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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A branding studio focussed on craft & culturally relevant connection of places and products in hospitality and home...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $2500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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...
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- 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
Outsourced Executive Director of Brand & Creative...
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- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
H&K Cinema is a Dallas-Fort Worth based cinematic production company specializing in elevated wedding films, brand storytelling, and live event coverage. Founded in 2014, we blend documentary authenticity with refined visuals to create films that feel intentional, emotional, and timeless. From multi-day...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Amped Business media, we help companies connect emotionally with their audience through strategic photography and video content. From professional headshots and corporate event coverage to internal communication and brand storytelling, our work is designed to build trust, elevate perception, and drive...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Location
- Forney, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $400/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Threefifty is a leading CRO agency known for delivering rapid, measurable growth through data-driven optimization strategies. By leveraging proven insights and personalized conversion techniques, the agency helps high-profile clients maximize revenue and improve performance across digital channels...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
As a WOW-factor Strategic Brand Management agency, we believe in creative lasting love stories between brands and consumers and transforming Personal and Corporate brands into extraordinary success stories. Our unparalleled approach integrates advanced selling strategies, dynamic social media engagement, and...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Robyn & Robyn helps founders, leadership teams, and organizations clarify brand direction, sharpen their message, and make creative decisions with confidence...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Business Consulting
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Laguna Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 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...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- eCommerce Development
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- 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
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...
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- 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
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...
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- 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 ReviewsOur 32 years of broadcast production experience in the #1 marketing platform has shaped us into a marketing agency specializing in all things media. Anstar Productions Group we tell your story and brand your identity through the best media platform for your business...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Print Design
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- Location
- Marana, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
INDIRAP is a full-service video production and video marketing agency serving growth-focused brands nationwide. Since 2013, INDIRAP has produced 20,000+ videos for 900+ clients across 40+ industries, including LinkedIn, Google, and Hyatt, pairing corporate video production with paid social, organic...
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- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a Philadelphia creative agency driving conversion for purpose-driven B2B and service businesses through brand-led design and visual media...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our small but mighty squad is made of the best in the biz interweb intellectuals, visual artists, marketing savants and digital wizards. We celebrate both creative collaboration and individual initiative to accomplish great things. We identify upcoming trends and beat them to the punch, but always with class...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Miami Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
320 Creative is a Minnesota-based digital agency specializing in web design, development, and web marketing including SEO. We help small businesses and nonprofits elevate their online presence with smart strategy, clean design, and measurable results. Our services also include logo design and large format...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Sartell, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
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
Strategy through launch Coffeys been helping brands succeed for over 20 years. Coffeys Fully Brewed Brand Development services includes preparing a companys marketing team to succeed using comprehensive brand toolkits within traditional and digital communication channels web, social, email and more...
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- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Rizco is a top brand-led marketing agency with 25+ years of experience in branding, web design, and digital marketing. Based in NJ and WBE-certified, we blend strategy, creativity, and design to deliver bold, lasting brand experiences. We Champion Your Brand.https://rizco.com/work/...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Spring Lake, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $210/hr
Recognized with more than 300 awards, Splendor helps B2B companies refine their brands through strategy, design, and digital experiences. Its work spans positioning, messaging, visual identity, brochures, websites, UX/UI, content development, and marketing materials that support brand communication...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Red Bank, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
At CRC, Movere stands for emotionally-resonant branding & messaging that moves people: it lights up their heart (giving them the feels), and sparks their mind, motivating them to take action (read: sales).Movere is what delivers actual results to our clients... Growth, extension, and expansion...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Aspen, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Web Design Phoenix is a value driven Phoenix website design and development company guaranteeing measurable results on your terms...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Upspire Labs is a lean, modern design studio that blends bold ideas with sharp execution to help companies move faster and think more strategically...
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- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
An award-winning boutique visual communications business that delivers solutions for nonprofits, community orgs and public-serving entities. The goal? To amplify good works for the greater good. Through graphic design and artistic partnerships, creativity and equity intersect...
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- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At CARTEL, we're a design firm fueled by strategic thinking, committed to adding value to every aspect of branding. We view design as a powerful catalyst for driving change, gaining strategic advantage, and fostering cultural significance...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
Omnidrome is a full service Creative Marketing Agency based in Orange County CA. We specialize in everything from digital marketing, SEO, Photography, Video Production, Branding and Web Design...
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- SEO
- Video Production
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Anaheim, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
TERAMOK LLC comes for Europe to change the marketing & branding industry in USA. We are providing high value marketing using custom production on cinema level. TERAMOK LLC has an expertise in Real Estate Development and Hospitality industry with 7+ years of experience...
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- Advertising
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
OBOY! Productions provides fast, easy, and fun corporate video productions that emphasize corporate storytelling, communications, promotions, ads, and photography. Productions that will not interrupt the flow of business and allow you to return to your business with minimal impact, and still produce...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Ardmore, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Adams Design is a Boston branding and graphic design studio known for strategic logo and brand identity work with a strong storytelling focus, crafting distinct, design-driven identities for clients across real estate, corporate, lifestyle, and nonprofit sectors...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Riccardi Media is a NJ and NYC corporate event photography and video production company specializing in conferences, trade shows, executive events, gala coverage, sizzle reels, venue marketing content, and corporate headshots...
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- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Location
- New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Raw But Meaningful Photography is a Philadelphia-based visual agency dedicated to the art of documentary-style storytelling. With 9 years of professional expertise and hundreds of events captured, we specialize in high-end editorial precision paired with an authentic, unscripted human approach. From intimate...
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- Creative Services
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We build complete brand systems. From positioning and visual identity to websites, ecommerce and launch strategies, every element is designed to help businesses communicate value, convert customers and scale with clarity...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Cavmir is a Airbnb Marketing Agency. We build beautiful websites, and we provide a full suite of marketing services to clients globally. We work with luxury and premium properties...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FINE is a digital agency that helps brands connect with customers through various platforms by offering services in strategy, design, and technology. Their expertise has helped industries such as wine and spirits, hospitality, consumer technology, banking, and finance stand out in a crowded market...
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- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
At our company, we specialize in providing solutions to creative challenges and developing brand foundations for startups in their early stages, as well as growing businesses. Our team is proud to offer a unique combination of strategic thinking, business knowledge, and stunning visual design...
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- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kovach Marketing is the go-to integrated marketing communications firm for the homebuilding and real estate industries. Our unwavering commitment to creating and nurturing enduring brands and communities has propelled us to lead branding and marketing initiatives for esteemed Fortune 500 companies, top-tier...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Caliber Creative is an independent, full-service branding agency that cultivates exceptional brand experiences through smart thinking and unique design. We believe in the power of good design to effectively communicate and make a lasting impact...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Advertising
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Our brand development services focus on three essential components: strategy, storytelling, and design, to grow unique brands that connect with customers...
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- Branding
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Highly-converting strategy, messaging and copywriting to help brands stand out, get noticed and increase their bottom line in competitive niches...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Concept Farm is located in New York City with 25 Farmers collaborating across strategy, account management, creative, design, social media and measurement and analytics. To harvest content with maximum efficiency, we also have a full suite of in-house production and post-production capabilities...
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- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Hi there. We're a group of people passionate about creating compelling brands and finding creative visual solutions to complex challenges. We believe in using design as strategy, not as veneer and that thoughtfully applied design can create lasting positive change for users, ownership and the greater...
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- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
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...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 29 Projects Listed
You don’t want a print ad. Or a radio spot. Or a TV commercial. What you really want is to accomplish something, whether that’s increasing profits, establishing your brand or what have you. Sometimes, a print ad is the right way to go. But what if it's not?...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
B2B Branding | Marketing | Creative. Working exclusively with B2B clients, Spire builds its clients' brand assets to be targeted, innovative, relevant and memorable...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Overit is a full-service NY state agency where strategy, creativity and technology converge. We solve real business problems with full-funnel marketing — driving brand awareness, conversion and love through exquisite ads, content and websites — for growth-minded startups and large enterprises alike...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Albany, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
The Gridwell Group is a growth strategy and execution firm that helps companies scale with clarity. We align brand, revenue, and systems to design growth that is repeatable, profitable, and built to last. Our leadership team brings together distinct disciplines...strategy, revenue, and execution to help...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Franklin, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
- PPC
- Direct Marketing
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- 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
Ampersand is a full-service advertising, branding & marketing agency that specializes in strategy & execution. Our niche as your Virtual Marketing Department fosters long-term growth and sustainable momentum for organizations looking to outsource their marketing efforts...
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- Advertising
- Branding
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
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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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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?