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18 Companies-Rankings updated: September 04, 2026
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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
$25,000 - $50,000
Portfolios Count
24 Projects Listed
Starfish Services
Branding
Logo Design
Creative Services
Graphic Design
Web Design
Advertising
Content Marketing
Business Consulting
Package Design
Digital Strategy
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PwC
Gallup
Dunkin'
ADL
Baxter Pharamceuticals
Avis Budget Group
Principal
Samsung
Hologic
Crisil (S&P Global)
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Starfish Reviews & Testimonials
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
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
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 Best Way to Build a Brand and Grow Your Business.
Since 2016, Mothershed Design Co. has helped small businesses create memorable brands and websites that stand out and get noticed...
Top Services:
Web Design
Web Development
SEO
Branding
Logo Design
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Location
Denver, Colorado
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
Mothershed Design Co. Services
Web Design
Web Development
SEO
Branding
Logo Design
Graphic Design
UI/UX Design
Design Services
Creative Services
Print Design
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Hidden Woods Film Co.
Hello Promo
Bevy's Liquor World
InkRabbit Printworks
Zevity Tech
Fulcrum Fives
Play Unloosed
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Mothershed Design Co. Reviews & Testimonials
Paula Higdon
Senior Accounting Manager at Zevity Tech
5.0★
Web Design Review from Paula Higdon
I hired Mothershed Design for a rebranding project encompassing social media campaigns, a new website, and logo design. The outcome exceeded our expectations. Our website and logo turned out better than we could have imagined. The agency's level of organization was impressive, offering us several options to choose from and ensuring that the final products aligned perfectly with our vision. Its reliability and commitment to meeting deadlines were impressive. Working with Mothershed Design was an excellent experience. The agency made the entire process straightforward. I have no reservations in recommending Mothershed Design for any branding or marketing needs.
Katie St. Peter
Owner/Executive Producer at KSP Productions
5.0★
Web Design Review from Katie St. Peter
Mothershed Design's branding overhaul and website design significantly benefited our business. The team listened attentively, provided creative insights, and remained solution-oriented, elevating my brand while staying true to our core values. I highly recommend partnering with Meg and Josiah at Mothershed Design for their focused collaboration and impactful results. Their dedication to listening and creatively pushing boundaries sets them apart as excellent partners for branding and design projects.
Veronica Solomon
Founder at Wordy Team
5.0★
Web Design Review from Veronica Solomon
I had a fantastic experience working with Mothershed Design! Their creativity, attention to detail, and seamless processes are truly remarkable. Meg and Josiah were instrumental in my rebranding from Wordy Veronica to Wordy Team, transforming my vision into a visually stunning and user-friendly website that blew away my expectations. I highly recommend them for anyone seeking top-notch web design services!
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COMO Creatives is a Houston-based communications, public relations, branding, and marketing agency that helps organizations uncover what makes them unique and bring that story to life. We partner with commercial real estate developers, mixed-use destinations, hospitality brands, lifestyle companies, and...
Top Services:
Public Relations
Branding
Digital Strategy
Content Marketing
Reputation Management
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Location
Houston, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
COMO Creatives Services
Public Relations
Branding
Digital Strategy
Content Marketing
Reputation Management
Social Media Marketing
Email Marketing
Creative Services
Graphic Design
Web Development
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Welcome Group
Pagewood
East Downtown Houston
Uptown Houston
NewForm Real Estate
Wulfe&Co.
EDENS
Uptown Park
Levcor
La Colombe d'Or
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COMO Creatives Reviews & Testimonials
Justin A. Levine
CEO & Founder at JAL Strategies
5.0★
Creative Services Review from Justin A. Levine
COMO built the JAL Strategies website from the ground up, and the result speaks for itself. Colin took the time to understand what we actually do retail real estate investment focused on neighborhood shopping centers and translated that into a site that reads as credible to investors, lenders, and brokers alike. The process was collaborative and efficient, and Colin was responsive throughout without needing to be chased. For anyone launching a platform and needing their brand to look institutional from day one, I'd recommend COMO without hesitation.
Jenny Drago
Financial Associate at Welcome Group
5.0★
Marketing Strategy Review from Jenny Drago
We've had an incredible experience working with Como Creatives. Their team is truly best-in-class. They've taken the time to understand who we are as a company and have helped us tell our story in a way that feels authentic and true to who we are. Colin has been incredible to work with. He's trustworthy, diligent, and one of the hardest-working people I've come across in the industry. He genuinely cares about getting it right and brings a unique creative perspective that has helped us better communicate who we are as a brand. He's challenged us in all the right ways, asked thoughtful questions, and helped us find a voice that feels authentic and resonates with the people we're trying to reach. This team not only creates great work, but they invest in understanding your business, your values, and what makes you different. That level of care shows in everything they do, and it's what sets them apart. We're incredibly grateful for everything Como Creatives has done for us, and we're excited to keep building together. If you're looking for a creative partner that's talented, intentional, and genuinely invested in your success, I can't recommend them highly enough!
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Peppermint builds high-converting marketing websites and strong brands for startups and software companies, so teams can hand off design and grow...
Top Services:
Web Design
Branding
Design Services
Web Development
Logo Design
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Location
Dover, Delaware
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$80/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
12 Projects Listed
Peppermint Services
Web Design
Branding
Design Services
Web Development
Logo Design
Product Design
Graphic Design
Video Production
UI/UX Design
Creative Services
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Tavily
Kana
Zig.ai
Payfree
Super{set}
Tetrate
Copilotkit
POPL
Postiz
Arcprime
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Peppermint Reviews & Testimonials
Nevo David
CEO at Postiz
5.0★
Startup Review from Nevo David
The quality and speed. The website design gets tons of positive feedback! The work is consistently strong, and communication is clear and proactive, so things move quickly without any back-and-forth friction.
Julian Thiers
Product Owner at Payfree GmbH
5.0★
Web Design Review from Julian Thiers
Peppermint helped us redesigning Payfree's website and web apps from the ground up. Their work included a fresh visual identity, UX/UI design and custom graphics explaining how our RFID platform supports checkout and store operations. What impressed us most was that they approached the project not only as a design task, but as a positioning challenge. They translated a technical, integration-heavy product into a clear and approachable story for retail, operations and IT decision-makers. Amazing work. The collaboration was smooth and well organized. Deadlines were met, feedback was implemented quickly and potential issues were raised early. The result gives us a strong and consistent foundation for our website, sales materials, marketing and outreach. We would gladly work with Peppermint again and do so on a regular basis.
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Beverage Branding, Packaging & Production | Apparel Graphics & Development
Raw Guild Studios is an independent multidisciplinary creative agency specializing in beverage branding, packaging, and production development, alongside apparel graphics, print development, branding, and production oversight...
Top Services:
Branding
Package Design
Creative Services
Print Design
Digital Services
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
RAW GUILD STUDIOS, LLC Services
Branding
Package Design
Creative Services
Print Design
Digital Services
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Pindar Vineyards
Duck Walk Vineyards
Caffe Napoli
Sheehan Brothers
Flow Society
Sen Properties
Nest Seekers International
Melis Goral
Amanda Arrigo
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RAW GUILD STUDIOS, LLC Reviews & Testimonials
Maykil Nasifoglu
Manager at Sen Properties
5.0★
Web Design Review from Maykil Nasifoglu
Lara has designed our website from scratch and we couldn't be happier. She is very professional and prompt in her responses. Looking forward to working with her again.
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Branding & UI/UX Design Agency Creating Memorable Brands and Exceptional Digital Experiences
Maxobiz is a branding and UI/UX design agency helping businesses create memorable brands and user-centered digital experiences. Since 2008, we have delivered strategic branding, website design, and visual identity solutions for clients worldwide...
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Branding
UI/UX Design
Logo Design
Web Design
Graphic Design
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Location
Lahore, Pakistan
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$30/hr
Portfolios Count
23 Projects Listed
Maxobiz Services
Branding
UI/UX Design
Logo Design
Web Design
Graphic Design
Design Services
Digital Services
Creative Services
Print Design
Digital Strategy
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FINNING - CAT
Integrated Solutions
Cloud9Online
Gina Johnson. Co
Access Urgent Care
Twenty Three Homes
Arashiyama Essentials
Gunsmith Fitness
Next360
Aroma Chest
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Maxobiz Reviews & Testimonials
Carlos Santana
Review from Google
5.0★
Carlos Santana's Review Sourced from Google
Amazing work on my brochure! The design was eye-catching, professional, and exactly what I needed to showcase my business. The layout was clean, the colors were perfect, and the overall presentation really impressed my clients. Fast turnaround and great communication throughout the process. Highly recommend for top-quality brochure design!
Paul Nnaemeka
Review from Google
5.0★
Paul Nnaemeka's Review Sourced from Google
I had the pleasure of working with this company to design an AWS startup showcase portfolio for my startup and i was by far impressed with the results.
Phil Parrish
Review from Google
5.0★
Phil Parrish's Review Sourced from Google
Maxobiz created stunning images for our advertising agency's website redesign project. The team at Maxobiz has keen attention to detail, is very responsive, communicates clearly, and perhaps most importantly, produces top-quality work. I look forward to continuing to partner with the team at Maxobiz for more design projects.
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From brand identities to packaging to interiors, The Factor X delivers holistic design solutions that elevate your business...
Top Services:
Branding
Package Design
Design Services
Print Design
Graphic Design
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Location
Indore, India
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
The Factor X Services
Branding
Package Design
Design Services
Print Design
Graphic Design
Logo Design
Creative Services
Business Consulting
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Amazon
Uber Technologies Inc
Bioticle
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The Factor X Reviews & Testimonials
Raghu Ram
Review from Google
5.0★
Raghu Ram's Review Sourced from Google
FactoryX is a great branding and product design company. I hired them for my skin care company, and they performed superb job on designs. Despite several changes and revisions, they treated it professionally and creatively. Interacting with Chaitanya doesn't come across like you're dealing with an typical businessman it seems more like working with a real friend. I truly recommend FactoryX for anyone seeking branding and product design services.
Ndn Salon
Review from Google
5.0★
Ndn Salon's Review Sourced from Google
I'm so happy with the brand kit I received from The Factor X! The designs are beautiful and modern, and the team was very helpful throughout the entire process. I highly recommend their services to any business looking to elevate their brand.
PRIYANKA GOWLANA
Review from Google
5.0★
PRIYANKA GOWLANA's Review Sourced from Google
The Factor X's brand kit was the perfect solution for my startup. It provided everything I needed to establish a professional brand identity, including a logo, color palette, and font pairings. The team was incredibly helpful and responsive throughout the entire process.
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PROFESSIONAL WIX WEBSITE DESIGN FOR SMALL BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES
Customer service is the most important benefit after learning so much across so many industries. Blufeather Designs is committed to advising small business owners on their most relevant strengths and qualifications, while portraying a clear, creative, and functional digital presence...
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Web Design
SEO
Branding
Logo Design
Digital Marketing
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Location
Saginaw, Michigan
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$75/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Blufeather Designs Services
Web Design
SEO
Branding
Logo Design
Digital Marketing
Graphic Design
Creative Services
Print Design
Digital Services
eCommerce Development
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Toronto branding agency and design studio specializing in brand identity, strategy, and rebranding.
Colette is a Toronto branding agency and design studio specializing in brand identity, strategy, and rebranding. We work with healthcare, finance, technology, education, and nonprofit organizations companies ready to build brands that inspire trust and drive growth...
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Branding
Graphic Design
Creative Services
Logo Design
Design Services
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Location
Toronto, Canada
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
6 Projects Listed
Colette Services
Branding
Graphic Design
Creative Services
Logo Design
Design Services
Web Design
Business Consulting
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Creatively Articulating Your Message To The Hearts And Minds Of Your Customers
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
Boxed Gorilla Services
Creative Services
Branding
Print Design
Package Design
Design Services
Logo Design
Graphic Design
WordPress Website Design
eCommerce Development
Web Design
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Jadi is a strategic brand agency built for science-forward consumer brands health, wellness, beauty, nutrition, and technology. We translate product truth, ingredient science, and real innovation into stories that build belief and systems that scale it.
Strategy. Story. Systems. Scale...
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Branding
Digital Strategy
Content Marketing
Video Production
Advertising
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Location
Laguna Beach, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Jadi Communications, Inc. Services
Branding
Digital Strategy
Content Marketing
Video Production
Advertising
Social Media Marketing
Web Design
Creative Services
Design Services
Media Buying
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Western Digital
Hitachi
Studds
Berger Paints
Waterbase
Hitachi Experience Center
Blackbuck
W For Women
Top Brass
House of Red Chief
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D'Art Design Reviews & Testimonials
Sreelakshmi S
Review from Google
5.0★
Sreelakshmi S's Review Sourced from Google
D'art Design is one of the best retail branding and marketing agency in India, providing end to end retal strategies to execution services.
ASHISH CHAUHAN
Review from Google
5.0★
ASHISH CHAUHAN's Review Sourced from Google
D'Art Design is one of the best retail marketing and branding agencies in India providing complete retail solutions.
Shivam Ahuja
Review from Google
1.0★
Shivam Ahuja's Review Sourced from Google
Wish there was an option to give zero stars, because the company doesn't even deserve a single star.
They are the worst retail design company and if you want to waste your time and money, then only you should contact them.
Don't believe the positive reviews as they are all fake.
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As one of the UK's longest-established independent marketing, brand, design and technology agencies, we're specialists in connecting you with your clients, customers and prospects at every stage of their journey with you, wherever they are in the world...
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Digital Marketing
Web Development
Branding
Web Design
Digital Strategy
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Location
Bristol, United Kingdom
Number of Employees
Under 49
Proctor and Stevenson Ltd. Services
Digital Marketing
Web Development
Branding
Web Design
Digital Strategy
Creative Services
Digital Services
AEO
SEO
PPC
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You're losing deals you should be winning. We bring clarity to your marketing.
You're losing enterprise deals you should be winning because buyers don't understand what you do. Hunter & Bard fixes that, sharpening your positioning, messaging, and brand so complex B2B products become clear, credible, and easy to buy, turning stalled conversations into closed deals...
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Branding
Creative Services
Digital Marketing
Digital Strategy
Content Marketing
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Location
San Francisco, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Hunter and Bard Services
Branding
Creative Services
Digital Marketing
Digital Strategy
Content Marketing
Web Design
Graphic Design
Design Services
Business Consulting
Web Development
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Lemonlight is a global video production company helping brands and agencies create high-quality video content at scale. With a Los Angeles studio, global creator network, and proprietary platform, Hero, Lemonlight makes video production simple, efficient, and effective...
Top Services:
Video Production
Creative Services
Location
Inglewood, California
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Lemonlight Services
Video Production
Creative Services
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Universal Ads
P&G
Pilot Pen
Amazon
Dyson
Walmart
ZAGG
Rolex
Vicks
Dole
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Lemonlight Reviews & Testimonials
Brian Katz
Review from Google
5.0★
Brian Katz's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Lemonlight was an incredible experience from start to finish. Their team brought professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail that truly elevated the Kickstarter video for my product, the Hobby Smart Case. They understood my vision right away and helped transform it into a compelling story that showcases the product’s features while connecting emotionally with collectors.
The shoot was seamless, the editing was top-notch, and the final video exceeded my expectations — I’ve received amazing feedback from everyone who has seen it. Lemonlight made the entire process collaborative and stress-free, and I couldn’t have asked for a better partner.
If you’re looking for a video production agency that combines creativity with flawless execution, I highly recommend Lemonlight.
Theresa Delin
Review from Google
5.0★
Theresa Delin's Review Sourced from Google
We hired Lemonlight to create a company video and were thoroughly impressed from start to finish. The talent was exceptional, and the production crew was professional and efficient staying on schedule and even delivering ahead of time in some cases. The final result was exactly what we had envisioned. From the sales team to the project manager to the production staff, everyone truly understood our goals and brought our vision to life. I highly recommend Lemonlight for your next project.
Spencer Sorenson
Review from Google
5.0★
Spencer Sorenson's Review Sourced from Google
Lemonlight did an amazing job at creating our video for our product launch that requires education. They were great at responding quickly to emails and produced a very high quality video for us. All the concepts they shared in the beginning were great and you can tell they are all experts at what they do. Would recommend to anyone in need of a video.
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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.
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+
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.
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