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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerWoodbridge Township, NJ
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Miravic Studios is a print design agency launched in 2018. The firm specializes in Print Design and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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ConnectedMarkets is a SEO company. The company is based in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Morristown, VT
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Social media marketing agency ArtCity Creative is located in Morristown, Vermont. Established in 2012, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerSan Francisco, CA
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Seeqer is a San Francisco, California-based Content Marketing company. Founded in 2023, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerRiverview, FL
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Founded in 2024, Chardenai is a Video Marketing company. The firm provides Video Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Milford, DE
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Established in 2011, Arissa International Private Limited is a CRM consulting and SI company. The midsize team focuses on CRM consulting and SI and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Launched in 2015, Kak Varley Marketing is a small SEO services firm located in Phoenix, Arizona. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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TechMoguls, a SEO company, was founded in 2011. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9White Plains, MD
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E-Internet Marketing Services is a SEO company. Their small team is headquartered in White Plains, Maryland. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Located in San Antonio, Texas, MultiGen Online Marketing & Coaching is a SEO company. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Poway, CA
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Rank Harvest is a social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were launched in 2018. The agency is headquartered in Poway, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Plano, TX
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Social Beans Marketing is a social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is in Plano, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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My Front Office, an Event Marketing company, is located in San Francisco, California. They offer Event Marketing and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Adspire Creative Group is a Nashville, Tennessee-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Video Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Santa Monica, CA
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See all 3 projectsJOYNO INC is a Social Media Marketing and Digital Branding company, providing services such as social media strategy, online branding, and social media advertising. Clients consistently praise their professionalism, creativity, and effective communication, with 100% of reviewers impressed by their project management and customer engagement. The company is highly recommended for its strong commitment to quality and client satisfaction.
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Branding company Web Welder LLC focuses on Branding and Market Research. They are in Foxfield, Colorado.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Sheridan, WY
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Tekinnovators is a Market Research company. Established in 2015, the agency is in Sheridan, Wyoming and Karachi, Pakistan. Their team focuses on Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greenville, SC
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1x1 Impression is a social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and are located in Greenville, South Carolina.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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See all 8 projectsVirtue Xolutions is a digital marketing company specializing in Social Media Marketing, Social Media Management, and Online Branding. They receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their technical expertise and ability to meet project goals effectively. Clients particularly commend their creativity, responsiveness, and tailored solutions in managing social media and online branding projects.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Dubasik Digital Marketing is a PPC agency. They are located in San Francisco, California. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greensboro, NC
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Copywriter Salary, a small Content Marketing company, is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. Their services include Content Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boonton, NJ
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Headquartered in Boonton, New Jersey, Cornerstone SEO is a small Market Research company. Their services include Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Houston, TX
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Tara Lynn Media is a branding agency. They are located in Houston, Texas and have small team. They specialize in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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Red Brand Media, a branding firm, is based in Fort Worth, Texas. They specialize in Branding and Market Research and were founded in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glendale, CA
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AdWaken.ai is a Glendale, California-based branding firm. They offer Branding and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2024.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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MOC Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2020, the firm is located in Miami, Florida. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerScottsdale, AZ
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WebsiteSpot.com is a social media marketing firm. They were launched in 2002 and offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerEdison, NJ
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Founded in 2021, Think SEO Now is a SEO company. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWest Orange, NJ
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Web Pro NJ is a social media marketing company established in 1999. In West Orange, New Jersey, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerGilbert, AZ
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Rockpoint Media, a social media marketing firm, was established in 2013. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerFort Worth, TX
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HVAC Webmasters is a social media marketing agency. Their team is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWoburn, MA
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Founded in 2022, Digital Divide Consulting is a social media marketing company. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerEaston, MA
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Kaleidaweb, a social media marketing company, was founded in 1998. Located in Easton, Massachusetts, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPalmdale, CA
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Social media marketing company Suncrest Media is in Palmdale, California. Established in 2015, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Vancouver, WA
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Digital Focus Web, a small SEO services firm, is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington and Kushtia, Bangladesh. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Arabinfotec is a custom software development firm in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and New York, New York. They specialize in Custom Software Development and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wilmington, DE
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SantizoTek, a social media marketing company, is in Wilmington, Delaware. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pembroke Pines, FL
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UpClicks, a social media marketing agency, is headquartered in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Established in 2006, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Located in Parkland, Florida, Win Big Marketing is a small social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Arlington, TX
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Click Media Lab is a Digital Strategy company headquartered in Markham, Canada and Toronto, Canada. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Mike Snow Digital, LLC is a small social media marketing agency. Founded in 2015, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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JSS Digital Marketing , a social media marketing firm, is headquartered in Logan, Utah. Founded in 2021, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPrinceton, NJ
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SEO agency DigitalSEO1 is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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AZ Social Media Wiz LLC is a branding company. They are based in Phoenix, Arizona, and their services include Branding and Market Research.
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ProfitPro, a Fractional CMO Services company, was founded in 2021. The agency focuses on Fractional CMO Services and Advertising, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerBridgewater, NJ
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The WebMaster E is a SEO company. The company is based in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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TimeHoodie is a Digital Strategy company. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, their small team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The firm was founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDenver, CO
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Established in 2019, Latino Web Studio is a small web design agency in Denver, Colorado. Their team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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GURUPRESARIO is a San Antonio, Texas-based Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerNashville, TN
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Digital Strategy company Cumberland Communications provides Digital Strategy and Web Design. They were established in 2011.
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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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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$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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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33.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience8.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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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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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bellevue, WA
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37.1/40.017.4/20 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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35.6/40.018/20 Reviews9.1/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Phoenix, AZ
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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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33.1/40.013.6/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
30% Social Media Marketing30% YouTube Influencer Marketing70% 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.