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.
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Peachy Digitals crafts impactful brand experiences for businesses in the digital realm. We offer branding, brand strategy, design, web development, and more. With a collaborative approach, we bring visions to life, exceeding expectations. Let us help you stand out and achieve your goals with style...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Pangolin turns SaaS vision into sustainable, predictable, market-leading reality. Pangolin firmly believes that innovation in technology will solve the world's biggest problems. Our mission is to drive growth and positive change for tech companies with a purpose. We do this through three distinct but...
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- Branding
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Kochi, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ContentBeta is a content marketing agency that helps brands engage audiences and drive action through strategic storytelling, content creation, and distribution. Its services include content strategy, copywriting, blog & SEO content, long-form pieces, and thought leadership. The agency focuses on producing...
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- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sunnyvale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We're an awarded serious games studio based in Florence specializing in designing and developing applied games and highly interactive multimedia experiences for educational projects, CSR activities, dissemination, training, and communication...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- VR/AR
- Software Development
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Florence, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
ThunderClap is a global conversion-focused B2B website design agency. We help businesses revamp their website into a sales and marketing asset that generates leads, helps you stand out in the market, accurately represents your product, and actually drives revenue...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- CRO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
At ScaleMeUp, we are experts in UX with years of experience and exclusive methodologies. We craft innovative solutions for complex products, using data-driven testing to validate every decision. Our approach ensures that every UX solution is not just intuitive but also highly effective.Beyond UX, we have...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Division of Labor
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Division of Labor is an award-winning San Francisco-based creative and advertising agency specializing in Series B startups and B2B tech companies. We help Series A and B startups, and companies that think like startups, grow using clear strategy, sharp creative, and a healthy disrespect for boring...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Larkspur, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Curio Digital gets B2B companies found, understood, and chosen. SEO, AEO, and GEO bring the traffic in. A sharper Webflow site tells buyers what you do and who it's for. Then CRO, experimentation, and personalization turn that interest into demo calls...
Top Services:
- CRO
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- AEO
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Cerebral Studio stands as digital product design agency distinguished for its expertise in psychology-infused UX design tailored for e-Commerce, B2B platforms, and industries. Our track record showcases the generation of over $500M in value for a broad spectrum of startups and enterprises...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Design Services
- eCommerce Development
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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
- 9 Projects Listed
Cooth is a consulting-meets-creative firm that accelerates growth for startups through disruptive branding and bold marketing...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are creative agency alchemists that partner with marketers, entrepreneurs, government agencies, and in-house creative teams to concept, plan, and produce video content that makes a positive impact on the world...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Be Known. Create a Media FRENZY...
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- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We connect business and people in the digital space by using creative technologies. We create products without fear of innovations and turn even the craziest ideas into reality...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At Coffee Cat Digital Blends, we specialize in high-impact graphic design and branding solutions tailored for entrepreneurs, startups, and growing businesses worldwide. Whether youre launching a new venture or refreshing an established brand, our design work is built to elevate your presence, sharpe...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Oliver BAM is a freelance digital marketing specialist who supports businesses that need a marketing partner, not just a plan. He plugs into your world to deliver smart, personalized marketing support where and when you need it covering initial strategy work, brand development, website support, SEO and AI...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Work with Silver Mouse, a tech-enabled boutique digital marketing agency. We move beyond basic services by seamlessly integrating creative content, performance advertising, and AI-driven intelligence to build a scalable growth ecosystem for your brand...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Somos una agencia crossmedia ubicada en Buenos Aires, que desarrolla estrategias y creatividad en todas las plataformas de comunicacion de las marcas: del online al offline y viceversa.#Hacemos en digital, ATL, BTL y pensamos en todas las direcciones.Somos #hacedorxs...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We're a video production company that helps you increases your bottom line using the power of video marketing. Increase sales and lower expenses...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our mission is to unleash the creativity within your business, transforming you into a video-centric brand. We achieve this by helping you gain deeper insights into your audience, define the brand you aspire to be, and create scalable, impactful video content with innovative ideas that drive results...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Marcom Group is a boutique, award winning creative and marketing agency founded in 1998 and based in Bakersfield, California. Specializing in branding, advertising, web development, and digital strategy, the agency delivers personalized service to clients with budgets typically ranging from $1,000 to...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bakersfield, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a creative partner. Our clients aren't just satisfied but excited. We empower our clients to have access to their website...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Matthews, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Our mission as a digital marketing and design agency in Central Ohio is to help businesses realize their full brand potential online through story-based web design and results-driven digital marketing strategies...
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- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're always excited for helping brands in establishing their remarkable online presence. It's been an award-winning & result-oriented start, making a mark one day at a time...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Navi Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Belong Creative stands out as a premier branding agency in Sydney, committed to fostering a profound sense of belonging for brands, designs, and content. Through our innovative approach, we strive to create a cohesive identity that resonates authentically with the audience, establishing a lasting connection...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
It Just So Happens is a global remote digital agency thriving on creativity and boldness. Our accredited team exceeds expectations with fearless communication and innovative solutions. We deeply understand our clients, ensuring genuine connections and clear, accessible communication worldwide...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Public Relations
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sketchy Digital is a creative studio that helps SMBs and large corporations to grow their businesses with high quality project management and scaled creation of graphic design and digital illustrations...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Walnut Creek, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
On-brand WordPress websites and digital marketing services for entrepreneurs and small businesses from around the world...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Hamburg, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The powerhouse of B2B lead generation, Abstrakt Marketing Group is uniquely poised to maximize your growth potential. Founded a little over 10 years ago in St. Louis, we now serve 1700+ clients across the nation with 550 employees at our disposal! Our full-service approach and comprehensive inbound/outbound...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Embrace the digital age with our comprehensive suite of services. Learn to assess your business's current efficacy and develop a dynamic roadmap tailored to you! We also offer high-level training on driving successful change within organisations and optimising Digital Marketing tactics such as SEO, website...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Transform Comms is a multi-award-winning marketing consultancy delivering integrated communications programmes. We build businesses, brands and reputations on a regional, national and international scale...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Video Production
- Design Services
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Mells, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
At our company, we specialize in providing solutions to creative challenges and developing brand foundations for startups in their early stages, as well as growing businesses. Our team is proud to offer a unique combination of strategic thinking, business knowledge, and stunning visual design...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Campground is a design studio that specializes in creating brands and experiences for bold companies. As a hands-on creative partner, we strengthen and invigorate brands through effective strategy and thoughtful design...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
At The Starr Conspiracy, we are a strategic marketing and advertising agency exclusively focused on enterprise software and services. With our deep understanding of your market segment, we accelerate your growth by building market share, increasing brand awareness and generating valuable sales leads...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We create brands that convey emotions and raise people's expectations...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Print Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Foundry is an award-winning content creation shop that believes the hardworking people in industrial manufacturing and repair are the heartbeat of what gets stuff done. Its our job to tell their stories.We produce videos and photos for B2B industrial brands that want to strengthen their marketing strategy...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Content Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
More Awesome B.V. is a diverse assembly of international professionals located in Amsterdam. We pride ourselves as an independent agency and stand at the crossroads of technology and marketing, thus embodying a fusion of innovative expertise. Our core focus revolves around collaborating with B2B technology...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Alchemy is a strategy-led branding studio for ambitious SMEs. We work with businesses turning over £500k to £15M whose brand has fallen behind the company it now represents. Most engagements start with the Brand & Growth Workshop, run by Jess...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Abergavenny, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Explainer videos and product demos for B2B SaaS companies whose prospects struggle to understand the product. You see conversion improvements within 90 days. 4370+ videos, 86% repeat clients. Trusted by Microsoft, Uber, Infosys. Founded 2011...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
- Location
- Ohio, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
If you are looking for a creative agency that understands the importance of strategic branding for your business, we can help. Let's build a successful brand together!...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Web Development
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At ClicknRoll, we exclusively build modern, high-performing WordPress websites with Bricks Builder. We enjoy working with small businesses, especially in the hospitality industry. However, we're always open to collaborating with businesses from any field...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Mogilev, Belarus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Mediadog goes beyond the traditional role of a website design and development agency, establishing itself as your comprehensive digital partner in Gloucester. Our expansive portfolio spans a range of services, encompassing website development, design, logo creation, graphic design, and AI consultation...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Gloucester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
death by typography is a multi-award-winning agency specializing in brand identity & social media marketing, helping startups, non-profits, and small businesses build their brands and grow their audiences...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
ADNET provides an extensive array of services tailored to fulfill our clients' requirements, encompassing website design, content creation, app development, and SEO...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Reims, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At DAYA Marketing, we understand the complexity involved in devising and executing an exceptional marketing strategy. As a full-service consultancy, our robust expertise covers the start to finish of the marketing journey. We're experts in the below suite of services, which saves you time (say goodbye to...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Brutko, a prominent design agency, has been pioneering groundbreaking and visually captivating solutions since its inception in 2014. Our team of experts, headquartered in Medellin, Colombia, serves clients globally, with a primary emphasis on the United States. Specializing in various graphic design domains...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Medellín, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At Love Studio we love challenges and the joy of creation they bring with them. From festival stages, immersive spaces and 4 story high murals to digital original campaigns and visual identity design, we are a well trained design team here yo make your wildest dream come true...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Hoops is a 360-degree marketing communication agency that determines the right channels for brands and reaches target audiences with the right marketing fictions...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Nygaard is a one-man agency specialising in logo design, visual identity and website design. Nygaard is known for simple, nordic and clean design.Nygaard works from the theories of emotional customer types, which makes the design very targeted to the end user...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Aalborg, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
With over 11 years' experience in multiple industries we have the ability to think outside the box and develop innovative design solutions that break through the clutter. At LVDD we always operate with integrity in all interactions with our clients and partners...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Centurion, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
The market leader in animation films & infographics in the Netherlands. We create value for your challenges with digital content. With over 25 animators, illustrators, art directors, and project managers, Bigfish is not just one of the largest, but also one of the best animation studios in the Netherlands...
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- Video Production
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Eindhoven, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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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.