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 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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Chappell Digital is a Marketing Strategy company based in Fort Worth, Texas. Founded in 2019, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Other Marketing.
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Oncraft Technologies is a small Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2020, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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Hat Trick Associates is a Marketing Strategy company. Established in 2008, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntington Beach, CA
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Exclusive Business Marketing is a Huntington Beach, California-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Willow, AK
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Qubit Web Solutions is a web design agency established in 2013. Their services include Web Design and Branding.
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Isabelli Partners is a Content Writing Services company. They are based in Miami, Florida and Chicago, Illinois, and their services include Content Writing Services and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9McLean, VA
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Based in McLean, Virginia, iGloo Digital Marketing is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lutz, FL
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RealReach Marketing Group, a social media marketing company, was founded in 2012. Located in Lutz, Florida, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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See all 4 projectsDeepSleep Studio is a digital marketing and branding agency known for its expertise in social media marketing, social media management, and digital branding. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend their professionalism, creativity, and seamless project management. Approximately 50% of reviewers highlight their innovative branding solutions, while others praise their attention to detail and ability to enhance audience engagement through social media campaigns.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 23 projectsBrenton Way is a US-based digital marketing consultancy specializing in Social Media Marketing and Social Media Strategy. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with clients noting their expertise and value for cost. Reviewers highlighted a 20% revenue boost and increased brand recognition as key outcomes, though some mentioned minor initial communication and ad copy issues.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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See all 7 projectsCumberland Creative is a creative content production company specializing in video and photography services. Across their reviews, clients praised their storytelling ability, with over 80% highlighting their commitment to understanding project needs and delivering high-quality results. Furthermore, they were commended for their project management and responsiveness, with a notable emphasis on maintaining strong client relationships and exceeding expectations.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Columbus, OH
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See all 9 projectsNorthpeak is a versatile digital marketing and development agency, offering services ranging from SEO and PPC campaigns to web design and product development. Across their reviews, 100% of clients express satisfaction, highlighting Northpeak's responsiveness and data-driven approach. Approximately 80% commend their ability to align with business goals and improve conversion rates, while suggestions for improvement are virtually nonexistent, underscoring their consistent delivery of high-quality results.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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See all 8 projectsFetch & Funnel is a digital marketing agency specializing in social media advertising and comprehensive social media strategies. The agency is highly praised for its expertise, timely project management, and exceptional client communication, with 100% of reviewers noting positive outcomes. Notably, Fetch & Funnel's ability to deliver impressive ROAS and optimize advertising campaigns is consistently highlighted by clients.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cranberry Township, PA
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MarketSpace Communications, an Advertising company, was established in 2005. The small team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Den Aviary, an Email Marketing company, was established in 2011. The small team offers Email Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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Atomic Social, a PPC agency, is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. They offer Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Casper, WY
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Kalen Marketing Solutions, an Other Digital Marketing company, was established in 1999. The team provides Other Digital Marketing and Web Design.
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Located in Miami, Florida, Artisan Agency is a branding agency. They offer Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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In Los Angeles, California, AvatarLabs is an Advertising company. Founded in 2001, the team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Digi Solutions is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, and their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Founded in 2018, Fuel Business Minded Creative, Inc., a small branding firm, is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their services include Branding and Content Writing Services.
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Searchalytics is a Marketing Strategy company. The Ocala, Florida-based firm was established in 2019. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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SoMad Partners is a branding agency. Their small team is based in New York, New York. Their team offers Branding and Fractional CMO Services.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hartford, CT
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Oh Ya Media is a social media marketing agency. The Hartford, Connecticut-based firm was established in 2015. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Colorado Springs, CO
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Small Advertising company Reach Marketing Pro, is in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The team focuses on Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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Founded in 2019, Levitate Foundry is a small Austin, Texas-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Modern Foundation is a Market Research company based in Wayzata, Minnesota. They focus on Market Research and Digital Strategy.
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Berlin Productions is an Advertising company. They were launched in 1982 and focus on Advertising and Branding.
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Launched in 2013, Ailie Inc is a branding agency. The company specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Deodato is a social media marketing agency. The firm is in New York, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Arcadia, CA
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EcomPlus is a small branding agency. They focus on Branding and Pay Per Click and were established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Richardson, TX
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Marion Relationship Marketing is a website development firm. The Richardson, Texas-based firm was founded in 2019. Their team provides Web Development and Branding.
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Branding agency The Flower Agency is based in Brooklyn, New York. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Wayzata, MN
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Founded in 2016, Elephant is an Advertising company. The firm provides Advertising and Branding.
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Social media marketing agency Tier 11 specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click. They were founded in 2008.
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Neil Patel Digital India, a small SEO company, is in Bengaluru, India and San Diego, California. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9North Bethesda, MD
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Social media marketing firm SWCreatives is in North Bethesda, Maryland. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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In Los Angeles, California, Buildify is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Your Perfect Solutions, LLC is a small social media marketing firm in Georgetown, Texas. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Monroe, WA
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Enliven Technologies LLC is a SEO services firm. Located in Monroe, Washington, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Blue Rhino Agency is a web design company launched in 2021. The team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Midsize Advertising company Float Media House, is in Downey, California. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Ellie & Jojo Communications LLC is a SEO services firm. The small Walled Lake, Michigan-based team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. The firm was founded in 2019.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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In Tampa, Florida and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Enginecy is a small web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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PPCverse is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is based in Casper, Wyoming. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Piffy's Media is a Casper, Wyoming-based social media marketing firm. Launched in 2024, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Founded in 2023, Brand New Flix LLC is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding and is in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Justin Liwen is a social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Public Relations and were launched in 2020.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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In Chicago, Illinois, SEO Notch is a SEO agency. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Development and were launched in 2022.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Victoria, TX
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Juvios is a Victoria, Texas-based social media marketing firm. Launched in 2022, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Email 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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37.4/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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 - 49Fishers, IN
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37.9/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chattanooga, TN
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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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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$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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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33.3/40.013.8/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New Orleans, LA
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36.9/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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37.7/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$250,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lake Oswego, OR
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sioux City, IA
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37.6/40.018.2/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New Gloucester, ME
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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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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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34.6/40.017.8/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience8.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / 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+Undisclosed250 - 999Raleigh, NC
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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39/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 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.