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 / hr10 - 49Pleasanton, CA
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Purple Cow Agency, a social media marketing firm, is located in Pleasanton, California and Cebu City, Philippines. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Miami Beach, FL
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SLI Studios is a small social media marketing company located in Miami Beach, Florida. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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See all 7 projectsTwibi Digital Marketing Agency specializes in digital marketing with a focus on social media strategies, campaign execution, and online branding. The agency boasts a strong track record, evidenced by a 3:1 ROAS and a 25% sales increase for clients. Reviewers highlight Twibi's deep industry expertise, effective project management, and high-quality, responsive service, with 100% of reviewers expressing satisfaction and no areas for improvement identified.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salt Lake City, UT
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Elle Marketing And Events, a branding firm, is in Salt Lake City, Utah. Established in 2009, the team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Raving Fan, a small Advertising company, is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Appleton, WI
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Hotfire Creative is an Advertising company founded in 2021. The company focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Maricopa, AZ
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The Wizard Marketing, a Digital Strategy company, is based in Maricopa, Arizona and Algonquin, Illinois. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Madison, MS
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Frost Creative LLC is a branding agency. Established in 2014, the firm specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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SFL Media is an Advertising company established in 2014. The team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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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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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Carrollton, TX
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Markimist is a Dhaka, Bangladesh-based SEO company. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Downey, CA
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Midsize Advertising company Float Media House, is in Downey, California. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Marketing Strategy company FlowSocialHQ specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing. They are located in Houston, Texas.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Sudbury, MA
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See all 1 projectsRed Javelin Communications, Inc. - Out of Business was a messaging and branding company that provided comprehensive brand and messaging strategies, including full web copy. Reviewers highlight their exceptional process blending creativity with strategic insight, with 100% positive feedback emphasizing their effectiveness and understanding of client needs. No areas for improvement were noted.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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Launch Commerce is a branding company. Founded in 1997, the team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Miami Beach, FL
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Latin Made is a social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing and were launched in 2021. The agency is in Miami Beach, Florida.
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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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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+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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EnergyCore Solutions LLC is a social media marketing firm founded in 2025. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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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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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Fort Walton Beach, FL
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Founded in 2024, Codes e Tech LLC is a branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Mateo, CA
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See all 3 projectsDigicorns Technologies is a web development company that excels in enhancing online presence and creating tailored website solutions, as evidenced by their successful projects, including SEO and design work. Reviews indicate a high level of client satisfaction, with 100% positive feedback highlighting their attentiveness, promptness, and understanding of client needs, with no significant areas for improvement mentioned.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLas Vegas, NV
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Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Manzanita Marketing is a SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$75,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Cupertino, CA
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Branding firm Reactionpower was established in 2011. The small team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49West Chester, PA
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Indian SEO Agency is a Noida, India-based SEO services firm. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Admosis Media Group is a Marketing Strategy company. They were founded in 2023, and their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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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+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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TAMKO X is a social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Translation and were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Palm Coast, FL
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Shamrock Marketing Solutions is a SEO agency. Their small team is headquartered in Palm Coast, Florida. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jonesboro, AR
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Simple Spark, an Advertising company, was launched in 2016. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding and is in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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AEK Solutions, a social media marketing company, was launched in 2020. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMedford, NJ
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SEO services firm Esquire Digital provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. They were established in 2024.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Access Sports Media is a Sports Marketing company. Their small team is based in New York, New York and offers Sports Marketing and Advertising. The agency was founded in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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Amplify Marketing Services is a small Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2019, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Louisville, KY
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Sales Outsourcing company Traffick Digital Medi is located in Louisville, Kentucky. They offer Sales Outsourcing and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2019.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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5Scape Studio LLC is a Sheridan, Wyoming-based social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were founded in 2022.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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See all 2 projectsOKAD Agency is a creative studio helping B2B and B2C brands stand out, communicate clearly, and stay memorable. We specialize in web design, branding, content creation, and lead generation, blending
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hrFreelancerHope, MI
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Established in 2019, Alison Clare Philanthropy is a Business Consulting company. The team provides Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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The Coronation Group is a social media marketing firm. The team is in Brooklyn, New York, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pembroke Pines, FL
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Rocket Web Designer is a web design agency. They were launched in 1998, and their services include Web Design and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49West Chester, OH
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See all 85 projectsLanternSol is a digital marketing company specializing in social media marketing, online branding, and advertising. With a focus on efficiency, transparency, and client collaboration, they consistently deliver on-time results. Approximately 100% of reviews highlight significant improvements in engagement, brand visibility, and conversions, underscoring LanternSol's effective social media strategies and digital marketing expertise.
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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerFort Collins, CO
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DGC Digital, a social media marketing company, is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. Launched in 2022, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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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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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Los Angeles, California, Workprint is a video production agency. Their services include Video Production and Advertising.
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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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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerHorizon City, TX
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Retomart LLC, a small graphic design agency, is in Horizon City, Texas. Their services include Graphic Design and Advertising.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Madison, AL
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Based in Madison, Alabama, 3 Paths Marketing is a social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were launched in 2021.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Lawrenceville, GA
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See all 1 projectsDintellects Solutions Private Limited is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO and PPC services. They are highly praised for their exceptional project management, attention to detail, and effective communication, with 100% of the feedback highlighting their ability to increase organic and paid traffic significantly. The company consistently exceeds expectations with no areas for improvement noted.
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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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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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$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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35.9/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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36.7/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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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.