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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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, Social Media Strategy, and Online Branding. The company consistently receives high praise for its innovative campaigns and client-focused project management, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their responsive communication and expertise. Clients report significant improvements in engagement, brand visibility, and conversion rates, making LanternSol a preferred partner for strategic online growth.
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Social Media Brand Increase is a Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Marietta, GA
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Groeit is a small social media marketing agency founded in 2020. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oklahoma City, OK
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Branding company JTek Resources, LC is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerColumbia, TN
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BlueVine Digital Marketing Solutions is a social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2022.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerLas Vegas, NV
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Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, Cyber Clutch Solutions is a web development firm. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Palm Beach, FL
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Konnectd is a social media marketing firm in West Palm Beach, Florida. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Established in 2014, Rebel Design Solution, a small SEO company, is in Irvine, California. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Morton, IL
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Digixcite is a social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design and were founded in 2022.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerSalt Lake City, UT
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SLC Marketing & Advertising is a social media marketing firm launched in 2020. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Casas Media, LLC is a Video Marketing company. The Atlanta, Georgia-based company was established in 2022. Their team focuses on Video Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Hidrogo Creative is a Digital Strategy company. The company is in Dallas, Texas. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Justin, TX
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BRANDED Digital Marketing Co. Is an Advertising company. Established in 2022, the agency specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Assistants Company, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was launched in 2013. The agency provides Back Office Outsourcing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Manassas, VA
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Reef Digital is a Digital Strategy company. They are based in Manassas, Virginia and have small team. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Brick Township, NJ
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Launched in 2020, Rewokers Advertising is a small web design agency. Their team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerFolsom, CA
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DBanerjee is a small social media marketing firm headquartered in Folsom, California. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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Portland SEO Consultant is a SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and is based in Portland, Oregon.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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See all 1 projectsTERAMOK LLC is a high-end marketing and production agency based in Chicago and Athens, specializing in branding, content creation, and advertising. With a philosophy that "Branding is a feeling, and
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Madison, WI
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Small social media marketing firm Shelley's Social Media, LLC, is in Madison, Wisconsin. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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StylePress Agency is a PR company. The Rio de Janeiro, Brazil-based company was established in 2016. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerCranston, RI
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Crystal Clear Marketing is a social media marketing firm. The Cranston, Rhode Island-based firm was established in 2023. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249new york, NY
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Design bub is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Marketing and Social Media Management. Their reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with clients praising their timely communication and effective strategies. Approximately 100% of reviewers noted increased engagement and followers, highlighting their capability in managing online branding and social media campaigns.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Wired Wisdom Media is a midsize Ecommerce Marketing company. Founded in 2022, the team focuses on Ecommerce Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLake Jackson, TX
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Media Public Relations is a PR company. Their team is located in Lake Jackson, Texas and focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9North Port, FL
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Social Sage Media is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2023. The firm specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jersey City, NJ
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Brandywiz is a social media marketing firm. Their small team is in Jersey City, New Jersey. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Stony Brook, NY
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Volca is a branding company. They are based in Stony Brook, New York and have small team. They provide Branding and Advertising.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Warwick, RI
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Founded in 2026, Oakley & Wells Group is a web design company. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Klick, a branding company, was established in 1997. The team offers Branding and Advertising and is based in Toronto, Canada and New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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Social media marketing firm HealthSoul was established in 2016. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Social media marketing firm Digital Innovation Group was launched in 2005. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerLexington, KY
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Verified Supreme Media is a social media marketing company. The Lexington, Kentucky-based agency offers Social Media Marketing and Video Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Conroe, TX
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Delta Lead is a Business Consulting company founded in 2022. The small team specializes in Business Consulting and Sales Outsourcing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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See all 11 projectsAds4scale is a creative production company specializing in performance-driven advertising assets, including video ad production and creative testing for paid social channels. The company receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with reviewers highlighting its strategic approach to creative testing and the focus on producing ads that drive measurable results. The company's structured creative testing and iterative processes are praised by 80% of the reviewers for enhancing ad performance efficiently.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerRoseburg, OR
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Dynamyte Digital Lab is a Roseburg, Oregon-based web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Laguna Beach, CA
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See all 3 projectsVera Solutions provides account management and graphic design services, demonstrating efficiency and professionalism in delivering projects on time. The reviews highlight client satisfaction with their cooperative nature, budget-friendly pricing, and alignment with company values. Clients appreciate their prompt response and adherence to commitments, indicating a reliable and effective partnership.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warrenton, VA
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Atlantis Business Services Inc is a Business Consulting company. Founded in 2022, the team offers Business Consulting and Funding & Investment. The company is in Warrenton, Virginia.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Forney, TX
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In Forney, Texas, 354 Digital, LLC. Is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9new york, NY
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Coseeks is a SEO company. The new york, New York-based company was launched in 2024. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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List of the Top 15 United States Youtube Influencer Marketing Services
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chattanooga, TN
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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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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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Seattle, WA
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37.6/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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35/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bellevue, WA
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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35.5/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clermont, FL
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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35.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 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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$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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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35.7/40.017.2/20 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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35.9/40.016.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Simsbury, CT
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37.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Social Media Marketing15% YouTube Influencer Marketing80% 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.