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We Are Modern-Day Storytellers That Live and Breathe Brands.
We Are Modern-Day Storytellers That Live and Breathe Brands.
We like to think of ourselves as modern day storytellers, telling stories through beautiful design, words, and thought. Immersed in culture and art, we live to create intuitive brand connections and iconic brands.
Achieving an emotional and cultural connection with the consumer is our main focus...
independent filmmaker producer New York, Miami, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington DC
Sam Baumel is an independent Creative Producer based in New York City.
Sam consults with nonprofits, advertising agencies, businesses and artists to help them tell stories with...
We believe in remarkable design. It can simplify the complex and take good to great. We use the pencil and the pixel a dash of knowledge, limitless imagination and a pinch of inspiration to develop original, fresh and thoughtful designs that often surprise and always deliver...
Crafting High-Quality Visuals and Experiences for the Most Demanding Brands
Crafting High-Quality Visuals and Experiences for the Most Demanding Brands
We’re artists and technologists with worlds of experience in advertising and marketing. We design for results and the user. We create beautiful and effective content. We develop for efficiency and durability. Whether we’re building banners, sites, mobile experiences or social media applications, our...
We help broadcasters and producers working on documentaries, corporate and industrial films, find the right camera crew and help in New England and NYC. Equipment or personal or both. 20 years of experience...
Baton Rouge Video Production. As a Full-Service Communication Design Firm, Compose specializes in persuasive solutions for Video Production, Graphic Design and Web design...
We are your VR experts.
Trusted by the world's leading brands
. As the industry's most trusted and experienced VR resource, we will guide and implement the best VR solution for your needs...
Lion Tree Group is a digital marketing agency with a focus on providing clients with an elevated brand projection through all things digital including Unique and Impressive Website Designs, Social Media Marketing Campaigns, Email Marketing Programs, Google AdWords and Retargeting Campaigns...
ALOC (A Life of Choice) Media is a video production and photography company providing cost-effective media services that connect with consumers and drive results...
Shakespeare Media is a full-service video production company based in New York and Sydney, serving national and international brands, businesses and agencies...
INTEGET is a technology led company offering digital solutions through its range of products and services to brands, businesses, start-ups , and platforms. INTEGET offers SaaS products, creative & digital design, application development and 3d modelling services through specialized team and structure across...
Elevating New York Businesses Through the Power of Video.
Elevating New York Businesses Through the Power of Video.
PH Consulting & Media is a marketing and ad agency specializing in creating video content that elevates brands and gets them noticed by their ideal customers...
We are a digital agency that focuses within the automotive industry. We stand out from the rest due to our unique targeting and creative approach to digital campaigns...
Building big brands thru package design from concept to final production. The founder, Craig Swoboda, has over 25+ years experience in the graphic communication field taking ideas to the next level. In your consumers hands and into their shopping carts. Logo Design ::: Strategy ::: Package Deisgn ::: Print...
24Frames is an Emmy Award Winning video production company with over 20 years of experience and an undying passion for creating eye-catching videos. We'll produce a video that makes you appear as the LEADER in your industry...
Proxy PR is a New York City-based media communications firm, proponent of intellectual curiosity, and enthusiast for the legal and legal technology industries...
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
Your Tailored Design Subscription Partner
Your Tailored Design Subscription Partner
Design Force offers scalable, top-quality, and fast-turnaround digital design solutions for teams of all sizes. As a dedicated service, they onboard a limited group of new clients each month, ensuring personalized attention and tailored solutions...
Have an idea for a corporate video? Look no further; we've got your back. We're an award-winning 2D video animation studio and corporate video production team in Denver. Discover the Snowy Peak Way!...
GWL Advertising is a creative agency that has in-house graphic designers, copywriters, marketing strategists, digital specialists, media buyers, website developers, and video production. From print to programatic, billboards to leaderboards, your company's brand is in good hands at GWL...
The GCMG Agency was not created overnight. We are a byproduct of a 30-year evolution sparked by the broken agency model supporting a wide variety of industries. We saw our clients' frustrations and shortcomings from working with over-saturated agencies whose focus wasn't on their clients' needs. ...
AVR Media Group is a Miami-based creative studio specializing in cinematic storytelling and high-quality audiovisual content. We help brands worldwide engage their audiences through innovative strategies, impactful visuals, and enduring collaborations...
We create work that’s informed by real relationships, where we constantly look, listen and learn. Only when we’ve taken the time to fully understand your business objectives will we offer an opinion. We’ve been launching brands for over 16 years, providing creative solutions which balance functionality...
Henning Product Development is an established design, innovation and contract manufacturing company specializing in helping businesses, universities and start-ups navigate the physical product development environment. With over 35 years experience in developing award-winning and commercially successful...
A web development, video, film and commercial photography studio
A web development, video, film and commercial photography studio
Our 32 years of broadcast production experience in the #1 marketing platform has shaped us into a marketing agency specializing in all things media. Anstar Productions Group we tell your story and brand your identity through the best media platform for your business...
Graphic Design & Advertising Services that Elevate & Grow Your Brand
Graphic Design & Advertising Services that Elevate & Grow Your Brand
We are an award-winning design studio with over 20 years experience in publication and advertising design. We partner and work with business owners, publishers and in-house marketing departments, providing creative solutions that promote awareness and deliver results...
Meet your new favorite production tool, you never knew existed. Our world class team of originators presents you with thousands of options for your next production. We have everything under one roof needed for your project, saving your time and money and all those pesky middlemen fees...
Milked Media is a creative agency that specializes in content production, paid social and email marketing campaigns for fashion, jewelry, beauty, and home e-commerce brands. Together we can reach a wider audience, grow your online sales, and build customer loyalty...
Digital Marketing Agency in Delhi NCR | Digital Marketing Company in Gurgaon | Creative Advertising
Digital Marketing Agency in Delhi NCR | Digital Marketing Company in Gurgaon | Creative Advertising
OFactor is a 360-degree creative agency where designs have a logic, communication is intelligent and audience specific, media is efficient and targeted, digital advertising is intuitive and designed for virality and production is scalable. But we understand that Brands need more than that – a Creative...
Reputation Savvy is one of the leading company which is serving in the industry from last seven years. We can manage your business reputation by using innovative marketing ideas and tactics...
WE HAVE THE CURIOSITY TO SEARCH, THE COURAGE TO DO, AND THE TALENT TO DESIGN
WE HAVE THE CURIOSITY TO SEARCH, THE COURAGE TO DO, AND THE TALENT TO DESIGN
Branding studio Basman / Tenenbaum was founded in 1980 by Elazar Basman and Arie Tenenbaum.
Today, the studio is located in Old Jaffa and has six designers and a cat...
Not just seen, but remembered. The Big A build campaigns that earn attention. It is why clients keep coming back to us after 15 years. We create brand identities, websites, ecommerce, brochures and more, to make your brand more enticing. So if you seek something special, and want your brand to get noticed...
We are a full service video production company. What makes us different is our focus on story based content. Our goal is for your customers to fall in love with your brand...
“Problems are only opportunities in work clothes.” Henry John Kaiser
Our job is to recognize and analyse them, because being proactive is a guarantee of success. If you are wondering why a communication agency must act as protection rail for businesses, we are not surprised. Solutions come later. Finding...
Point & Click is an online marketing company specializing in website design and Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Employee Recruiting and Brand Management...
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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