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  • Helping Improve Your Business Visibility Long Term

    Helping Improve Your Business Visibility Long Term

    Imagine a marketing partner that can handle everything, from crafting your brand's story to boosting your online presence, all while understanding the unique nuances of the Southern California market. That's what we offer. We're not just a vendor; we're an extension of your team, dedicated to your growth...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Temecula, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • An Anchorage-Based Marketing Agency That Knows Alaska

    An Anchorage-Based Marketing Agency That Knows Alaska

    23 and Frosty is a creative digital agency based in Anchorage, Alaska. We specialize in web design, SEO, branding, and content marketing built for Alaskan businesses. Whether you're a startup in the Mat-Su or an established brand in Midtown, we help you grow online with custom websites, bold content, and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Anchorage, Alaska
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Brand First, Always

    Brand First, Always

    INFINI Marketing is dedicated to expanding your business through our innovative MAPS approach. Based in Houston, we offer results-driven marketing services tailored to your needs. Our services include digital advertising, SEO, web design, branding, graphic design, photography, and videography. We fo...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • When You've Outgrown "Good Enough"

    When You've Outgrown "Good Enough"

    EGC Group is the all-in performance marketing agency for brands that have outgrown good enough. We blend media, search, social, creative and Performance PR with deep vertical expertise to help ambitious brands get noticed, get chosen and turn interest into action...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Melville, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $145/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Lets Bring Your Story To Life.

    Lets Bring Your Story To Life.

    Our dream team video production crew are award-winning seasoned pros. Once weve produced your commercial we zip code target using research demographics, contextual signals, and streaming preferences to triangulate and build our clients audiences...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Derry, New Hampshire
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Optimize For AI Platforms Like ChatGPT

    Optimize For AI Platforms Like ChatGPT

    SEO James is a boutique internet-marketing agency that offers everything you need to grow your business. Founded by CEO and President James McCauley, the firm is comprised of a talented team of savvy internet marketing experts with the experience needed to help you stand out from the crowd...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Reputation Management
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    Location
    Boca Raton, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Lets Bring Your Vision To Life

    Lets Bring Your Vision To Life

    Forjwell is a premier technology and product development firm built for founders who demand clean, scalable digital solutions. We specialize in transforming raw ideas into refined, high-traction platforms, offering deep expertise across mobile and web app development, custom software, and immersive game...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Make Brands Discoverable

    We Make Brands Discoverable

    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
  • Custom WordPress Solutions That Grow Your Business

    Custom WordPress Solutions That Grow Your Business

    Bereza WP provides custom WordPress and WooCommerce development for businesses, agencies, and organizations. With 8+ years of experience, I build, customize, optimize, and maintain websites with a focus on performance, usability, responsive design, and reliable functionality. Services range from new website...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • AEO
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    Location
    Hartford, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Empowering Growth Through Digital Excellence.

    Empowering Growth Through Digital Excellence.

    Marketing Maven is a dynamic digital marketing agency with a team of integrated specialists who develop customized campaigns. The agency meets diverse client needs through tailored strategies and innovative marketing solutions. Marketing Maven thrives on adapting to the evolving digital landscape, fostering...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Public Relations
    • Email Marketing
    Location
    Camarillo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Launching: Its Not Just for Start-Ups.

    Launching: Its Not Just for Start-Ups.

    Launching: it’s a mindset. And it’s what the most successful companies do every day to innovate their way to the top. As a full-service ad agency, we partner with these companies using consumer insight to guide the flight path and creativity as fuel to help them get there and stay there...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • More is Possible.

    More is Possible.

    For category leaders—and those who aspire to lead—MiresBall provides trusted creative expertise drawn from 35+ years of work with global brands. With a balance of passion and pragmatism, we give organizations the confidence to aim higher and achieve more...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Package Design
    • Advertising
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
  • We’re A Dynamic Team Of Talented People Consisting Of Marketing & Tech Gurus...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $124/hr
  • Red 11 Media is a videocentric full service marketing agency located in the greater Des Moines area...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    Des Moines, Iowa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
  • Where Technology and Internet Marketing Meets How Your Customer Thinks

    Where Technology and Internet Marketing Meets How Your Customer Thinks

    Our team of trained neuromarketing experts, brand creators, copywriters, web, and software developers to create a biologically optimized user experience (NX) within your brand...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    Location
    Auburn, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $108/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • DIscourse by Design

    DIscourse by Design

    We are talkStrategy. We go all-in on Integrated Marketing, helping organizations reach audiences and business objectives. How? By methodically connecting the digital dots, mapping a course through the marketing maze, and navigating the communications landscape...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
  • We Believe It's the Little Things That Make Big Ideas Great.

    We Believe It's the Little Things That Make Big Ideas Great.

    We are a creative force, producing high-quality content, video and social assets, branding identity design and strategic marketing tailored to the needs of our clients. Throughout all our services we focus on transforming brands into dynamic and innovative communicators by telling unique and compelling...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Design Services
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Inspire and Connect.™

    Inspire and Connect.™

    We’re a global consulting and creative partner...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Digital Services
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • BXP is a full-service creative design and development service agency...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Unleash Your Brand's Potential.

    Unleash Your Brand's Potential.

    As a full-service branding agency, Preston Spire specializes in uncovering and amplifying the inherent goodness within brands, guiding them toward positive growth trajectories. With a focus on identifying obstacles and leveraging brand strengths, Preston Spire crafts tailored strategies for each client's...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Design Services
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creative Advertising Agency

    Creative Advertising Agency

    Quinlan is a 31-year-old agency and, like most 31-year-olds, we refuse to lose touch with our youth. We've embraced the digital revolution with both arms, building award-winning in-house video, content and development teams. We help our clients through their own digital transformations and turn their dreams...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    Buffalo, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Real People | Real Stories

    Real People | Real Stories

    At the heart of every great brand are compelling human stories to be discovered and shared. We help clients find their best stories and tell them with purpose and heart. Whether it's a broadcast spot or a feature length documentary, we take projects from the spark of an idea all the way to the finished...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    Bainbridge Island, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Design Ranch

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    The way we see it, design should be surprising, yet memorable.

    The way we see it, design should be surprising, yet memorable.

    Design Ranch is a graphic design and advertising firm specializing in lifestyle branding...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
  • Creative thinking from concept to launch.

    Creative thinking from concept to launch.

    Media Genesis is a Digital Agency Headquartered in Michigan. They provide: Strategy, Technology, Marketing, and Online Advertising Services...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • IT Services
    Location
    Troy, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Where creative designs meet effective strategies.

    Where creative designs meet effective strategies.

    We are a small business advertising agency passionate about helping you grow through creative designs and marketing strategies tailored to your industry. Our services include media planning and procurement, digital and social media management, and more. We collaborate with professionals to create...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Brentwood, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1/hr
  • Video and Animation made easy!

    Video and Animation made easy!

    We are a full service video and animation production house...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We help marketers build campaigns that work.

    We help marketers build campaigns that work.

    We provides services like Marketing, Advertising, Web Design, Brand Management, SEO, Creative Services, Photography, and Video...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    Location
    Flint, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • CHANGE IS INEVITABLE. GROWTH IS OPTIONAL.

    CHANGE IS INEVITABLE. GROWTH IS OPTIONAL.

    Kolor Addikt delivers strategic consulting, marketing, web design, and creative services...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    Location
    Warren, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Best quality for your budget.

    Best quality for your budget.

    Seattle Creative Works is in the business of making our customers pleased by contributing to the success of their businesses. Years of experience in web and graphic design, brand development, photography, and videography allow us to serve as a one-stop shop for your creative assets. Our objective is to set...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • A DESIGNER, A DREAMER, A DOER.

    A DESIGNER, A DREAMER, A DOER.

    I'm Jennifer Mager, the founder and designer at Jennifer Mager Creative. After spending over 20 years with my own business as an Interior Designer, I took a sideways turn, moved to the mountains, and began a sales based business. It was great, but I missed that creative outlet. I had always dabbled in graphic...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Logo Design
    Location
    Ashford, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Making graphics that inspire.

    Making graphics that inspire.

    I'm a Designer based in Seattle, specializing in branding, marketing, advertising and graphic design. I currently work as a Design Supervisor for Sound Transit, where I get to manage and surround myself with people much smarter than me...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Real Advertising Communication Solutions. Real Impact.

    Real Advertising Communication Solutions. Real Impact.

    Real Integrated is a full-service advertising agency dedicated to business transformation for its clients. They believe the success of modern marketing is rooted in authenticity...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    Location
    Troy, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Nationwide, on-demand property media

    Nationwide, on-demand property media

    HomeJab is a photography platform that allows listing agents to order professional photographs, video tours, and aerial images of listings remotely. Real estate professionals can schedule professional photography on-demand without scoping, negotiation, or IRL interaction. Over 1800 hundred skilled real estate...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Digital Marketing
    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Cherry Hill, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Craft experiences that touch hearts and move markets

    Craft experiences that touch hearts and move markets

    Frog (part of CapgeminiInvent) is a global creative and design consultancy founded in 1969 and headquartered in San Francisco. With over 2,000 employees and studios in North America, Europe, and Asia, Frog fuses strategy, design, data and technology to reimagine products, services and businesses. The firm...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Branding
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Were A Design Accelerator

    Were A Design Accelerator

    Punchcut is a user interface design and innovation company specializing in mobile, connected products and services across devices...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
    • Market Research
    • Product Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Shaping Ideas into Cutting-Edge Designs.

    Shaping Ideas into Cutting-Edge Designs.

    Hello! My name is Lydia Dahl. I recently graduated of Western Washington University's Design program...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    Location
    Bellingham, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Pick red berry. Be fruitful.

    Pick red berry. Be fruitful.

    Red Berry crafts multifaceted brand campaigns. Where do we come from? We are based in Atlanta and founded by Terri Longfellow Fuller. Our work is to make high-level creative strategy to detailed implementation across media platforms...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Better Outsourcing

    Better Outsourcing

    Hamedia is comprised of highly trained individuals who are experts in their respective fields. We take great pride in our ability to provide our clients with the best talent available. Whether you need sales professionals, marketing experts, or customer service representatives, we have team members who can...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $7/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • One Source for Brand Promotion

    One Source for Brand Promotion

    Proforma Premier Branding is a branding agency catering to clients' marketing and graphic communication needs. With a vast network of over 650 member offices, the agency offers a comprehensive range of services, including printing, promotions, business forms, eCommerce solutions, and multimedia services. The...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Cleveland, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Extraordinary Stories for Ambitious Brands

    Extraordinary Stories for Ambitious Brands

    Marketing By Design (MBD) is a branding and design agency. With a focus on creative strategy, award-winning design, and production artwork, MBD's approach prioritizes defining a clear brand voice and strong storytelling, ensuring exceptional results. Its services include branding, naming, photography, logo...

    Top Services:

    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Beverly, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Uniting Brands. Inspiring Action.

    Uniting Brands. Inspiring Action.

    Third Ear is a full-service advertising agency dedicated to creating inclusive work that resonates with diverse audiences. By understanding the shared mindsets, passions, and values that bring people together, Third Ear delivers insight-driven creative solutions that inspire action and drive results. Its...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Elevating Brands Through Exceptional Design & Strategy

    Elevating Brands Through Exceptional Design & Strategy

    Mucho is a leading branding and design agency dedicated to transforming insights into compelling design solutions that resonate with audiences. With a global presence and a team of over 35 designers and strategists, Mucho crafts work that makes clients' brands successful. The agency's services encompass...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Captivating Audiences With Authentic Brand Narratives

    Captivating Audiences With Authentic Brand Narratives

    Avalore is a premier branding agency committed to crafting captivating brand experiences that resonate with audiences. Through comprehensive brand strategies, stunning visual identities, and innovative creative solutions, Avalore empowers businesses to stand out in competitive markets and drive meaningful...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Memorable Narratives for Exceptional Brands

    Memorable Narratives for Exceptional Brands

    DHX Advertising, a full-service advertising agency with over 20 years of experience, believes in the power of storytelling to drive business success. Recognizing that companies do not face advertising issues but broader business challenges, DHX Advertising takes a holistic approach, leveraging new...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Crafting Iconic Brand Legacies

    Crafting Iconic Brand Legacies

    Borders Perrin Norrander (BPN), a creative agency with over 46 years of experience, specializes in building iconic brands. With a diverse team blending global expertise with personalized service, BPN partners with clients committed to innovative, courageous work that distinguishes them in the marketplace. As...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Advertising & Marketing Strategies That Elevate Brands

    Advertising & Marketing Strategies That Elevate Brands

    Cain & Company, a full-service advertising and marketing agency in Rockford, Illinois, has dedicated five decades to helping businesses craft their messaging, build their brands, and produce industry-leading communications. Its client relationships set the agency apart, as it partners closely with businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Rockford, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Crafting Impactful Visual Narratives

    Crafting Impactful Visual Narratives

    Myriad is not a typical video production agency. It is a creative powerhouse driven by a commitment to harnessing technology and storytelling for social impact. Committed to excellence in every project, Myriad goes beyond the ordinary to deliver authentic and compelling video content that resonates with...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Unleash Your Creative Potential.

    Unleash Your Creative Potential.

    Door Number 3 is a creative agency. From crafting unique brand narratives to activating them through strategic media deployment, the agency redefines the boundaries of creativity and impact. The agency provides business strategy, brand development, media planning, and digital marketing services...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Nimble. Collaborative. Efficient.

    Nimble. Collaborative. Efficient.

    31,000 FT. is not just an advertising and branding agency. It is a catalyst for discovering and expressing the brand's higher purpose. With a focus on creativity that breaks free from the ordinary, 31,000 FT. crafts extraordinary ideas that resonate and drive awareness, regardless of budget or brand size. The...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Addison, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Elevating Brand Narratives. Driving Marketing Success.

    Elevating Brand Narratives. Driving Marketing Success.

    Dojo Agency is a creative branding and advertising powerhouse that uncoves and crafts compelling stories for brand and marketing campaigns. The agency delves into brands' best experiences, extracting moments of flawless performance that earn trust and love from the audience. Combining classic brand...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

Frequently Asked Questions About a Creative Agency

What services do these agencies in the US offer?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here are more details about their differences: 

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

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

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

Here's a rundown of rates per service: 

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

What is the typical process when working with these companies?

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

Discovery and Strategy
2-3 weeks

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

Execution & production
2-8+ weeks 

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

Revisions & QA
1-3 weeks

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

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

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

Relevant background 

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

Services and Processes 

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

Related to Your Project 

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

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