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.
Clutch simplifies the search by collecting in-depth client reviews, case studies, and quantitative ratings so you can compare agencies with confidence. Each provider on this list has been vetted through Clutch’s rigorous verification process, which checks references, project scope, and measurable outcomes. Use location, budget, or industry filters to narrow options—whether you need a Los Angeles agency with Hollywood creator access or a Chicago shop focused on B2B LinkedIn voices.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Westbury, NY
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Digital Strategy company Sharina World specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. They are located in Westbury, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ann Arbor, MI
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Marketing Monsoon, a social media marketing firm, was founded in 2006. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy and is in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Hialeah, FL
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DIO STUDIO is a software development company. Their team is based in Hialeah, Florida and Barranquilla, Colombia and offers Custom Software Development and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Beverly Hills, CA
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See all 6 projectsThe Postcard Agency is a digital marketing firm specializing in social media marketing, content creation, and online branding. Across their reviews, 100% of clients commend their project management, timely delivery, and strategic expertise. Clients particularly appreciate the agency's personalized approach, resulting in increased social media engagement and brand recognition, with one client noting an 80% website traffic increase.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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Truly Social Media is a social media marketing agency. The Albuquerque, New Mexico-based team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsColure specializes in website development, with particular expertise in redesigning sites on the WordPress platform. Reviews highlight their effective project management and the significant improvements in client booking rates and website traffic. Clients appreciate their strategic working style, although there is a noted need for better team transparency and direct communication with clients.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Irvine, CA
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Logodesigninusa is a social media marketing agency located in Irvine, California. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Rexburg, ID
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Sales Innovator, a small Email Marketing company, is in Rexburg, Idaho. The team offers Email Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Vested is a PR agency. Established in 2015, the team specializes in Public Relations and Marketing Strategy. The company is located in New York, New York and London, England.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, ALLYEXIA is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Wilmington, NC
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Insight Creative Marketing is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2018, their team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Orlando, FL
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See all 1 projectsONPASSIVE provides comprehensive digital marketing services including SEO, SEM, SMO, Google Analytics, web development, and PHP. Reviews highlight their effective use of artificial intelligence to drive website traffic and conversions. The company is commended for its cooperative team and strong technical expertise, achieving satisfactory outcomes for clients.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Greenville, SC
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Gobananasocial is a social media marketing company established in 2020. Their services include Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Medina, OH
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Oneiric Digital, a social media marketing agency, focuses on Social Media Marketing and Advertising. The company is in Medina, Ohio.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Launched in 1995, SOHO Media Group is an Advertising company. Based in Hendra, Australia and Atlanta, Georgia, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Eagle, ID
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Social Pickle Media is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho. The firm specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Ombre Digital is a New York, New York-based social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Winston-Salem, NC
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Girl on the Roof is a SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Beverly Hills, CA
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Soteria Intelligence is a social media marketing company. The Beverly Hills, California-based agency was founded in 2014. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Artificial Intelligence.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Ramon, CA
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See all 8 projectsdesignial is a UI/UX design and consulting company with expertise in user research, strategy, and development for web and mobile applications. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients praise their ability to provide actionable UX solutions and strategic advice, often highlighting Raj, the founder, for his project management and strategic capabilities. Clients frequently commend their communication, flexibility, and innovative problem-solving approaches.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, WA
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Simply Social of Portland is a social media marketing company. Launched in 2020, their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Newark, NJ
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Launched in 2018, OMNIblvd is a small Newark, New Jersey-based Advertising company. Their team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portsmouth, NH
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Launched in 1984, Sean Tracey Associates is a small Advertising company. Their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Santa Monica, CA
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YimBuzz is a social media marketing firm in Santa Monica, California. Established in 2017, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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HYNKYN, a social media marketing agency, was launched in 2016. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Clark, NJ
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See all 1 projectsDigalax Full Service Digital Marketing Agency offers search engine optimization, speed optimization, and link-building services. Clients commend their customized strategies, responsiveness, and expertise, though minor delays and communication issues were noted. Overall, feedback highlights their ability to tailor solutions to specific business needs, making them a highly valued partner in digital marketing.
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$100,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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Connelly Partners is an Advertising company established in 1999. The midsize team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Omaha, NE
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Hurrdat is an Advertising company. Their midsize team is based in Omaha, Nebraska and Salt Lake City, Utah and offers Advertising and Content Marketing. The firm was launched in 2010.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Traverse City, MI
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To The Wolves Co. Is a Traverse City, Michigan-based video production agency. They provide Video Production and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Waltham, MA
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Marketing Strategy company MaxExposure Business Solutions is based in Waltham, Massachusetts. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Albany, NY
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XiHawks is a small social media marketing company. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Web Design and were founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Takoma Park, MD
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See all 1 projectsWebsite design, graphic design, and digital marketing for businesses, mission-driven organizations, and marketing and technology agencies.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Brooklyn, NY
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In Brooklyn, New York, Social Verse is a social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Charleston, SC
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Established in 2020, Holy Webs Charleston is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Charleston, SC
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Small social media marketing firm In The Black Marketing & Consulting, is headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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GKP Maker is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2020, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The firm is in Los Angeles, California.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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AH Creative Lab is a Marketing Strategy company. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy, and the firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida and Bogota , Colombia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nampa, ID
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Advertising company Peppershock Media was established in 2003. The company specializes in Advertising and Graphic Design, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 3 projectsFull Stop Branding is a company that offers website development and redesign services but has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from clients. Across the reviews, clients report project mismanagement, missed deadlines, and a lack of transparency, with over 90% of reviewers expressing dissatisfaction and issues with project completion and communication. The consistent theme is an inability to deliver promised products, resulting in financial and business losses for their clients.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, MI
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Identity is a Birmingham, Michigan-based social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999St. Louis, MO
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First Clearing, a Business Consulting company, is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. They offer Business Consulting and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 1983.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Nashville, TN
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See all 8 projectsLittle Red Writing, a digital marketing firm, specializes in social media management, content creation, and online branding. With a 100% satisfaction rate across six reviews, the company is praised for its strategic social media campaigns, timely deliverables, and strong alignment with client goals. Clients commend their adaptability and professionalism, while no areas for improvement have been reported.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Sound Beach, NY
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Based in Sound Beach, New York, HEY LOOK! Content & Social is a Content Marketing company. They specialize in Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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High Q Digital, a small social media marketing agency, is located in Los Angeles, California. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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Chief Outsiders is a midsize Advertising company launched in 2009. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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ChangeUp Productions is a video production company. The St. Louis, Missouri-based company provides Video Production and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Hollywood, FL
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Love and Miami Agency is a branding company. Their team is located in Miami, Florida and Hollywood, Florida and provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Killeen, TX
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Operate Creative, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2022. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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See all 10 projectsCreative Design Crew offers services in creative writing, showcasing their ability to efficiently deliver high-quality content with a creative tone. Clients appreciate their strong work ethic and effective project management skills. Though primarily focused on creative writing, their comprehensive approach suggests expertise that could extend to areas like Social Media Marketing and Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Sammamish, WA
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WormWood SEO is a SEO agency. In Sammamish, Washington, their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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List of the Top 15 United States Influencer Advertising Agencies
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chattanooga, TN
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fishers, IN
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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33.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Boston, MA
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34.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.8/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Iowa City, IA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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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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36/40.018/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+Undisclosed10 - 49The Woodlands, TX
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34.2/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$250,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sioux City, IA
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37.6/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Westlake Village, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Addison, TX
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Redondo Beach, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Raleigh, NC
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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15% Social Media Marketing10% Influencer Marketing85% 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