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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We are the only full-service agency with all capabilities built in-house to provide the most efficient and cost-effective solutions for our clients...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Established in 2012, Ecomclips is one of the best eCommerce solution providers that helps Ecommerce Seller to reach their business goal. Ecomclips helping brands grow through marketplace account management, Amazon ebay walmart and others, Shopify, PPC, SEO, graphic design, website development...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $7/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Leaders in Digital is a female founded, AI First visibility consultancy helping global brands transform how they are discovered chosen, and scaled. Headquartered in Dubai with a presencce in London as well...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Mucho is a leading branding and design agency dedicated to transforming insights into compelling design solutions that resonate with audiences. With a global presence and a team of over 35 designers and strategists, Mucho crafts work that makes clients' brands successful. The agency's services encompass...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
MST- full service digital agencyFounded 2004...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Ulyanovsk, Russia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $68/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- VR/AR
- Video Production
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- Location
- Itasca, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
A full integrated marketing agency. Since 1982 we've been building brands and winning awards. We are the North of Englands leading full service agency offering marketing strategy, branding, advertising planning, social media marketing, SEO PPC PR, e-marketing events etc...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We are your one-stop-shop for brand images: to create lasting experiences and relevant social contents.As we do what we love, we are a diverse network of creative experts in the fields of fashion, music, sports, art, culture, lifestyle, design, beauty, technology, philosophy and sustainability.We create...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
FortéNext is a certified Salesforce partner based in the USA, delivering over two decades of expertise in implementing, augmenting, and managing Salesforce solutions for industries including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, distribution, and fintech. Alongside its core implementation, managed services, and...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
WONU Studio designs and produces brand experiences that work in the real world. The Brooklyn-based studio handles brand activations, luxury retail pop-ups, cultural event experiences, and immersive brand environments for fashion, beauty, tech, and entertainment brands from concept and spatial design through...
Top Services:
- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We're a digital agency that utilises insight and understanding as the core of our approach.It runs through everything we do - building brands, driving commerce or creating journeys. For 20 years we have been putting in place digital strategies that facilitate huge growth for clients globally.Located in...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Advertising
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- Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Ali Tarhan Digital Workshop is an Istanbul-based creative studio crafting strategy-led, minimal digital experiences that combine strong visual design, thoughtful interaction, and clear brand focus...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Üsküdar, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
StarTrail is an APAC-based AI-native content studio making live-action film, television and commercials. Our difference is control: a proprietary performance system that drives real character acting rather than generic facial motion, plus a light-and-material layer that keeps a world physically coherent...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a house of strategy, creative and digital technology specialists, delivering end-to-end brand experiences. With experience spanning decades, industries and continents...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We’re described as a full-service, multi-disciplinary marketing agency...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- PPC
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Moment is a full-service experiential marketing agency that designs and delivers immersive brand experiences that connect people to products, stories, and culture. We manage every stage strategy, creative, design, fabrication, logistics, and on-site execution ensuring seamless delivery and measurable impact...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Event Marketing
- Market Research
- Branding
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
EIGHT25MEDIA is a leading web design firm in Silicon Valley, ranked #1 in 2017. Their strategic approach to web design focuses on technology companies, media publications, and e-commerce. They specialize in strategic consulting, web design and development, and digital marketing and branding...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We are Doe-Anderson, a long-standing ad agency with roots dating back to 1915. At the heart of our work lies a profound understanding of the individuals behind consumer behavior...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Branding
- Event Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up

Groove Jones
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Groove Jones develops AI, AR/VR, WebGL, and progressive web app experiences, including brand activations and interactive installations. It holds multiple patents on its technology, has won 300+ awards, and has produced work for LEGO and Toyota. Suits brands wanting immersive, tech-driven creative work...
Top Services:
- VR/AR
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 26 Projects Listed
Pixelcarve is a top-ranked, award-winning digital agency. For 26 years we've helped leading companies and organizations define, communicate, and realize their visions through world-class websites, cinematic video, content creation, branding, and design...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Video Production
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Pound & Grain is a creative agency driven to deliver results by bringing big ideas to life digitally and beyond through a culture of hustle...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Our creative group of planners, producers & provocateurs create content and experiences people can't help but love at the nexus of design, tech and media...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Twotango Collaborative® is a full-service advertising and marketing agency that makes brands more human...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Tinuiti is the largest independent fullfunnel performance marketing agency in the U.S., managing over $4billion in media spend across search, social, commerce, TV/audio, and affiliate channels. With 1,200+ employees and locations across North America, the agency blends media expertise, data science, and...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Video Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Launching: it’s a mindset. And it’s what the most successful companies do every day to innovate their way to the top. As a full-service ad agency, we partner with these companies using consumer insight to guide the flight path and creativity as fuel to help them get there and stay there...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
TVW is an innovation & creative development studio based in Dallas, Tx. We pride ourselves on our ability to discover unique solutions to client’s marketing challenges with technology, design, and strategy. Anything but traditional, we’re a collective of tech nerds, digital storytellers & empathetic...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
inBeat Agency is a creator-led marketing agency that helps brands to achieve critical business goals. Whether its breaking into a new market, increasing conversion rates, or building brand authority, the agencys tried-and-tested formula for creator partnerships leads businesses to leverage social me...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
CVR is an Indy-based independent communications agency that specializes in Building Brands That Matter. As an integrated agency, we uncover compelling insights to make customers genuinely care about your brand. With a focus on outcomes and a versatile range of services, including advertising, public relations...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
AndAgain has an Integrating strategic insights, creative ingenuity, and cutting-edge technology, we specialize in the development of digital products, websites, apps, and campaigns that not only enhance our clients' online presence but also elevate the image of our agency partners...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
TJG turns bold ideas into unforgettable experiences, crafting events where storytelling, design, and flawless execution come together effortlessly...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Barkley, an AdTech company and a nominee for the 2022 AdWeek Agency of the Year, is a full-service, independent creative idea business that aids in the development of entire brands and their greatest potential. With the firm conviction that all brands, including ours, can be a force for good in the world, we...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $152/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We're Envisionit, a full-service digital agency. Our team combines digital marketing expertise with creative design and cutting-edge technology to drive growth and maximize your ROI. Let us help you envision your success!...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Media Buying
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $155/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Brandmint is a content-first advertising agency focused on saving clients time, maximizing their return on marketing investments, and maximizing output and impact...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Advertising
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Manifesto is a courage-driven brand agency with locations in Milwaukee, Nashville, and Portland, OR. We specialise in uniting people behind the heart and soul of the most ambitious companies in the world...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed

Ruckus
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Ruckus is a full-service agency that powers game-changing companies and global influencers with services such as: advertising, digital marketing, branding, video editing, and many more to scale up your business...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Were an independent, full-service branding agency thats spent 40 years turning brands into results-driven powerhouses. Boosting performance. Building loyalty. Accelerating sales. It all starts with something we call brand pride...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 29 Projects Listed
At Celtic, we challenge the ordinary, disrupt expectations, and craft unforgettable marketing strategies. With over 30 years of expertise in B2B industries like agriculture, chemistry, food, manufacturing, and pet, we turn bold ideas into tangible success...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Park Ridge, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Software engineering company Kadro, situated in the US, creates B2C and B2B eCommerce websites for online retailers...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Influencing audiences and inspiring behavior change - it's all in a day's work for a creative intelligence agency. From advertising and communications, to digital, social and content marketing, LMNO fuses industry-leading creativity and strategy to create solutions for every business challenge...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Saskatoon, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We're a proudly independent and woman-owned company that pairs the best ingredients in new ways to create breakthrough and meaningful solutions for brands. Named AdAge Small Agency of the Year NW, PB& has helped clients such as Visit Seattle, Anheuser-Busch, Windermere Real Estate, Providence Health, and...
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- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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...
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- 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
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
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
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
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
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...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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
This agency thrives on delivering creativity that surprises and stays with people, consistently driving growth for both brands and society. With a commitment to insight-driven strategies and sustainability, it enjoys prestigious recognition globally and collaborates with renowned clients across various...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
The agency is an integrated branding creative agency focused on advertising, brand, and design. They connect companies with customers through strategic thinking and compelling design to deliver game-changing returns...
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- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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...
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- 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
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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.





































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