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Prime Direct Publishing is a trusted Amazon KDP book publishing agency offering ghostwriting, editing, formatting, and marketing services to turn manuscripts into market-ready bestsellers...
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- Digital Services
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Favo Studio comprises a dedicated team of skilled artists specializing in animation, video production, illustration, and sound design. With a passion for creativity and a commitment to excellence, we collaborate seamlessly to deliver captivating visual and auditory experiences that elevate brands and engage...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Porto, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
TBC Manila Design House is an independent creative studio founded by Mao and Camille del Rosario. Reach out to them for all your branding, production, design, and strategy needs...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- San Felipe, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
NBY IT offers 3D solutions including 3D Modeling Services, Animation Services & Architectural Visualization along with 3D Models for AR, VR, and MR Modeling. We have a highly certified team of drafters, engineer Modelers, and architects at NBY IT who can provide you with excellent 3D modeling...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We're Will & Jonnie-two content creation partners. With proven experience and creative expertise, we execute at the highest level. Because content isn't just king, it converts when we do it right...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Our team of specialists guarantees that your event will be filmed at the highest level and with the most professional approach. Events such as conferences, business and official events, corporate team building, forums in Cyprus and much more are available for order. Video filming of events in Cyprus and video...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Larnaca, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Shinobi Sound is an Atlanta-based production company creating cinematic podcasts, branded content, and commercials. We offer mobile recording, multi-camera production, audio post, and editing with broadcast quality from capture through delivery...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Reindeer Cinema is a Budapest-based commercial production studio established in 2018, specializing in advertising films, corporate image films, 3D animation, employer branding videos, and complete post-production services. The studio supports projects from initial concept development through to the delivery...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tatwansh Digital is a digital and creative agency specializing in visual storytelling and impactful design. From three-dimensional (3D) animation to graphic design, digital marketing, and strategic campaign planning, its team delivers exceptional results tailored to clients' needs and goals. The agency excels...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Branding. Interactive. Video. A creative agency built the way you work.Big ideas, a nimble team, and branded content that grabs attention...
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- Branding
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brisbane creative partner for video, photography and social media content. Founder-led retainers...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $450/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We support small and emerging businesses by crafting cohesive and visually striking brand identities. Our expertise lies in storytelling, consistent graphics, and timeless designs...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Hackensack, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Stoop is a Brisbane based, brand and design studio. We work with businesses that want their brand to be more than decoration. Something their customers recognise, their team believes in, and their competitors have to account for...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Gaythorne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Pech Empire, we specialize in transforming your business's identity with our top-tier branding services. From logo designs and brand identity to web development, our expert team delivers tailored solutions that make your brand stand out. Whether you're a startup or an established company, our streamlined...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
A-Wing Visuals is a Denver video production company making cinematic commercials, social campaigns and brand videos for ESPN, Pfizer, IBM and growing brands nationwide...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Digital Strategy
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We build trusted audience relationships through strategic branding, performance marketing, and user-focused websites...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Marzo Creative is a Los Angeles Brand & Design Firm serving hospitality, CPG brands, startups, entertainment, professional businesses, and health and wellness brands. Branding, strategy, and creative direction, all in one place...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
FORMR is a young creative agency specializing in branding. Our services cover a plethora of domains. We are unleashing bold ideas that drive meaningful impact while provoking the status quo...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Magla is a creative studio based in Los Angeles, California. We focus on creative solutions, design services and campaigns...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Veda Films is a dynamic video production and marketing enterprise offering creative video solutions tailored for both corporate entities and non-profit organizations. Our expertise lies in crafting compelling visual narratives that effectively communicate brand messages, positioning us as a trusted partner in...
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- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Video Production
- Branding
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Stamford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Arne Tympe Creative Studio focuses on concept development, branding, motion design, and film, with expertise in broadcasting, trade shows, events, and advertising...
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- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Grünwald, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Rarebit, an emerging digital marketing, advertising & creative agency that is all set to provide the best exposure for various brands and create a solid brand identity. We are indeed the Rare Rabbits who are hopping around with great creative ideas and top solutions for your brand...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Print Design
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Piccolo Media is a full-service creative and marketing agency based in Wollongong, Australia. We help brands grow through strategic marketing, high-quality content creation, video production, digital advertising and website development. Our team works with businesses across healthcare, construction, fitness...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- PPC
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- Location
- Wollongong, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A brilliant Freelancer. Great Designs are not imminent but rather inevitable with Hamad Alammash...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A small design studio filled with experience and design inspiration in WordPress Development and Design, Graphic Design, Logo Design and high-end Artwork and Illustrations...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
K2 Rankings Tech is a premier B2B digital marketing and web design agency based in the USA. We act as your brands ultimate power boost, turning complex digital challenges into measurable success. Specializing in advanced SEO, high-converting PPC campaigns, tailored WordPress/Shopify web design, and...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Estrela Studio is an award-winning, female-led digital design studio specialising in digital product design, websites, apps and brands. Working globally across the US, Europe and Africa, we design marketing websites, ecommerce experiences, mobile apps and SaaS platforms for ambitious businesses...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Product Design
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
NowDigiverse delivers cutting-edge web development, custom WordPress solutions, and comprehensive digital services. Specializing in plugin development, desktop applications, SEO optimization, and motion graphicswe create high-performance digital experiences trusted by clients worldwide. Let's build your...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
- Mobile App Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Chishtian, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Raised Media Co. is a premier video production and photography agency based in NYC. We specialize in creating high-quality visual content that tells compelling stories and elevates brands...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Orbe3D is a professional 3D modeling and rendering studio focused on furniture and product visualization for eCommerce brands, manufacturers, and creative agencies. We deliver photorealistic 3D renders, AR/VR-ready assets, and digital twins that help businesses reduce costs and launch faster...
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- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a Google Adwords company in Dubai, providing excellent services in Google Ads management and positive ROI based on bringing leads from the targeted audience...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a premium digital marketing agency providing 360 degree marketing for ambitious brands looking to take over the world stage. Our services render discovery, strategy, design, development, and launch and growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Media Buying
- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Studio DuMór is a photo and video production agency in Elsternwick, Melbourne, run by co-founders Andrew J Morley and Kimberley Duband. We make campaigns, brand films, corporate, event and social content for brands including Adidas, UFC, the Australian Open and Northrop Grumman. We look after you from the...
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- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Elsternwick, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are fire and we ignite every project we do, once you walk through fire, everything changes. In that same way, we want your brand to burn, to be recognized, to stand out, to have visuals that impact, a brand concept that embraces everyone since the beginning. Let us brand your firebrand, light it up, and...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Mérida, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At znajomamarka, we're a dynamic agency with a team of experts dedicated to delivering creative marketing solutions that capture your target audience's attention. Whether it's branding, web design, or digital marketing, we're your partner in achieving standout success...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Design Services
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- Location
- Lipno, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Brandspot Inc. is a full-service marketing agency helping brands stand out and grow with purpose. From strategy and branding to digital ads, content, and web design we craft custom marketing solutions that drive real results. Were not just another agency; were your hands on partner for smart, creative, and...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Show and Tell is a digitally-powered, creatively-driven national advertising agency guided by a simple philosophy: sharing changes everything. We support organizations through advertising, digital marketing, strategy and public relations. With messaging that resonates, you will inspire change...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Winnipeg, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sanna is a branding studio in Glossop, Derbyshire. We work with organisations across Greater Manchester and beyond that elevate communities and culture. Using strategy and design to create brands people believe in...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Glossop, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Unsalted Innovations, LLC is a digital marketing and AI visibility agency based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Founded by Brianna Sybesma, the company helps businesses nationwide improve how they appear in AI-powered search platforms such as ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- AI Development
- AEO
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
TrueTalent Management connects brands with German-speaking creators. Our roster covers fitness, health, beauty, fashion, food, and lifestyle, active on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Instead of searching, negotiating, and coordinating with every influencer yourself, you book one creator or a whole group...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Together is a creative marketing communications agency in Nottingham and London. Using behavioural science and consumer insight, we help brands create change through branding, campaigns, packaging, social media, film and digital...
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- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our branding services comprise of logo design, brand messaging, and brand guidelines to ensure that your company is consistently represented across all channels. We also provide custom design services, including the creation of print collateral and social media graphics. Moreover, our commercial photography...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Print Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Oregon City, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a comprehensive studio specializing in brand building, digital content creation, and audiovisual production, catering to forward-thinking brands committed to positive change in the world. Our expertise lies in crafting compelling narratives and visually engaging experiences that resonate with modern...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Artzmen Creative is a full-service social media marketing agency committed to helping businesses of all sizes engage their audiences and drive results through innovative and strategic social media campaigns. We specialize in crafting tailored solutions that maximize your brand's impact and online presence...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Helsinki, Finland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We get deep into the soul of your brand so we can elaborate and produce the best creative solution you need...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a creative studio, fueling businesses with fractional creative direction, brand development, and integrated creative services. We're not like your typical agency—we're flexible and agile, and take a unique approach to branding and creativity. Our integrated creative services are the support system...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Advertising
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Based in Fort Worth, Texas, BRING specializes in creative marketing for manufacturers– uncovering unique brand attributes that elevate clients above the competition. We do this through customer research, brand positioning and strategy, creative development, video production and web/digital campaigns...
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- Branding
- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Plato is a full-service marketing, digital and design agency based in Christchurch and Auckland that focuses on partnership and using a time-proven method to drive real growth for ambitious businesses and brands throughout New Zealand and beyond...
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- Creative Services
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
OVERVAC is a Croatian software development company combining business systems, app development and expressive web design. We build tools around real operations, turn ideas into web and mobile products, and create browser games and immersive websites. From workflow logic to WebGL, 3D and motion, we make...
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- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Kaštel Novi, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We provide video production and livestreaming services to brands and businesses in Denver, Colorado. Our work is built to strengthen your video marketing strategy and help convert attention into action...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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6 Frequently Asked Questions About Creative Companies
What services do creative agencies offer?
Creative agencies offer services that help define how brands are perceived in the market. Core creative services include:
- Market research and audience insights: Understanding target audiences, competitors, and market positioning to guide creative decisions.
- Brand strategy and identity: Defining brand positioning, messaging, tone of voice, and visual identity, including logos, color palettes, and typography.
- Graphic design and creative production:Creating visual assets such as brochures, posters, packaging, presentations, infographics, and branded collateral.
- Advertising and campaign creative: Developing concepts and assets for paid media, social campaigns, email marketing, digital ads, and other promotional channels.
- Content and copywriting: Writing brand messaging, campaign copy, website copy, taglines, and editorial content that support marketing goals.
- Video and motion content: Producing scripts, storyboards, photography, video, animation, and editing for brand storytelling and campaigns.
- Web design and digital experiences: Designing websites, landing pages, and user experiences, with some agencies also offering web development support.
Other creative services include photography, print production, experiential design, app design, and ongoing creative retainers. The exact scope depends on whether the creative firm specializes in branding, content, digital marketing, or full-service creative support.
What is the difference between a creative company and a marketing agency?
A creative company centers on how a brand looks, sounds, and feels through brand identity, messaging, design, storytelling, and creative production.
On the other hand, a marketing agency focuses on how a brand reaches its audience through campaigns, channels, and performance optimization. Here is a side-by-side comparison for clarity:
| Creative Companies | Marketing Agencies | |
| Focus | Building brand identity, consistency, and audience connection | Driving awareness, traffic, leads, conversions, and revenue |
| Services | Brand strategy, visual identity, graphic design, video production, website design, copy and creative development | SEO, paid media, email marketing, social media management, influencer marketing, public relations, content marketing, analytics |
| Output | Logos, brand systems, creative concepts, websites, videos, and campaign assets | Media plans, campaign execution, lead generation, reporting, and channel performance insights |
While they are distinct disciplines, they often overlap. Many creative companies offer marketing support, and many marketing agencies include creative services as part of their packages.
How much do creative firms charge for their services?
Creative firms charge between $100-$200 per hour or $800-$8,000 per project. The final cost will depend on service type and scope, design complexity, turnaround time, and firm location.
Estimated price range by engagement model:
- Hourly rate: $100-$200 per hour
- Pricing tier: $2,500-$7,500 per month for small projects like social media posts and email marketing templates. However, larger, more complex projects can cost $25,000-$100,000 per month, such as global, multi-channel campaigns.
- Project-based pricing: $800-$8,000 per project
- Commission-based pricing: 10%-30% of the profit or sales
Approximate costs per creative service type:
- Logo design: $1,000-$2,5000 per project
- Comprehensive branding: $16,000-$60,000+ per project
- Web design: $5,000-$200,000+ per project
- Marketing collateral: $500-$2,500+ per project
How long do creative projects typically take?
Creative projects can take anywhere between 1 week and over 4 months. The actual timeline depends on the service type, production complexity, and revision cycle. Here is what to expect:
- Logo design: 2-5 weeks
- Comprehensive branding: 1-3 months
- Graphic design: ~1 week for custom illustrations and infographics
- Blog posts: 1-2 weeks, depending on word count and research complexity
- Social media: 2-3 days, depending on the number of platforms, level of customization, and asset volume
- Email campaigns: 1-2 weeks, depending on design complexity and number of variations
- Video content: 2-8 weeks, depending on video length, production quality, talent availability, and post-production requirements
- Integrated campaigns: 4-8 weeks
When should you hire a creative agency, and when should you keep it in-house?
The answer depends on your goals, budget, timeline, and internal capabilities.
Consider hiring a creative agency if:
- You need to launch or refresh a brand, product, or campaign quickly, but lack internal expertise or bandwidth.
- Creative work is pulling your team away from core business priorities.
- You need specialized skills, such as branding, video production, campaign concepting, or web design.
- You are planning a large, multi-channel, or multi-market campaign that your internal team cannot support alone.
- You want an outside perspective or fresh creative direction.
Keep creative projects in-house if:
- The work is routine, low in complexity, or recurring, such as templated social posts, simple presentations, or basic collateral updates.
- You already have a trusted internal team with the right design, content, or marketing capabilities.
- The work requires close day-to-day collaboration and fast turnaround across departments.
- Your product, audience, or market is highly specialized, and success depends on deep internal knowledge.
What are the top creative agencies?
We have curated a list of top creative firms on DesignRush across multiple price points, so you can identify a vendor that's within your budget.
| High budget: $50,000+ |
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| Low budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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Beyond budget, our agency directory allows you to filter agency profiles by location, area of expertise, agency reviews, client types, team size, and hourly rates.