation clauses