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Starfish Branding and Creative Agency
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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
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Starfish Branding and Creative Agency Reviews & Testimonials
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.
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.
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.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsSince 2016, Mothershed Design Co. has helped small businesses create memorable brands and websites that stand out and get noticed...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
FMO media is composed of a team of awesome digital marketers, video production extraordinaires, web development gurus, digital ad wizards, and a bunch of creators that are ready to help you level up your business...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Patchogue, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Peppermint builds high-converting, AEO-optimized marketing websites and strong brands for startups and software companies, so teams can hand off design and grow...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
COMO Creatives is a Houston-based communications, public relations, branding, and marketing agency that helps organizations uncover what makes them unique and bring that story to life. We partner with commercial real estate developers, mixed-use destinations, hospitality brands, lifestyle companies, and...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Blue Canary Web Design builds fast, accessible websites for small businesses that want to be found and trusted online. We pair clean, custom design with SEO-focused copywriting, so every site loads quickly, ranks well, and speaks clearly to the people it's meant to reach. From tutoring services to therapy...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Sandy Hook, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Raw Guild Studios is an independent multidisciplinary creative agency specializing in beverage branding, packaging, and production development, alongside apparel graphics, print development, branding, and production oversight...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Jadi is a strategic brand agency built for science-forward consumer brands health, wellness, beauty, nutrition, and technology. We translate product truth, ingredient science, and real innovation into stories that build belief and systems that scale it.Strategy. Story. Systems. Scale...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
- Video Production
- Advertising
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- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Verve Marketing Group award-winning creative and strategic marketing agency based in Chicago...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Elevate your marketing success with FabCom, the top Phoenix Integrated Marketing Agency. Our dynamic team goes beyond the ordinary, delivering exceptional ROI and empowering brands to reach new heights. With passionate creatives and strategic thinkers, we craft engaging advertising campaigns, leveraging...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Lemonlight is a global video production company helping brands and agencies create high-quality video content at scale. With a Los Angeles studio, global creator network, and proprietary platform, Hero, Lemonlight makes video production simple, efficient, and effective...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Inglewood, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
You're losing enterprise deals you should be winning because buyers don't understand what you do. Hunter & Bard fixes that, sharpening your positioning, messaging, and brand so complex B2B products become clear, credible, and easy to buy, turning stalled conversations into closed deals...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
You’re on a mission. Your website should be helping. Stop feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, and start getting the results you want with your most critical marketing tool. We’ll show you how...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
One brand and marketing practice for strategy, brand, website, hosting, and email. One point of accountability...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Toledo, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Full-service creative for complex B2B brands. We handle strategy, branding, web, campaigns, content, and digital, and we see past the brief on every one. Most clients arrive with a project. They stay for years...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- AEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Alpharetta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our branding services comprise of logo design, brand messaging, and brand guidelines to ensure that your company is consistently represented across all channels. We also provide custom design services, including the creation of print collateral and social media graphics. Moreover, our commercial photography...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Oregon City, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Customer service is the most important benefit after learning so much across so many industries. Blufeather Designs is committed to advising small business owners on their most relevant strengths and qualifications, while portraying a clear, creative, and functional digital presence...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Saginaw, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Be a good human, make exceptional work, and care about both. Goodwork Productions is a queer-owned Los Angeles production and casting company: every crew and cast is built around the project, not the other way. Music videos, commercials, film & TV, for Netflix, AmEx, Sony, TikTok, Hilton, and more...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Miranda Wagner Design is n independent design studio providing branding, rebranding, and senior-level graphic design support for nonprofits, educational organizations, and healthcare technology companies...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Winter Park, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Irvine, CA video production company serving clients nationwide since 2006. Corporate, commercial real estate, aerial drone (FAA Part 107), lifestyle, commercials, 3D animation and AI video. Trusted by CBRE, Newmark, JLL, Hyundai Capital and Mazda. Most projects delivered in 2-4 weeks...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
NEWaukee is a Milwaukee-based experiential agency specializing in event production and brand activations. We work with organizations looking for innovative ways to engage their customers...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Capital Valley Marketing, we make marketing simple, effective, and relationship-driven. If you already have a marketing manager or team, we act as an extension of your staff providing strategy, expertise, and extra hands to keep campaigns running smoothly without the overwhelm...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Creative Services
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Bhameshwari Graphics is a professional graphic design company with a strong reputation for delivering premium-quality artwork to clients across the world. With over a decade of dedicated experience, we specialize in vector art conversion, custom illustrations, and creative graphic design for printing...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At GruffyGoat, we know a website is more than code, it's your story, your goals, and your reputation. Whether you're running a business or managing client work, your site should work for you, not against you. We design, build, host, and support websites with care and strategy, staying involved long after...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Simpsonville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Odgis + Co is an award-winning, women-owned brand design studio. We work with organizations at moments of transition: a new venture, a repositioning, a brand that no longer reflects the firm behind it. We help them define what they stand for, then design a brand that expresses it...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Unsalted Innovations, LLC is a digital marketing and AI visibility agency based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Founded by Brianna Sybesma, the company helps businesses nationwide improve how they appear in AI-powered search platforms such as ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- AI Development
- AEO
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
A360Z is a branding and creative agency that helps companies mitigate risk, get to market faster, and grow through advanced, strategic design...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
With 25+ years in the industry, our proven track record is reflected in the glowing reviews and loyalty of the clients we've served. Our longevity and reputation speak for themselves—Trust 360 Solutions to consistently deliver exceptional results. Join the many who have transformed their marketing with us...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Web Development
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- Location
- Waco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Slaymaker Marketing is a senior-led paid media agency helping ecommerce, lead generation, and B2B brands get more from their ad spend. We manage Google Ads, YouTube Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads, and Microsoft Ads with a focus on honest strategy, clear communication, proactive testing, and profitable growth...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ghost is a strategy-first creative agency. We work to make brands impossible to ignore. Branding, marketing, web, and video are the ways we help people tell their story. It's about revealing who you are, who you're for, and why your audience should care...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
RealtyCTL is a growth infrastructure partner for real estate agents and mortgage officers. Predictable lead generation, AI automation, CRM systems...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
MassMedia is an independent, fully-integrated, marketing, advertising, and public relations agency founded in 1997 with offices in Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Orange County. For nearly three decades, MassMedia has helped organizations unlock transformative growth by pairing data-driven strategy with award-winning...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Media Buying
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FFF Interiors is a professional interior design firm based in Allentown, PA, led by designer Shikha Patel. Specializing in residential and commercial spaces...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Location
- Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Syntak Media is a video editing and YouTube growth agency that helps creators, entrepreneurs, and businesses scale their content through unlimited video editing, thumbnail design, and channel management. The company provides an all-in-one YouTube service, combining high-quality post-production, SEO...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
- Location
- Sedona, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SEO for LATAM helps businesses increase their online visibility and attract qualified customers through tailored search engine optimization strategies. The agency specializes in local SEO, content optimization, technical audits, and digital growth solutions designed for businesses targeting Latin American...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Animus Digital is a Tulsa-based creative agency for B2B, industrial, Oil and Gas, and Manufacturing companies. We build websites, run SEO, and produce content that turns hard-won expertise into a steady pipeline of qualified demand...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- AEO
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- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our managed website plans include professional design, hosting, security, maintenance, content updates, ongoing support, and performance optimization, all under one predictable monthly subscription. Clients work with a single point of contact and receive transparent pricing with no surprise maintenance bills...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Your video content team to unlock growth, retention, and user activation...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Authors Haven, we provide comprehensive book writing, publishing, and book marketing services designed to help authors transform their ideas into professionally published books. Whether you're a first-time writer or an established author, our team offers end-to-end solutions tailored to your publishing...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Richardson, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We run the whole video process: briefing, coordinating directly with your partners and teams, edit cycles, and delivery. We stay a step ahead, so you're never chasing updates. Partner as closely as you like, or hand it off entirely and get launch videos, explainers, and event content off your plate...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
A Miami-based digital marketing agency built for businesses that expect more than visibility...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We believe in the transformative power of literature. Our mission is to foster a love for reading and learning, providing a platform where knowledge knows no bounds...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Location
- Augusta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Liberty Book Writers helps aspiring and established authors bring their ideas to life with professional ghostwriting, editing, publishing, formatting, design, and marketing services. Our experienced team creates high-quality books tailored to each authors vision, making the publishing journey simple, smooth...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Wild Posting, Billboards & Digital Media Buying for Music & Culture" 66 chars, or "Out-of-Home & Digital Advertising for Music & Entertainment...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Location
- Inglewood, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
DoGoodBiz Studio is a Portland-based ethical branding and web design studio for conscious leaders, healers, cooperatives, and values-driven small businesses. We offer brand identity, web design, messaging strategy, and ongoing creative partnership, all rooted in ecological thinking and a genuine commitment to...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Drift Studio is a brand and digital design studio helping businesses, nonprofits, and organizations build memorable identities, websites, and digital experiences. We combine strategy, creativity, and thoughtful design to create brands that connect and move beyond the ordinary...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Show more
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Bverse Labs helps apps, AI products and SaaS companies transform great products into successful launches...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
American Ecommerce Hub is a full service eCommerce agency dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and businesses across the USA build, automate and scale profitable online stores. With a skilled team of eCommerce specialists, strategists and account managers, we deliver end-to-end solutions designed to simplify...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Emerald helps small businesses show up clearly across Google, AI search, social media, email, paid ads, websites, and reviews, so customers can find you, trust you, and choose you with confidence. We connect your marketing channels into one strategic visibility system, with clearer messaging, stronger...
Top Services:
- AEO
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We built the agency we would have wanted to hire. Our Mission: OSLA exists to close the gap between the marketing small and mid-sized businesses receive and the marketing they deserve. We deliver the strategy, creativity, and accountability that transform marketing from a cost center into a growth engine...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
- AEO
- Web Development
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- Location
- Summerville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Hiring Guide: How to Choose the Best Creative Marketing Agency in the US
What can creative agencies in the United States do for businesses?
They help businesses build recognizable brands, differentiate in crowded markets, and convert attention into demand.
At a practical level, top creative marketing firms strengthen brand systems (identity, messaging, design language), develop campaign concepts, and produce assets that are consistent across channels and teams.
While, the best B2B creative agencies help translate complex products into simple, memorable stories, build sales enablement systems, and create repeatable asset libraries that reduce production friction over time.
Ultimately, this translates to higher revenue and business growth.
According to McKinsey’s The Value of Business Design, top-quartile design index performers saw a 32% higher revenue growth and 56% higher total returns to shareholders (TRS) over a five-year period compared to industry counterparts.
Moreover, it observed a 25% uplift in sales for businesses that implement design metrics and user research.
What kind of ROI can I expect from creative services?
The return on investment from creative services depends on factors such as your business objectives, distribution channels, and the maturity of your measurement and attribution processes.
That said, strong creative are often associated with higher performance across industries.
WARC’s ROI Benchmarks show that the median revenue ROI of successful campaigns has increased to approximately 4.25:1, up from 3.86:1 in earlier reporting.
Nielsen’s research further demonstrates how execution quality affects results. In one study, average ROI ranged from $0.25 per dollar spent to $2.60 per dollar spent, depending on targeting accuracy and creative effectiveness.
In practice, the most reliable way to estimate ROI is to clearly define the primary metric you are optimizing, establish a baseline, and outline how the creatives will be tested, refined, and scaled over time.
How long do creative projects usually take?
Timelines depend on stakeholder alignment, approvals, and production complexity, but common ranges are 1-2 weeks for simple digital assets and 4+ months for more complex projects.
Below is an estimated timeline of the top creative firm services:
- Branding
- 2-5 weeks for a logo and a basic visual identity refresh
- 1-3 months for comprehensive branding projects
- Presentation deck
- 2-5 days for a basic 10-slide design without animations and custom illustrations
- 1-2 weeks for a 10-slide design with custom animations and illustrations
- Layout for a 10-page white paper or report: 1-2 weeks
- Graphic design
- 1 week for a custom illustration with 2-3 variations
- 2-3 days for an infographic without custom illustrations
- 1 week for an infographic with custom illustration
- Social media
- 1-2 weeks for 10-20 static social media assets with pre-approved templates and high-quality product photos
- 2-6 weeks for 10-20 social media assets that have a mix of static and animated content
- Web design
- At least 6 weeks for a full web design
- ~1 week for a custom landing page design
- 1-2 weeks for dynamic and animated website banner ads
How do I choose the best US creative agency for my business?
Consider these steps to choose the right partner for your business:
- Clarify your needs
Specify your goals, requirements, performance metrics, budget range, and timeline. Collect references to better describe your vision. - Shortlist candidates
Research agencies with proven experience in your industry and target market to ensure they understand your specific challenges. - Evaluate expertise
Review portfolios, case studies, client reviews, awards, and recognitions to verify reliability, delivery, style alignment, and long-term support. - Issue a request for proposal (RFP)
Send an RFP to your shortlisted candidates and compare pricing models, contracts, and asset ownership to find those that provide the best value for money. - Schedule an interview
Meet the team working on your project and ask about their approach to your project, process, and workflow. - Choose your partner
Select a creative agency that aligns with your brand and team dynamics, delivers tangible business outcomes, and has exemplary customer service.
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What common mistakes should I avoid when hiring a creative agency?
Avoid these common missteps that lead to misalignment, wasted budget, or weak outcomes:
- Choosing based on visuals alone: A beautiful portfolio isn’t proof of strategic fit. Ask how the agency measured outcomes and what constraints they solved.
- Not defining goals or scope upfront: Without a clear objective (pipeline, launch, repositioning), creative becomes subjective, and timelines slip.
- Hiring without relevant industry/audience experience: If you’re B2B, look for proven expertise in longer cycles and multi-stakeholder messaging, not just consumer campaigns.
- Ignoring process and communication fit: Mismatched review cadence and unclear ownership are major timeline killers and can increase overall rates.
- Failing to clarify revisions, ownership, and IP rights: Confirm how many revision rounds are included and what rights you receive (source files, usage, licensing).
- Skipping reference checks: Client feedback often reveals whether the agency is reliable under real deadlines and shifting stakeholder input.
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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:
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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:
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| Concept development 1-3 weeks |
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Execution & production |
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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
- What creative style and service do you specialize in?
- Can you share case studies and references similar to our brand and project scope?
- What is your experience with our industry and target market?
Services and Processes
- How do you approach developing a creative concept from idea to final execution?
- What are your quality controls for brand consistency, accessibility, and production QA?
- How do you handle post-launch support, updates, and performance-based iteration?
Related to Your Project
- Which deliverables are included, and what is explicitly out of scope?
- What are the phases of your process, and what do you need from our team at each step?
- How do you define success and measure the impact of creative work?
- What rights do we receive (source files, licensing, usage), and what is excluded?