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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Books Nova is a modern book publishing and author branding agency dedicated to helping aspiring and established authors bring their ideas to life. We specialize in ghostwriting, editing, publishing, and marketing strategies that transform manuscripts into market-ready books. Our team focuses on quality...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Artisan Talent is a premier creative staffing agency that has been redefining talent solutions since its inception. Committed to excellence, we offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the unique needs of the creative, digital, and marketing industries...
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- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Media Scope Group help their clients engage with diverse stakeholders across multiple channels, tell effective stories, run creative and data-driven campaigns to enhance their communication, reputation and deliver success...
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- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Web Design Vibe is a full-service digital agency specializing in custom website design, e-commerce solutions, branding, and SEO strategies that help businesses build a powerful online presence and drive measurable growth...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Elemental Studio is a custom graphic design firm that specializes in branding and identity development, website design and management, and internet marketing. For the past 18 years, our "3-D Approach to Fundamental Craftmanship" has elevated our clients' business and entertainment value to new and...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
More than advertising, we create experiences that impact and convert...
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- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Pachuca, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At No Blink Video, we are a dedicated video production team committed to bringing ideas to life through captivating visual narratives. With our passion for storytelling and expertise in video production, we ensure that each project is delivered with creativity, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a full-scale digital marketing agency and production company that helps to sky-rocket your revenue with high quality video content and social media ads...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Location
- Stuart, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a creative agency focused on crafting strategies and content that truly capture the consumer's attention. Each team member is both a specialist and a bit of a mad genius in their field, allowing us to create something truly different and unique in the market...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Location
- Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a trusted creative partner to businesses, agencies, and nonprofits seeking exceptional branding and content to drive results. We specialize in design and illustration across all forms of print collateral as well as digital advertising and social media content...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Location
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
VAX Films is a creative video production agency dedicated to helping businesses stand out through cinematic-quality storytelling and visually compelling content. With a strong focus on creating immersive and experiential videos, the agency brings brand stories to life by combining creativity, strategy, and...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Location
- Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Independent film and video production in Lisbon, Portugal, led by award-winning filmmaker and cinematographer (DoP) Diogo Pessoa de Andrade. With 20+ years of international experience, Creative Visuals delivers cinematic storytelling for brands, agencies, and documentarians. Offering full-scale production...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, LumaLens Media produces high-impact brand films, corporate communications, and dynamic event coverage across the North East and the UK. Backed by over a decade of commercial production experience, we combine strategic visual storytelling with cinema-grade craft to create content...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ANIMAYSTER is a Ukrainian digital animation studio founded in 2013. We work with traditional digital, real-time, and experimental 3D/2D technologies. We create worlds and characters for audiovisual and multimedia products, including films, advertising, installations, entertainment complexes, interactive...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Capitola Media produces corporate videos, commercials and live events in San Francisco and the Bay Area, with production services in New York City, Los Angeles and nationwide...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Marmonaut is a video production company run by experts in the fields of storytelling, design and animation. We work closely with companies, startups and studios. Let us spring your business forward with world-class video content...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Meta-Group is a Chile-based integrated agency specializing in communications, marketing, social media, and design. Our expertise spans from comprehensive public relations to pioneering marketing strategies, crafting engaging social media content, and delivering impactful designs, all aimed at elevating our...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Public Relations
- Video Production
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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
- 1 Project Listed
Nebrex is a Calgary-based technology company that helps small businesses generate more customers through connected websites, AI-powered lead capture, and automated follow-up systems. The company focuses on solving common growth challenges such as slow response times, missed leads, inconsistent follow-up, and...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $54/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Genco is a creative studio that makes brands' content.Photoshoots, product shots, video campaigns, short-form, podcasts and social content, plus the strategy and management that deepen it for product brands, tech and B2B companies, and personal brands that need to show up like they mean it.We work...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Product Design & Engineering Agency...
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- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create designs that capture the truth of your brand so you make stronger connections with your customers. Our passion is to dive joyfully into your passion & create a unique authentic meaningful visual expression to attract your ideal audience...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Berkeley, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Committed to converting ideas into captivating and functional designs that leave a lasting impression...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- La Mirada, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Juniper Workshop is a Santa Febased web design and marketing studio that helps businesses grow through brand coaching, social media, photography, video, and storytelling...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The biggest companies in the world choose our team and now you can too. Experience world class service and results you can count on. Our modular pricing makes sure you only pay for the services you need. No matter if you need strategy, design, content creation or to buy media, we can even work white label. We...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ginger is an arts & entertainment journalist and the founding editor of inside hollywood examiner - covering the academy awards, golden globes, and indie festivals, and has written for indiewire, the playlist, ragazine, examiner, yahoo, Pop Matters, la2day, gay wired. She is an mfa visual artist, a ph.D...
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- Advertising
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mobius Studios, a USA-based 3D animation & CGI video agency, creates stunning animations to enhance your brands social media, ads, and digital marketing presence...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CineFunk Studios, based in Pune, India, creates compelling short films, web series, and music videos. We focus on storytelling, bringing diverse narratives to life through visually captivating and emotionally resonant content. Our talented team delivers work that entertains, inspires, and connects...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Pune, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Studio Lutalica is an award-winning non-profit design studio based in Edinburgh, empowering women and LGBTQ+ communities through innovative branding, web design, and editorial content. We create impactful, inclusive solutions that drive social change and challenge industry norms globally...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Buenaventura Films is a premium audiovisual production company based in Montevideo, Uruguay. With over 20 years of industry experience, we specialize in high-quality commercial spots, corporate films, and documentary content. For international agencies and producers, we act as a trusted local production...
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- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Montevideo, Uruguay
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Dan Kost has built a media company with over twenty companies serving clients globally. So now it’s up to you, reach out and see how we can help grow your business, whether you’re a startup, midstream or reorganization we can help...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Advertising
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Windsor, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Abajour Filmes é uma produtora audiovisual em São Paulo especializada em vídeos corporativos, institucionais e comerciais para grandes marcas. Com mais de 14 anos de mercado, já atendemos clientes como Einstein, Ambev, BMW, Cielo e Vult. Nossa equipe conduz todo o processo — do briefing à...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Branding
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Shortelling is a creative video and AI-enhanced content studio based in Latin America. We help brands and agencies turn complex ideas into powerful corporate films, social videos, brand stories and AI-powered content. With senior creative direction, storytelling, production and post-production, we create...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Video Marketing
- AI Development
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- Location
- Quito, Ecuador
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are smaill studio in Barcelona who loves stationery. We are speacialized on creating our designs from watercolor, handmade caligraphy and working with local providers who work handmade...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
FifthHouse is a Nashville-based creative studio specializing in brand identity, web design, and fractional creative services. Built on Fortune 500 experience, we deliver project-based work and ongoing creative partnerships for B2B marketing teams and founders...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Velon Media is a digital marketing agency in Cyprus, specializing in digital marketing strategies that help businesses strengthen their online presence and achieve measurable growth. Our team has worked with multiple businesses across different industries, supporting campaigns that have contributed to...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- PPC
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Nicosia, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Blue Canary Web Design builds fast, accessible websites for small businesses that want to be found and trusted online. We pair clean, custom design with SEO-focused copywriting, so every site loads quickly, ranks well, and speaks clearly to the people it's meant to reach. From tutoring services to therapy...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Sandy Hook, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Crezivanta builds cinematic, modern websites that feel clean, intentional, and built for real business outcomes. Every project is designed to guide visitors toward action whether thats booking a call, exploring your offer, or connecting with your brand. We focus on clarity, structure, and premium visuals that...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
JKI Marketing is a Web Developer and Digital Marketing Agency with offices in New Jersey and Florida. We have been recognized as one of the TOP 100 WIX WEB DESIGNERS IN THE WORLD, and one of the TOP DIGITAL MARKETING AGENCIES in Tampa, 2022. We offer: Web Design, Branding, SEO, SMM, SEMWe work with...
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- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Morristown, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We build better brands for businesses with potential. Design that captures attention. Strategy that builds traction. From local legends to rising startups, our work helps businesses look sharp, sound clear, and grow fast...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Acemedia is a creative agency dedicated to producing original and impactful visual content that reflects each brands identity and values. With a strong focus on storytelling and innovation, the agency creates compelling visuals designed to connect with audiences and elevate brand presence across multiple...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Klaxon Studio is a full-service video production company based in Bermondsey, London, creating high-quality video content for ambitious brands and leading organisations. The studio specializes in corporate, branded, social, and B2B video production, serving clients across industries including automotive...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Digital Services
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A creative experiential agency based in Dubai, designing meaningful brand experiences globally...
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- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FWRD Digital & Product is a creative agency delivering standout design, development, and merchandising services. From branding to full-stack builds and global product launches, we turn ideas into beautifully executed realities fast, flexible, and built to scale...
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- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Kibria Studio is the Brand Design Art Direction practice of Sr. Brand Designer Art Director Joe Kibria...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
No Brand Creative is a dynamic agency specializing in branding, design, and advertising. By blending creativity with strategy, the agency crafts compelling visual identities and impactful campaigns that resonate with audiences and elevate brands. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, No Brand Creative...
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- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- SEO
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Lebanon, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Kaizen Digital Hub is result focused Digital Marketing and Web Development agency in Bangladesh. We help startup, SMEs & growing brands to strengthen their online presence through SEO, SEM, SMM, Design & developments Solutions...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Square Seed we believe in the power of design, especially when it comes to websites and branding. Online presence is everything today, so let us do the logistics and build you an astonishing website that people will remember!...
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- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
1830 Crew brings a filmmakers craft to brand storytelling, transforming ideas into visually compelling narratives. As a global collective of creatives, we help businesses captivate audiences and make a lasting impact through immersive, high-quality content...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
YAWK is a video production company based in Marrakech, Morocco since 2013. We produce corporate films, promotional videos, event coverage, music videos and commercial content for brands and institutions across Morocco. Clients include Nikki Beach, COP22, Dar Soukkar, Origin Fest, Fashion Trust Arabia...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Marrakesh, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Christie Lee Associates (CLA) is a UK-based strategic communications and public affairs consultancy that helps organizations build influence, manage stakeholder relationships, and navigate complex policy environments. The agency specializes in public affairs, corporate communications, stakeholder engagement...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Hamilton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 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.