DesignRush industry experts identified the top-performing creative agencies in California that help brands attract their audiences and generate loyalty. You can use our practical tool to filter them by rates, reviews and size. Additionally, you can visit their profiles for more info on their awards, services, portfolios and more.

Best California Creative Marketing Agency Rankings

175 Companies - Rankings updated: September 02, 2026

DesignRush assesses agencies using expertise standards and verified client experiences to help you make better decisions. Certain agencies have paid placements.

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  • Trusted Video, Animation, and Photo Production Experts.

    Werehaus is a full-service production company made for marketing teams, agency producers, and iconic brands...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Audio Production
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Launch Brands That Change the Way We Live.

    Launch Pop helps high potential brands dominate their categories via a proprietary research methodology to inform go to market strategy, branding and growth...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Hi, We're Designerds.

    ATOMIC D is a full-service agency with a focused approach. We exist to create amazing things by honing in on storytelling that drives results aligned with your business objectives. We create branding, content production, and campaigns to market and advertise innovative brands...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Big Ideas without the Big Overhead.

    Established in 2009, Circa has evolved into a versatile marketing agency proficient in every aspect of the consumer journey. Our hallmark is the delivery of ideas that not only resonate with audiences but also honor their intelligence and valuable time, recognizing the evolving landscape where consumers...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Santa Rosa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your creative partner for invisible video production with your in-house team or studio

    Marmonaut is a video production company run by experts in the fields of storytelling, design and animation. We work closely with companies, startups and studios. Let us spring your business forward with world-class video content...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Connection Is Everything.

    Seal Media helps our clients build awareness with their audience by creating a brand strategy and produces content to maximize exposure with targeted digital marketing strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Connecting Brands and Technology.

    FINE is a digital agency that helps brands connect with customers through various platforms by offering services in strategy, design, and technology. Their expertise has helped industries such as wine and spirits, hospitality, consumer technology, banking, and finance stand out in a crowded market...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
  • Dorian Media Group Is a Creative Agency & Production Company.

    Dorian Media Group is a creative agency & production company focused on brand development, content creation, and online marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Branding
    • Reputation Management
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A Video Bureau for the Visionary

    MINIM is a Video Production Agency for the new age of creative visual content...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Crafting Impactful Brand Systems

    Noise 13 crafts impactful brand systems focused on the food industry ecosystem and Certified B Corporations. Independently women owned...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Grow The Social LLC is a prominent Branding, PR & Talent Management Agency.

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • Fresh. Organic. Creative.

    We are a Huntington Beach based creative company focused on delivering the best user experience possible in today’s media industry...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Designing the Future, Today.

    Hey there! My name is Renee Nakagawa, I'm a Art Director, Graphic Designer, and Digital Illustrator with over 10 years of experience and delivering strategic and visually stunning multi-media creative...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Print Design
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your One-Stop-Destination For Growth-Marketing.

    We are Tech Bay Leaf, a leading data-driven digital marketing agency where curiosity meets creativity, & insights become sales. We specialize in providing digital specialists with flexibility and cost-effective solutions. Our presence is global and our marketing culture meets the demands of businesses as the...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • A Creative Agency That Specializes in Not Being Jerks.

    Also, non-profit, corporate, and small business branding; logo development; design for screens and print; web design; marketing strategy; illustration; and art direction...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Global Advertising, Marketing, and Design

    Carson+Doyle is a global, independent collective of creators proudly part of Generation Z. We guide our clients through the evolving Gen Z landscape by combining bold creativity with unrivalled insights into the next generation of consumers. | carsondoyle.com...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Video Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing Company

    77million is the Best Digital Marketing Company in USA offers Branding, Marketing & SEO solution to local businesses. Ensure your business growth today with us...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5/hr
  • A CA Digital Marketing Agency

    We focus on results. SEO, Social Media, Google Ads, Photo, Video, Web Design, Graphic Design, Brand Strategy, and more! Our clients love working with us because we partner for growth. Through creative innovation, we bring new ideas to every project, transforming it into a successful strategy to help our...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Clovis, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Los Angeles Creative Studio

    Spectr is a Los Angeles creative studio built for brands with character. We handle everything from photo and video production to social media, websites, and brand campaigns so you can focus on running your business while we make it look exceptional. We work with restaurants, boutiques, beauty brands, and...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Crafting Immersive Experiences Beyond Screens

    Active Theory is a creative digital production studio specializing in immersive web experiences, interactive storytelling, real-time 3D environments, AR/VR applications, and innovative digital campaigns. The agency blends design, technology, and narrative to create award-winning experiences for global brands...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • VR/AR
    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The Workhorse Behind Breakthrough Brands

    Most businesses waste time and money on scattered marketing and inconsistent messaging that fails to connect. Brandhorse helps growth-minded companies cut through the noise with clear strategy, cohesive storytelling, and creative execution that drives measurable results. We turn brand confusion into market...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Create Boldly. Dare Greatly. Slay.

    All Content. All Creative. All the time...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Best Web Design Agency in San Jose

    Get Set Go Web is the Top Web Design Agency in San Jose. Getsetgoweb provides the best Custom and creative logo design solutions for corporate businesses all around the world...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • SEO
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1000/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Elevated Brands Through Thoughtful Design

    FORNER is a Los Angeles based full-service creative studio specializing in brand identity, strategy, and digital design. Founded in 2015, the studio collaborates with emerging and established brands to create refined, minimalist visual systems that elevate brand perception and market presence...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Fully Integrated Advertising Agency and Production Company Driven by Accountability.

    More than an agency, Feld Advertising is an integrated creative marketing partner constantly generating ideas to increase sales and maximize return on advertising investment. We design and produce campaigns in a variety of media...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Video Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Direct Marketing
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Every Pixel in Its Right Place

    We create beautiful and effective websites, brand identities, online advertising campaigns, mobile applications and digital video. We also have some serious copy writing, editing and proofreading chops...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
  • Full-Service Marketing Agency

    Pulse Marketing is a full service marketing agency. We work with clients nationwide to impact their markets with our heartfelt marketing strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Temecula, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
  • Leading LA agency creating podcast magix.

    Podmuse is the podcast marketing & production agency for creative, award-winning work. We work with leading brands to create enjoyable content and advertising campaigns engaging with their target audience. We can develop the relevant strategy to reach your business needs - and connect you with the right...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Audio Production
    • Creative Services
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Marina del Rey, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing with meaning | Social Media with soul

    Socially Intrigued is an award-winning digital marketing agency with offices in NYC & L.A., serving clients nationwide. We specialize in viral campaigns, celebrity activations, and high-converting strategies for law firms, restaurants, liquor brands, and startups. From SEO to social and paid ads, we craft...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Stand For Something.

    We build and market brands to raise their bottom line and influence. We develop and manage business brands for B2B services, VC-backed startups, and companies seeking to reposition their brands. We rebrand private equity portfolio companies post M&A for new owners' visions & brand-personas. We also build...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Dave Chapple is a designer in Los Angeles California.

    Dave Chapple is a designer (Art Directors Guild/Graphic Design: Local 800) in Los Angeles California...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Strategic Communications That Shape Culture

    NST provides high-level public relations and strategic brand positioning to create impact in media and culture...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Public Relations
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Creative Solutions for a Changing Beauty World

    Accomplished award-winning creative leaders, experienced in creating and developing brand strategies, driving innovation, building new brands and developing new products from concept to launch...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Raise your profile.

    Big Logo Advertising is a Los Angeles-based agency specializing in producing commercials and visual content for auto dealerships and other clients. From concept development to platform delivery, the agency offers end-to-end video production and creative services at competitive pricing...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Manhattan Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Every Graphic Has A Story

    Every part of your branding, messaging, communication or collateral needs design. Each component of your branding strategy needs to look great on its own. This is where INOVIA comes in. Our design team will design a brand image that looks great and functions as a digital marketing piece for your business...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Glendora, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Global Award Winning UI UX Design Company

    At Onething Design, our focus is on excelling in a singular domain. Renowned for our exceptional expertise in UX UI design services, we were honored with the Best Design Agency award in 2022. However, it's our enduring passion for design and the praise received from our clients that drive our continual...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Building Intelligent Software Solutions

    Cygnis Media, a top-tier custom software development company and leading IT consulting service provider in the USA, is synonymous with excellence. They specialize in creating bespoke software solutions tailored to meet diverse business needs. With a keen eye for innovation and a customer-first approach...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Creative Services
    • Blockchain
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Pleasanton, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Mali & Friends

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    We Create For People & Orgs Preoccupied With Building Great Brands

    At Mali & Friends, we are more than just a design and development agency. We are partners in your journey towards success. We are excited to collaborate with you, understand your goals, and leverage our expertise to bring your vision to fruition. Together, let's create solutions that inspire, engage, and make...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • A Creative Studio.

    We are a creative studio specializing in branding, print, digital assets and websites. We mix creativity and strategy to make your business stand out and your message stick...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Premium Quality Design Boutique

    Providing web design, branding, and marketing services...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • creative production studio that plugs into marketing, creative, and growth teams as an on-demand pro

    New Jack Productions is a performance-driven video production agency specializing in content for brands. The agency focuses on creating high-converting video assets that drive measurable results, not just visual appeal...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Your Higher Calling Awaits

    ALL MAVEN is a Full Service Digital Agency specializing in profound Creative Services, Brand Communications, Marketing and more for a number of industries across the board. Our delight and talent lies in helping you be YOUnique, be YOUR best and share your message. For those who desire to expand their...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
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    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creative Strategies for Growing Brands

    We are a brand marketing, strategy, and communications consultancy group. Founded in 2004 by Caroline Rothwell, the branding and PR expert behind Von Dutch, TOMS Shoes, and 1000's of US brands that have disrupted and influenced the industry...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Full-Service Web & Graphic Design Agency

    S13 Design is a dynamic, versatile and full-service digital agency that doesn’t rely on smoke and mirrors to attract new clients. We’re not a static company. We don’t limit ourselves to specific industries. We have experience and professionals to build a custom website and use multiple digital marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Creative & Marketing Agency

    Founded in 2000, Ekko Media is a full service digital agency that has the unique ability to bridge the gaps between strategy, creativity and execution, creating a seamless digital dialogue between a brand and its customers. We pride ourselves on being able to cut through industry hype to guide our clients...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Corona, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Creative Innovation Meets Global Strategy

    Pier2 Marketing is a full-service marketing and branding firm headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Houston, Seattle, New York, Amsterdam, Mexico City, and Lviv. The agency delivers 360° marketingfrom strategy and market research to creative design, digital execution, and international campaign...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • A Full-Service Marketing and Event Management Agency

    Frias Agency is a full-service experiential marketing agency that connects brands with people across culture through storytelling and experiences...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Aliso Viejo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Make Brand Moments Matter.

    We help brands connect on a more human level, finding new ways to tell their story and creating new experiences designed to better serve their audiences and inspire action. So that the moments people spend with your brand matter more...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Engage The World In The Worthwhile

    Fifty and Fifty is a San Diego-based growth strategy and marketing agency helping nonprofit organizations and social enterprises translate strategy into the brand, marketing, web, and technology systems that drive sustained engagement and revenue growth...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Encinitas, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Creative Hearts. Engineered Identities.

    Atin is a strategic design and branding studio operating in London and Los Angeles. We engineer bespoke brand identities, custom logo systems, tactile packaging, and web experiences for venture-backed startups and scaling enterprises...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

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