Top Youtube Influencer Marketing Companies in the United States
From Los Angeles’ creator economy and entertainment networks to New York City’s media hubs, Austin’s DTC startup scene, and San Francisco’s tech brands, the United States is home to leading YouTube influencer marketing agencies. The right partner connects your brand with the right creators, manages FTC-compliant disclosures, and turns views into measurable business outcomes.
Clutch helps you shortlist trusted U.S. firms with verified reviews, portfolio evidence, and transparent pricing. Use filters to refine by budget, location, industry, platform expertise (YouTube), and campaign goals. Start with national leaders or drill down into city and industry specialists.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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Mindshare Consulting Inc is an Advertising company. Established in 2022, the firm is located in Austin, Texas. Their team provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Oro Valley, AZ
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Spacecats is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2022, the company provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Ridgefield, NJ
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See all 2 projectsMARZ AGENCY offers brand development, logo design, and online advertising optimization services. Reviews highlight the agency’s effective communication, timely project completion, and impressive attention to detail. Clients report increased traffic, conversion rates, and customer retention, indicating successful project outcomes and satisfaction with the agency’s work.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Novi, MI
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See all 2 projectsMutarex Digital specializes in Social Media Management and package design, with a focus on enhancing engagement and modernizing branding efforts. Reviews highlight their creativity, impressive digital marketing skills, and efficient communication. The company has demonstrated significant success in increasing social media engagement and delivering high-quality, modern designs.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Tacoma, WA
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David White Marketing Services is a small Advertising company. Launched in 2019, the team provides Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Ramon, CA
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See all 8 projectsdesignial is a UI/UX design and consulting company with expertise in user research, strategy, and development for web and mobile applications. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients praise their ability to provide actionable UX solutions and strategic advice, often highlighting Raj, the founder, for his project management and strategic capabilities. Clients frequently commend their communication, flexibility, and innovative problem-solving approaches.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Beaumont, TX
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Social media marketing firm CBC Luxe Chauffeured Transportation offers Social Media Marketing and Other Digital Marketing. They were founded in 2006.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 5 projectsNEON GROWTH is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media marketing, social media strategy, and digital branding. Across the reviews, 100% of the clients praised their responsiveness, organizational skills, and ability to deliver results, such as increased ROAS and brand engagement. Impressive user experiences and strategic expertise are frequently highlighted, with no negative feedback reported.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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Founded in 2020, Pasadena SEO Company - Digital Marketing Solutions is a SEO agency. The company provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Newark, NJ
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See all 1 projectsCreatechVision provides a range of services, including Social Media Marketing, mobile app development, and UI/UX design. Across their reviews, clients commend the firm for its technical expertise, commitment to excellence, and effective project management. CreatechVision’s ability to deliver high-quality solutions that enhance operational efficiency and garner positive user feedback is frequently highlighted.
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Undisclosed$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Northport, NY
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Prescription PR, a SEO services firm, is located in Northport, New York. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Rohring Results is a Bradenton, Florida-based Marketing Strategy company. They offer Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2018.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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See all 1 projectsOne Tap Media offers comprehensive advertising services, including pre-production planning, production, and post-production for film advertisements. The reviews highlight the company's strong creative vision, effective project management, and innovative approach. Clients appreciate their responsiveness, skilled team, and willingness to experiment with new ideas, resulting in well-received and impactful advertisements.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49El Segundo, CA
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See all 1 projectsVegaOne - Digital Marketing Agency offers a comprehensive suite of services, including Social Media Marketing, WordPress website design, PPC, and email marketing. Reviews highlight their effective social media management and online branding strategies, noting excellent results and responsiveness, with suggestions for improved project timelines through increased staffing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Blackstone, VA
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BlueSteak - Amazon & eCommerce Solution Provider is a pay per click company. Their team is located in Blackstone, Virginia and focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ballwin, MO
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Big Picture Media Group, an Advertising company, focuses on Advertising and Branding. The company is based in Ballwin, Missouri.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Baton Rouge, LA
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Founded in 2024, JT2 Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Obviously, a social media marketing firm and Content Marketing company, is in New York, New York and Paris, France. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Wilmington, DE
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Hire eCom, a social media marketing company, is located in Wilmington, Delaware. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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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+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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MakSchu Video Production is a small video production company founded in 2016. Their services include Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Wellsville, PA
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C E Snyder Marketing LLC is a CRM consulting and SI company founded in 1999. Their team provides CRM consulting and SI and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Visuals by Momo LLC, a video production agency, was established in 2021. The team offers Video Production and Audio Production.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Carrollton, TX
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Art Of Strategy Consulting is a branding company headquartered in Carrollton, Texas. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Nashville, TN
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720 Digital Marketing, a Marketing Strategy company, is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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See all 2 projectsAt Skylane Solutions, we help businesses grow smarter, faster, and stronger with data-driven digital marketing strategies. From startups to established brands, we provide tailored solutions that
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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See all 1 projectsParamount Web Studios is recognized for providing comprehensive web design and ecommerce development services, including website design, responsive development, and SEO optimization. Client reviews highlight their exceptional ability to meet tight deadlines, enhance user engagement, and boost conversion rates, although there is a suggestion for more frequent communication updates throughout the project.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Spokane, WA
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20 Miles North Web Design is a SEO services firm. They are located in Spokane, Washington and have small team. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Fremont, CA
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Launched in 2023, My Care International is a call center. Their team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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Social media marketing firm AudienceGenerator.io was established in 2022. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Event Marketing, and is small.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Edwards, CO
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TopTop Studio is a video production company. The company is headquartered in Edwards, Colorado. Their services include Video Production and Video Marketing.
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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+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2023, StartGrowScale.Ai is a small Digital Strategy company. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Advida is a small media planning and buying agency launched in 2010. Their team provides Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Montrose Historic District, AL
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AB Tech Solutions, LLC is a branding company. Their small team is in Montrose Historic District, Alabama and specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy. The company was established in 2015.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Cherry Hill Township, NJ
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PPC company Banana Gray was founded in 2023. The small team provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Fort Myers, FL
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Cohen Creative Designs is a branding agency. Established in 2013, the firm is in Fort Myers, Florida. Their team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Sacramento, CA
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InfiniSEO, a SEO company, is based in Sacramento, California. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Kansas City, MO
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Fasone & Partners is a media planning & buying agency. They are located in Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Missouri, and their services include Media Planning & Buying and Web Design.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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ZF Media Production is a video production company. Launched in 2025, the company provides Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Established in 2016, Hive Analytics is a midsize branding firm. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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Douglas James Studio is a Virginia Beach, Virginia-based Digital Strategy company. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Corporate Photography and were launched in 2014.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Mountain Tech is a Direct Marketing company founded in 2021. The small team provides Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kissimmee, FL
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Dorsainvil Creative Group is a Kissimmee, Florida-based social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Burlington, VT
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Webwise Innoations is a social media marketing company established in 2019. The firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing, and is small.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Toledo, OH
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Launched in 1965, Hart Associates is a midsize Marketing Strategy company located in Toledo, Ohio and Grandview Heights, Ohio. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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AMZ Founders is a midsize Marketing Strategy company established in 2021. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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CoderMask Tech is an Austin, Texas-based SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Huntington Beach, CA
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See all 2 projectsSurfline Media offers comprehensive digital marketing services, including Social Media Marketing, online branding, and lead generation strategies. Overall feedback highlights their transparency, clear communication, and effective project management. Clients appreciate their ability to enhance brand visibility and drive engagement, although some suggest increased flexibility in accommodating customer changes.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Clovis, CA
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See all 2 projectsKemet Publishing & Media Inc offers services focused on lead generation and conversion optimization. Overall, clients praise the company for their effective strategies that significantly increase business revenue and for their prompt and collaborative project management. Their personalized approach and alignment with client goals are frequently highlighted as unique strengths.
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List of the Top 15 United States Youtube Influencer Marketing Services
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chattanooga, TN
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, 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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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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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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$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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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36.8/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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
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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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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bellevue, WA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49West Chester, PA
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37.7/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Alexandria, VA
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36.5/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience6.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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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
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clermont, FL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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34.9/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Phoenix, AZ
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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36.1/40.017/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Cleveland, OH
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redondo Beach, CA
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36.6/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
15% Social Media Marketing25% YouTube Influencer Marketing85% Other
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United States YouTube Influencer Marketing FAQs
U.S.-based agencies bring creator relationships in key markets (LA, NYC, Miami, Austin), on-the-ground production support, and fluency with American cultural cues, holidays, and retail cycles. That context helps brands localize messaging, negotiate fair creator rates, and move quickly on trend-driven content without sacrificing quality.
They also understand U.S. compliance and brand-safety requirements, including FTC endorsement guidelines, disclosures, COPPA considerations for child-directed content, and platform policies. If your sales, legal, and analytics teams are U.S.-based, shared time zones and work norms can streamline approvals, reporting, and optimization.
Budgets vary thanks to factors like industry, creator tier, scope, and paid amplification. On Clutch, typical ranges go:
- Monthly retainers: $5,000 – $30,000+ for strategy, sourcing, production, and reporting
- Campaigns: $25,000 – $250,000+ for multi-creator launches or ongoing ambassador programs
- Creator fees: Micro creators can start at $500 – $2,500 per video; mid-tier often run $5,000 – $25,000; top creators can command $50,000 – $250,000+
- Add-ons: Whitelisting/paid social boosting, usage rights, exclusivity, and video production increase costs
Ask agencies to itemize creator fees vs. service fees and outline how they forecast views, watch time, CTR, and CPA so you can benchmark ROI before launch.
- Consumer tech and electronics — launches, reviews, and tutorials
- Gaming and entertainment — gameplay integrations, live streams, events
- Beauty and personal care — product demos, GRWM, and routine content
- Food and beverage/CPG — recipe content, unboxings, seasonal promos
- Fashion and lifestyle — hauls, lookbooks, brand storytelling
- SaaS and B2B — product explainers, thought leadership, webinars
- Education/edtech — study content, test prep, career skills
- Health and wellness — evidence-backed content with clear disclosures
Regional strengths matter. LA excels at beauty and entertainment; NYC at media and fashion; Austin and Atlanta at DTC and culture; SF Bay Area at tech and SaaS.
- Define project requirements and goals — brand lift, subscriber growth, sales, or UGC at scale
- Align KPIs — views, watch time, VTR, CTR, CPA/CAC, and attributable revenue
- Check creator sourcing — vet how they validate audience demographics, authenticity, and brand safety
- Review production chops — thumbnails, hooks, scripting, and editing optimized for YouTube’s algorithm
- Ask about measurement — incrementality testing, affiliate tracking, and MMM/MTA compatibility
- Clarify rights — usage terms, whitelisting, exclusivity, and content repurposing
- Validate operations — contracting, FTC disclosure guidance, and payment workflows
Request case studies with transparent metrics and references in your industry or adjacent categories. Browse through Clutch’s resources and directories to find dedicated agencies for your project.
- Guaranteed views, virality, or sales without paid support or testing
- No audience authenticity checks (fake followers/engagement)
- Weak disclosure/brand-safety process (FTC noncompliance, sensitive content gaps)
- One-size-fits-all creator lists or limited platform expertise beyond Instagram/TikTok
- No post-campaign reporting or only vanity metrics without business impact
- Unclear rights/exclusivity terms or hidden fees for usage and whitelisting
- Limited understanding of YouTube SEO (titles, descriptions, tags, chapters) and retention tactics
Spotting these red flags early is vital to ensuring smooth collaboration and workflow. The U.S. is home to trusted firms, so there’s no need to worry about running out of options.