Top TikTok Advertising Agencies in the United States
TikTok’s meteoric rise has made it a must-have channel for brands—from Silicon Valley startups to legacy retailers on New York’s Madison Avenue. Finding the right partner, however, can be daunting.
Clutch simplifies the search by collecting in-depth client reviews, verifying work samples, and ranking U.S. agencies that excel at creative content, influencer coordination, and ROI-driven paid campaigns. Use our filters for budget, industry, or state to zero in on teams with experience in tech hubs like San Francisco, entertainment capitals such as Los Angeles, or fast-growing markets like Austin. Start browsing and connect with a TikTok specialist that fits your goals and timeline.
- Explore the global directory of Top TikTok Advertising Companies
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See all 2 projectsViral Nation is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Marketing, influencer management, and Social Media Campaigns. Reviewers frequently commend their organization, flexibility, and ability to consistently surpass targets. With 100% positive feedback, clients highlight their strategic approach to influencer campaigns and effective communication, making them a reliable choice for managing and executing complex social media strategies.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 20 projectsCorkboard Concepts is a digital marketing company specializing in Social Media Management and Digital Branding. They are praised for their effective social media strategies and exceptional customer service, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their professionalism and commitment to client success. Their efforts have notably decreased bounce rates and increased social media engagement, leading to significant growth in audience reach and lead generation.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Jersey City, NJ
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Web design agency The Pro Website Design is in Jersey City, New Jersey. They specialize in Web Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Anaheim, CA
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Channel Bakers is a social media marketing company. Their team is headquartered in Anaheim, California. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Audiobook Publishing Services is an Audio Production company. They offer Audio Production and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Ashburn, VA
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Designs Lord is a branding agency. Their midsize team is based in Ashburn, Virginia. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Hot Fuego, LLC is a Market Research company. Located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the team offers Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Jacksonville, FL
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Founded in 2019, Meta Web Pro is a social media marketing agency. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249San Diego, CA
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Web Verse Pro, a branding firm, was established in 2010. They specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Lincoln Digital Marketers is a midsize Advertising company in New York, New York. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Topanga, CA
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PR agency Dunn Pellier Media PR is headquartered in Topanga, California. The team provides Public Relations and Event Marketing.
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Small social media marketing company Trenchless Marketing, Inc, is in Bradenton, Florida. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Launched in 2009, Elite Web Professionals is a web design company. Their team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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See all 2 projectsMono Branding offers services in website creation, logo design, and branding, demonstrating a commitment to understanding client needs and delivering professional results. Reviews highlight their effective project management, timely delivery, and strong communication skills, with clients praising their ability to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement. The team's dedication to making each brand shine is a recurring theme in the feedback.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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Social media marketing firm Tribesur was established in 2020. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Fayetteville, NC
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AIT Inc. Is a web development company located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Their services include Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2020, 2113 Labs is a social media marketing company. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Strive Innovations Inc. Is a social media marketing firm launched in 2024. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Empire State SEO, a branding company, provide Branding and Social Media Marketing. They were founded in 2025.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Long Beach, CA
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Web design company Grow Tech Solution is in Long Beach, California. Established in 1994, the team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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Launched in 2022, Redmonk , a midsize social media marketing company, is based in Boston, Massachusetts and Indore, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Fremont, CA
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Launched in 2023, My Care International is a call center. Their team offers Call Center Services and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Clifton Park, NY
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Launched in 2015, SparkShoppe LTD. Is a branding company. The firm offers Branding and Market Research.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Founded in 2020, Salescast is a Content Marketing company. The agency focuses on Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Myrtle Beach, SC
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Founded in 2016, Surfside Web is a social media marketing company. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Bullseye Agency is a social media marketing agency. The Austin, Texas-based company was established in 2018. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jonesboro, AR
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Haque Digital LLC, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2021. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dix Hills, NY
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Lead Marketing Strategies is a web design company. They were founded in 2007 and offer Web Design and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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EFFIT Agency is an Advertising company. Their team is located in Tampa, Florida. The agency provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Wilmington, DE
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Launched in 2019, ADBUZ Digital Marketing Agency is a social media marketing company. The company offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Beaumont, TX
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Social media marketing firm CBC Luxe Chauffeured Transportation offers Social Media Marketing and Other Digital Marketing. They were founded in 2006.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerTabernash, CO
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See all 4 projectsMarketing Sweeet LLC is a digital marketing company specializing in social media marketing and online branding. The company consistently receives positive feedback for its professionalism, responsiveness, and effective project management, achieving fundraising goals for clients like Yoga Effect. All reviewers highlight their passion and strong alignment with client values, with no areas for improvement mentioned.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Sugoi is a social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2019.
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Code3 is a midsize Advertising company located in New York, New York. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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Proof Advertising is an Advertising company in Austin, Texas. The team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 1 projectsJbizMedia LLC provides web development, design services, technical SEO audits, and AdWords setup. Clients commend their excellent communication, rapid response times, and strong SEO expertise, contributing to significant improvements in keyword rankings and sales. The company is noted for offering good value for cost and personalized project management.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Coral Gables, FL
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Launched in 2011, ZAG Creates is a social media marketing agency. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Provo, UT
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Email Marketing company Arvo Digital was launched in 2018. The team offers Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Norcross, GA
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MI Group USA is a social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and are headquartered in Pembroke Pines, Florida and Norcross, Georgia.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Lawrenceville, GA
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BestLyfe Group is a Lawrenceville, Georgia-based social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49South Orange, NJ
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LeapEngine is a social media marketing firm launched in 2023. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Global Creative Services LLC is a social media marketing firm founded in 2022. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Branding and is in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Founded in 2020, Best POS Restaurant Marketing Agency is a social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49El Segundo, CA
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See all 1 projectsVegaOne - Digital Marketing Agency offers a comprehensive suite of services, including Social Media Marketing, WordPress website design, PPC, and email marketing. Reviews highlight their effective social media management and online branding strategies, noting excellent results and responsiveness, with suggestions for improved project timelines through increased staffing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Davis, CA
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Nobox Idea is a social media marketing firm. In Davis, California, the agency offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 2024, Twig Dental Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The small team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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OhBoost, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2019. The firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization, and is small.
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Based in Totowa, New Jersey and Faisalabad, Pakistan, WeJob.org is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Miami Beach, FL
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Elite UI, a social media marketing agency, is in Miami Beach, Florida. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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Blazeworthy is a web design company based in St. Louis, Missouri. The team offers Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Roseland, NJ
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Hunter's Cove Productions is a Direct Marketing company. Their small team is based in Roseland, New Jersey and focuses on Direct Marketing and Broadcast Video. The firm was founded in 2020.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Santa Fe, NM
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Launched in 2019, Skol X Media is a small Santa Fe, New Mexico-based video production agency. Their services include Video Production and Marketing Strategy.
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List of the Top 15 United States TikTok Advertising Services
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fishers, IN
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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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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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36.8/40.018.8/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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38.3/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Towson, MD
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34.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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32.1/40.017.8/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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36.5/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Montréal, Canada
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32.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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33.5/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New Orleans, LA
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36.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$250,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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31.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lake Oswego, OR
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30.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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39.3/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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37.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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36.8/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49West Chester, PA
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38.3/40.019.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sioux City, IA
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37.2/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Idaho Falls, ID
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35/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Raleigh, NC
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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37.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Social Media Marketing20% Tik Tok Advertising90% Other
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United States TikTok Advertising Agency FAQs
Working with a domestic team offers strategic benefits that remote service providers may not provide, mainly:
- Real-time collaboration across U.S. time zones
- Firsthand knowledge of stateside pop culture, slang, and regulatory rules (e.g., COPPA, FTC influencer guidelines)
- Access to TikTok’s U.S. brand partner managers for beta features and creative support
If your campaign targets American Gen Z or millennial buyers, a local agency can localize humor and cultural cues that resonate from coast to coast.
Budgets vary widely when hiring an experienced US-based TikTok advertising agency. Based on Clutch pricing data, clients can expect:
- Starter package with basic creative and media: $3,000 – $7,000/month
- Mid-tier retainers that include influencer fees and weekly content drops: $10,000 – $25,000/month
- Enterprise-level campaigns with cross-channel strategy: $30,000+/month
Most local agencies charge a blend of flat creative fees plus a 10% – 20% ad-spend management fee. Always ask for clarity on content revisions and usage rights before signing.
Thanks to TikTok’s diverse audience, American TikTok advertising agencies work across a wide spectrum of markets, including:
- Beauty, fashion, and CPG
- Mobile gaming and consumer apps
- Food and beverage, especially quick-service restaurants
- Education and ed-tech
- Fintech and personal finance
- B2B SaaS (thought-leadership clips, employer branding)
Niche players exist too—some U.S. shops focus solely on DTC wellness brands or entertainment releases.
Start by defining the specific KPIs and objectives of your project (e.g., CPA under $2, 3M views). Create a list of criteria to guide your search, then:
- Shortlist vetted agencies with strong case studies in your vertical.
- Review Clutch profiles for verified client feedback on creative quality and communication.
- Request a channel audit or sample storyboard to gauge strategic thinking.
- Confirm if they handle both organic trends and paid amplification.
- Verify their reporting stack—look for real-time dashboards, not weekly spreadsheets.
A paid discovery sprint (2–4 weeks) can be a low-risk way to test chemistry before a long-term retainer. If you’re still on the fence about your choices, take advantage of the resources and filters available on Clutch to cut through the clutter.
Red flags should never be ignored; underestimating them can lead to troublesome setbacks down the line. When searching for the ideal partner, watch out for:
- Guaranteed viral view counts—TikTok’s algorithm makes that impossible to promise.
- Lack of platform certifications or absent TikTok Partner status.
- One-size-fits-all pricing with no mention of ad-spend thresholds.
- Outsourcing all production overseas without transparency— this may cause slower feedback loops.
- Reporting limited to vanity metrics (likes, followers) instead of conversions or ROAS.
If an agency can’t explain how creative, targeting, and spend interact to drive revenue, keep looking.