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 21 projectsCorkboard Concepts is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media management, online branding, and digital marketing strategies. With 100% positive feedback, clients praise their ability to enhance engagement, generate leads, and build brand awareness. The team is commended for their responsiveness, professionalism, and personalized approach, integrating seamlessly with clients' operations to achieve marketing goals effectively.
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49White Plains, NY
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See all 10 projectsGrowth Marketing Advisors is a strategic marketing consulting firm specializing in CRM implementation, business process design, and marketing system architecture. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients commend their ability to create scalable solutions and align technology with business goals. They are noted for their responsiveness, efficiency, and commitment to delivering high-value outcomes across various industries.
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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerHollywood, FL
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See all 2 projectsbblgum marketing is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Marketing and website development. With 100% positive feedback, their services in creating and maintaining websites, SEO, and social media strategies have significantly increased business conversions and online engagement. Clients highlight their responsiveness and ability to deliver effective results promptly.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nashville, TN
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Unlock Health is a midsize Advertising company. Launched in 2023, the team provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Katy, TX
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Best American Website Designer, a midsize branding company, is headquartered in Katy, Texas. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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See all 4 projectsRank Visibly is a results-driven digital marketing agency helping businesses grow through SEO, content marketing, PPC advertising, social media marketing, and web development. We combine data-driven
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sebastian, FL
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See all 1 projectsBoom Shot Media is a boutique digital marketing agency for both service and product-based businesses in the extreme sports industry. We provide website design, SEO, paid advertising on search &
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Triunion Marketing is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Branding agency Outplayed Studios is located in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 2022, the team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Irvine, CA
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The Dental SEO Experts is a SEO services firm. The agency is in Irvine, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Small video production agency Lion Imagery LLC, is located in Atlanta, Georgia and Atlanta, Georgia. The team offers Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Albuquerque, NM
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Founded in 2020, Ouro Development Group is a small social media marketing company in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Lakeland, FL
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Launched in 2020, Mastro is a small Lakeland, Florida-based web design company. Their team specializes in Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Saint Paul, MN
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Everyday Creative Media is a video production agency. They focus on Video Production and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2021.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Fallbrook, CA
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First Door Marketing is an Advertising company established in 2019. The small team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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Post Link Rank is a Conversion Optimization company. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, their team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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2X Market, a CRM consulting and SI company, is in Los Angeles, California. They offer CRM consulting and SI and AI Consulting.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Richardson, TX
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Social media marketing firm National Ghost Writers is based in Richardson, Texas. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2016.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Charles City, IA
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Rank Arrow is a branding agency. Located in Charles City, Iowa and Stretford, England, the agency specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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ACM Digital Marketing is a small social media marketing agency headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lakeland, FL
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CypherSphere Consulting is a PR firm. The agency is based in Lakeland, Florida and Lakeland, Florida. Their team offers Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pulaski, TN
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Justified Media is a Pulaski, Tennessee-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Lub Dub Marketing, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2023. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Orem, UT
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Avaro Marketing is a social media marketing agency established in 2022. The firm specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing, and is small.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Detroit, MI
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Launched in 2024, WebGeniusBuild is a small Detroit, Michigan-based Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Founded in 2023, PSM Digital Agency USA is a social media marketing company. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Suwanee, GA
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Stary.in is a social media marketing company. Established in 2021, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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See all 1 projectsSteel Hive Digital delivers tailored digital marketing solutions for real estate businesses. Based in Florida, USA, we help brands stand out with innovative strategies, web design, SEO, and social
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HMT Agency is a social media marketing firm. They are based in Orlando, Florida. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Artesia, CA
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Located in Artesia, California and Noida, India, DIGITAL WIZARDS SOLUTIONS LLC is a social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Tucker, GA
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Print design company Printing Service was established in 2014. The team provides Print Design and Social Media Marketing and is in Tucker, Georgia.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fresno, CA
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Reverse Key Productions is a video production company. Based in Fresno, California, the firm was launched in 2021. Their services include Video Production and Content Marketing.
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Blue Llama Media is a branding company. They are headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida and have small team. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Headquartered in Katy, Texas, Mystic Media film is a social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were founded in 2009.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Decatur, GA
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SEO Local Services is a SEO company. Founded in 2023, the company offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Allentown, PA
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Frshlabs is a small New York, New York-based branding agency. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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ORM Consultants is a branding company. In Brown Deer, Wisconsin, the team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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SEO services firm MySource Digital Marketing was launched in 2023. Based in Kalispell, Montana, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tulsa, OK
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Lewis SEO Tulsa, a SEO company, was founded in 2008. They specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Westlake Village, CA
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Overly Social is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team is headquartered in Westlake Village, California. The company offers Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tewksbury, MA
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FoxGorilla Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2020, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy. The agency is headquartered in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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J29 Creative Group is a Digital Strategy company. Located in Kansas City, Missouri, the firm was launched in 2015. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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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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36.2/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chattanooga, TN
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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+$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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37.8/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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36.7/40.018.6/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience10/10 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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$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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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37.9/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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38.2/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sioux City, IA
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38.2/40.018.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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31.5/40.017.2/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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38.5/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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36.8/40.017.2/20 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New Orleans, LA
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36.4/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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38.9/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Social Media Marketing10% 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.