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.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Herndon, VA
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Social media marketing firm Consulting Services Group, LLC offers Social Media Marketing and Corporate Training & Coaching. They are located in Herndon, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Provo, UT
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In Provo, Utah, Pouch is a SEO agency. Launched in 2018, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rolling Meadows, IL
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GREEN LINE AUTOMOTIVE is a social media marketing company. Their small team is based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Repair Lift is a small New York, New York-based social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Diego, CA
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1Point21 Interactive is a SEO services firm. The San Diego, California-based firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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VizSense is a social media marketing firm. Based in Boston, Massachusetts and Dallas, Texas, their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Back Office Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lake Elmo, MN
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Based in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, Uncle Charlie Marketing Co. Is a small branding company. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bloomington, IN
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Small Advertising company SociallyUP, is based in Bloomington, Indiana. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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See all 5 projectsAdziv Digital is a digital agency specializing in web design and marketing, particularly noted for their expertise in Shopify. Reviews highlight their professional responsiveness and value pricing. Feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of reviewers commending their efficiency and professionalism in project management and communication. Many clients appreciate their ability to deliver user-friendly website interfaces.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Spokane, WA
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Desautel Hege is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is based in Spokane, Washington. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Portland, ME
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The Endurance Group is a small Sales Outsourcing company founded in 1999. Their services include Sales Outsourcing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ewing Township, NJ
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Founded in 2009, InterSearchMedia is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dripping Springs, TX
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Based in Dripping Springs, Texas, Searchlogic is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2012, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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SEO Help Now is a branding company established in 1999. The agency focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madison Heights, MI
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Hesel Media is a social media marketing company. Established in 2019, the firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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See all 2 projectsThe Fox Services offers comprehensive digital marketing and e-commerce solutions, including Social Media Management, SEO, and targeted email marketing. Their reviews highlight significant improvements in clients' online presence and sales, with a 40% increase in organic traffic and enhanced social media engagement. Clients commend their innovative, data-driven strategies but suggest more frequent communication for improved transparency.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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Small branding agency Storyworthy Studios, is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Castle Rock, CO
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See all 7 projectsBDR.ai is a digital marketing company that specializes in social media marketing, LinkedIn strategies, and lead generation. Reviews indicate a 100% positive response, with clients praising their exceptional customer service and project management. Notably, 60% of clients highlight their alignment with company values, and many emphasize their innovative approach and ability to deliver scalable solutions effectively.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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The Fund Lab is a Marketing Strategy company based in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Shelby Township, MI
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Digital Nod is a social media marketing firm. Headquartered in Shelby Township, Michigan, their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Blockchain Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bellevue, WA
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Bereano Partners is a Bellevue, Washington-based Video Marketing company. Founded in 2011, the team specializes in Video Marketing and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dunmore, PA
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Social media marketing company RiZen Metrics is located in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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Social media marketing company AMD Creative is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. Established in 2017, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Advertising company REBELLA was founded in 2018. The agency offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leesburg, VA
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Sprolo Marketing Consultants is a small Leesburg, Virginia-based social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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The Prenner Group is a branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Public Relations and is in Los Angeles, California.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Urbandale, IA
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Tala Agency is a small Urbandale, Iowa-based Email Marketing company. The team specializes in Email Marketing and Business Consulting.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Queper is a SEO services firm. In Orlando, Florida and Multan, Pakistan, the company was launched in 2020. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 4 projectsSomething Massive is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media strategy and online branding. Reviewers highlight their high-quality, well-thought-out deliverables, with 100% positive feedback on the clarity and depth of their work. However, 100% of reviewers also mention the need for proactive project timeline management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Rudd Resources LLC is a small social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were founded in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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EQuoto is an Advertising company. The agency is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Their team focuses on Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Hey Frankie is a small Advertising company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bethlehem, PA
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Awestruck is an Advertising company. The agency is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Albuquerque, NM
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Raiden Marketing Agency is an Advertising company. Founded in 2015, the company is in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49West Hollywood, CA
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Skylab X is an Advertising company. The team is headquartered in West Hollywood, California, and their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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Social media marketing agency Service Hero offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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Launched in 2019, ServiceLegend is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Metaleap Creative, a branding agency, was established in 2002. The firm offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Content Marketing company Homebase Digital is based in Meriden, Connecticut. They specialize in Content Marketing and Video Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Palmyra, VA
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ALIGNN Marketing is a Palmyra, Virginia-based Event Marketing company. They specialize in Event Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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Marketing Strategy company Venture and Grow is headquartered in Houston, Texas. They focus on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Creatable is a social media marketing agency. Located in San Diego, California, the company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Video Marketing.
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JPB Professional Marketing is a social media marketing agency. The Mansfield, Ohio-based agency provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Agent Branding & Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. Established in 2015, the firm is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Modern Currency PR is a Los Angeles, California-based social media marketing company. Founded in 2017, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Founded in 1991, Overskies is a branding firm. The team specializes in Branding and Event Marketing.
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Digital Firefly Marketing is a social media marketing company launched in 2011. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Small Marketing Strategy company Calderon Advertising & Public Relations, is in Littleton, Colorado and Dallas, Texas. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Launched in 2017, Bark Media Co. Is a social media marketing company. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Blue Gorilla Digital is an Advertising company launched in 2001. Located in Jupiter, Florida, the team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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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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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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37.3/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$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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$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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36.8/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.