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Visual Storytelling | Corporate Video Production and Photography reimagined.
Whether its commercial, corporate, or creative photography, Brandtales is your go-to source for all media production needs...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $32767/hr
A branding studio focussed on craft & culturally relevant connection of places and products in hospitality and home...
Top Services:
- 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
Best Web Design Agency in San Jose
Get Set Go Web is the Top Web Design Agency in San Jose. Getsetgoweb provides the best Custom and creative logo design solutions for corporate businesses all around the world...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- SEO
- Creative Services
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Best Ghost Writing Services Company
Book Writing Services, We deliver a class of services in the field of ghost writing services, design & marketing through world class research...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
An Independent Media Production Company
PICTURESTART is an independent media company that makes ‘Discovery of Voice’ content for worldwide engagement across all platforms. PICTURESTART is supported by a unique network of relationships with the industry’s top partners in their respective categories...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
We Don't Make Commercials, We Craft Creative!
Craft Creative is a nationally renowned premium video production company headquartered in Charleston, SC that provides tailored creative solutions to partners across the United States...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Unlock Your Brand Potential With A Free Creative Audit
We are a creative agency that does whatever it takes to get you real results. We stand by your side through both the hard times and the easy ones, supporting your business every step of the way. That's why we're called Altair Partners...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Where storytelling meets growth, for B2B.
Chowder Media is a Singapore-based content marketing agency that helps B2B companies turn content into measurable demand...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Saddle Brook, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Helping businesses grow through SEO in Latin America
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
Fulfilling your vision. Delivering your message.
Our team provides a solid backbone to your corporate structuring that allows team members to work confidently. Presidents & CEOs, alike, are given a stable peace of mind at PDX ADVERTISING...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $799/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Growth Driven Influencer Campaign Management
HelloConvo is an influencer agency that provides e-commerce brands with best-in-class influencer marketing strategy and influencer campaign management...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $750/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We will bring your vision to life.
At JTB Online, weve realigned our company to exclusively serve the unique needs of technology startups, specializing in SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, fintech, e-commerce, online training platforms, cryptocurrency, blockchain ventures, and the entertainment industry, with a heavy emphasis on musicians and content...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- Blockchain
- Web Development
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $600/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Empowering your team to think and work visually.
ImageThink is a visual strategy firm that specializes in graphic recording, graphic facilitation, and strategic visualization. We turn ideas, presentations, and discussions into imagery and text. In turn, those visual assets empower your team to drive organizational transformations...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $600/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Show Up Shoot Shine
Content Club is your local partner to collaborate with on making awesome video content. We are full-service video production company for businesses and creators, shooting in our studio or on-location. Whether you just want to record a podcast or need creative direction through editing, we are here to guide...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $550/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Igniting Brands Through Creativity
At Five by Five Global, a specialized creative agency, we pride ourselves on our diverse skill set, enabling us to deliver innovative solutions across various domains without constraints...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Web Design & Development Company
Alto Palo is a full-service digital agency and consulting firm with global capabilities across web design and development, marketing, and branding. We create digital experiences that are unique to your business needs and forward-thinking. Alto Palo offers companies a customized roadmap for undergoing digital...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Lagrangeville, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Outsourced Executive Director of Brand & Creative
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
Your Brand Your Story Our Camera.
We are an Austin based video production service company serving the ATX area. Hens Bread Productions is your complete partner for video and photography, turning creative ideas into compelling visual stories. Since 2020, we have been producing high-quality video content designed to meet your specific needs and...
Top Services:
- Audio Production
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Worldwide Media Holding Company
Dan Kost has built a media company with over twenty companies serving clients globally. So now it’s up to you, reach out and see how we can help grow your business, whether you’re a startup, midstream or reorganization we can help...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Windsor, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As a public benefit company, we advise leading institutions on how to brave this new century.
As a public benefit company, we advise the world's leading institutions on how to brave this new century. It's likely you have had a delightful experience with a product or service shaped by our strategic insights...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Creative Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Arlington, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
We exist to develop engaging content for an ever-changing digital landscape.
Digital Marketing Content Creation for Web and Social Media through Video Production, Photography, Mobile Content, Aerial & 360 Virtual Camera Tools...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Professional Photoshop Services for High-Quality Image Editing
Experience the magic of our digital photo manipulation services, where innovation and expertise converge to redefine the boundaries of visual storytelling. Elevate your images, captivate your audience, and unveil the untapped potential within each frame. Step into a world where your imagination takes center...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Marketing isn't a math problem.
The OneBillion! Agency isn't your typical agency. We're a marketing effectiveness shop helping brands grow through data-driven, customer-centric, and results-oriented marketing campaigns...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Market Research
- Branding
- eCommerce
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Charley Signature
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Luxury Is The Destination, Elegance Is Our Journey
Charley Signature is a global luxury branding agency shaping refined identities for the worlds most prestigious brands. Operating across Miami, Paris, Dubai and Hong Kong, we craft strategies balancing heritage and innovation for clients including Dior, Armani, Four Seasons and Lamborghini...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Cinematic Storytelling, Crafted With Intention
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
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
Smart Websites Built For Growth
Website Design Hive creates stunning websites, logos, apps, and animations while driving growth through SEO, PPC, and digital marketing. We turn ideas into results-driven online experiences...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Campbell, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $450/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Elevating Healthcare Wellness and Homecare Brands
The EBI Group is a U.S.-based branding and growth agency that specialises in strategic brand development, identity design, and AI-driven marketing for healthcare, home-care and wellness practices. Located at 120 Waterfront Street, Suite #420, National Harbor, MD 20745, the firm positions itself as a partner...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- National Harbor, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $400/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
SLEEP | WALK | FILMS is an innovative film production company committed to producing high quality.
SLEEP | WALK | FILMS provides cutting edge creative services...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Hull, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $400/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your Unique Story Is Yet To Be Told
Unique Image is an award-winning creative solutions firm with over 25 years of expertise empowering brands and driving positive change for corporate and Fortune 500 enterprises. Our end-to-end campaign tactics push multimedia and design limits to offer new chances for immersive marketing. We work with brave...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Video Production
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $400/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Media Content That Builds Trust and Drives Results
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
The Art and Science of Creating Marketing Magic for Brands
Wise Collective is a full-service integrated marketing communications firm with the knowledge and experience to develop and deliver almost anything you might need - from brand design through to marketing strategy, digital tactics and content marketing, all tied together with a can-do approach to service...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $375/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Skin In The Game
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
Your Brand Is Your Greatest Asset. Recession Proof. Invest Accordingly.
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...
Top Services:
- 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
Video Solutions For B2B, Corporate Events & Marketing Agencies.
Supercharge your brand with a video that creates an impact. We laser focus on creating content that drives your sales, marketing, training & recruitment goals across the finish line. Our mission is to help bring your brand to the right audience in the right way. Our team offers on-demand video production...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We Challenge Complex
You already have a vendor for social, one for SEO, and one for paid media. Real Growth Matters replaces all three with a single accountable team running strategy, brand, and full-funnel marketing as one system. We take on a deliberately small number of clients at a time. Everyone else gets our free tools...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- AEO
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- Location
- Bel Air, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
Full-Service Commercial & Film Production Company
We produce editorial photography, commercials, documentaries, short films, corporate films, and social media. Our headquarters are located in scenic Lakeway, Texas; if you're in Austin, be sure to stop by! We offer a variety of services, such as social media posts, corporate films, features, documentaries...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $315/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Executive Creative Consulting & Design
Robyn & Robyn helps founders, leadership teams, and organizations clarify brand direction, sharpen their message, and make creative decisions with confidence...
Top Services:
- 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
the small things matter
Kural Design understands that the small things make all the difference. Our marketing communications solutions are creative and completely aligned with your brand, no matter what medium you’re using: print collateral, web interactive or even video. You’re looking for results, and we’re a company about...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Evanston, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Creative support for startups who need in-house quality without the in-house overhead.
Walla is a creative partner for funded startups who need high-quality, on-brand design but don't have time to build an in-house team. We plug in like your internal design crew, giving founders, marketing leads, and growth teams the support they need to scale smarter and move faster...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 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...
Top Services:
- 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
At THANK YOU®, we breathe life into brands and help ambitious clients communicate on all platforms. No matter the medium or platform, our team of creative wunderkinds has what you need. Scandinavian roots keep us in tune with functional design, innovation and storytelling, and our collaboration with modern...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Alpharetta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
An Award-Winning Industrial Design Company
Bluemap Design is an award-winning industrial and packaging design firm in New York City. We create iconic products and memorable brand experience. We provide end to end design services. We work with diverse clients from startups to Fortune 100 companies...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Everything You Need To Be Seen Online.
AG2 Digital is your complete website design, SEO, and Branding agency based in New York City, NY. Our clients are our top priority, any work that we do for you will be designed to meet your needs and expectations...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
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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
Design + Branding Agency specializing in complete brand identity systems
7 Layer Studio is a multidiscipliary design and branding agency in New Jersey. We break through the mundane in pursuit of the extraordinary and create brands worth noticing...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- South Orange, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
24Frames is an Emmy Award Winning video production company with over 20 years of experience and an undying passion for creating eye-catching videos. We'll produce a video that makes you appear as the LEADER in your industry...
Top Services:
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Collinsville, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
2020 Media International creates video, TV and online content that makes an impact and gets results. Our video services include: branded storytelling, business communications, training, promos, TV and online adverts, TV sponsorship, PR, features, trailers, online distribution and media training...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
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
Dare to be Different with Us
Outlier Creative Agency empowers the legal industry with innovative and impactful marketing solutions while providing premium client service and delivering world-class work...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/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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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?