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Your Agency Of Record Growth
Simplicity Media connects high-reach channels with digital conversion. The Irvine agency plans and manages TV and CTV, radio, podcast, Hispanic media, paid search, paid social, and programmatic campaigns, supported by landing pages, creative production, attribution, and continuous optimization for...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- CRO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Creating Content That Moves You®
We are a multi award-winning, vertically integrated company with a global team, delivering comprehensive solutions from ideation through to post-production. By harnessing the latest technology, we streamline workflows, ensure superior efficiency, and pass on the full cost benefits to our clients...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Where Dreams Meet Vision
BGM Film is a film production and marketing company founded in Los Angeles, with offices in Los Angeles and Milan, that develops cinematic content and integrated campaigns for brands, artists, and organizations. Its services include film production, marketing, and social media management, combining visual...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
User Experience for Creative Teams.
At Agency UX, we specialize in UX design, transforming creative concepts into intelligent designs. Through our expertise in experience design, design strategy, and user research, we empower brands and agency teams to create impactful experiences that resonate with users...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- Emeryville, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Creative Minds are Connected
At Wastrel Society, we excel at transforming unconventional ideas into measurable success. Our journey has been marked by a profound understanding of the synergy between marketing, production, music & culture, and technology...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Brand Is Power. Design Is the Edge.
Awake is a boutique creative and product design studio located in San Francisco. Since its founding in 2014, the agency has been collaborating with elite luxury and tech brandsincluding Gucci, Kering, Apple, Microsoft, and Pumato create and accelerate meaningful product and brand experiences. Awake positions...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Innovative Creative Marketing Agency & Content Production Company
OneNinth Media is a boutique creative agency and video production studio based in El Segundo, California. Known for its narrative-driven filmmaking, the firm specializes in branded video content, promotional storytelling, VFX, motion graphics, and CTV/OTT advertising. With decades of experience in cinematic...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- El Segundo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
Brand Your Story.
Providing Video Production and Music Marketing Services. CineStory CineCrown is the hub of all creative talented people meet. We do video production, brand consultant, photography, brand design and web design. We help small business to create the voice in the noisy marketing to be heard. Let's brand your...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
An Independent Media Production Company
PICTURESTART is an independent media company that makes ‘Discovery of Voice’ content for worldwide engagement across all platforms. PICTURESTART is supported by a unique network of relationships with the industry’s top partners in their respective categories...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
Business and Brand Architect.
HOW Creative empowers you to build a world-class business and brand that not only attracts greater wealth but also unlocks new opportunities. We focus on elevating your business presence to achieve sustained success in today's competitive market...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Location
- Topanga, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Design That Speaks to the Senses
Juli Shore Design is a boutique design studio. Juli Shore Design create brands that are timeless yet current, that engage the consumer and promise a sense of comfort and well being...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
The Power Behind You.
Founded in 2002, Team Wasserman offers sport marketing, entertainment marketing, and branding services for athletes, artists, brands, and properties all over the world...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
Original Film & TV + Branded Content
Arrington Media is an independent, family-run, full-service production company that creates motion and stills for the most engaged audiences. We like to maintain an enjoyable, welcoming environment, but we are also preoccupied with professionalism and ethical business practices. We like to maintain an...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Unleash Purpose. Ignite Change.
20nine is a Purpose First Creative Consultancy dedicated to energizing positive change in brands, individuals and the world. With expertise in branding, storytelling, product innovation, advertising, interactive solutions, design and brand engagement, we craft purpose-based strategies to elevate brands and...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Elevate. Engage. Influence.
Gigasavvy is a visionary creative marketing agency headquartered in Orange County. With a blend of art and technology, we empower brands to tell their stories, connect with customers and drive business growth. Our expertise lies in brand development, creative storytelling, digital marketing and design...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Distinctive Strategies. Bold Results.
Agency 51 is an award-winning firm renowned for its ability to propel both Fortune 100 companies and startups toward unprecedented success. We combine fresh thinking with strategic expertise to create integrated marketing campaigns that generate attention and drive business growth. Let's kickstart your...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Location
- Anaheim, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Innovate. Create. Inspire.
Hello world! My name is Tito Martínez, I'm a brand design & illustration specialist and the person behind GAME design...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Remarkable Design. Impactful Brand Experiences.
Thermostat is a design agency renowned for its expertise in crafting emotive and impactful brand identities. The agency guides clients through every stage of brand development, from strategy to execution, ensuring a cohesive and compelling brand story. Focused on consumer-centric solutions, Thermostat...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Location
- Sausalito, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Bridging Digital Success Globally
Irep is a leading global digital marketing agency with offices in San Francisco and Tokyo. Ranked as Japan's top performance-based marketing agency, Irep delivers data-driven solutions that drive success for international clients. Its services include strategic marketing, analytics, and localized digital...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Location
- San Mateo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Innovation in Motion.
Black Canvas is an award-winning and Emmy® nominated production company, animation studio and editorial house based in Los Angeles, CA...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Cinematographe. Filmmaker Storyteller
We are a full-service media production company and creative agency. The demand became so great that in 2015, he left his job to work on Generikal full time. The team and projects have grown since then, but Chris founding ethics of original thought, disciplined work ethic, and total commitment to client...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Truckee, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Resuscitate Your B2B Brand.
Even B2B professionals have B2C lives. Start talking to them as people, not companies...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Sunnyvale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Custom Built Websites No Templates.
High-impact. Custom-built. Clean and simple. We're a Webflow-only agency specializing in fully custom websites built from the ground up – no templates, no shortcuts. What sets us apart is our full suite of in-house creative services: professional photography, video production, drone work, and graphic...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Web Development
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- Location
- Santa Ana, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Silicon Valley Smarts Meet Hollywood Style
Silicon Drive is a high performance marketing and creative team focused on startups and emerging brands across Los Angeles, San Francisco, and worldwide. Our team fills the gaps to scale with strategy, execution, and beyond. For select companies, we come in as Acting CMO...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
"The Future of Marketing" – LAWeekly
AdWaken.ai makes broadcast-ready commercials for a fraction of the price leveraging our decades of advertising experience and expert use of cutting-edge AI–enabling bold brands to rewrite their content playbooks. We deliver the seemingly impossible for a fraction of traditional live productions...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Advertising
- AI Development
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Luxury Construction Starts Here
B West Builders is a Los Angeles-based general contracting company specializing in luxury residential remodeling, custom home construction, and high-end commercial renovation projects. The firm provides comprehensive construction services including home remodeling, kitchen and bathroom renovations, home...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- UI/UX Design
- CRO
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your Story, Our Branding: Giving Life to Your Narrative.
At Fifth Atrium, our passion for storytelling shines through our artful animation and branding. We offer a full-service suite, including graphics, animation, videos, web design, and brand consulting. Together, we create content that aligns with your unique vision...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
A Growth Partner Built for Vcs and Their Portfolio
Pretty Great® is an integrated creative studio designed and run like a talent management company. We search the world for the best creative talent, and we connect them with brands...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Matching Talent With Success
Artisan Talent is a premier creative staffing agency that has been redefining talent solutions since its inception. Committed to excellence, we offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the unique needs of the creative, digital, and marketing industries...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Make Your Idea The Talk Of The Web
Web Design Vibe is a full-service digital agency specializing in custom website design, e-commerce solutions, branding, and SEO strategies that help businesses build a powerful online presence and drive measurable growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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
Social Media Videos & Marketing for Law Firms
424 Web is a value-driven digital agency dedicated to empowering our customers...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
A lifestyle brand creagency that generates breakthroughs in design strategy & solves problems for plant-based(vegan), ethical, ecofriendly brands...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Business Consulting
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Driving The Future Of Culture.
Full-service integrated and music marketing agency working with the world's largest entertainment, consumer, and lifestyle brands...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- PPC
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Ignite. Create. Succeed.
Creative Productions is an award-winning agency specializing in integrated marketing and promotions. By combining strategy, creativity and technology, we build brands, engage customers and drive sales. With a portfolio encompassing esteemed clients across various sectors, we have the experience and technology...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Elevating Brands Through Exceptional Design & Strategy
Mucho is a leading branding and design agency dedicated to transforming insights into compelling design solutions that resonate with audiences. With a global presence and a team of over 35 designers and strategists, Mucho crafts work that makes clients' brands successful. The agency's services encompass...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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
San Francisco Video Production, Commercials & Live Events
Capitola Media produces corporate videos, commercials and live events in San Francisco and the Bay Area, with production services in New York City, Los Angeles and nationwide...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- 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
I Make Things. You Need Things Made. Let's make Things!
With 15 years of Graphic Design experience, we specialize in crafting brand identities that are both creative and practical. With over a decade of experience in print production & event design, we have the experience to avoid certain aspects of design that would not allow the logo to "live in the real world"...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Smart Websites Built For Growth
Website Design Hive creates stunning websites, logos, apps, and animations while driving growth through SEO, PPC, and digital marketing. We turn ideas into results-driven online experiences...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Campbell, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $450/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects 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
We Help Brands See Into the Future
Introducing XTRA BOLD AI, a revolutionary agency at the forefront of AI-powered creativity and data-driven excellence. With a proven track record working with industry giants like Starbucks, Amazon, and Nike, we bring a wealth of experience to deliver unparalleled creative excellence. Our expertise extends...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- San Rafael, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
Create Electricity.
Electric collective was born by creators at the forefront of the media revolution. We create for the BOLD. Our team and resources have successfully created 1,000s of pieces of content, that have driven millions in sales. Send us any project and well electrify it...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Where Clients And Makers Dream Again
Someplace is a creative agency founded by two former Global CCOs and a Global Media Director who led Nikes global business for more than 17 years. The company focuses on creating game-changing creativity for the modern media world, producing work across different formats and scales through collaboration and...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your Truth, Beautifully Designed.
We create designs that capture the truth of your brand so you make stronger connections with your customers. Our passion is to dive joyfully into your passion & create a unique authentic meaningful visual expression to attract your ideal audience...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Berkeley, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
- Show more
- 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
Designing Tomorrow's Brands, Today.
Committed to converting ideas into captivating and functional designs that leave a lasting impression...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- La Mirada, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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