Explore top creative agencies that drive lasting customer connections through bold designs and storytelling. Choose from vetted US-based creative companies specializing in brand strategy, content creation, digital marketing, and advertising. 

Discover the Best Creative Companies

92 Companies-Rankings updated: October 27, 2026

Organic rankings are determined by five factors: top services, reviews, portfolio, awards/press, and team expertise. Sponsored listings pay for a placement that appears above organic positions. Sponsorship does not affect star ratings or review content - read more on our methodology page.

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  • Creativity + Production for Events, Film, AI and Sustainability.

    Welcome to Giant Cookie, where creativity meets productionand magic happens.We craft unforgettable stories and vibrant experiences across Events, Film, AI, and Sustainability. Sometimes we dive into these areas separately, but usually, we love mixing them all together to create something truly...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Event Marketing
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Barcelona, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • We help hotels stand out with world-class photography and video capturing their authentic story.

    CP Creatives specializes in world-class photography and video for hotels and resorts, capturing their authentic story and feeling. Our passion for travel and visual storytelling has taken us worldwide, earning us a unique position in the hospitality industry. We craft stunning, high-quality content that...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1000/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Defining Brands Of The Future

    From brand strategy to bespoke design projects, we start with our clients greatest ambitions.We are here to move organisations forward, enabling them to achieve their most ambitious goals...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $750/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • The leading live communication agency, famous for successful advertising campaigns.

    entourage is a communication agency providing Advertising, Marketing, PR, Media Buying, Social Media, Production, and virtual events services...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Unleash Purpose. Ignite Change.

    20nine is a Purpose First Creative Consultancy dedicated to energizing positive change in brands, individuals and the world. With expertise in branding, storytelling, product innovation, advertising, interactive solutions, design and brand engagement, we craft purpose-based strategies to elevate brands and...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Fueled by Passion

    Studio Freight is a principled and independent creative studio that thrives on making a difference. By uniting exceptional minds and skilled artisans, we propel missions forward...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Columbus, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • The alternative to the agency status quo.

    NP Digital is a San Diego based global digital marketing agency founded in 2017 by Neil Patel and Mike Kamo. The agency delivers full-funnel performance marketing and creative services panning SEO, paid search and social, content marketing, digital PR, analytics, and technology with a remote-first model...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • An independent creative agency.

    Grizzly is an independent creative agency, founded in 2013, that specializes in guiding brands onward to challenge conventions and make a lasting impact on culture...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Turning Businesses Into Brands

    Scarlet Royal is Dubais elite branding agency, crafting iconic brand identities for visionary businesses. From brand strategy to visual storytelling, we dont just make brands look good we make them unforgettable...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Connecting brands to the world's most influential stories, talent, and audiences.

    At Forge Entertainment, we believe great stories create powerful connections. We specialize in elevating brands through strategic partnerships, authentic integrations, and compelling content that resonates with audiences and delivers measurable value...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Media Buying
    • Content Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Let Leaving Your Mark Guide You

    Trusted by BMW and the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, OWDT unifies web design, branding, and marketing into a scalable digital system. Its work has earned 40+ awards, including the Webby Awards and Awwards. The creative agency is best for enterprises seeking brand and web work in a single partner...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $275/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Driving Meaningful Growth

    BLVR® is a creative consultancy that helps wellness brands drive meaningful growth. Using our proven approach, the BLVR Method, we turn your brand's belief and behaviors into the meaningful growth that drives competitive advantage and differentiates you in the market, building the emotional connection that...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $275/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Copacino Fujikado Advertising is a full-service, fiercely independent agency that believes every brand deserves breakthrough work...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Market Research
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $275/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • We help build brands that competitors can't chase and culture can't ignore.

    We build brands that own culture, not chase it. Founder-led brand studio for sports and entertainment, with lifestyle clients including Nike, Disney, Roku, Live Nation, Red Bull, and Netflix...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $275/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Starfish Branding and Creative Agency

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    The Brand Experience is the Brand.

    Since 2002, Starfish has built brand strategy, identity, and advertising under a Brand and Creative Intelligence system, designing brands to perform for people & AI systems alike. It has served 1,000+ companies, including PwC and Dunkin. Best for enterprises wanting branding for AI-era discoverability...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    24 Projects Listed

    Starfish Branding and Creative Agency Services

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
    • Business Consulting
    • Package Design
    • Digital Strategy
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • PwC
    • Gallup
    • Dunkin'
    • ADL
    • Baxter Pharamceuticals
    • Avis Budget Group
    • Principal
    • Samsung
    • Hologic
    • Crisil (S&P Global)
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Starfish Branding and Creative Agency Reviews & Testimonials

    • Undisclosed
      Undisclosed Software Developer at IT Firm
      4.5★

      Graphic Design Review from Undisclosed

      Starfish has been hired by an IT Firm for graphic design services. They are tasked with creating professional designs that meet the requirements for the software they are developing for their customers. Starfish has developed exceptional graphics, and the client's customers are satisfied with the outcome. The client has also profited enough from the team's designs, which ensures a progressive partnership. Their design are of good quality, and the client is extremely pleased with their services.

    • John Gamble
      John Gamble Engineering Services Manager at Spire Healthcare Group plc
      5.0★

      Brand Strategy Review from John Gamble

      Starfish helped us create our new brand, including a new logo, brand identity and brand guidelines as well as a new company culture (vision, mission, values, and behaviors). Tenet undertook a thorough discovery process involving quantitative and qualitative research, data gathering, a competitive analysis, interviews of internal and external stakeholders, and surveys, which informed the creative process.

    • Declan Alphonso
      Declan Alphonso Supervisor at Tervita Corporation
      5.0★

      Branding Review from Declan Alphonso

      Starfish strategic approach included qualitative and quantitative research, a competitive analysis, and a thoughtful creative process -- blending art and science to deliver excellent results. The team was communicative, flexible, and timely, and they provided outstanding guidance.

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  • The Human Experience.

    Award-winning, creative studio specializing in branding, web, mobile and design sprints for healthcare, education, legal and financial sectors...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Product Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Transforming Organizations Through Creativity

    Our mission is to unleash the untapped potential of businesses by harnessing the power of design and technology. Through our innovative approach, we identify and capitalize on valuable business opportunities, propelling organizations toward growth and success...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Creative Agency For Your Most Demanding Projects.

    We do the hard stuff: creative services, business planning, branding, positioning, communications planning, and launches in complex categories such as financial services, healthcare, and nonprofit. We drive bottom-line, quantifiable results...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Accelerating Growth Through AI-Powered Performance Marketing

    Direct Agents is an independent, minority-owned digital marketing agency that specializes in performance-driven customer acquisition solutions. Founded by first-generation immigrants, Direct Agents celebrates its 19th year in business this year...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Your Favorite Meeting of the Day.

    Solving complex communication challenges and making it feel easy. We make brand-aligned communication beautiful, intuitive, strategic, and effective...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Unlock Your Potential.

    YF Agency combines strategic branding and creative production to craft impactful solutions that elevate brands. From defining identities and producing engaging visuals to driving results with digital campaigns, we bring bold ideas to life. Whether you need a brand refresh, compelling content, or optimized...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Tokyo, Japan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Strategy, Production, & Cultural Insight In One Studio

    Founded as a female-led creative studio, Only Child Collective brings together strategy, production, and cultural insight to help brands create work that matters...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Your Business, Done For You.

    GRAVITY builds video-powered revenue systems with full attribution designed to scale. Unlike agencies that rent you tactics and keep you dependent, we build a complete system you own in 12 months: video production, marketing automation, CRM attribution, and full-funnel tracking. We measure revenue closed, not...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Sioux Falls, South Dakota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Alchemizing Storytelling To Impact Culture

    Adolescent Content is a Gen Z-led marketing agency, powered by Gen Z, founded in 2013 before youth marketing was even a category. We are the original Gen Z agency, and we have the brand roster to prove it...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Let's make amazing!

    Kanousei Technology LLC offers cutting-edge visualisation and interactive engagement services to elevate how businesses present and interact with their clients. Our high-fidelity 3D visualisations bring luxury real estate and architectural designs to life, offering immersive, detailed experiences that...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • VR/AR
    • AI Development
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $240/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • A Research-Based Creative Agency for Challenger Brands.

    Watson Creative is a research-driven branding and creative agency based on the West Coast. We specialize in brand strategy, design, marketing, and digital experiences that help businesses and nonprofits grow with purpose and impact...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Make Marketing Better // Make Better Marketing

    We are Brilliant NoiseWe are one partner. Strategic, operational and creative in equal measure. We combine marketing consultancy and creative agency services to make marketing more efficient.We make marketing betterWe make marketing better through improving efficiency: creating customer-first teams, building...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Brighton, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Every CMO Needs a Go-To Agency. Hi! That's Us.

    Bandujo is the go-to agency clients trust to take on their tough marketing challenges and deliver business-smart creative. Our specialty are campaigns that get customers to act...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • THE Results-Driven Brand Growth Agency

    Full-service. Independently owned. WBE-certified. We accelerate growth for our clients' brands and businesses by designing and executing smart, data-driven creative campaigns, marketing strategies, and consumer experiences that will help you achieve and surpass your business growth goals faster...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • A Strategic Creative Agency Promising Luxury Branding

    Located in New York City, The O Group is a branding and creative agency specializing in unearthing distinctive brand value for businesses aiming to establish connections with a discerning luxury lifestyle audience through specialized luxury branding...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Elevate Brand. Empower Marketing. Drive Sales.

    Kuno Creative, a renowned inbound marketing agency, has been delivering exceptional results for almost two decades. Get in touch with us to know more!...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • CRO
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Lorain, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Build Your Brand With Unbreakable Creativity.

    Concrete is an independent creative studio based in Toronto that helps brands define their identity, tell their story, and grow through design, strategy, and digital innovation...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Show more
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Advertising and branding agency combining reality with something magical to create great brands.

    Magic Meets Reality means that we bring brands to life in many ways, including: Master Branding and Re-Branding, Brand Planning and Brand Strategy, Brand Identity Look, Tone and Feel, Websites, Microsites, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Advertising Campaigns, Sales Activation Tools, Content Creation and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A Provocative Creative Agency

    Revolutionary is our baseline. Different is our first step. And radical means we’re just getting started...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    Location
    Washington DC, Washington DC
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • INSPIRE PRIDE

    Bellweather is a full-service creative agency. Our pioneering storytelling transforms audiences into brand champions through our inclusive process — prioritizing collaboration above all...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • A Leading Independent Agency Focussed on Testing, Results & Client Success.

    Realtime Agency is a challenger agency that hires some of the best talent in the industry and produces incredible results for their clients. Formed in 2018, they now boast a large roster of huge clients. They have soared to success through the application of a no-nonsense, performance-first approach...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • DFX is a digital marketing agency. At DFX, we dont define ourselves by a single specialty or style. We work across categories, platforms, and approaches, bringing together the tools and talent needed to move ideas forward.What sets us apart isnt just what we make. Its how we make it, together with our...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
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    Location
    Seoul, South Korea
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Simple Striking Brands

    Our name comes from the Swedish word ömsesidig meaning mutual. This idea is the driving force behind how we work with all of our clients and collaborators.We believe strong partnerships, built on mutual ambition, creates transformative work. We call them Simple Striking Brands. And they include Strategy...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Design Services
    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Saudi Branding Agency In Riyadh

    Minto is a Saudi branding agency in Riyadh. We connect strategy, identity, digital experience and creative production to help ambitious businesses build recognizable brands across Saudi Arabia and the wider region...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • The brand studio that turns up your truth.

    HOW+HOW is a brand studio in London and LA that tells your truth at full volume. Zeroing in on the one thing only you can claim, and dialling it up until its impossible to ignore. Across brand strategy, verbal and visual identity and digital experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Break Barriers. Spark Growth.

    IMM makes brands break barriers and spark growth through innovative digital solutions. Our expertise is like a guiding force that helps set companies on the course for success - enabling them to evolve, rise and reach their tipping point of greatness! So, if you're looking to put your business in motion or...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
    • SEO
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    Location
    Boulder, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Digital Innovation Experts

    At 10up, we think that where design and engineering knowledge intersect is where digital innovation frequently occurs...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Creative Services
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Designing, building, and optimizing modern website systems.

    Peaktwo is a strategy-led web consultancy that designs, builds, and optimizes high-performing websites for fast-growing B2B companies. We help marketing teams turn their websites into modern digital platforms that support demand generation, user engagement, and long-term growth...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Fort Mill, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Creative Strategy Wins

    With a rich history since its inception in 2001, 1903 has emerged as a pioneering force in the industry. Our core philosophy revolves around the seamless integration of brand creativity, technology and data to unlock the full potential of marketing ecosystems...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Advertising That Leaves a Mark

    Tattoo Projects, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, is an innovative advertising and marketing agency. Renowned for its creativity and excellence, Tattoo has received accolades such as being named one of Advertising Age's Small Ad Agencies of the year...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Drive your brand forward.

    As an independent and women-owned agency, Vladimir Jones is driven by a passion for brilliant brands. We form deep connections with our clients, acting as an extension of their marketing team, pushing boundaries and delivering impactful results through our agile and client-centered approach...

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    • Creative Services
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Curating Impressions, Elevating Luxury.

    The MJS Groupe is a full-service firm specializing in luxury brand strategy, consumer engagement, and market positioning. With a focus on high-net-worth consumer segments, the firm delivers bespoke solutions that enhance visibility and drive premium value for brands...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

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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 CompaniesMarketing Agencies
FocusBuilding brand identity, consistency, and audience connectionDriving awareness, traffic, leads, conversions, and revenue 
ServicesBrand 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
OutputLogos, 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+
  • Major Tom 
  • Groove Johnes 
  • OWDT
Low budget: $25,000-$50,000
  • AMZ Optimized 
  • Splendor 
  • Fonder Studio

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.