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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$250,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 2 projectsViral Nation is a digital marketing company specializing in Social Media Marketing and influencer campaigns. According to reviews, they have demonstrated a strong understanding of the influencer landscape, effectively meeting and exceeding targets. Their organization and flexibility are frequently praised, with 100% positive feedback highlighting their ability to manage projects efficiently and adapt to client needs.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 21 projectsCorkboard Concepts is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Management, SEO, and lead generation. Clients appreciate their exceptional customer service and strategic approach, as evidenced by increased site visits and engagement. With 100% positive feedback and emphasis on personalized service, they excel in enhancing online presence and brand awareness through innovative strategies and effective project management.
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Social media marketing company Dealers United is located in Sarasota, Florida. Founded in 2010, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2020, GSM Growth Agency is a Conversion Optimization company. Their team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Lexington, KY
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See all 1 projectsDazzle Tech is a full-service digital agency dedicated to empowering businesses with innovative, high-performance, and scalable digital solutions. From idea to execution, we deliver everything under
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Palatine, IL
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American Built Web is a web design agency. The team is in Palatine, Illinois, and their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Established in 2019, datashake is a midsize New York, New York-based PPC agency. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Alexandria, VA
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Breeze End Technology, LLC is a midsize Alexandria, Virginia-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Campbell, CA
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Creative Logo Agency is a Logo company. The firm is located in Campbell, California. Their team provides Logo and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+Undisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Ready Set is a Performance Marketing company. The San Francisco, California-based agency was founded in 2019. Their services include Performance Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cheshire, CT
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Established in 2013, Rebellion Group is a midsize Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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See all 1 projectsXAQ10 is a digital marketing agency specializing in increasing revenue through paid advertising channels. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of reviewers praising their exceptional marketing knowledge and responsiveness. Clients highlighted the agency's ability to deliver strategic recommendations and exceed expectations in project outcomes.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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Bombay is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2013 and offer Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ann Arbor, MI
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Metric Marketing is an Advertising company founded in 2014. The team offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Westwood, NJ
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Estro Digital Communications is a CRM consulting and SI company established in 2011. Their team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Advertising.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Detroit, MI
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D/CAL is an Advertising company. Their small team is located in Detroit, Michigan and Vista, California. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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TheMediaSocialites is a branding company. They are headquartered in Dallas, Texas and have small team. They specialize in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Spokane, WA
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Jack Pine Media is a SEO services firm. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Spokane, Washington. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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In New York, New York, East End Yovth is a Video Marketing company. Launched in 2019, the team focuses on Video Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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See all 3 projectsVids is a digital marketing company specializing in social media strategies and campaigns, focusing on creating engaging video content. The reviews highlight their exceptional project management and alignment with client values, with 100% of feedback being positive. Clients commend their adaptability and dedication to delivering results, particularly in video engagement and follower growth.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9North Port, FL
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Vessto Group is a small web design agency launched in 2019. Their team focuses on Web Design and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sun Valley, ID
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In Sun Valley, Idaho, Cuberocket Digital Marketing is a small PPC company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Midland, TX
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Forty Wolves Digital Marketing Agency is a SEO agency. Their team is headquartered in Midland, Texas. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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ApexRDM is a SEO company founded in 2019. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and is in Tampa, Florida.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Mansfield, CT
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Worldwide Web Designs is a web design company. The Mansfield, Connecticut-based firm was founded in 2017. Their team specializes in Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charleston, SC
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Tinge communications, a branding company, was founded in 2019. The team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy and is located in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Poughkeepsie, NY
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HV Media Group is a social media marketing agency based in Poughkeepsie, New York. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were launched in 2016.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ashburn, VA
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Liberty International Partners is a branding firm. Founded in 2018, the agency is in Ashburn, Virginia. Their team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chamblee, GA
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Social saturation is a Digital Strategy company based in Al Kuwayt, Kuwait and Chamblee, Georgia. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2023.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Known Social is a Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2015, the agency focuses on Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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TakeBiz Global is a small Houston, Texas-based Content Marketing company. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Westerville, OH
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Social media marketing firm Digital Amplification offers Social Media Marketing and Advertising. They were established in 2014.
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Page Authority, a social media marketing company, was launched in 2020. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Addison, TX
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Located in Addison, Texas, Social Strategy1 is a PPC agency. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Blue Ocean Technology, LLC is a web development company. The small Gardiner, New York-based team focuses on Web Development and Social Media Marketing. The firm was founded in 2000.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hurst, TX
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EcomDigiMark, a social media marketing firm, focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were established in 2022.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Grassroots Digital Marketing Studio is a Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2020, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Envigi Digital is a social media marketing agency. They are in Scottsdale, Arizona and have small team. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Anaheim, CA
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Anaeim SEO is a branding agency located in Anaheim, California. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Henderson, NV
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Pathfinders Services is a Back Office Outsourcing company. The Henderson, Nevada-based firm was established in 2023. Their team focuses on Back Office Outsourcing and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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360 Social Media Agency is an Advertising company. The small Los Angeles, California-based team focuses on Advertising and Branding. The company was established in 2020.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Integral Agency is a social media marketing company. Located in New York, New York, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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MenuFits is a branding firm. They were launched in 2018, and their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Plymouth, MA
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Branding agency The MikMac Group was launched in 2011. The small team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Pioneer Systems Tech is a branding company launched in 2020. Their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Located in Austin, Texas, Design Expert Hub is a web design company. Founded in 2020, the team focuses on Web Design and Logo.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Envobyte Ltd is a small social media marketing company established in 2018. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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The Shark Web Inc. Is a social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization and were launched in 2016. The firm is in Brooklyn, New York.
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TGC Digital is a small Casper, Wyoming-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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See all 1 projectsVirtue Ally is a digital marketing company specializing in Social Media Marketing and Online Branding. Reviews highlight their exceptional project management, with 100% of feedback reflecting their reliability, professionalism, and responsiveness to client needs. Clients commend Virtue Ally for enhancing operational efficiency and marketing output, making them an indispensable part of any team.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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Boot Camp Digital is a Corporate Training & Coaching company. The Cincinnati, Ohio-based agency was established in 2007. Their team offers Corporate Training & Coaching and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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Advertising company FiveFifty was launched in 2012. The firm offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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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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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chattanooga, TN
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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39.6/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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38.3/40.020/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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36.2/40.018.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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36.3/40.016.8/20 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New Orleans, LA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sioux City, IA
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38.3/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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37.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Towson, MD
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33.8/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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31.3/40.017/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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37.6/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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37.9/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Idaho Falls, ID
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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33.7/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Social Media Marketing30% Tik Tok Advertising60% 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.