Top TikTok Advertising Agencies in the United States
TikTok’s meteoric rise has made it a must-have channel for brands—from Silicon Valley startups to legacy retailers on New York’s Madison Avenue. Finding the right partner, however, can be daunting.
Clutch simplifies the search by collecting in-depth client reviews, verifying work samples, and ranking U.S. agencies that excel at creative content, influencer coordination, and ROI-driven paid campaigns. Use our filters for budget, industry, or state to zero in on teams with experience in tech hubs like San Francisco, entertainment capitals such as Los Angeles, or fast-growing markets like Austin. Start browsing and connect with a TikTok specialist that fits your goals and timeline.
- Explore the global directory of Top TikTok Advertising Companies
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See all 2 projectsViral Nation is a digital marketing agency specializing in Social Media Marketing, influencer management, and Social Media Campaigns. Reviewers frequently commend their organization, flexibility, and ability to consistently surpass targets. With 100% positive feedback, clients highlight their strategic approach to influencer campaigns and effective communication, making them a reliable choice for managing and executing complex social media strategies.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 20 projectsCorkboard Concepts is a digital marketing company specializing in Social Media Management and Digital Branding. They are praised for their effective social media strategies and exceptional customer service, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their professionalism and commitment to client success. Their efforts have notably decreased bounce rates and increased social media engagement, leading to significant growth in audience reach and lead generation.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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Wired Wisdom Media is a midsize Ecommerce Marketing company. Founded in 2022, the team focuses on Ecommerce Marketing and Branding.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerLas Vegas, NV
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See all 1 projectsWe offer affordable business website design and online marketing for small businesses. We want to earn your business and honestly want to help your business grow to its full protentional. We
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Magee, MS
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Located in Magee, Mississippi, Wachlook Digital Marketing Agency is a SEO company. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Sales Outsourcing and were established in 2023.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carpentersville, IL
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Founded in 2023, BERG MKTG is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Roswell, GA
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WebStoreSEO, a small social media marketing agency, is in Roswell, Georgia. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Claremont, CA
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VMA Communications, Inc. Is a social media marketing agency and Direct Marketing company. Established in 1995, the agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerAustin, TX
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Buzz Media Digital Marketing is a social media marketing agency. Based in Austin, Texas, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerColumbia, TN
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BlueVine Digital Marketing Solutions is a social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2022.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Irvine, CA
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Founded in 2013, First Page USA is a SEO company. The midsize team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerColorado Springs, CO
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New Generation Digital Marketing is a small SEO agency established in 2016. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLas Vegas, NV
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Founded in 2017, Andrei’s Web Design and SEO is a social media marketing firm. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerAthens, GA
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ServiceBlaze, a branding company, was founded in 2024. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Athens, Georgia.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerPagosa Springs, CO
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Matchbox Marketing is a branding firm. They are located in Pagosa Springs, Colorado and have small team. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerRaleigh, NC
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BTDesigns is a small Raleigh, North Carolina-based web design agency. The team specializes in Web Design and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerDelray Beach, FL
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Based in Delray Beach, Florida, Prodigal Solutions LLC is a PPC company. Launched in 2011, the team offers Pay Per Click and Marketing Strategy.
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CANYON IT LLC is a web design company. The company is located in Dover, Delaware. Their services include Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9West Chester, PA
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Cheshire Digital Marketing is a branding agency. They were established in 2021 and specialize in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerSan Francisco, CA
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Seeqer is a San Francisco, California-based Content Marketing company. Founded in 2023, the team specializes in Content Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Fishers, IN
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Legion Marketing, an Advertising company, is in Fishers, Indiana. Founded in 2018, the team specializes in Advertising and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warrenton, VA
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Atlantis Business Services Inc is a Business Consulting company. Founded in 2022, the team offers Business Consulting and Funding & Investment. The company is in Warrenton, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newburgh, NY
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See all 1 projectsHere at Creative Quality Marketing, we are proud to be online marketing experts. That means we are among an elite group of developers who have been trained and certified to create, launch, and
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Long Beach, CA
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UP Creative, Inc. Is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2012. The team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Sudbury, MA
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See all 1 projectsRed Javelin Communications, Inc. - Out of Business was a messaging and branding company that provided comprehensive brand and messaging strategies, including full web copy. Reviewers highlight their exceptional process blending creativity with strategic insight, with 100% positive feedback emphasizing their effectiveness and understanding of client needs. No areas for improvement were noted.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fullerton, CA
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Branding agency Grass Fed Creative was launched in 2015. The team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dayton, OH
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Faulks Resources International LLC is an Accounting company. The Dayton, Ohio-based agency offers Accounting and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dover, DE
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High Ground Creative, an Advertising company, was established in 2016. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding and is in Dover, Delaware.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rehoboth Beach, DE
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Syndicate Marketing is a SEO agency. Their team is based in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Established in 2016, Business Growth Managers is a branding company. The small team focuses on Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Plutus Media, a branding company, is in Brooklyn, New York. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Founded in 2012, Savory PR is a small Content Writing Services company in New York, New York. Their team focuses on Content Writing Services and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Willoughby, OH
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LiPav Consulting, LLC. Is a Business Consulting company located in Willoughby, Ohio. The team offers Business Consulting and Corporate Training & Coaching.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Springfield, TN
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Small Town Startup, a small Marketing Strategy company, is located in Springfield, Tennessee. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Authorize Local is a Market Research company. The New York, New York-based company was launched in 2001. Their team specializes in Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denver, CO
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BRANDcrafted Marketing is an Advertising company. Their small team is located in Denver, Colorado. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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SFL Media is an Advertising company established in 2014. The team specializes in Advertising and Social Media Marketing and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brandon, FL
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Social media marketing firm Dezerv Digital specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were launched in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerIrvine, CA
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Founded in 2023, Metis Digital is a small SEO agency. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fayetteville, GA
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Other Marketing and social media marketing firm Pinq Inc is in Fayetteville, Georgia. They offer Other Marketing and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2014.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bend, OR
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Founded in 2024, Design Bend is a small Bend, Oregon-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Grand Forks, ND
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Social media marketing agency Labradorly Marketing was established in 2021. Headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Greenwood, SC
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IanHarris.co is a web design company established in 2022. In Greenwood, South Carolina, the team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerWest Bend, WI
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CR Marketing Agency is a Market Research company established in 2024. The firm focuses on Market Research and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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PR company Foster Public Relations was launched in 2017. The small team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerCranford, NJ
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Interstellar Media is a small Digital Strategy company established in 2022. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Skokie, IL
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Al Badsha is a small web design agency based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Hyderabad, India. Their services include Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Wilmington, DE
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Krysta Solutions, a social media marketing company, was established in 2019. Based in Wilmington, Delaware and Faridabad, India, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Outside Solutions LLC, a SEO services firm, was established in 2011. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Adspire Creative Group is a Nashville, Tennessee-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Video Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerMt. Juliet, TN
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Real Digital Marketing is a web design agency. Their small team is located in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee and offers Web Design and Branding. The agency was established in 2019.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hrFreelancerWestminster, CO
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Vision Social is a Conversion Optimization company. Established in 2023, the firm is located in Westminster, Colorado. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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List of the Top 15 United States TikTok Advertising Services
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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37.4/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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37.2/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fishers, IN
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38.5/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chattanooga, TN
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37.9/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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37.6/40.018/20 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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36.8/40.018.8/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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38.3/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Towson, MD
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34.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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32.1/40.017.8/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Northfield, IL
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36.5/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Montréal, Canada
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32.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews6.9/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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33.1/40.013.6/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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33.5/40.015.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New Orleans, LA
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36.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$250,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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31.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews8/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lake Oswego, OR
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30.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.1/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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39.3/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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37.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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33.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews7.9/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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36.8/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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37.7/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49West Chester, PA
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38.3/40.019.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Sioux City, IA
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37.2/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Idaho Falls, ID
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35/40.016.6/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Raleigh, NC
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35.5/40.016.6/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
10% Social Media Marketing20% Tik Tok Advertising90% Other
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United States TikTok Advertising Agency FAQs
Working with a domestic team offers strategic benefits that remote service providers may not provide, mainly:
- Real-time collaboration across U.S. time zones
- Firsthand knowledge of stateside pop culture, slang, and regulatory rules (e.g., COPPA, FTC influencer guidelines)
- Access to TikTok’s U.S. brand partner managers for beta features and creative support
If your campaign targets American Gen Z or millennial buyers, a local agency can localize humor and cultural cues that resonate from coast to coast.
Budgets vary widely when hiring an experienced US-based TikTok advertising agency. Based on Clutch pricing data, clients can expect:
- Starter package with basic creative and media: $3,000 – $7,000/month
- Mid-tier retainers that include influencer fees and weekly content drops: $10,000 – $25,000/month
- Enterprise-level campaigns with cross-channel strategy: $30,000+/month
Most local agencies charge a blend of flat creative fees plus a 10% – 20% ad-spend management fee. Always ask for clarity on content revisions and usage rights before signing.
Thanks to TikTok’s diverse audience, American TikTok advertising agencies work across a wide spectrum of markets, including:
- Beauty, fashion, and CPG
- Mobile gaming and consumer apps
- Food and beverage, especially quick-service restaurants
- Education and ed-tech
- Fintech and personal finance
- B2B SaaS (thought-leadership clips, employer branding)
Niche players exist too—some U.S. shops focus solely on DTC wellness brands or entertainment releases.
Start by defining the specific KPIs and objectives of your project (e.g., CPA under $2, 3M views). Create a list of criteria to guide your search, then:
- Shortlist vetted agencies with strong case studies in your vertical.
- Review Clutch profiles for verified client feedback on creative quality and communication.
- Request a channel audit or sample storyboard to gauge strategic thinking.
- Confirm if they handle both organic trends and paid amplification.
- Verify their reporting stack—look for real-time dashboards, not weekly spreadsheets.
A paid discovery sprint (2–4 weeks) can be a low-risk way to test chemistry before a long-term retainer. If you’re still on the fence about your choices, take advantage of the resources and filters available on Clutch to cut through the clutter.
Red flags should never be ignored; underestimating them can lead to troublesome setbacks down the line. When searching for the ideal partner, watch out for:
- Guaranteed viral view counts—TikTok’s algorithm makes that impossible to promise.
- Lack of platform certifications or absent TikTok Partner status.
- One-size-fits-all pricing with no mention of ad-spend thresholds.
- Outsourcing all production overseas without transparency— this may cause slower feedback loops.
- Reporting limited to vanity metrics (likes, followers) instead of conversions or ROAS.
If an agency can’t explain how creative, targeting, and spend interact to drive revenue, keep looking.