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+Undisclosed2 - 9Woodland Park, NJ
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Headquartered in Woodland Park, New Jersey, TND Trainings and Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2023, the team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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See all 5 projectsAdziv Digital is a digital agency specializing in web design and marketing, particularly noted for their expertise in Shopify. Reviews highlight their professional responsiveness and value pricing. Feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of reviewers commending their efficiency and professionalism in project management and communication. Many clients appreciate their ability to deliver user-friendly website interfaces.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Branding agency Knox Sports Marketing is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. They provide Branding and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 1997.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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World Class Sports is a Sports Marketing company based in Los Angeles, California. Launched in 1990, the team provides Sports Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Frederick, MD
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Founded in 2016, Wellspring Digital is a Market Research company. The team provides Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fayetteville, AR
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Grassfire Digital Marketing, a social media marketing agency, is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Orleans, LA
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The Von Mack Agency is a small branding firm. They focus on Branding and Event Marketing and were launched in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Foxborough, MA
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Digital Strategy company OpenVine Web Solutions, Inc. Was established in 2002. The agency provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Milltown, NJ
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Based in Milltown, New Jersey, Sisbro Innovation is a social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chandler, AZ
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Launched in 2014, The Blocks Agency is a Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Action Platinum Solutions is a Marketing Strategy company. Their small team is in Phoenix, Arizona and Seattle, Washington. Their services include Marketing Strategy and CRM consulting and SI.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Beverly Hills, MI
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Marketing Strategy company XTRACT MEDIA is headquartered in Beverly Hills, Michigan. They provide Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aloma, FL
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SEO Specialist Florida, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2021. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Triple A SEO is a SEO services firm. They are based in Orlando, Florida, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Founded in 2015, Site Social SEO is a Marketing Strategy company. The small team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gilbert, AZ
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Real People Real SEO is a SEO services firm. Launched in 2017, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aubrey, TX
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Page1Design is an Aubrey, Texas-based social media marketing company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodbury, MN
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Established in 2011, Queen Bee Media, LLC is a small social media marketing agency located in Woodbury, Minnesota. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Plano, TX
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One Click Digital Services, a SEO services firm, is located in Plano, Texas. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntington Beach, CA
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Launched in 2006, Swell Marketing Inc. Is a Conversion Optimization company. The team provides Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Huntington Beach, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Palm Coast, FL
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Paid Ads Pros, a SEO agency, is headquartered in Palm Coast, Florida. Founded in 2019, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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Marketing Doctors is a Marketing Strategy company. They were launched in 2008, and their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Established in 2006, Minneapolis SEO Company is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Paso, TX
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Website development company Arias Create was launched in 2024. The small team provides Web Development and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Beverly Hills, CA
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3N Marketing is a video production company launched in 2017. Their team offers Video Production and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oro Valley, AZ
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Esquire Interactive, a SEO services firm, was established in 2009. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is located in Oro Valley, Arizona.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chandler, AZ
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Go Pro Local Internet Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Their team is in Chandler, Arizona and provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Frisco, TX
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Trafficality is a pay per click company. Their small team is in Frisco, Texas and provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing. The firm was established in 1984.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Access Media Productions is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is in Dallas, Texas. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Northumberland, PA
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Established in 2013, Mediastead is a web design agency. The firm offers Web Design and IT managed services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Southlake, TX
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Streamsoft Consulting is a social media marketing firm. The Southlake, Texas-based team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Paragould, AR
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Established in 2014, Atwill Media is a social media marketing company. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Spring, TX
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BubbleUp, LLC is a social media marketing company founded in 2004. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tampa, FL
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Sulzer Creative Agency is a Tampa, Florida-based Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding and were launched in 2001.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Livonia, MI
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Sunny Media, an Advertising company, was launched in 2008. The small team specializes in Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cherry Hill, NJ
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EveryMerchant.com, an Advertising company, offer Advertising and Public Relations. They were established in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Montvale, NJ
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Founded in 2014, Aldis Group is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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Techy Ninjas is a SEO company. Located in San Antonio, Texas, their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Lasso MD is a branding firm. Their small team is located in San Diego, California. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Arlington, TX
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Wheeler Advertising, an Advertising company, was established in 1991. The team provides Advertising and Direct Marketing and is located in Arlington, Texas.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Anaheim, CA
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See all 3 projectsDigital Genics is an email marketing company offering services such as campaign management and database provision. Reviews are mixed, with approximately 50% positive feedback highlighting quick execution and significant results, while the other half express dissatisfaction with unmet expectations. Clients appreciate their responsive communication, though reliability issues are noted.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249San Ramon, CA
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Midsize social media marketing agency First Growth Agency, is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sherwood, AR
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MADM Media + Marketing is a mobile app development company. In Sherwood, Arkansas, the firm was founded in 2007. Their team focuses on Mobile App Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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Established in 2005, Boss Creative Agency is a branding company. The team specializes in Branding and Advertising.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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See all 4 projectsDeepSleep Studio is a digital marketing and branding agency known for its expertise in social media marketing, social media management, and digital branding. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend their professionalism, creativity, and seamless project management. Approximately 50% of reviewers highlight their innovative branding solutions, while others praise their attention to detail and ability to enhance audience engagement through social media campaigns.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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In Los Angeles, California, AvatarLabs is an Advertising company. Founded in 2001, the team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Clearwater, FL
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Glewee is an Affiliate Marketing company established in 2020. The team focuses on Affiliate Marketing and Social Media Marketing and is based in Los Angeles, California and Clearwater, Florida.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bernards, NJ
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See all 2 projectsFunnel Simplified Private Limited is a digital marketing company specializing in branding, lead generation, social media management, and SEO services. The reviews highlight their result-oriented approach and adaptability, with 100% of reviewers praising their effective workflows and lead generation capabilities. However, there is a suggestion for expansion into new geographic markets.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Digital SEO Inc is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2005, their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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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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37.4/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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33.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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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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$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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34.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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37.3/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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34/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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35.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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35/40.017.8/20 Reviews8.5/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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34.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews9/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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38/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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36/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.