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Our top picks for influencer marketing agencies in New York are Village Marketing, Obviously and Socially Powerful. They lead on results, clear pricing and verified reviews. Compare budgets, pricing models and specialties in the table below to find the right fit.
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Consumer brands wanting creator commerce and ambassador programs at scale
Pricing
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Price
Quote-based
Location
New York, NY
Founded
2013
Team
~150 (2022)
Our score
63.3 / 100
Manhattan influencer agency founded 2013, acquired by WPP in 2022, running creator and ambassador programs.
Village Marketing was founded in 2013 by Vickie Segar and is based in Manhattan. WPP acquired it in 2022, when it had about 150 staff and clients such as Nike, Spotify and Netflix. It offers creator commerce, affiliate, ambassador and gifting programs.
Creator marketing agency that says it has run 152K+ influencer collaborations for brands like Ulta and Converse.
Obviously builds client-owned creator networks, ambassador programs and seeding campaigns across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, with a reporting dashboard. It reports 152,562 collaborations and 5.1B+ organic impressions, and says ambassador programs show 65% higher engagement than one-off posts. Pricing is not published.
Global beauty, gaming and tech brands with $50K+ budgets
Pricing
Min. project
Price
$50,000 minimum project
Location
New York, NY
Founded
2017
Team
250-999
Our score
80.3 / 100
Global influencer agency founded 2017 with a Wall Street office, 5.0 Clutch rating and $50K+ minimum.
Socially Powerful was founded in 2017 and runs offices in New York, London, Dubai and Beijing. It publishes case studies such as #ShowUpBold for Ulta Beauty and L'Oreal with 137M views. It holds a 5.0 Clutch rating from 17 reviews with a $50,000 minimum project.
Houston influencer agency founded in 2011 with offices in LA, New York and Austin.
HireInfluence runs influencer campaigns, including on TikTok, from Houston with offices in Los Angeles, New York and Austin. Influencer Marketing Hub cites a JOAH Beauty campaign with 4M video views and 14.4K clicks and a Ricola activation driving 62,500 retailer clicks. It reports a high minimum campaign size, so it suits larger budgets.
Global brands wanting creator-led creative at scale
Pricing
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Price
Quote-based
Location
New York, NY
Founded
2014
Team
100-200
Our score
61 / 100
London-founded creator agency (2014) with a Madison Avenue office and clients like Heineken and PepsiCo.
Billion Dollar Boy was founded in London in 2014 and runs a New York office at 394 Broadway, and its global CEO is based in New York. Clients include Heineken, L'Oreal, PepsiCo and Nintendo. Pricing is not published.
Brands wanting creator partnerships backed by a creator-economy group
Pricing
Quote-based
Price
Quote-based
Location
New York, NY
Founded
2016
Our score
58.5 / 100
Creator marketing agency founded 2016, listed at 55 Water St, NYC, and now part of Accenture Song.
Whalar was founded in 2016 and lists its headquarters at 55 Water Street in New York. Its site states the agency is now part of Accenture Song after Accenture acquired it from Whalar Group. Pricing is by proposal.
Fashion, beauty and luxury brands with large budgets
Pricing
Min. project
Price
$75,000 minimum project
Location
New York, NY
Founded
2013
Team
10-49
Our score
55.8 / 100
Midtown Manhattan digital and influencer agency with a $75K+ Clutch minimum and fashion-luxury focus.
Amra & Elma is a New York digital agency at 1441 Broadway offering influencer, social, paid media and PR services. Clutch lists a $75,000 minimum and $300+/hr rates but no reviews yet. Founding year is 2013 on Clutch and 2012 on CB Insights.
Mid-size brands wanting influencer plus social management from $10K
Pricing
Min. project
Price
$10,000 minimum project
Location
New York, NY
Founded
2011
Team
10-49
Our score
61.3 / 100
NYC social and influencer agency founded 2011 with a 4.5 Clutch rating and $10K+ minimum.
Socialfly is a New York social media and influencer agency founded in 2011 and based on West 29th Street. It lists clients such as HGTV and Girl Scouts. It is rated 4.5 on Clutch from three reviews with a $10,000 minimum project.
Full-service influencer agency covering TikTok, Instagram and YouTube from persona planning to ROI reporting.
The Influencer Marketing Factory handles strategy, creator matching, agreements, content and ROI tracking across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Its homepage does not name clients or publish results or pricing, so buyers should ask for case studies.
Influencer matchingContracts & rightsContent creationTracking & ROI reportingInfluencer identificationCampaign strategyTikTok campaignsTracking and ROI reporting
Brands wanting an ambassador marketing platform with service support
Pricing
Quote-based
Price
Quote-based
Location
New York, NY
Founded
2013
Our score
50.5 / 100
New York ambassador marketing company founded 2013 with an influencer platform and campaign services.
Fohr was founded in 2013 and is based on Allen Street in New York. It provides an influencer database, campaign management and analytics and now positions itself as an ambassador marketing company. Pricing is not published.
Choosing influencer marketing agencies in New York
New York is a center of fashion, beauty and media, so many influencer marketing agencies and creator networks are based there. Start with the agency’s specialty, because influencer skills matter more than an office address. Therefore, ask for case studies from brands like yours, with a clear starting point, timeframe and result.
Next, check who will do the work. Many agencies pitch with senior people and hand accounts to junior staff. In addition, confirm how often you will meet, which reports you will get and how quickly they answer questions.
Local or remote?
A partner near you makes in-person workshops and shoots easier, and sharing a time zone speeds up daily communication. However, many strong teams work remotely with clients nationwide. So weigh local presence against specialty and results, and choose the agency that fits your goals best.
Questions to ask before you sign
First, ask what they would do in the first ninety days. Next, ask how they measure success and what happens if targets slip. Then ask about contract length and notice periods. Finally, confirm that you keep ownership of every account, file and login. As a result, you can compare every provider on equal terms.
How we ranked them
Each agency is scored out of 100: results and case studies (40%), specialty fit (25%), pricing transparency (20%) and verified reviews (15%). The score sets the editorial order. Sponsored spots are sold separately and never change it.
Match the agency's specialty to your channel, category and stage. A launch specialist and a scale specialist are different hires.
Compare pricing models, not just the headline fee: flat retainer, percentage of ad spend, or a hybrid. Ask what happens to the fee as you grow.
Ask for two case studies from brands like yours, with the starting point, the work done and the result.
Confirm who owns your ad accounts, creative and data, and what happens to them if you leave.
Check verified reviews and the minimum contract length before you sign.
FAQs: Best Influencer Marketing Agencies in New York
Who are the top-rated influencer marketing agencies in New York?
The ranked list above shows the top-rated influencer marketing agencies in New York, scored on results, pricing transparency, specialty fit and verified reviews. Sponsored spots, if any, are labeled and sit outside the ranking.
How much do influencer marketing agencies in New York charge?
Most influencer marketing agencies in New York price in one of three ways: a flat monthly retainer, a percentage of ad spend or revenue, or a hybrid of the two. Each agency's pricing model and minimum budget are listed in the comparison table above. Ask for a written scope that lists what is included, the contract length, and who owns your accounts and data.
Do I need a local provider?
Not always. Most ecommerce marketing work is delivered remotely, so pick on expertise first. A local agency helps when you want in-person workshops or a team in your time zone.
