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Best New York City Creative Marketing Agency Rankings

272 Companies - Rankings updated: April 04, 2026

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  • we are an international team of creatively driven and strategically led thinkers.

    we are an international team of creatively driven and strategically led thinkers.

    Foundry invest in new technology, innovation and top- notch execution to create relevant and engaging content or build an entire brand from scratch.  [... view Foundry Berlin profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Ideas Worth Rallying Around®

    Ideas Worth Rallying Around®

    Motto® is a strategic branding and digital agency that helps global brands and daring startups scale, disrupt, and lead. From strategy to identity, we build bold, standout brands that win hearts and markets.  [... view Motto profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $400/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • We don't work in ugly or pretty, just strategic thinking.

    We don't work in ugly or pretty, just strategic thinking.

    Ugly Wolf is an award-winning strategic brand design agency based in New York & Dallas. We specialize in brand identity, strategic messaging, websites, packaging, and more.  [... view Ugly Wolf profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve.

    Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve.

    Edelman is a global communications firm that partners with businesses and organizations to evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Our 6,000 people in more than 60 offices deliver communications strategies that give our clients the confidence to lead, act with certainty and earn the lasting  [... view Edelman profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Love Growth. Hate Waste.

    Love Growth. Hate Waste.

    Tinuiti is the largest independent fullfunnel performance marketing agency in the U.S., managing over $4billion in media spend across search, social, commerce, TV/audio, and affiliate channels. With 1,200+ employees and locations across North America, the agency blends media expertise, data science, and  [... view Tinuiti profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Purpose-built for ambitious & beloved brands.

    Purpose-built for ambitious & beloved brands.

    Domaine is the world's largest Shopify design and development practice. We are a team of commerce experts dedicated to creating, building, and growing ambitious and beloved brands through strategy, creative, technology, and marketing services. As pioneers and not just participants in our industry, we are  [... see all Domaine reviews ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • The Future of Creativity

    The Future of Creativity

    Mekanism, a renowned independent creative agency, is composed of a team of visionaries. We form collaborative partnerships with world-class brands, including Ben & Jerry's, HBO, MillerCoors, Peloton, Facebook, Charles Schwab, and Alaska Airlines.  [... view Mekanism profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Amplify Your Brand, Think Big: Your Fashion Branding Partner

    Amplify Your Brand, Think Big: Your Fashion Branding Partner

    Think Big Design Group, located in Soho, New York, is a design fashion branding agency that thinks big for clients in the beauty, health, hospitality, food, fashion, and fitness industries. Our multidisciplinary team of creative professionals specializes in bringing ideas to life through innovative design  [... view Think Big Design Group profile ]
    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
  • Creating Brand Identity

    Creating Brand Identity

    Branding boutique agency located in New York City and Los Angeles. Working with clients in the USA, Japan, Italy and Israel.  [... view Flying Machine profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Delivers World-Class Opportunities To World-Class Clients.

    Delivers World-Class Opportunities To World-Class Clients.

    CAA is the leading entertainment and sport marketing agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy.  [... view CAA profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Elevate Engage Excel

    Elevate Engage Excel

    160over90 is a branding and creative services agency with offices in Philadelphia, PA, Newport Beach, CA, and Gainesville, FL. We collaborate with companies to overcome their business and marketing challenges through our expertise in branding, design, advertising, interactive solutions, public relations  [... view 160over90 profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Let's tell your story

    Let's tell your story

    At AWARD Creative Content, we fuse data-focused thinking with story-driven marketing to elevate brands. We draw on over a decade of professional journalism, marketing, SEO, and copywriting experience to craft narratives that resonate, from thoughtful web copy, blogs, and SEO strategies to content marketing  [... view AWARD Creative Content profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Expertly Crafted Disruption

    Expertly Crafted Disruption

    Ruckus is a full-service agency that powers game-changing companies and global influencers with services such as: advertising, digital marketing, branding, video editing, and many more to scale up your business.  [... view Ruckus profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Azai Studios is a creative branding agency. We create digital experiences. We build beautiful websites. We produce content that drives business. With footprints in New York City, Dubai, and Riga. We create visual identities and digital experiences for a wide range of businesses that matter. From Start-ups to  [... view Azai Studios profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • A brand communications agency. Born in Brooklyn, located everywhere.

    A brand communications agency. Born in Brooklyn, located everywhere.

    We’re equal parts brand consultancy, digital agency and communications firm. That means we blend research, technology, design and messaging into comprehensive human-centered communications strategies and infrastructure.We were founded in 2011 as a web design studio, and quickly realized that instead of  [... view Suits & Sandals profile ]
    Location
    Brooklyn, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Quickly taking your brand to the next level!

    Quickly taking your brand to the next level!

    No one cares about your business like you do - EXCEPT US! Our passion inspired us to go into business. The Marketology Lab is a female owned creative marketing agency with over 20 years of experience serving a wide range of clientele, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. We use our drive, creativity  [... view The Marketology Lab profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • We Know Youre Brilliant. Now Look the Part.

    We Know Youre Brilliant. Now Look the Part.

    Boutique Graphic, Package Design & Content Creation Agency with a knack for working within the food, beverage, cosmetic and fashion space. We know our clients are brilliant - we simply help them look the part.  [... view JxL Creative profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Bold Branding, Honest Storytelling

    Bold Branding, Honest Storytelling

    FRANK Collective is a creative agency specializing in branding, strategy, design, content, and digital experiences. With a focus on clarity, boldness, and authenticity, the agency crafts distinctive brand identities that capture audience attention and drive long-term growth. FRANK has partnered with industry  [... view Frank Collective profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We Help Businesses Grow

    We Help Businesses Grow

    Gregory is one of the largest PR firms with offices in NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, and London. Named 2025 Agency of the Year by PR Daily and ranked #7 nationally for financial services and real estate PR, we're also the world's most AI-enabled PR firm, winning PRSA's Silver Anvil for our AI work.  [... view Gregory profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Everything You Need To Be Seen Online.

    Everything You Need To Be Seen Online.

    AG2 Digital is your complete website design, SEO, and Branding agency based in New York City, NY. Our clients are our top priority, any work that we do for you will be designed to meet your needs and expectations.  [... view AG2 Digital profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • A Small & Mighty Digital Agency for Founder-Led Brands.

    A Small & Mighty Digital Agency for Founder-Led Brands.

    Our legacy is building yours. We support founders with a dream, family-owned businesses, creative companies with cult-like followings, brands that do work without the buzzwords. As a founder-led brand ourselves going strong since 2002, we know what it takes to drive results while having some fun along the  [... view Inovat profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Inspiring Results through Integrated Marketing

    Inspiring Results through Integrated Marketing

    At Pace Communications, we partner with leading Fortune 100 and notable brands, delivering integrated brand storytelling that spans 17 industry verticals. As your dedicated and agile marketing extension, we create better experiences for customers and employees. With audience-first creativity, fueled by data  [... view Pace Communications profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Full service design, development & support!

    Full service design, development & support!

    Rapptr Labs is a NYC-based team creating premium mobile and web apps. We offer full-service design, development, and post-launch support to help startups and enterprises build digital products that engage users. Lets talk about how we can bring your app to life.  [... view Rapptr Labs profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • The Disruptively Creative Company

    The Disruptively Creative Company

    Recognized as one of the most inventive companies worldwide by Fast Company for five consecutive years (2019-2023) and awarded Adweek's Global Agency of the Year in 2018, 2021 and 2022, we are a dynamic creative organization that is always up for new challenges.  [... view TBWA Worldwide profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Strategy-Based Creative.

    Strategy-Based Creative.

    Muir Design stands as a Graphic Design firm that crafts comprehensive brands designed to resonate and forge emotional connections with individuals. My design methodology seamlessly merges strategy with a deep commitment to craftsmanship. My expertise lies in developing logos, brochures, and websites catering  [... view Muir Design profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • One Stop Shop for Fashion + Lifestyle Content

    One Stop Shop for Fashion + Lifestyle Content

    Meet your new favorite production tool, you never knew existed. Our world class team of originators presents you with thousands of options for your next production. We have everything under one roof needed for your project, saving your time and money and all those pesky middlemen fees.  [... view Klickpicks profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Where Data Drives Bold Ideas.

    Where Data Drives Bold Ideas.

    Horizon Media is a global leader in performance-driven media and marketing. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in New York, the agency seamlessly fuses data insights with creative strategy to deliver innovative campaigns for top brands. With over $8.5 billion in billings and more than 2,000 employees across  [... view Horizon Media profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • An award-winning digital media company founded by those who believe in nonfiction storytelling.

    An award-winning digital media company founded by those who believe in nonfiction storytelling.

    Blue Chalk Media, headquartered in New York and Portland, Oregon, is a production company established in 2013. With a strong foundation in both cities, we specialize in creating compelling visual content for diverse audiences worldwide.  [... view Blue Chalk profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Creative that scales growth

    Creative that scales growth

    inBeat Agency is a creator-led marketing agency that helps brands to achieve critical business goals. Whether its breaking into a new market, increasing conversion rates, or building brand authority, the agencys tried-and-tested formula for creator partnerships leads businesses to leverage social me  [... view InBeat Agency profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Empowering Business Growth

    Empowering Business Growth

    Power Digital is an award-winning, data-driven marketing company that is nationally recognized for its ability to combine the best of art and science. As a full-service firm, Power Digital is hyper-focused on helping brands scale using data and analytics to guide strategy. Leveraging their team of the  [... view Power Digital profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Translating your ideas into beautiful and effective visual solutions.

    Translating your ideas into beautiful and effective visual solutions.

    A freelance sole proprietorship focusing on illustration, branding, and graphic design services.  [... view Roana Art And Design profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Motion. Design. Strategy

    Motion. Design. Strategy

    We are a quick-thinking design firm with headquarters in Nashville. Our areas of expertise include motion, design, branding, and strategic planning.  [... view KILTER CREATIVE profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Storytelling people, businesses, and their passions at best.

    Storytelling people, businesses, and their passions at best.

    Aoki Studios, a team of passionate creatives, excels in capturing the essence of your business and personal ventures. From event photography to shaping brand identity through impactful photo and video content, along with managing your social media presence, we're committed to assisting you in authentically  [... view Aoki Studios profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Be great to do good.

    Be great to do good.

    We are a health-native communication agency with a singular mission: Be Great To Do Good. Experts in behavioural science communications, we create great work that cements real-life behavior change for lasting impact. That's good for our clients, good for health, good for us all.  [... view The Bloc profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $170/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Vault is an award-winning advertising agency, production, and post-production company built for today.BETTER CONTENT NEEDS A BETTER WAY.No matter where it lives, content is king and in high demand. Whether it is traditional spots, short form, long form, branded content, custom co-branded content  [... view The Vault profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Elevating your brand with every frame.

    Elevating your brand with every frame.

    Raised Media Co. is a premier video production and photography agency based in NYC. We specialize in creating high-quality visual content that tells compelling stories and elevates brands.  [... view Raised Media Co. profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Boutique creative studio focused on impact & intention. Crafted with love for people & planet.

    Boutique creative studio focused on impact & intention. Crafted with love for people & planet.

    M.Noelle Studios is a creative transformation powerhouse with over a decade of experience amplifying stories of hope, elevating powerful data through design, and collaborating kindly on building a better future for people and planet!  [... view M. Noelle Studios profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Chase the Uncommon

    We Chase the Uncommon

    Chase Design Group is a full-service boutique branding and creative studio founded in 1986 by visionary designer Margo Chase. Headquartered in South Pasadena, California, with offices in New York City and Bristol (UK), the firm delivers deeply strategic brand-building through identity, packaging, digital  [... view Chase Design Group profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Immersive Creators Studio

    Immersive Creators Studio

    We specialize in Creative & Design, Production and Technology for lifestyle brands, entertainment and retail.  [... view Two Goats, Inc. profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Organ Creative is a full service creative and strategic agency.

    Organ Creative is a full service creative and strategic agency.

    Organ Creative is a full service creative and strategic agency.We are specialized in branding and collaborate with national companies to start-ups alike and organizations to build meaningful stories to engage with the audience.  [... view Organ profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A strategic creative marketing agency

    A strategic creative marketing agency

    From concept through production, we have all of your marketing and creative needs covered.  [... view Tiara Agency profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Creative Consulting and Branding

    Creative Consulting and Branding

    PROP À GANDA IS A FULL SERVICE CREATIVE AND BRANDING AGENCY BASED IN NEW YORK CITY WITH A GLOBAL CLIENT PORTFOLIO WITHIN THE AREAS OF CULTURE AND COMMERCE.  [... view PROP À GANDA profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • AI Marketing & Advertising Strategies

    AI Marketing & Advertising Strategies

    Founded in 2008, Ai Media Group is a tech powered, performance driven digital ad agency with industry-leading capabilities to drive sales and leads. Ai Media Group has a history of delivering greater return on ad spend by leveraging its proprietary ad attribution technology and media buying expertise. Ai  [... view Ai Media Group profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Marketing isn't a math problem.

    Marketing isn't a math problem.

    The OneBillion! Agency isn't your typical agency. We're a marketing effectiveness shop helping brands grow through data-driven, customer-centric, and results-oriented marketing campaigns.  [... view OneBillion! Agency profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Design With Intention

    Design With Intention

    Jaye Thompson is a Creative Director and Director focused on world-building and crafting immersive experiences that resonate emotionally. Driven by insight, visual storytelling, and innovation, Jaye develops ideas rooted in human truth to spark meaningful transformation.  [... view Jaye Thompson profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Creative Video Agency

    Creative Video Agency

    LNC Productions is a fully in house creative video agency that produces videos such as TV Commercials, Live Action Explainers and Brand videos, as well as Animated, and Platform Animated videos.  [... view LNC Productions LLC profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Start Testing At Scale

    Start Testing At Scale

    Most brands struggle with UGC because they dont generate enough creative iterations. At DansUGC, we eliminate the barriers of cost and volume, giving you the ability to test faster and more effectively. Were a high-velocity UGC agency built for brands that want to own the feed through continuous, data-driven  [... view DansUGC profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • The Art and Science of Creating Marketing Magic for Brands

    The Art and Science of Creating Marketing Magic for Brands

    Wise Collective is a full-service integrated marketing communications firm with the knowledge and experience to develop and deliver almost anything you might need - from brand design through to marketing strategy, digital tactics and content marketing, all tied together with a can-do approach to service.  [... view Wise Collective Inc. profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $375/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Growth one click at a time.

    Growth one click at a time.

    Webistry drives revenue with data-driven paid media, experimentation, and CRO.  [... view Webistry profile ]
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

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