Our directory of the top creative marketing agencies in the USA is built on five main ranking criteria and reviewed by a team of 12 experts, supported by 1,000+ verified client reviews. This gives you a clear and reliable way to choose the best partner for your business.

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United States × $50,000 & Up × Sort by: Avg Hourly Price: High to Low ×Clear Filters
  • A Profile Agency

    8grape is the first and only Profile Agency strategically defining how a person, place, or thing shows in the world. Compel people to give a shit, control your effen legacy, and the multiply audience engagement. Who the hell are you? Get is here: http://8grape.com/doi...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $450/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
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    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
  • Brand With Purpose. Perform With Clarity.

    Northbound is a studio of experts across brand strategy and brand expression that turn complex, feature-heavy products into brands people remember...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • 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
    Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Fueled by Passion

    Studio Freight is a principled and independent creative studio that thrives on making a difference. By uniting exceptional minds and skilled artisans, we propel missions forward...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Columbus, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • The alternative to the agency status quo.

    NP Digital is a San Diego based global digital marketing agency founded in 2017 by Neil Patel and Mike Kamo. The agency delivers full-funnel performance marketing and creative services panning SEO, paid search and social, content marketing, digital PR, analytics, and technology with a remote-first model...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • An independent creative agency.

    Grizzly is an independent creative agency, founded in 2013, that specializes in guiding brands onward to challenge conventions and make a lasting impact on culture...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Connecting brands to the world's most influential stories, talent, and audiences.

    At Forge Entertainment, we believe great stories create powerful connections. We specialize in elevating brands through strategic partnerships, authentic integrations, and compelling content that resonates with audiences and delivers measurable value...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Media Buying
    • Content Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Let Leaving Your Mark Guide You

    OWDT shapes brand identities for enterprises and growing companies through strategy, visual systems, guidelines, and digital experiences. The agency extends creative work across web design, brand management, collateral, and marketing assets, with recognition from more than 40 international awards...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $275/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Driving Meaningful Growth

    BLVR® is a creative consultancy that helps wellness brands drive meaningful growth. Using our proven approach, the BLVR Method, we turn your brand's belief and behaviors into the meaningful growth that drives competitive advantage and differentiates you in the market, building the emotional connection that...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $275/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Copacino Fujikado Advertising is a full-service, fiercely independent agency that believes every brand deserves breakthrough work...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Market Research
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $275/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • We help build brands that competitors can't chase and culture can't ignore.

    We build brands that own culture, not chase it. Founder-led brand studio for sports and entertainment, with lifestyle clients including Nike, Disney, Roku, Live Nation, Red Bull, and Netflix...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $275/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Starfish Branding and Creative Agency

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    The Brand Experience is the Brand.

    Starfish is a creative agency in the USA that produces custom logo systems, comprehensive brand style guides, multi-channel advertising assets, and customer journey maps. Leveraging 20+ years of expertise across 150+ client accounts, the firm crafts digital UI/UX designs, video content, and employer branding...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    24 Projects Listed

    Starfish Branding and Creative Agency Services

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
    • Business Consulting
    • Package Design
    • Digital Strategy
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • PwC
    • Gallup
    • Dunkin'
    • ADL
    • Baxter Pharamceuticals
    • Avis Budget Group
    • Principal
    • Samsung
    • Hologic
    • Crisil (S&P Global)
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Starfish Branding and Creative Agency Reviews & Testimonials

    • Undisclosed
      Undisclosed Software Developer at IT Firm
      4.5★

      Graphic Design Review from Undisclosed

      Starfish has been hired by an IT Firm for graphic design services. They are tasked with creating professional designs that meet the requirements for the software they are developing for their customers. Starfish has developed exceptional graphics, and the client's customers are satisfied with the outcome. The client has also profited enough from the team's designs, which ensures a progressive partnership. Their design are of good quality, and the client is extremely pleased with their services.

    • John Gamble
      John Gamble Engineering Services Manager at Spire Healthcare Group plc
      5.0★

      Brand Strategy Review from John Gamble

      Starfish helped us create our new brand, including a new logo, brand identity and brand guidelines as well as a new company culture (vision, mission, values, and behaviors). Tenet undertook a thorough discovery process involving quantitative and qualitative research, data gathering, a competitive analysis, interviews of internal and external stakeholders, and surveys, which informed the creative process.

    • Declan Alphonso
      Declan Alphonso Supervisor at Tervita Corporation
      5.0★

      Branding Review from Declan Alphonso

      Starfish strategic approach included qualitative and quantitative research, a competitive analysis, and a thoughtful creative process -- blending art and science to deliver excellent results. The team was communicative, flexible, and timely, and they provided outstanding guidance.

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  • The Human Experience.

    Formed from years of design practice across branding and digital projects, BeCurious works with brands on identity, product, and experience design. Its creative capabilities span strategy, photography, videography, interfaces, web development, and sensory-led environments...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Product Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Transforming Organizations Through Creativity

    Our mission is to unleash the untapped potential of businesses by harnessing the power of design and technology. Through our innovative approach, we identify and capitalize on valuable business opportunities, propelling organizations toward growth and success...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Creative Agency For Your Most Demanding Projects.

    We do the hard stuff: creative services, business planning, branding, positioning, communications planning, and launches in complex categories such as financial services, healthcare, and nonprofit. We drive bottom-line, quantifiable results...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Accelerating Growth Through AI-Powered Performance Marketing

    Direct Agents is an independent, minority-owned digital marketing agency that specializes in performance-driven customer acquisition solutions. Founded by first-generation immigrants, Direct Agents celebrates its 19th year in business this year...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Your Favorite Meeting of the Day.

    Solving complex communication challenges and making it feel easy. We make brand-aligned communication beautiful, intuitive, strategic, and effective...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Strategy, Production, & Cultural Insight In One Studio

    Founded as a female-led creative studio, Only Child Collective brings together strategy, production, and cultural insight to help brands create work that matters...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Your Business, Done For You.

    GRAVITY builds video-powered revenue systems with full attribution designed to scale. Unlike agencies that rent you tactics and keep you dependent, we build a complete system you own in 12 months: video production, marketing automation, CRM attribution, and full-funnel tracking. We measure revenue closed, not...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Sioux Falls, South Dakota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Alchemizing Storytelling To Impact Culture

    Adolescent Content is a Gen Z-led marketing agency, powered by Gen Z, founded in 2013 before youth marketing was even a category. We are the original Gen Z agency, and we have the brand roster to prove it...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • A Research-Based Creative Agency for Challenger Brands.

    Watson Creative is a research-driven branding and creative agency based on the West Coast. We specialize in brand strategy, design, marketing, and digital experiences that help businesses and nonprofits grow with purpose and impact...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Every CMO Needs a Go-To Agency. Hi! That's Us.

    Bandujo is the go-to agency clients trust to take on their tough marketing challenges and deliver business-smart creative. Our specialty are campaigns that get customers to act...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • THE Results-Driven Brand Growth Agency

    Full-service. Independently owned. WBE-certified. We accelerate growth for our clients' brands and businesses by designing and executing smart, data-driven creative campaigns, marketing strategies, and consumer experiences that will help you achieve and surpass your business growth goals faster...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • A Strategic Creative Agency Promising Luxury Branding

    Located in New York City, The O Group is a branding and creative agency specializing in unearthing distinctive brand value for businesses aiming to establish connections with a discerning luxury lifestyle audience through specialized luxury branding...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Elevate Brand. Empower Marketing. Drive Sales.

    Kuno Creative, a renowned inbound marketing agency, has been delivering exceptional results for almost two decades. Get in touch with us to know more!...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • CRO
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Lorain, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Advertising and branding agency combining reality with something magical to create great brands.

    Magic Meets Reality means that we bring brands to life in many ways, including: Master Branding and Re-Branding, Brand Planning and Brand Strategy, Brand Identity Look, Tone and Feel, Websites, Microsites, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Advertising Campaigns, Sales Activation Tools, Content Creation and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A Provocative Creative Agency

    Revolutionary is our baseline. Different is our first step. And radical means we’re just getting started...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    Location
    Washington DC, Washington DC
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • INSPIRE PRIDE

    Bellweather is a full-service creative agency. Our pioneering storytelling transforms audiences into brand champions through our inclusive process — prioritizing collaboration above all...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A Leading Independent Agency Focussed on Testing, Results & Client Success.

    Realtime Agency is a challenger agency that hires some of the best talent in the industry and produces incredible results for their clients. Formed in 2018, they now boast a large roster of huge clients. They have soared to success through the application of a no-nonsense, performance-first approach...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • The brand studio that turns up your truth.

    HOW+HOW is a brand studio in London and LA that tells your truth at full volume. Zeroing in on the one thing only you can claim, and dialling it up until its impossible to ignore. Across brand strategy, verbal and visual identity and digital experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Venice, Louisiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Break Barriers. Spark Growth.

    IMM makes brands break barriers and spark growth through innovative digital solutions. Our expertise is like a guiding force that helps set companies on the course for success - enabling them to evolve, rise and reach their tipping point of greatness! So, if you're looking to put your business in motion or...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Boulder, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Digital Innovation Experts

    At 10up, we think that where design and engineering knowledge intersect is where digital innovation frequently occurs...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Creative Services
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Designing, building, and optimizing modern website systems.

    Peaktwo is a strategy-led web consultancy that designs, builds, and optimizes high-performing websites for fast-growing B2B companies. We help marketing teams turn their websites into modern digital platforms that support demand generation, user engagement, and long-term growth...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Fort Mill, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Creative Strategy Wins

    With a rich history since its inception in 2001, 1903 has emerged as a pioneering force in the industry. Our core philosophy revolves around the seamless integration of brand creativity, technology and data to unlock the full potential of marketing ecosystems...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Advertising That Leaves a Mark

    Tattoo Projects, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is an innovative advertising and marketing agency. Renowned for its creativity and excellence, Tattoo has received accolades such as being named one of Advertising Age's Small Ad Agencies of the year...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Drive your brand forward.

    As an independent and women-owned agency, Vladimir Jones is driven by a passion for brilliant brands. We form deep connections with our clients, acting as an extension of their marketing team, pushing boundaries and delivering impactful results through our agile and client-centered approach...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Curating Impressions, Elevating Luxury.

    The MJS Groupe is a full-service firm specializing in luxury brand strategy, consumer engagement, and market positioning. With a focus on high-net-worth consumer segments, the firm delivers bespoke solutions that enhance visibility and drive premium value for brands...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • We create and lead brands.

    The agency is an integrated branding creative agency focused on advertising, brand, and design. They connect companies with customers through strategic thinking and compelling design to deliver game-changing returns...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Public Relations
    • Advertising
    Location
    Greenville, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • We believe brands were meant to stand for more.

    Manifesto is a courage-driven brand agency with locations in Milwaukee, Nashville, and Portland, OR. We specialise in uniting people behind the heart and soul of the most ambitious companies in the world...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Ruckus

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    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...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    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
  • Helping people and organizations see and realize what's possible for themselves & the world around

    Were an independent, full-service branding agency thats spent 40 years turning brands into results-driven powerhouses. Boosting performance. Building loyalty. Accelerating sales. It all starts with something we call brand pride...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    29 Projects Listed
  • Bold Ideas. Unconventional Impact.

    At Celtic, we challenge the ordinary, disrupt expectations, and craft unforgettable marketing strategies. With over 30 years of expertise in B2B industries like agriculture, chemistry, food, manufacturing, and pet, we turn bold ideas into tangible success...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Park Ridge, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Make Your Vision for Selling Online a Reality.

    Software engineering company Kadro, situated in the US, creates B2C and B2B eCommerce websites for online retailers...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Combining ingredients in new ways to make brands and businesses big.

    We're a proudly independent and woman-owned company that pairs the best ingredients in new ways to create breakthrough and meaningful solutions for brands. Named AdAge Small Agency of the Year NW, PB& has helped clients such as Visit Seattle, Anheuser-Busch, Windermere Real Estate, Providence Health, and...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Marketing Built to Move Faster & Make an Impact.

    Brandmint is a content-first advertising agency focused on saving clients time, maximizing their return on marketing investments, and maximizing output and impact...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Rochester, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Envision Your Success With Digital Excellence

    We're Envisionit, a full-service digital agency. Our team combines digital marketing expertise with creative design and cutting-edge technology to drive growth and maximize your ROI. Let us help you envision your success!...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $155/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • We build whole brands for modern consumers.

    Barkley, an AdTech company and a nominee for the 2022 AdWeek Agency of the Year, is a full-service, independent creative idea business that aids in the development of entire brands and their greatest potential. With the firm conviction that all brands, including ours, can be a force for good in the world, we...

    Top Services:

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    Number of Employees
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    Average Hourly Rate
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    Minimal Budget
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    Average Hourly Rate
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Frequently Asked Questions About a Creative Agency

What services do these agencies in the US offer?

Creative marketing agencies in the US offer a comprehensive range of services that help businesses capture audience awareness and engagement. The most common services include: 

  • Branding: Crafting a business’s visual identity, including its logo, color palette, typography, and brand icons.   
  • Graphic design: Producing printed and digital materials for a brand, including posters, presentation decks, annual report layouts, and signage.  
  • Marketing and advertising materials: Creating graphics and animations to promote a brand, including social media posts, paid ads, and digital storefronts.  
  • Web design and development: Building a company’s website and its accompanying landing pages, so that it’s intuitive, engaging, and fully functional.  
  • Video production: Developing commercials, social media videos, onboarding videos, and other video content, and often involves scripting, recording, and post-production services.  
  • Experiential & event marketing: Designing tradeshow booths, conference materials, and AR/VR experiences to attract and engage attendees. 

Many agencies bundle these services, so strategy, design, and production stay aligned across channels. 

How do creative agencies in the US differ from marketing or advertising agencies?

Mainly, an American B2B creative agency focuses on the production aspect of the content, while marketing and advertising agencies prioritize distribution.  

However, many marketing and advertising agencies have an in-house creative team and vice versa, helping projects stay on task and budget. 

Here are more details about their differences: 

Creative AgencyMarketing/Ad Agency
  • Brand system 
  • Illustrations and animations 
  • Marketing assets 
  • Video content 
  • Websites and landing pages 
  • Promotional merchandise 
  • Package design 
  • Social media campaigns 
  • Paid ads 
  • Search engine optimization (SEO) 
  • Email marketing strategies 
  • Blogs and articles 
  • Conversion rate optimization (CRO) 
  • Data analytics

How much do creative marketing agencies in the United States charge for their services?

They typically charge at least $100-$500 per hour or $2,000-$5,000 per month. The final rates will depend on service type, scope and complexity, agency expertise, and project timeline.  

Here's a rundown of rates per service: 

  • Logo design: $2,000-$10,000 for 3-5 logo concepts and basic usage guidelines 
  • Visual identity: $5,000-$25,000 for color palettes, typography, imagery style, and accessibility checks 
  • Full brand strategy: $20,000-$100,000+, including visual identity, messaging, tagline, guidelines, and brand campaign materials 
  • Website design and development: $5,000-$15,000 for a basic custom website; however, enterprise builds can range between $50,000 and $200,000+ 
  • Video marketing: $2,000-$50,000+, depending on production quality, video length, and required talent and equipment 
  • Marketing materials: $2,000-$10,000+ per month, depending on type and number of deliverables 
  • Infographics: $600-$3,000 per piece, depending on deliverables, required research work, and number of revisions 

What is the typical process when working with these companies?

Most creative engagements follow a structured workflow designed for more efficient workflows and feedback loops. A common process looks like this: 

Discovery and Strategy
2-3 weeks

  • Conducting stakeholder interviews and defining goals and success metrics 
  • Auditing existing assets 
  • Analyzing the target audience and competitors 
  • Determining positioning, messaging pillars, and creative direction 
Concept development
1-3 weeks 
  • Submitting rough drafts, design studies, or proof of concept 
  • Conducting workshops 

Execution & production
2-8+ weeks 

  • Creating the asset designs 
  • Building the website 
  • Recording and editing the video 
  • Developing the animation or illustrations

Revisions & QA
1-3 weeks

  • Running quality assurance checks to ensure it is error-free and meets requirements (e.g., video length and aspect ratio, etc.) 
  • Gathering client feedback and revising accordingly

What questions should I ask creative agencies in the United States before hiring one?

Use this checklist to interview and compare the best agencies in the USA for your business: 

Relevant background 

  1. What creative style and service do you specialize in? 
  2. Can you share case studies and references similar to our brand and project scope? 
  3. What is your experience with our industry and target market? 

Services and Processes 

  1. How do you approach developing a creative concept from idea to final execution? 
  2. What are your quality controls for brand consistency, accessibility, and production QA? 
  3. How do you handle post-launch support, updates, and performance-based iteration? 

Related to Your Project 

  1. Which deliverables are included, and what is explicitly out of scope? 
  2. What are the phases of your process, and what do you need from our team at each step? 
  3. How do you define success and measure the impact of creative work? 
  4. What rights do we receive (source files, licensing, usage), and what is excluded?