Top Influencer Advertising Agencies in the United States
From Silicon Valley startups launching the next big app to Madison Avenue brands seeking nationwide buzz, U.S. companies turn to influencer advertising to reach customers where they scroll.
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Midsize media planning and buying agency Just Global, is headquartered in Emeryville, California and Austin, Texas. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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See all 1 projectsCentaur Interactive offers digital marketing services, including SEO, PPC, and social media management. Overall feedback highlights their professional approach, transparent communication, and timely delivery. Clients have noted impressive outcomes such as increased website traffic and potential customer reach, with 24/7 support being a standout feature.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Brighton, MI
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PanaMotion Imaging is a video production agency. Established in 2014, their team focuses on Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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See all 1 projectsEarn SEO is a leading search engine optimization company based in India, with a global presence and clients across the United States and beyond. We provide a comprehensive range of digital marketing
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Duluth, GA
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See all 2 projectsYokimMarketing LLC is a marketing firm specializing in video production, website creation, branding, and advertising. The company is praised for its affordability, flexibility, and strong communication, with 100% positive feedback highlighting their personalized approach and effective team integration. Clients appreciate their ability to simplify complex advertising concepts, contributing to early sales success and organic growth.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Established in 2016, Bredfor is a social media marketing company. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Crowd Point is a social media marketing agency. They are based in Chicago, Illinois and have small team. Their team offers Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Social media marketing company NowADays Media is located in San Diego, California. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Founded in 2016, WGNR is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249South Plainfield, NJ
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Varun Digital Media is a Digital Strategy company. They are based in South Plainfield, New Jersey, and their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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See all 3 projectsMosaico Media is a digital marketing company specializing in social media management and online branding. They receive high praise for their client-focused approach, with 100% of reviewers noting their responsive communication and dedication to client satisfaction. Clients experience significant growth, with one noting a 100% increase in prospects.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ames, IA
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Global Reach Internet Productions, LLC. Is a web development firm. Headquartered in Ames, Iowa and Aglantzia, Cyprus, the firm focuses on Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Maplewood, MO
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Moosylvania, a social media marketing firm, offer Social Media Marketing and Web Design. They were launched in 2003.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Highland Park, IL
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See all 1 projectsAfter spending 25 years leading digital transformations at billion-dollar B2B companies like Thermo Fisher Scientific, Crescent Electric and U.S. Electrical Services, Mike Mayer set out on his own
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Baltimore, MD
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Gigawatt Group is a PPC company. Located in Washington, District of Columbia and Baltimore, Maryland, the company was established in 2013. Their services include Pay Per Click and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Lake Stevens, WA
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Launched in 2009, Top Marketing Agency, a small PPC company, is based in Lake Stevens, Washington and Seattle, Washington. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Small Marketing Strategy company RANOK B2B Social Media Marketing Agency, is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Other Digital Marketing.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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See all 3 projectsMAVRK Studio is a creative and growth agency for food & beverage brands. We help emerging and established brands build strong identities, grow online, and turn products into retail-ready
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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FMSLY is a social media marketing firm. The company is based in San Diego, California. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Corporate Photography.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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STARGAZER is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2016, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Creative Culture 360 is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is located in Miami, Florida and offers Digital Strategy and Advertising. The agency was launched in 2017.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Portland, OR
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Sparkloft Media is a midsize Portland, Oregon-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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See all 1 projectsSith Marketing specializes in marketing and SEO services, particularly for small businesses. Reviewers consistently praise their effective project management, timely delivery, and significant improvements in web presence and lead generation. The firm's transparent communication and commitment to delivering on promises are highlighted as standout qualities, making them a trusted partner in enhancing business profitability.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Towson, MD
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Entice Design, LLC, a web design company, was established in 2012. The small team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$25,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Morrisville, NC
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Carusele is a social media marketing agency. The Morrisville, North Carolina-based agency was established in 2015. Their services include Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Elon, NC
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Diedrich RPM is a Digital Strategy company founded in 1994. The company provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsThe HOW Agency, a 5W Company offers Social Media Management and Digital Marketing services, focusing on social brand awareness and engagement. The reviews highlight their impressive project management, responsive communication, and effective social strategies, though there is a suggestion to improve graphic design quality. Overall, their services led to significant increases in social media engagements and impressions.
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Steel Advertising is an Advertising company. The Austin, Texas-based agency was launched in 2000. Their team specializes in Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Huntington Beach, CA
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See all 1 projectsImpulse Digital Solutions (IDS) is a California-based digital solutions company helping businesses build, secure, and grow their digital presence. We bring together digital marketing, cybersecurity
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Long Beach, CA
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TLG Marketing is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2005. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49North Miami Beach, FL
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Viewgin is a social media marketing company. Launched in 2020, the agency is located in North Miami Beach, Florida. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Princeton, NJ
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Launched in 2003, Resound Marketing LLC is a PR company. The small team offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Digital Strategy company Social Tribe focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. They were launched in 2010.
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$250,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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Superdigital is a social media marketing agency established in 2013. Based in Boca Raton, Florida, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Marlborough, MA
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Thought For Food & Son, Inc., a Digital Strategy company, is based in Marlborough, Massachusetts. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2005.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Torrance, CA
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GROWTHBUSTER is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2017, the agency is in Torrance, California. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Market Ninjas, a social media marketing firm, is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh and New York, New York. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Addison, TX
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Appture Software, LLC is an Advertising company. Founded in 2015, the agency is in Addison, Texas and Schaumburg, Illinois. Their team specializes in Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Fresno, CA
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Digital Menus is a social media marketing firm. Established in 2020, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Corporate Photography.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Saratoga Springs, UT
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Jamias Creative is a social media marketing agency in Saratoga Springs, Utah. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Rolling Hills, CA
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Located in Rolling Hills, California and Carlsbad, California, MW Media is a Content Marketing company. They specialize in Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2017.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Someoddpilot is a Chicago, Illinois-based branding company. The team focuses on Branding and Advertising.
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Sideqik is a media planning & buying company. Their team is in Atlanta, Georgia and offers Media Planning & Buying and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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Founded in 2018, Trndsttrs Media is a social media marketing company. The company specializes in Social Media Marketing and Advertising, and is small.
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Pixly, a social media marketing firm, is in Los Angeles, California and San Francisco, California. They offer Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing and were launched in 2017.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Morton Grove, IL
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Launched in 1992, Celtic Chicago is a branding company. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Cheyenne, WY
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See all 1 projectsInfinity Curve is a digital solutions company specializing in website creation, domain registration, email hosting, branding, and ongoing website maintenance. The company receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their commitment and timely delivery. Clients report improved brand recognition and increased customer engagement due to Infinity Curve’s work.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Big Payoff Animation is a small Phoenix, Arizona-based video production agency. The team specializes in Video Production and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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Launched in 2009, Get on the Map is a social media marketing agency and SEO agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Sacramento, California.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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Marlo marketing, a branding firm, was founded in 2004. The small team offers Branding and Graphic Design.
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List of the Top 15 United States Influencer Advertising Agencies
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chattanooga, TN
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Washington, DC
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr250 - 999Staten Island, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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38.2/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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34.8/40.019.8/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience6.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Boston, MA
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31.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience6.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$250,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$75,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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31.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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28.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience4.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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35.4/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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33/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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35/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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33.9/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Blue Bell, PA
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31.2/40.016/20 Reviews9.2/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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29.6/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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31.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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31.1/40.016/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hartford, CT
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29.7/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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33.5/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience4.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sioux City, IA
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33.3/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Addison, TX
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32.6/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Westlake Village, CA
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31.6/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience3.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Simsbury, CT
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33.9/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
20% Social Media Marketing10% Influencer Marketing80% Other
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United States Influencer Advertising FAQs
Partnering with an American influencer advertising team provides you unmatched opportunities and strategic advantages, mainly:
- Real-time collaboration across U.S. time zones
- Deep knowledge of American consumer trends, slang, and regulations
- Relationships with top U.S. talent agencies and creator collectives
- Easier compliance with FTC endorsement guidelines and state privacy laws such as CCPA
Pricing varies thanks to determining factors like scope and creator tier. According to Clutch pricing data, most American influencer advertising agencies charge:
- Nano or micro-influencer campaigns: $3,000 – $10,000 per month
- Mid-tier or macro programs: $10,000 – $50,000 per month
- Celebrity or multi-platform activations: $50,000+ per month
Agencies may charge a flat retainer, a percentage of influencer spend (typically 15%–30%), or project-based fees.
Most American influencer advertising firms are cross-vertical, but popular industry specializations include:
- Consumer packaged goods (CPG) and food & beverage
- Beauty, fashion, and luxury retail
- Gaming and esports
- SaaS and fintech startups
- Health, wellness, and healthcare compliance campaigns
- Define the distinct KPIs and objectives of your project (sales, app installs, brand lift).
- Review each agency’s creator network depth and past case studies.
- Ask for reporting dashboards and sample contracts.
- Check Clutch reviews for transparency on communication and ROI.
- Confirm they handle FTC disclosures, whitelisting, and paid amplifications in-house.
- Guaranteed follower counts or “viral” results
- Lack of first-party data or transparent performance metrics
- One-size-fits-all creator lists with no brand fit analysis
- No written process for FTC disclosure or content rights
- High upfront fees without milestones or cancellation clauses