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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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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First Growth Agency is a Conversion Optimization company located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Their services include Conversion Optimization 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 - Out of Business was a digital marketing company specializing in social media marketing and online branding. Reviewers praised the company's creativity, professionalism, and effective social media strategies, with 100% positive feedback. Clients highlighted their innovative branding solutions and event coverage, contributing to increased brand recognition and social media engagement. Despite being out of business, their impactful services were highly recommended.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Agency 8 is a SEO company founded in 2018. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and AI Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Southfield, MI
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Established in 1995, Wise Digital Marketing LLC is a small social media marketing company. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Launched in 2017, 81 & Sunny is a PPC agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Groveland, FL
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Exposure One is a SEO agency. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and are based in Groveland, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Englewood Cliffs, NJ
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Headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, NJ Website & Graphic Design is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2021, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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Crowd Digital Marketing is a SEO services firm. Based in Denver, Colorado, their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wake Forest, NC
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Launched in 2015, Solid Stratagems is a small Market Research company based in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Their team focuses on Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Kindle Interactive, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carlsbad, CA
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Digital Marketing Doctor Agency, a small branding company, is in Carlsbad, California. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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J Group Media, a branding agency, focus on Branding and Public Relations. They were founded in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, MA
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MediaGarden.Ai is a small Advertising company established in 2002. Their team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Founded in 2008, Phoenix Afterglow is a small Irvine, California-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Cool Brand Media is a branding company. Their team is located in Dallas, Texas. The agency specializes in Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bryson City, NC
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Established in 2007, Liquid Spark is a Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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My BFF Social is an Advertising company. Founded in 2017, the team provides Advertising and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Savannah, GA
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Fiction Films GmbH, a video production agency, was established in 2002. The firm focuses on Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada and New York, New York, Forward Media is a branding agency. Founded in 2017, the team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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See all 10 projectsTrailX5 is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Marketing, with a particular focus on Social Media Advertising and Meta campaigns. They are praised for their imaginative strategy and effective execution, consistently delivering measurable outcomes such as increased website traffic and improved conversion rates. Clients highlight their responsiveness and alignment with client values, with no significant areas for improvement noted.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49St. Augustine, FL
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See all 19 projectsBlu Edge marketing agency specializes in digital marketing services, including social media management, branding, and website development. The agency receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with 100% of clients praising its professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to adapt to client needs. Approximately 80% of reviewers highlight Blu Edge's social media marketing expertise and strategic approach to enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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In Tampa, Florida and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Enginecy is a small web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Elmsford, NY
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See all 1 projectsFirst Digital Agency offers specialized SEO and digital marketing services, focusing on growing clients’ online presence on Google and social media. Reviews highlight the agency's dedication, effective communication, and ability to deliver quality results promptly, with clients noting significant increases in website sales and overall satisfaction with their performance.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Redondo Beach, CA
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Art of Next is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is in Taipei, Taiwan and Redondo Beach, California and offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The company was launched in
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wayzata, MN
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Modern Foundation is a Market Research company based in Wayzata, Minnesota. They focus on Market Research and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Arcadia, CA
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EcomPlus is a small branding agency. They focus on Branding and Pay Per Click and were established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Richardson, TX
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Marion Relationship Marketing is a website development firm. The Richardson, Texas-based firm was founded in 2019. Their team provides Web Development and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Modern Currency PR is a Los Angeles, California-based social media marketing company. Founded in 2017, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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See all 2 projectsThe Fox Services offers comprehensive digital marketing and e-commerce solutions, including Social Media Management, SEO, and targeted email marketing. Their reviews highlight significant improvements in clients' online presence and sales, with a 40% increase in organic traffic and enhanced social media engagement. Clients commend their innovative, data-driven strategies but suggest more frequent communication for improved transparency.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Casper, WY
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See all 1 projectsBécanvas Creative Agency offers a range of digital marketing services, including social media marketing, SEO optimization, and online branding. Their reviews highlight a strong emphasis on strategic, data-driven approaches to enhance online presence and achieve success. Clients praise their systematic project management and impressive organization, leading to increased social media engagement and improved conversion rates.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Digital Voices is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2017, the agency offers Social Media Marketing and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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See all 6 projectsRender Results- Out of Business was a versatile web development and SEO company known for delivering high-quality and professional websites with advanced technology and excellent customer service. Their client feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of reviews praising their efficiency, responsiveness, and affordability. Clients noted the company's capacity to meet demands promptly and were particularly impressed with their comprehensive solutions and effective communication.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Social media marketing firm iData Consultant was founded in 2018. In Boston, Massachusetts, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Small social media marketing firm Rescue Marketing, is in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Neil Patel Digital India, a small SEO company, is in Bengaluru, India and San Diego, California. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Established in 2012, Huble Digital is a Marketing Strategy company. The midsize team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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See all 2 projectsDigital Otters offers comprehensive digital marketing and social media management services, including SEO, PPC campaigns, content creation, and website development. Reviews highlight their expertise, strong project management, and tailored strategies, leading to notable improvements in ROI, brand awareness, and online engagement. Clients consistently commend their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to deliver measurable business growth.
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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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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chattanooga, TN
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Staten Island, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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37.2/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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34/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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34.1/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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33.5/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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36.2/40.018.6/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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35.3/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49West Chester, PA
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37.3/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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32.4/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bellevue, WA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Phoenix, AZ
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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35.7/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.