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A LOS ANGELES based full service creative, design & commercial video production company that uses proven strategies to aid in multifaceted projects, from ideation to post production for any budget tier...
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- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
At RIOT, we craft rebellion with purpose, a symphony of precision and controlled chaos. Every project is a bold voyage into the extraordinary, where each spark of imagination ignites a story worth remembering. Guided by visionary minds, we create unforgettable work that shapes culture, builds brands, and...
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- Creative Services
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kenneth L. Dixon Photography Chicago is a full-service photography and video production company based in Chicago's West Loop. We produce commercial video, brand films, wedding and engagement photography, food and hospitality photography, professional headshots, lifestyle photography, music videos, drone...
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- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We craft thoughtful brands that reflect who you are and where you're going.At OmniBrand, we specialize in crafting brands and websites that resonate, evolve, and build trust backed by over a decade of experience...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
KreativHQ is a marketing company that helps small businesses and startups kickstart their business and boost their bottom line. Providing multiple services such as branding, photography, video, directory submissions services, social media, reputation management, website hosting, SEO, and more, KreativHQ has...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Branding
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Woodbury, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Creative Subs
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.We manage your creative projects with efficiency, delivering high-quality results in 12, 24, or 48+ hours. You can rely on us to work around the clock, so you get what you need, when you need it. Our tech-driven approach optimizes design operations, cutting out inefficiencies and reducing waste. This means we...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Leiria, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
We focus on creating comprehensive branding and identity systems, products and packaging, exhibitions and events, websites and apps, marketing and advertising, and aim to foster ineffable experiences for humans (and also sometimes dogs)...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We're an AI creative agency in Los Angeles producing AI video, social content, websites and marketing automation for brands. Creative direction first...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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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
- 2 Projects Listed
Since 2010, we've been helping our clients to create amazing animated videos to tell their stories, explain their ideas, show their visions, and market their products and services.We tailor content to meet cultural and legal standards in each market, helping your messaging connect globally...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Superside is an AI-powered creative agency that seamlessly integrates top-tier global talent with advanced AI tools, delivering high-quality creative solutions at scale. From branding and web design to motion graphics and ad creatives, Superside leverages AI to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $67/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
New World Productions is a video production company located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We've been providing quality video production services for over 30 years. Whether its corporate video, industrial video, or product and promotional video services, we'll craft a message unique to your brand and business...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
DOT Video Agency is a high-end video production agency in Amsterdam specializing in branded content, corporate videos, commercials, employer branding, recruitment videos, social media content, podcasts, and video marketing. We help businesses, scale-ups, SaaS companies, and global brands grow through...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Location
- Uithoorn, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Epic Life Creative, an agency in Franklin, Tennessee, has spent 20+ years doing one thing: helping churches, ministries, and nonprofits get found, look credible, and grow their mission. The 11-person team handles everything under one partnership: custom WordPress websites, SEO, Answer Engine Optimization for...
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Franklin, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create inspired video content for web, social, and advertising campaigns. We produce high-end corporate events for brand launches, market updates and team-building town halls. From our Dublin recording studio, we master audio for radio commercials, podcasts and audio books, while offering green s...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Web Design
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
The core of our work is design and storytelling. Loica creates original content for commercials and feature films, broadcast, digital platforms and print. Our team of directors, designers, animators, editors, illustrators, writers and producers works together in our studio in Santiago, Chile. That range lets...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Santiago, Chile
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
We make captivating videos that align with a marketing strategy to drive business results. Our videos attract audiences and deliver increased brand awareness, engagement, and sales...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We specialize in working with tech and software companies aiming to enhance their outreach and showcase their products, establishing them as leaders in their respective business fields...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
SullivanPerkins is a Dallas-based design and advertising agency that uncovers your true message, puts it in its most convincing form, and delivers it to the right audience...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Pinnacle Edits is a global photo and video post-production company serving 1,200+ studios, photographers, real estate firms, and e-commerce brands across the US, UK, UAE, Europe and Australia. With 100+ dedicated editors backed by AI-powered workflows, we deliver consistent, professional-grade results at...
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- Creative Services
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are a creative agency in Faro specializing in design, martech, marketing, audiovisual production, 2D and 3D animation, branding, and digital products. More than just executing projects, we create stories that flow, connect people, and help your brand move forward...
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- Design Services
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Branding
- SEO
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- Location
- Faro, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We make films that capture your brand's unique spirit, are told in your authentic voice, and emotionally connect with your audience...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
At our studio, creativity blends with advanced technology to deliver top-tier 3D animation for cinematic storytelling and impactful advertising. With a passion for visual innovation, we specialize in crafting immersive worlds, compelling characters, and dynamic narratives that resonate with diverse audiences...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Québec City, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
VPP is your strategic video production partner. We craft cinematic brand stories, corporate videos, live event content, social media campaigns, and commercials that captivate audiences and drive measurable results. From concept to final cut, we fuse creative vision with marketing strategy to elevate your...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Tarrytown, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Takt/Studios is the production and branded content arm of the Takt family, with Canadian roots and global reach. Where many studios focus on output, we focus on impact. We blend cinematic craft, cultural insight, and strategic intention to create content that earns attention and resonates across audiences...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $210/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Connect Ideas is a creative agency operating in the United States and Mexico. We build meaningful connections between brands and people through strategy, creativity, and flawless execution. Our work turns insights into powerful ideas that move culture and drive business results helping brands grow, inspire...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Location
- Zapopan, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Aux is a global communications agency with offices in Alaró, Mallorca. We provide creative design, strategy and communicatios solutions for marketing teams...
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- Creative Services
- Location
- Alaró, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Detroit-based agency that delivers measurable growth through focused strategy and performance-driven marketing. The beehive has long symbolized industriousness, organization, and community qualities we believe are essential in marketing. From bees comes honey, and paired with an atomic level of focus, you...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Location
- Detroit, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
VSQUAD is a game art outsourcing studio helping indie, AA, and AAA teams bring their visual ideas to life. We provide 2D and 3D art, concept art, animation, VFX, visual development, UI/UX, and marketing creatives. Our team supports game projects at different production stages, from early visual development to...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Miley Studios is a full-service creative agency delivering bold branding, high-performance websites, and content that drives real results for ambitious brands...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
SOBO Concepts is a promotional products design studio that goes beyond putting a logo on a product. We work across hospitality, food and beverage, events, technology, and retail to design SWAG that actually reflects a brand. Every project starts with understanding the client's identity, audience, and goals...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Branded Mayhem Collective (BMC) runs two practices from Richardson, Texas. 8gnc (8gnc.io) is the brand and digital agency: strategy, identity, websites, content, and growth. br8n (br8n.io) is the AI delivery practice: we install AI into how your operation already runs and leave you owning it...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Creative Services
- AI Development
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- Location
- Richardson, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Most of the businesses we work with have the same thing in common: the work is better than the brand suggests. They're winning on quality but losing on perception. That's the gap Backbone Studio closes. Not with a strategy document, but with sharp positioning and visual identity that makes people remember...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Brighton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Questar Studio is a multidisciplinary creative studio crafting distinctive brands, websites, digital experiences, motion, and visual content for modern businesses...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Tbilisi, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Video marketing services that bring your story to life. Tell us your vision and our in-house creative team will partner with you to create a fun and engaging video that speaks to your audience. We do all the heavy lifting, from creative storytelling and location scouting to editing and color grading, and you...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Mission Viejo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We provide end-to-end Product Design Strategies and Digital Solutions. By using no-code and low-code technologies, we move fast, creating premium products without the high price tags.We strive for delightfulness in everything we create, with integrity and transparency baked into our design process...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Surry Hills, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
DUTCH PICTURE INDUSTRY is an award-winning, internationally orientated media production company based in Amsterdam. Our creative team provides a full-service offer, including all online technology, concept development and video production...
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- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Translation Services
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are an experiential marketing and creative agency built for brands that want more than visibility. We turn challenges into bold, data-backed solutions using creative strategy, emerging tools, and regionally attuned execution...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Website Design and Development for the business owners who want to focus on running their business! Most web companies will charge you thousands of upfront dollars – just to design your website. Your new site might look great but are your potential customers finding it?...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Carmel, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Vanta Studios is a leading fashion branding agency that pushes creative boundaries to deliver exceptional results. With a team of talented creatives and fashion branding experts, we enhance your brand through innovative strategies. From beautiful and SEO-optimized websites to award-winning video production...
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- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
agua® is an independent creative design practice that flows between disciplines, crafting visual identities, systems and narratives that move with intention. Blending conceptual thinking, experimentation and visual craft, the studio develops tailored projects for brands, artists and cultural institutions...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
3TA Design
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.3TA Design is a boutique creative studio bringing structural order, European poise, and deep architectural discipline to the digital landscape. We specialize in high-end visual identity systems, bespoke web design, broadcast motion graphics, and 3D spatial environments for global brands and enterpri...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Campos, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
FX Productions Canada is your premier destination for top-tier video production services. From captivating commercials to immersive documentaries, we specialize in bringing your vision to life with creativity, professionalism, and unmatched expertise...
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- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Our Man In Havana is an award-winning creative agency based in New York City. One of a select few hybrid advertising & design firms for companies that need clarity, velocity, and impactful creative problem-solving. Independent and senior-led for 20+ years, the firm operates as a trusted ally to clients in...
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- Digital Strategy
- Advertising
- Design Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
The Key is a boutique PR agency based in San Francisco, built for companies at pivotal moments, from early-stage startups to public companies navigating growth, launches, or reputation shifts. We translate complex technology, finance, and consumer stories into narratives that resonate with investors...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Creative Services
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We turn scrolls into sales. Full-funnel, full-impact. We prioritize global resonance in every aspect of our work, ensuring that every brand and content we craft has the power to connect with audiences across cultures, languages, and markets. Our creative strategies are designed to transcend borders, blending...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ASL Productions: Nationwide Excellence in Corporate Video Production for Over 15 Years. Our extensive national crew network ensures budget-friendly, safe, and outstanding corporate video content...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Silverback Strategies is a performance marketing agency helping $100M+ B2C brands grow through paid media, SEO and advanced measurement...
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- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- Reston, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
John Flower Productions is a full-service video production company in downtown Louisville. Since 2007 we have been the local crew that national brands, agencies, and production companies call when they need experienced people on the ground in Kentucky - corporate storytelling, executive interviews...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Green Mountain Websites is a Vermont based web design company. We specialize in small, affordable, WordPress based designs to suit your needs. Our preference is to build sites for "Mom and Pop" type of businesses. We also can take care of your WordPress maintenance needs...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Berlin, Vermont
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
At Maltav Media we take pride in creating exceptional visual content that captivates, engages, and leaves a lasting impact. As a leading creative production agency, we specialize in delivering high-quality videos, photos and strategic digital solutions to elevate your brands presence in the digital landscape...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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.