Hiring the wrong partner can lead to brand misalignment, compliance issues, and uneven performance. Our directory features vetted affiliate marketing companies in the US that can help scale partnerships without losing brand control.
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5W combines affiliate marketing with its influencer programs to run commission-based creator partnerships. Programs typically launch within 6 to 10 weeks, covering audit, network setup, and affiliate recruitment...
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
NYMO & Co. launches and manages affiliate programs on ShareASale, AWIN, Impact, Partnerize, Commission Junction, and Rakuten. The agency runs each program on a pay for performance model and reports monthly on optimization opportunities...
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- Affiliate Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- El Segundo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Affiliate marketing company in the USA First Pier sets up affiliate programs where partners earn 5 to 15 percent of revenue on completed sales only. The agency handles affiliate recruitment and adjusts commission structures based on which partners actually drive purchases...
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- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Portland, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
SEO Discovery
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.SEO Discovery builds lasting relationships by leveraging 22 years of proven expertise to deliver measurable results. Market-leading insight positions us as the clear choice in driving high-impact Affiliate Marketing campaigns that generate guaranteed, high-intent leads for small to mid-sized businesses...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Jurupa Valley, California
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
SocialLynx builds full affiliate program architecture, recruits high-value affiliates, and runs real-time attribution and fraud monitoring. Creative asset production and payment processing round out the service, all managed in-house...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Link2City manages affiliate campaigns for travel, retail, and service businesses that rely on timely research and high sales volume. Commission rates get adjusted to stay flexible during sales slumps, keeping affiliates motivated to keep selling...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
GR0 has increased client affiliate revenue by 154% through partnerships with publications like Healthline, GQ, and Architectural Digest. Placements combine editorial roundups with influencer collaborations to reach readers at the point of purchase decisions...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- Public Relations
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Group 8A steers clients away from coupon-heavy programs, prioritizing partnerships that drive incremental sales instead. The team maintains standing relationships with affiliate network contacts to react quickly when new placement opportunities open up...
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- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SaphirSolution builds tiered commission structures based on affiliate type, paying voucher sites lower rates than content publishers who influence earlier in the funnel. Advertising materials, from banners to product feeds, get matched to each partner's format...
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- Digital Services
- PPC
- SEO
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
AdLift specializes in a wide range of SEO services, including Technical SEO, Enterprise SEO, On-Page and Off-Page SEO, Link Building, Keyword Strategy, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), LLM SEO and Website Analytics...
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- SEO
- AEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Outsmart Labs
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Outsmart Labs manages affiliate marketing programs alongside SEM, SEO, and integrated marketing strategy work. The service sits within a broader 360-degree digital approach the agency applies across eCommerce, hospitality, and consumer brand clients...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Affiliate Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Imagine Affiliate runs programs across startup, emerging, and mid-market brands, tailoring the approach to each stage's acquisition needs. Clients span CBD, home goods, footwear, and technology verticals, including Natural Stacks and GOT BAG...
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- Affiliate Marketing
- Media Buying
- eCommerce
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Furnée Brands secures affiliate placements in NBC News, Forbes, Rolling Stone, and Business Insider gift guides for its DTC clients. Placements span food, health, pets, and lifestyle categories...
Top Services:
- Affiliate Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital Operative (DO) is an award-winning, full-service, digital commerce agency with over 12 years of experience in providing innovative solutions to help our clients pursue business growth.We've joined forces with 85Sixty.Our agency capabilities include strategic planning, design, UX, digital...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Reputation Rhino operates as an esteemed online reputation management firm located in the heart of New York City. Our expertise extends to serving both small- and midsize businesses, as well as individuals, with an all-encompassing array of brand management and internet marketing solutions...
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- SEO
- Affiliate Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Optimal is a data-driven digital media agency that blends paid media, SEO, digital PR and analytics to drive growth and ROI for brands, causes and organisations...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We are a full-service creative communications and public relations firm. Our mission is to communicate your value to the right audience using authenticity, transparency and integrity. Armed with information and intuition about fresh talent, technology and trends we can meet your objectives and surpass your...
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- Public Relations
- Affiliate Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are about curating a 1-to-1 targeted media strategy on a mass scale; helping clients drive rich engagements with their existing and new audiences...
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- PPC
- Affiliate Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
The Regan Group is a consumer activation agency. Whether it’s digital, social, shopper, or experiential, we know how to steer consumers to your brand...
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- eCommerce
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
LoudEgg reviews and stress-tests marketing, creative, and productivity tools, then shares tutorials and brand strategy for creators and Brands who want to stand out...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Software Testing
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Manhasset, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
MissionOne Media is the media, analytics, and CRM powerhouse from BarkleyOKRP, a 2025 Ad Age A-list Standout agency...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Affiliate Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Envision Horizons is a global marketplace growth agency that empowers premium brands to dominate multi-channel commerce. We specialize in building awareness, capturing market share, and driving profitability across Amazon, Walmart, and other major retail media networks...
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- SEO
- Affiliate Marketing
- eCommerce
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Search Nurture is a full-stack digital marketing agency that specializes in driving growth for B2B SaaS companies and eCommerce expansion for brands that manufacture goods...
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- SEO
- eCommerce
- Affiliate Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our goal is to create meaningful and impactful experiences for our clients to stand out in today's competitive market. Whether you are a startup or an established company looking for creative services, iCreativeStudio has the expertise to deliver exceptional results that will drive your business...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Video Marketing
- Branding
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $9/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
New Engen is a full-funnel digital marketing agency that built a Creative-Led Growth System around one belief: creative isnt a deliverable, its infrastructure. We pair media strategy excellence with scalable content infrastructure, measure what actually moves the business, and repeat it...
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- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
Discover eAccountable, the full-service digital marketing agency that specializes in Affiliate Digital Marketing. Based in Denver, CO, we assist ecommerce brands of all sizes in boosting traffic and maximizing conversions. Our comprehensive services cover paid search management, affiliate program management...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Affiliate Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Discover the power of comprehensive performance affiliate digital marketing with Today's Business. With a team of specialized experts, we offer a full range of services, from auditing and tracking to tailored strategy creation and execution. With our track record of success working with thousands of clients...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
An impactful marketing agency creating compelling marketing strategies that generate revenue for brands. Combining innovation, grit, and expertise, we help businesses grow exponentially with the leadership of a team that is focused on getting you results...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- CRO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Coral Springs, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
BIG FISH PR is a boutique public relations agency that establishes clients as market leaders through earned media, GEO, PR campaigns, and corporate communications programs. BIG FISH captures greater mindshare & market share for clients. BIG FISH delivers boutique agency service, BIG agency outcomes...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Event Marketing
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Purebred, we don't just chase vanity metrics, we build lasting growth. Our team will help your business dominate your market and stand out from the pack...
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- Affiliate Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- CRO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brainlabs
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Brainlabs maps affiliate partners to specific funnel stages: content publishers for discovery, review sites for consideration, loyalty partners for closing. Commission structures get modeled around incrementality rather than last-click attribution...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
At Fountain, we build digital marketing strategies designed to drive real business results. Were here to help across the full spectrum of digital, with expertise across everything from SEO and content marketing to paid media, marketing automation and website development. With a core expertise in hyperlocal...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Independence, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
DMi Partners secures affiliate placements in CNN, Condé Nast, USA Today, and Wirecutter for its DTC clients. Traditional affiliate partnerships extend through Rakuten, Cardlytics, and American Express to capture demand further down the funnel...
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- Affiliate Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Swyft is more than your average marketing and PR agency. We provide B2B tech clients with the experience of industry veterans to help them reach new heights in their brand goals. Our extensive international network gives us a global presence unlike any other from right here in Austin. Speed up growth with our...
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- Affiliate Marketing
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Jay Street Partners is a New York City based, high-touch growth consultancy helping emerging consumer brands scale across Amazon and TikTok Shop through data driven strategy and execution...
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- PPC
- eCommerce
- SEO
- Affiliate Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Versa Marketing manages affiliate programs through a network of 81,000 active publishers, holding preferred agency status across major US affiliate networks. Clients see an average sales growth of 87% within the first six months...
Top Services:
- Affiliate Marketing
- Public Relations
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
ALL-IN-ONE Influencer Marketing Agency & Technology Company. We have built the leading Influencer marketing platform helping brands achieve 10X+ ROAS. Leveraging Big Data, AI, and automation to increase ROI, lower CAC, and collect high-quality UGC for brands worldwide...
Top Services:
- Affiliate Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
HomeJab is a photography platform that allows listing agents to order professional photographs, video tours, and aerial images of listings remotely. Real estate professionals can schedule professional photography on-demand without scoping, negotiation, or IRL interaction. Over 1800 hundred skilled real estate...
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- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Cherry Hill, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Nest emerged from the realities of agency life rather than the fertile fields of entrepreneurial dreams. Our founder, with prior experience as Director of Account Management, observed a prevalent issue of underperformance against promised metrics in the industry. This unsettling reality, where companies...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- CRO
- Affiliate Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Altered State Productions is a video production company and digital marketing agency...
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- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fox Group PR is a public relations and affiliate agency for consumer brands, based in New York and Los Angeles. We get products onto the best-of lists, gift guides and awards shoppers check right before they buy, and we run clients' affiliate programs on Awin, Impact and Linkby so every placement can be...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Affiliate Marketing
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A digital marketing agency focusing on affiliate management, influencer marketing, PR, social media management and paid digital advertising...
Top Services:
- Affiliate Marketing
- Location
- Pensacola, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
With over 20 years of expertise, we are a minority-owned firm specializing in fintech marketing. Our innovative approach and deep industry knowledge enables us to create impactful strategies that drive growth and distinguish our clients apart in the financial services and fintech landscape...
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- SEO
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
AmzStorePros is your go-to partner for e-commerce success on Amazon, Etsy, Shopify, and more. We optimize listings, manage accounts, and boost visibility. Our expertise helps businesses grow, ensuring higher sales and better performance. Ready to thrive? Contact us today!...
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- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Gastonia, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
No matter what you sell, or who your customers are, the internet is an AMAZING tool to help you reach more people, grow your audience, and make more sales - faster and easier than ever before. Through innovative technology and strategic implementation, we turn complex tasks into seamless, efficient workflows...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Mansfield, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Grow The Social LLC is a prominent Branding, PR & Talent Management Agency based in Los Angeles and New York City. We work on both sides. We handle various components from strategic brand partnerships, product collaborations, event appearances, event hosting opportunities, speaking engagements, podcast...
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- Public Relations
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Take your business to the next level with Skyrocket Marketers - no matter where you are located. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or a global brand expanding into new markets, we have you covered...
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- SEO
- Public Relations
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
829 Studios is a fully integrated marketing agency that combines deep strategic expertise with creative execution. Our team specializes in performance marketing, branding, web development, and full-funnel digital campaigns that drive measurable results. From SEO and paid media to email, content, and design...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SHIFT is an integrated PR and communications agency specializing in B2B Technology, Healthcare and Consumer. With our Performance Communications approach, we create multichannel PR programs built for outcomes...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We help premium golf and outdoor/active lifestyle brands turn affiliates and influencers into a predictable top three revenue channel through performance driven program management. By fixing rising paid media CAC and attribution chaos, adding true affiliate expertise, and recruiting high-quality partners, we...
Top Services:
- Affiliate Marketing
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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Affiliate Marketing Companies FAQs
What services do US-based affiliate marketing companies offer?
Most affiliate marketing companies provide end-to-end support for building, managing, and scaling affiliate programs, with services typically covering the following core areas:
- Affiliate recruitment: Identifying, vetting, and onboarding affiliates whose audiences align with your target customers and brand.
- Strategy development: Defining program goals, partner types, commission structures, and performance benchmarks before launch.
- Creative development: Producing on-brand assets such as banners, landing pages, emails, and social content for affiliate use.
- Commission management: Setting up tracking, commission rules, and accurate payouts to ensure transparency and partner trust.
- Affiliate network management: Managing programs within your platform of choice, including partner communication and reporting.
- Program optimization: Monitoring performance data to improve conversions and scale high-ROI affiliates.
How much does an affiliate marketing agency charge in the USA?
US-based agencies typically charge $100-$150 per hour. Many companies also work on monthly retainers, with pricing increasing as services expand to include recruitment, creative production, and ongoing optimization.
Here’s the estimated total monthly expenses for hiring an affiliate marketing company:
- Small businesses/startups: $1,050-$3,150 per month, including commissions of $1,000-$3,000 and basic platform fees.
- Mid-sized brands: $5,300-$15,700 per month, combining higher commission pools, platform fees, and partial management support.
- Enterprise brands: $22,000-$60,000+ per month, covering large commission volumes, advanced tracking, and full agency management.
How to choose from the best affiliate marketing companies in the US?
Key factors to consider when choosing an affiliate marketing agency include:
- Affiliate marketing expertise
Prioritize agencies that focus specifically on affiliate management rather than offering it as a secondary service. - Industry experience
Firms familiar with your sector are better equipped to recruit relevant affiliates and handle industry-specific requirements, such as compliance. - Relationship-driven approach
Look for partners that invest in long-term relationships with brands and creators and avoid guarantees of instant results. - Account management structure
Understand who will manage your account day to day and how affiliate relationships will be supported. - Pricing and budget fit
Review billing models upfront, including retainers, commissions, and minimums, to ensure alignment with your budget.
How does affiliate marketing differ from influencer marketing?
The two terms are often used together, but they serve different purposes and follow distinct performance models:
| Criteria | Affiliate Marketing | Influencer Marketing |
| Primary goal | Drive sales, leads, and measurable conversions | Build brand awareness, credibility, and audience trust |
| Compensation model | Commission-based; affiliates earn only when a conversion happens | Fixed, upfront payments for content creation |
| Performance tracking | Uses affiliate links and analytics tools to track clicks, conversions, and revenue | Relies on social media metrics such as reach, impressions, and engagement |
| Brand control | Brands typically have limited control over how affiliates promote their links | Brands provide defined creative guidelines that influencers are expected to follow |
| Cost structure | Performance-based with lower upfront risk | Requires upfront spend regardless of results |
Do I need an existing affiliate program before hiring an affiliate marketing agency?
No, brands do not need an existing affiliate program before hiring an agency. Many companies work with agencies specifically to set up and launch an affiliate program from scratch.
While a pre-existing program isn’t required, you’ll get the most out of your partnership if:
- Your product is already selling
- You can offer attractive commissions
- You have marketing assets that affiliates can use
How does ROI work in affiliate marketing, and how are payouts structured?
You can measure the ROI by comparing revenue generated through affiliates against total program costs, including commissions, management fees, and tools.
Unlike paid ads, costs scale with performance, making ROI more predictable when programs are managed correctly.
On the income side, companies typically track:
- Direct revenue from affiliate-attributed sales or leads
- Incremental value, such as new customers acquired through affiliates
- LTV(Customer lifetime value), especially for SaaS and subscription businesses
- Industry benchmarks show that incremental sales account for roughly 35% of affiliate revenue in mature programs, and many brands report higher LTV from affiliate-acquired customers compared to other paid channels.
Affiliate payouts are most commonly structured as:
- CPS (cost per sale): typically, 5% to 30% commission
- CPA (Cost per action): flat payouts for leads or sign-ups
- Recurring commissions: standard in subscription and SaaS models
To evaluate performance, you should aim for a revenue-to-cost ratio of at least four to five times, supported by transparent payout rules and reliable tracking, to maintain profitability and long-term trust.