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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$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 - 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+$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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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerAlexandria, VA
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Social media marketing company Access Social was launched in 2022. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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Greg Beddor | Portland SEO Consultant is a SEO agency. Located in Portland, Oregon, their small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy. The company was founded in 2021.
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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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$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+$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+$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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Marietta, GA
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Groeit is a small social media marketing agency founded in 2020. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lincoln, CA
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Video Marketing Vault is a social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing, and the firm is based in Lincoln, California.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerRiverview, FL
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Founded in 2024, Chardenai is a Video Marketing company. The firm provides Video Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerColumbia, TN
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BlueVine Digital Marketing Solutions is a social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2022.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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StylePress Agency is a PR company. The Rio de Janeiro, Brazil-based company was established in 2016. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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DigitCraft is a social media marketing firm. They are headquartered in San Jose, California and Karachi, Pakistan, and their services include 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / 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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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+Undisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Casas Media, LLC is a Video Marketing company. The Atlanta, Georgia-based company was established in 2022. Their team focuses on Video Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Hidrogo Creative is a Digital Strategy company. The company is in Dallas, Texas. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Justin, TX
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BRANDED Digital Marketing Co. Is an Advertising company. Established in 2022, the agency specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Warwick, RI
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Founded in 2026, Oakley & Wells Group is a web design company. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Assistants Company, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was launched in 2013. The agency provides Back Office Outsourcing and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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See all 1 projectsTERAMOK LLC is a high-end marketing and production agency based in Chicago and Athens, specializing in branding, content creation, and advertising. With a philosophy that "Branding is a feeling, and
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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249new york, NY
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Design bub is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Marketing and Social Media Management. Their reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with clients praising their timely communication and effective strategies. Approximately 100% of reviewers noted increased engagement and followers, highlighting their capability in managing online branding and social media campaigns.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Wired Wisdom Media is a midsize Ecommerce Marketing company. Founded in 2022, the team focuses on Ecommerce Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLake Jackson, TX
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Media Public Relations is a PR company. Their team is located in Lake Jackson, Texas and focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lexington, KY
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Graystone Consulting is a Marketing Strategy company. They offer Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy and are located in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9North Port, FL
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Social Sage Media is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2023. The firm specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media 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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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+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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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+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerTaylor Mill, KY
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Ambition Business Solutions, a SEO company, was launched in 2019. They provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerWoodbridge Township, NJ
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Miravic Studios is a print design agency launched in 2018. The firm specializes in Print Design and Web Design.
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Conversion Optimization company Everyday Media Group focuses on Conversion Optimization and Web Design. They are based in Southlake, Texas.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Laguna Beach, CA
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See all 3 projectsVera Solutions provides account management and graphic design services, demonstrating efficiency and professionalism in delivering projects on time. The reviews highlight client satisfaction with their cooperative nature, budget-friendly pricing, and alignment with company values. Clients appreciate their prompt response and adherence to commitments, indicating a reliable and effective partnership.
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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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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Forney, TX
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In Forney, Texas, 354 Digital, LLC. Is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9new york, NY
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Coseeks is a SEO company. The new york, New York-based company was launched in 2024. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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SEO services firm Arnos Digital was launched in 2024. The company offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerMemphis, TN
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Lightroom Media LLC is a branding agency. They were founded in 2019, and their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New York City, NY
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See all 54 projectsTask Virtual is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media management, social media strategy, and online branding. Reviewers consistently praise their creativity and strategic approach, with 100% positive feedback highlighting their ability to boost engagement, increase visibility, and align content with client goals. Task Virtual's project management is noted for punctuality and responsiveness, effectively enhancing clients' social media presence.
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Other Marketing and social media marketing firm Pinq Inc is in Fayetteville, Georgia. They offer Other Marketing and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2014.
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Engage Brands is a branding agency and social media marketing firm. They are based in Chantilly, Virginia and have small team. They specialize in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerSan Francisco, CA
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Seeqer is a San Francisco, California-based Content Marketing company. Founded in 2023, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Advertising.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerAffton, MO
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Saves the Day, LLC, a small branding agency, is in Affton, Missouri. The team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerCranford, NJ
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Interstellar Media is a small Digital Strategy company established in 2022. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oklahoma City, OK
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Branding company JTek Resources, LC is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fishers, IN
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$25,000+$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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37.6/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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37.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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38/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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32.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New Orleans, LA
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$5,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Raleigh, NC
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35.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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35.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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37.8/40.019/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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37/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FL
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33.4/40.016/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Simsbury, CT
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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33.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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33.9/40.017.4/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
80% Social Media Marketing25% Tik Tok Influencer Marketing20% Other
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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.