Top Micro Influencer Marketing Agencies in the United States
Micro influencer marketing connects brands with highly engaged, niche audiences—and U.S. creators excel across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn. From New York and Los Angeles to Austin, Chicago, and Miami, the United States is home to agencies that blend cultural relevance, data-driven targeting, and FTC-compliant practices to scale awareness and revenue.
Clutch helps you find the right partner by publishing in-depth, verified client reviews and portfolio insights you can trust. Use filters to compare U.S. agencies by budget, industry, platform expertise, location, and services like creator sourcing, briefing, content rights, and paid amplification. Start with our curated list, then zero in on the firms that match your KPIs and timeline.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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UxSquare is a branding agency. The small New Delhi, India-based team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing. The firm was established in 2020.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Redondo Beach, CA
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Art of Next is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is in Taipei, Taiwan and Redondo Beach, California and offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The company was launched in
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Neil Patel Digital India, a small SEO company, is in Bengaluru, India and San Diego, California. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Windsor, CA
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Small social media marketing company Mysty Stewart Communications, is based in Windsor, California. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada and New York, New York, Forward Media is a branding agency. Founded in 2017, the team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pleasanton, CA
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Purple Cow Agency, a social media marketing firm, is located in Pleasanton, California and Cebu City, Philippines. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Los Angeles, California, Workprint is a video production agency. Their services include Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Raving Fan, a small Advertising company, is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Washington, DC
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Pixelrasa is a branding company. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing and is based in Parramatta, Australia and Washington, District of Columbia.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wilmington, NC
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See all 1 projectsSocialry Marketing LLC specializes in Social Media Management, Online Branding, and Digital Marketing, aiming to enhance brand awareness and drive leads. The reviews highlight effective social media strategy development, timely project management, and impressive deliverables like website creation and drone videos, contributing to increased social media followers and potential leads for clients.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9North Bethesda, MD
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Social media marketing firm SWCreatives is in North Bethesda, Maryland. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Downey, CA
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Midsize Advertising company Float Media House, is in Downey, California. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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5Scape Studio LLC is a Sheridan, Wyoming-based social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were founded in 2022.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLas Vegas, NV
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Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Manzanita Marketing is a SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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See all 2 projectsOKAD Agency is a creative studio helping B2B and B2C brands stand out, communicate clearly, and stay memorable. We specialize in web design, branding, content creation, and lead generation, blending
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Madison, AL
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Based in Madison, Alabama, 3 Paths Marketing is a social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were launched in 2021.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Savannah, GA
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Fiction Films GmbH, a video production agency, was established in 2002. The firm focuses on Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Social Media Brand Increase is a Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Event Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Make One Agency is a social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Advertising and is in Los Angeles, California.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Sudbury, MA
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See all 1 projectsRed Javelin Communications, Inc. - Out of Business was a messaging and branding company that provided comprehensive brand and messaging strategies, including full web copy. Reviewers highlight their exceptional process blending creativity with strategic insight, with 100% positive feedback emphasizing their effectiveness and understanding of client needs. No areas for improvement were noted.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Miami Beach, FL
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Latin Made is a social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing and were launched in 2021. The agency is in Miami Beach, Florida.
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Modern Currency PR is a Los Angeles, California-based social media marketing company. Founded in 2017, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerCranston, RI
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Crystal Clear Marketing is a social media marketing firm. The Cranston, Rhode Island-based firm was established in 2023. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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TAMKO X is a social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Translation and were founded in 2023.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Digital Strategy company MakeSimple Marketing provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. They were launched in 2023.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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EnergyCore Solutions LLC is a social media marketing firm founded in 2025. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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Social media marketing firm Insync Networking is in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2018, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Charleston, SC
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See all 1 projectsCharleston Digital Marketing, LLC specializes in website development, logo design, copy production, SEO optimization, and backend analytics. Clients consistently praise the firm for its professional and timely service, high-quality deliverables, and alignment with customer values and budget. The company is noted for delivering projects ahead of schedule without compromising quality.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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OmniSpark is a social media marketing company. The Los Angeles, California-based agency was established in 2022. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Stony Brook, NY
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Volca is a branding company. They are based in Stony Brook, New York and have small team. They provide Branding and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Secaucus, NJ
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Open Sales LLC is a SEO agency. They were established in 2023 and provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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Azteya LLC is a Sheridan, Wyoming-based Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2025.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Launched in 2022, Lucius King | Digital Marketing & Business Consulting is a SEO services firm. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Mateo, CA
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See all 3 projectsDigicorns Technologies is a versatile web development company specializing in website design and enhancing online presence, as evidenced by their successful projects across diverse industries. They receive predominantly positive feedback, with clients appreciating their attentive project management and ability to meet expectations, as reflected in 100% of reviews mentioning their strong understanding of client needs and efficiency.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerSalt Lake City, UT
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SLC Marketing & Advertising is a social media marketing firm launched in 2020. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Great Neck Plaza, NY
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Liveblack is an UX design company. The team specializes in UX/UI Design and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Ahmedabad, India and Great Neck Plaza, New York.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Madison, WI
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Small social media marketing firm Shelley's Social Media, LLC, is in Madison, Wisconsin. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Vicinia Digital is a SEO services firm. Established in 2023, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warrenton, VA
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Atlantis Business Services Inc is a Business Consulting company. Founded in 2022, the team offers Business Consulting and Funding & Investment. The company is in Warrenton, Virginia.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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AEK Solutions, a social media marketing company, was launched in 2020. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Established in 2014, Rebel Design Solution, a small SEO company, is in Irvine, California. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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SEO company Scottsdale SEO Company is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2005.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hrFreelancerHope, MI
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Established in 2019, Alison Clare Philanthropy is a Business Consulting company. The team provides Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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The Coronation Group is a social media marketing firm. The team is in Brooklyn, New York, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Akron, PA
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Vitality Media Co. Is a Content Marketing company. They are headquartered in Akron, Pennsylvania, and their services include Content Marketing and Content Writing Services.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Palm Coast, FL
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Shamrock Marketing Solutions is a SEO agency. Their small team is headquartered in Palm Coast, Florida. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerLexington, KY
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Verified Supreme Media is a social media marketing company. The Lexington, Kentucky-based agency offers Social Media Marketing and Video Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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Social media marketing agency Growbyshare Influencer Marketing Agency was launched in 2021. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Coral Springs, FL
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Absolute Marketing, a social media marketing company, was launched in 2012. They focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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EverestX is a small pay per click company founded in 2022. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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List of the Top 15 United States Micro Influencer Marketing Companies
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Washington, DC
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chattanooga, TN
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Staten Island, NY
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35.6/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New Orleans, LA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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33.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$5,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Raleigh, NC
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35.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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35.2/40.017/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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34.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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33.5/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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37.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Social Media Marketing30% Micro-Influencer Marketing90% Other
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United States Micro Influencer Marketing FAQs
- Define your project’s desired outcomes and KPIs — i.e., revenue, CAC/ROAS, content volume, retail lift, or brand lift.
- Check niche experience and case studies that mirror your goals and platforms.
- Ask about creator vetting (fraud detection, brand-safety checks), contracting, and FTC compliance.
- Clarify content rights, exclusivity, and whitelisting terms up front.
- Review the measurement stack — UTM strategy, affiliate tracking, promo codes, lift tests, and MMM contribution.
- Confirm paid media integration (creator allowlisting, spark ads) and content repurposing workflows.
- Start with a pilot (6–12 weeks) and a clear test design before scaling.
Browse through Clutch’s directories to find trusted firms and leverage the filters we’ve prepared to streamline your search for the ideal team.
U.S.-based agencies bring proximity to major creator ecosystems (NYC, LA, Austin), time zone alignment, and strong relationships with platforms, talent managers, and retailers. They’re fluent in FTC disclosure rules, brand–safety standards, and usage rights, which protect you during paid social amplification and retail co-op campaigns.
For brands targeting U.S. consumers, localized cultural fluency and region-specific creator networks (e.g., Latinx creators in Miami, outdoor and wellness niches in the Mountain West) elevate authenticity and conversion.
Budgets vary thanks to a multitude of factors, including scope, industry, and platform mix. Based on Clutch’s latest data, most U.S.-based firms charge:
- Monthly retainers: $5,000 – $30,000 for strategy, sourcing, management, and reporting.
- Campaigns: $15,000 – $250,000+ depending on creator count, content formats, and paid amplification.
- Micro creator fees (typically 10K–100K followers): $100 – $1,500 per deliverable, rising with audience quality, exclusivity, and usage rights.
- Add-ons: whitelisting/spark ads, content licensing, and affiliate tech often sit outside base fees.
Expect transparent pricing on creator compensation, agency fees (often 15%–30% of spend), media budgets, and measurement tools.
U.S.-based agencies cover most consumer and select B2B categories, including:
- DTC and e-commerce (fashion, beauty, CPG, home)
- Fitness and wellness
- Gaming and entertainment
- Travel and hospitality
- Food and beverage
- Fintech and financial services
- B2B SaaS (LinkedIn creators, niche newsletters, industry communities)
- Healthcare and medical (with strict compliance and claims review)
Retail sell-in/sell-through support (Amazon, Target, Walmart) and creator licensing for ads are also common.
- “Guaranteed viral” promises or unrealistic ROI claims
- No formal fraud checks (fake followers, engagement pods, AI content)
- Vague briefs, unclear approval cadences, or no content QA
- Hidden fees or murky creator compensation policies
- Overemphasis on vanity metrics without sales or lift measurement
- Weak FTC guidance, missing disclosure language, or sloppy claims review
- No references, limited platform diversity, or one-size-fits-all lists
Never settle for a firm that shows any of these red flags, even if they promise enticing fees or results. Be vigilant and critical when assessing potential partners.