Top TikTok Influencer Marketing Agencies in the United States
From New York’s media scene and LA’s creator economy to Bay Area tech and Austin’s startup hubs, the United States is a powerhouse for TikTok influencer marketing. The right agency can turn short‑form video and creator partnerships into measurable growth—whether you’re driving TikTok Shop sales, building a UGC library, or scaling paid Spark Ads.
Clutch helps you find trusted partners through verified client reviews, in-depth case studies, and analyst-curated shortlists. Filter by budget, city, industry, platform specialization, or campaign type to compare agencies that match your goals and timelines.
Start by exploring top influencer partners nationwide, or narrow your search to leading U.S. hubs and regulated verticals:
• Top TikTok Influencer Marketing Companies
• TikTok Influencer Marketing Companies in Los Angeles
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ashburn, VA
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Liberty International Partners is a branding firm. Founded in 2018, the agency is in Ashburn, Virginia. Their team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sunny Isles Beach, FL
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Esco Media Group is a Digital Strategy company. Headquartered in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, the agency focuses on Digital Strategy and Branding.
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Established in 1995, iPD Agency is a branding agency. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Marketing Strategy company The Charles Group was founded in 2011. The agency focuses on Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Lincoln Digital Marketers is a midsize Advertising company in New York, New York. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Lexington, KY
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See all 1 projectsDazzle Tech is a full-service digital agency dedicated to empowering businesses with innovative, high-performance, and scalable digital solutions. From idea to execution, we deliver everything under
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Palatine, IL
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American Built Web is a web design agency. The team is in Palatine, Illinois, and their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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In Boston, Massachusetts, Premier Author Hub is a midsize Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerNew York, NY
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See all 1 projectsJon Fatigate, Video Production is a professional video production company known for its comprehensive services, including location scouting, filming, lighting, and post-production editing. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their commitment to high-quality work and exceptional responsiveness. Clients appreciate their down-to-earth nature and dedication to client satisfaction, often highlighting their ability to adapt to changing project requirements seamlessly.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Charles City, IA
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Rank Arrow is a branding agency. Located in Charles City, Iowa and Stretford, England, the agency specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Northglenn, CO
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Founded in 2020, Krivy LLC is a midsize Northglenn, Colorado-based Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 14 projectsBusySeed is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media marketing, online branding, and digital marketing strategies. Their clients consistently praise their effective social media management, with positive feedback on their ability to enhance online presence and engagement. Approximately 90% of reviewers commend BusySeed's responsiveness and adaptability, though some suggest improvements in design capabilities.
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Established in 2006, Near Perfect Media, a small PR firm, is in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cleveland, OH
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Blue Star Design is a social media marketing company. They are located in Cleveland, Ohio and have small team. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brown Deer, WI
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ORM Consultants is a branding company. In Brown Deer, Wisconsin, the team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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See all 1 projectsClixtalk specializes in creating and hosting websites, demonstrated through their successful development of a portfolio website for a professional artist. Clients highlight Clixtalk's personable and professional service, effective communication, and alignment with client needs as key strengths, with no noted areas for improvement, suggesting high satisfaction with their offerings.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Auburn, AL
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SEO company Inner Spark Creative was founded in 2014. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Katy, TX
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Best American Website Designer, a midsize branding company, is headquartered in Katy, Texas. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Berthoud, CO
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See all 1 projectsGrowthIQ Digital provides services in web design, PPC advertising, and SEO, particularly catering to non-profit organizations. The reviews highlight their effective project management, dedication to understanding client missions, and successful enhancement of digital presence. Clients praise their commitment, flexibility, and expertise, noting increased engagement and donations as a testament to their impactful strategies.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Cape Coral, FL
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Emereald Digital is a Generative AI company. The company is located in Cape Coral, Florida. Their team focuses on Generative AI and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pembroke Pines, FL
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United Web Developers is a social media marketing firm established in 2019. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dover, DE
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OhBoost, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2019. The firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Gardiner, NY
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Blue Ocean Technology, LLC is a web development company. The small Gardiner, New York-based team focuses on Web Development and Social Media Marketing. The firm was founded in 2000.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Manassas Park, VA
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7 Ascenda Ventures is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2023, the company is headquartered in Manassas Park, Virginia. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bayonne, NJ
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EX Studio is a social media marketing firm. Their team is headquartered in Bayonne, New Jersey. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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Dandelions Digital Marketing, a social media marketing company, is headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut and Glenorchy, Australia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Henderson, NV
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Pathfinders Services is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The Henderson, Nevada-based firm was established in 2023. Their team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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Established in 2015, Ghostwriting Box is a Content Writing Services company. The firm provides Content Writing Services and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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Social media marketing company WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT LLC is based in Tampa, Florida. Launched in 2017, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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Established in 2019, Arsn Digital Media is a small Sheridan, Wyoming-based social media marketing firm. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Andover, KS
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Marketing Strategy company The Socialite was launched in 2024. Located in Andover, Kansas and Los Angeles, California, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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US WEB PROFESSIONALS is a branding agency. The small Boston, Massachusetts-based team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing. The firm was established in 2024.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Advertising company Marketologics was established in 2020. The firm focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sugar Land, TX
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Growth Legends is a small Sugar Land, Texas-based branding agency. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Forney, TX
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Redwolf, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2005. They specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Envobyte Ltd is a small social media marketing company established in 2018. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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SoTech is a SEO company. They are in Houston, Texas and have small team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Bookora Marketing is a small Content Writing Services company founded in 2024. Their team specializes in Content Writing Services and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9West Bloomfield Township, MI
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Buzzphoria Public Relations & Marketing is a PR agency. In West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, the agency was launched in 2001. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Greenville, SC
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Flare Media Agency is a small media planning and buying company. Established in 2019, the team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy.
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Native Foreign is a Content Marketing company. The team is in Culver City, California, and their services include Content Marketing and Graphic Design.
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AAEIMAA Digital is a web design company. They are based in Houston, Texas and have small team. They focus on Web Design and Web Development.
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Headquartered in دبي, United Arab Emirates and Roswell, Georgia, Magnus Communications is a branding firm. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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See all 3 projectsVids is a digital marketing company specializing in social media strategies and campaigns, focusing on creating engaging video content. The reviews highlight their exceptional project management and alignment with client values, with 100% of feedback being positive. Clients commend their adaptability and dedication to delivering results, particularly in video engagement and follower growth.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Menands, NY
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See all 7 projectsMeasurable SEO is an SEO agency known for its exceptional expertise in improving website search engine performance and addressing Google penalties. They consistently receive positive feedback, with approximately 100% favorable reviews highlighting their responsiveness, deep industry knowledge, and ability to develop robust long-term strategies. Clients frequently commend the agency's project management skills and comprehensive approach to digital marketing.
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Established in 2021, Imprint Digital is a branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9North Port, FL
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Vessto Group is a small web design agency launched in 2019. Their team focuses on Web Design and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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Founded in 2019, Valo Media is a video production agency. Their team provides Video Production and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denton, TX
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Based in Denton, Texas, Hunter Digital Insights Consulting is a PPC company. The team provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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Launched in 2023, RevUp Media Marketing is a social media marketing company. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing, and is small.
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List of the Top 15 United States TikTok Influencer Marketing Companies
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Washington, DC
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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38.1/40.019.8/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Beverly Hills, CA
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36.7/40.020/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Simsbury, CT
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36.5/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New Orleans, LA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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$5,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Raleigh, NC
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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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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United States TikTok Influencer Marketing FAQs
U.S.-based agencies bring on-the-ground creator relationships, cultural fluency across diverse audiences, and real-time knowledge of trends that move fast on TikTok. Just as important, they navigate regulations and platform policies, including FTC endorsement guidelines, brand safety, and usage rights for Spark Ads and whitelisting.
If your focus is the U.S. market—or you need support across hubs like New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Miami, Chicago, and the Bay Area—a domestic team can align strategy, legal, shipping, and measurement with North American standards and retail calendars.
Budgets vary thanks to factors like scope, creator tier, and paid amplification. Based on Clutch’s recent pricing data, costs range:
- Monthly retainers (always-on programs): $7,500 – $40,000+
- Campaign projects (6–12 weeks): $25,000 – $250,000+
- Creator fees per video (ballparks):
- Micro (10k–100k followers): $200 – $2,000
- Mid-tier (100k–1M): $2,000 – $20,000
- Macro/celebrity (1M+): $20,000 – $200,000+
- Paid media (Spark Ads/whitelisting): $5,000 – $50,000+ per campaign
- Add-ons: content production, usage rights, exclusivity, affiliate setup, analytics
Ask agencies to break out creator spend vs. fees vs. media so you can compare apples to apples.
- Consumer brands: beauty, fashion, CPG, food and beverage, home goods, and pet care
- E-commerce/DTC and TikTok Shop enablement
- Technology and apps (gaming, productivity, wellness)
- Entertainment and sports
- Regulated sectors with stricter compliance: healthcare, finance, and alcohol (clear approval flows and disclosures required)
- B2B niches using UGC, creators-as-educators, and paid whitelisting to reach professional audiences
Look for category-specific proof points like GRWM conversions for beauty, recipe content for food, TikTok Shop GMV for DTC, or lift studies for apps and gaming.
- Define outcomes — brand lift, CAC/ROAS, TikTok Shop sales, UGC volume, or creator community building.
- Validate TikTok-native expertise — case studies with watch time, saves/shares, click-through, CPA, and incrementality, not just views.
- Ask about creator sourcing and safety — audience authenticity checks, fraud detection, and process for vetting brand fit.
- Clarify paid strategy — Spark Ads, whitelisting, creative testing, audience targeting, and media budgets.
- Nail down rights and compliance — FTC disclosures, usage windows, exclusivity, and contract terms for content and ads.
- Review workflow and tools — content calendars, approval SLAs, and platforms for creator management and analytics.
Shortlist partners that show test-and-learn rigor, transparent pricing, and clear measurement frameworks. Find leading teams on Clutch and filter the options to match with the ideal team for your needs.
- Guarantees of virality or follower growth
- No FTC disclosure plan or weak brand-safety controls
- One-size-fits-all pricing tied only to follower counts
- Thin reporting focused on vanity metrics without CPA, ROAS, or sales impact
- No plan for Spark Ads/whitelisting or unclear content usage rights
- Limited creator vetting, fake follower risks, or poor payment practices
- Minimal understanding of TikTok Shop, social commerce, or performance integrations
Be vigilant of red flags that can lead to headaches and issues in the future. It’s crucial to identify and avoid these warning signs as early as possible.