The Influence Lab Competitors

YouTube is a team-oriented, creative workplace where every single employee has a voice in the choices we make and the features we implement. We work together in small teams to design, develop, and roll out key features and products in very short time frames. Which means something you write today could be seen by millions of viewers tomorrow. And even though we’re a part of Google and enjoy all of the corporate perks, it still feels like you’re working at a startup. YouTube is headquartered in San Bruno, California, 12 miles south of San Francisco. We also have many job openings in Mountain View, and across the globe

Collectively—part of the Brandtech Group (formerly You & Mr Jones)—is a values-centered global social influence company providing our clients with the most sophisticated influencer marketing programs and the best tools, talent, and ideas for any social initiative. We combine the best technology of any SaaS platform with a high-touch, strategy-led services approach. We partner with forward-thinking brands in technology, fashion, retail, gaming, entertainment, consumer goods, and more to build deeply integrated social activation strategies that drive relevance, awareness, and sales. Our work has been recognized by top publications including The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, Digiday, AdAge, and Business INSIDER, among others. We’ve also earned Effie, Webby, Glossy, IMA Fast Company, and OMMA awards for our programs. Collectively is known across the industry as the partner who delivers the most creative, strategic, and effective programs, with the most sophisticated analysis and paid social offerings. But most importantly, we’re known to be genuinely committed partners to our clients, many of whom have worked with us for multiple years. We aspire to continue to provide an excellent workplace for our teams while delivering the industry’s most ambitious and thoughtful influencer collaborations. In 2025, we were named Adweek’s Fastest Growing Agencies and Top 10 led by women.

Founded in 2012, Linqia is the leading independent influencer marketing agency in the US. While some influencer companies offer only project management software, and others operate as creative agencies, we leverage our proprietary AI-powered technology platform, Resonate, and an experienced strategic and creative team to create emotive, human-first campaigns for the brands that inspire and perform. Linqia is trusted by more Fortune 500 brands than any other influencer marketing agency. We’ve partnered with 650+ clients, including Albertsons, Danone, Bayer, and Instacart, delivering scaled creator-led strategies that perform.