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We Mix Business With Pretty
Don't settle for a beauty marketing agency that needs you to explain your salon business. The average digital agency lacks the expertise and resources required to create a cohesive brand experience that truly connects with your target audience. BeautyMark Marketing, with 25+ years of industry experience, can [... view BeautyMark Marketing profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- San Luis Obispo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Big Ideas Demand Bold Execution.
Flightdeck Advertising is a boutique creative and marketing agency headquartered in Irvine, California. Founded in 2022, the agency specializes in brand strategy, digital marketing, creative design, and immersive virtual experiences. It positions itself as a launchpad for ambitious brands combining strategy [... view Flightdeck Advertising profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Design Services
- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
A Club of Creatives Built on Integrity.
Great Social Club® is a tight-knit team that consists of creatives from all walks of life. They have many years of experience under their belts in their respective talents and strengths in many formats, from shooting fashion editorials to film-making to creating one-of-a-kind campaigns. [... view Great Social Club, LLC profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Digital Strategy
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Helping businesses stand out in a busy world with hand-crafted design
Merging timeless design principles with an inviting, modern appeal. [... view Ecker Design Company profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Helping brands grow with performance marketing
#1 paid marketing agency to help you grow your business. We create high performing paid marketing campaigns designed to scale your business. [... view Brandarrow profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
When You Really Need to Stand Out From Your Competition
W Brand is a strategic brand and digital marketing agency in Orange County, CA. We make brands stronger by combining strategic thinking with clear and relevant design to create memorable communication that lasts over time. [... view W Brand Studio profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Huntington Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Down for a Difference
Welcome to Uptown Studios! My name is Noel Riggs, I'm the Founder & Creative Director.What do we offer? - Some of our services: branding, marketing, graphic design, web design and management, video and multimedia, custom animations, social media, copywriting and print production. [... view Uptown Studios profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Your Startup's Design Department.
NUMI matches startups with vetted, high caliber designers. We cover all your design needs under a single subscription. Get connected with world-class designers, ready to embed on your team today. [... view NUMI profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Branding
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/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 [... see all Get Set Go Web reviews ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Holistic Digital Agency
Camp Creative is a San Franciscobased digital marketing, branding and creative agency founded in 1999. With fewer than 50 employees spread across its San Francisco, Bend (Oregon), and El Paso offices, the firm delivers cohesive brand identities, user-focused web design, video production, SEO, paid media and [... view Camp Creative profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Branding
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Creative. Marketing. Development.
Newman Grace Inc. is an integrated marketing communciations and design firm in Los Angeles specializing digital and traditional marketing, web design and development. [... view Newman Grace profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Location
- Woodland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Innovating Brand Experiences.
HL Agency is a creative powerhouse specializing in building immersive brand experiences, delivering impactful campaigns that engage audiences and drive measurable results. [... view H/L Agency profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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. [... view FORNER profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Package Design
- 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. [... view Feld profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Advertising
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Impress and Engage Your Prospects and Customers Through Forward-Thinking Design.
Hunter and Bard creates designs that convert. We collaborate with companies to ensure your design is consistent with your brand's message and attractive to your audiences' eyes. Work with us to discover the meaning of forward-thinking design. [... view Hunter And Bard profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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. [... view Pel profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- 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. [... view Pulse Marketing profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- 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 [... view Podmuse profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- 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 [... view Socially Intrigued profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Your Brand Is More Than a Logo. It’s Your Reputation.
Our mission is to help small business owners start the companies of their dreams. We take the guesswork out of marketing and provide end-to-end solutions that help businesses succeed by driving big numbers, and looking good while doing it. We're a small but mighty team of creatives who value doing fulfilling [... view Studio Brinks profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Location
- Walnut Creek, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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 [... view 10 Plus Brand, Inc profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- 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. [... view Chapple Design profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Transforming Brands with Tailored Strategies
We specialize in public relations, branding, and marketing strategies. We partner with companies across industries to elevate their brand presence, foster meaningful connections with their intended audience, and drive business growth through creative and impactful PR & marketing campaigns. [... view Freeform PR & Branding profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Public Relations
- Location
- Glendale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Where Vision Meets Craft
Christopher Hapner is the Founder and Creative Director of Prophet, a brand consultancy focused on identity, web design, and strategy. With over 15 years of experience, he has developed award-winning work for leading names such as Nike, Ogilvy, Marvel, Disney, and Taco Bell. [... view Christopher Hapner profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Branding
- Location
- Santa Ana, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Stories That Resonate, Content That Matters
Corduroy Media is a San Francisco Bay Area video production company and creative agency based in Oakland. The firm specializes in storytelling through video, photo, animation/VFX, and creative content, supported by strategy, campaign execution, and performance marketing. [... view Corduroy Media profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Advertising
- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Strategic Communications That Shape Culture
NST provides high-level public relations and strategic brand positioning to create impact in media and culture. [... view NST profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
The Agency of the Future, for the Brands of Tomorrow.
Konnect Agency is a PR and digital marketing agency connecting brands to their audiences through strategic communications and social media. [... view Konnect Agency profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- 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. [... view Rbx Brand Beauty profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Branding
- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Mindful Marketing To Empower Your Brand.
IZUMI Agency is a mindful marketing agency, offering brand strategy & retention marketing support to brands looking to grow their business in an intentional way, with the customer at heart. [... view IZUMI Agency profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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. [... view Big Logo Advertising profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Advertising
- 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 [... view Inovia profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Glendora, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Where Universes Are Built
The Shepherds Studios builds bold, immersive brands that thrive across film, TV, games, publishing, and products. Our elite team transforms stories into connected, market-ready universes that engage audiences and drive lasting value. [... view The Shepherds Studios profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Branding
- Location
- Beverly Hills, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Meaningful Results Require A Large Set Of Skills
Hey there! My name is Paris Nasseri, I'm a professional designer specializing in Brand Strategy, Design, and Growth to help your business achieve it's goals. [... view Paris Nasseri profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Advertising
- Location
- Huntington Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
It's Time You Share Your Amazing Story!
Ghostwriting Founder is a recognized firm that offers high-quality ghostwriting services. We assist people and companies bring their ideas to life via professionally produced content by using a team of talented writers and editors. [... view Ghostwriting Founder profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Berkeley, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Handle Aspects of Creative Design Professionally!
Explore top-notch graphic design solutions for your business needs with Graphic Designers Group. Our team of skilled graphic designers, equipped with artistic brilliance, crafts masterpieces in logos, business cards, branding, visual identity, t-shirts, letterhead, packaging, labels, and complete branding. [... view Graphic Designers Group profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Design-Led. Strategy-Driven. Always Evolving.
Curt Janka is a seasoned creative director and designer with more than two decades of experience across a wide range of media. He brings a blend of creativity and innovation, grounded in strategic thinking, and excels at guiding teams through the entire creative process. Open to freelance and full-time [... view Curt Janka Design profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
- With teams in Chicago and Los Angeles, we are a unique hybrid agency combining the full-service capabilities of a large agency with the approachability and resourcefulness of a boutique. [... view UpShift Creative Group profile ]
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Calabasas, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
- The agency for creative clients. Offering conceptual design and technical precision.
The agency for creative clients. Offering conceptual design and technical precision.
At Idealis Creative, we are a woman-led creative agency with a global presence in New York, Los Angeles, and Sydney. Our approach is grounded in evidence-based design. We craft solutions that bring our clients their ideal outcomes. [... view Idealis Creative profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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 [... view Cygnis profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Location
- Pleasanton, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Create For People and 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 [... view Mali & Friends profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Advertising
- Location
- Long Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Creative Strategy To Elevate Brands
Press Kitchen is a bicoastal PR boutique that raises the profile of clients through expertly crafted PR and social media campaigns. Our corporate PR services have elevated many creative brands to the next level of industry awareness, business development, and cultural relevance. [... view Press Kitchen profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Every Great Brand Has a Story.
A full-service marketing agency, the Dobbins Group helps business leaders tackle their biggest challenges. We design, manage, and deploy marketing strategies to grow your brand, meet tangible goals, and drive business performance. [... view The Dobbins Group profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Branding
- Location
- West Hollywood, 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. [... view Timodesigns profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Faster. Better. Affordable.
blend. combines music marketing, video editing, design, storytelling and technology into meaningful consumer experiences. Their work fuels engagement and drives results. [... view Blend profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Premium Quality Design Boutique
Providing web design, branding, and marketing services. [... view Weblamb profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- 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
Creating Wonderfully Engaging Design
Hybrid is a San Francisco-based graphic design studio dedicated to creating engaging and impactful design across a wide range of disciplines, including branding, identity systems, illustration, campaign development, publication design and production, retail and environmental design, advertising, digital [... view Hybrid Design profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Transform Customers Into Fans
Niftic Agency is a creative powerhouse that transforms customers into devoted fans. We focus on human-centered strategies and specialize in brand strategy, branding, CRO and custom web and application development. Our goal is to create experiences that foster long-term loyalty and deliver exceptional results. [... view Niftic Agency profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Challenge Accepted.
One Eighteen Advertising is a premier, full-service advertising agency that generates explosive growth and achieves desired results through a deliberate creative process and powerful voice. [... view One Eighteen Advertising profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Advertising
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Strategic Solutions, Bulletproof Results.
Bullet Consulting, a full-service agency specializing in business, marketing and political consulting, offers comprehensive solutions for small and midsize businesses seeking revenue growth and influence. With expertise in strategic marketing, branding, messaging and content development, we empower our [... view Bullet Consulting profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Advertising
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative Impact
At Lucid Theory, we're more than an agency; we're your ally in crafting compelling narratives and making a positive difference in the world through our actions. Let's collaborate to create impact that transcends business boundaries. [... view Lucid Theory profile ]Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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