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ITHEIR is a creative agency that blends innovative design, technology, and business strategy to transform ideas into impactful brands. Specializing in brand development, creative design, multimedia production, and cutting-edge technology services, ITHEIR delivers tailored solutions for businesses across...
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- Logo Design
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Abuja, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Grafikbyrån is a full-service creative agency on Sweden's west coast, serving businesses across Gothenburg and the Bohuslän archipelago. We handle the entire production chain in-house: fast WordPress websites built on clean code, corporate film, professional photography, drone footage, and technical SEO. No...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- SEO
- Advertising
- Web Design
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- Location
- Kållekärr, Sweden
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Studio Cicely is a brand and digital studio built exclusively for hospitality. Founded by an operator with nearly thirty years running exceptional hotels, restaurants and spas. We build brands, websites and digital strategies for properties that deserve better...
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- Branding
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- Design Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Gromnik, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/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
AI video and image ads for DTC and consumer brands on Meta, TikTok and YouTube: made from your real product, delivered in 9:16, checked by a creative director...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- eCommerce
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Dragør, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Henry David Photography is a St. Louis studio producing corporate, facility, interview and brand video for organizations nationwide, often alongside commercial still photography. We handle the full process from planning and on-site production through editing and delivery, so marketing and HR teams get...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- 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
We are a creative agency helping clients envision and create the future of their brands. Their team partners with clients to develop a strong brand identity and create strategies, digital platforms, and experiences for transformation and growth...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our team of super-star designers and developers can turn any idea into reality. Whether you need to improve an existing digital product/service or build something from scratch - we've got you covered!...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
In today's fast-paced world, where businesses are continually competing for consumer attention, the need for exceptional communication and marketing solutions is greater than ever. At the heart of successful campaigns lies a fusion of creativity, strategy, and technology combination that transforms ideas into...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Murcia, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
Bridget Hoadley, the human behind Elastic Design, is a creative designer, illustrator and dyslexic thinker working with folk on print design, branding, illustration, and publishing...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Fitzroy, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Une agence suisse, entre Lausanne et la Riviera.Agence DGH est une agence suisse de branding et de communication basée entre Lausanne et la Riviera vaudoise. Nous accompagnons des entreprises, des PME, des institutions et des organisations dans la construction et le déploiement de leur image.Notre...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Lausanne, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fisher Design is a a full service package design resource that specializes in innovation support, brand strategy, graphic design, and mechanical artwork production...
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- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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
Cedarsphere is a creative centered web design & digital marketing agency built for the now. We get up early. We stay up late. We make it our obsession to bring you success. From web design, ecommerce, photography, videography, graphic design, and print, to digital advertising solutions, we've got you...
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- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Waco, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We achieve our results through a multidisciplinary approach. Branding, corporate identity, packaging, product labelling, interior design, web design and product photography are some of the things we do best...
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- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Design Services
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- Location
- Zamora, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
StudioYears is a London-based design agency partnering with ambitious brands to create meaningful brand experiences. We combine strategic thinking with creative excellence to deliver design that drives real business impact...
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- Design Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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
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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
Helping brands medium to small, solve their biggest challenges by listening to their pain points, devising a plan that is agreeable and turning that concept into a beautiful reality that meets all of their goals...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Hackettstown, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Carson+Doyle is a global, independent collective of creators proudly part of Generation Z. We guide our clients through the evolving Gen Z landscape by combining bold creativity with unrivalled insights into the next generation of consumers. | carsondoyle.com...
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- Advertising
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are new-age digital communications & creative design agency based in Dubai.Being one of the few Hubspot Platinum Partner agencies in Dubai, and with their award-winning tools at our disposal, we help clients solve the most seemingly complicated marketing puzzles, rather simply...
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- Web Development
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Boutique website design and development agency focused on providing value and results to our clients through beautifully designed, coded, and SEO optimized websites...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Bloomington, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome to Unboxfame your key to a robust branding strategy. We connect great companies with the most creative minds. With a belief to disrupt the traditional agency model and deep dive into the world of creative branding, our aim is to touch hearts and not just minds...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
RabenRifaie is a creative design and motion studio focused on interactive 3D storytelling and brand communication. We create 3D animations, digital graphics, logos, images, engaging animations, and more.RabenRifaie creates life-long relationships through the spirit of digital storytelling...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Poznan, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mazeminds is a respected marketing agency known for its successful lead capture and sales strategies, particularly in B2B settings and with high-value products. With almost a decade of experience, over 800 clients served, and millions managed in marketing, our agency is recognized for its personalized...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Softopark offers a comprehensive range of IT services including business process outsourcing, web development, mobile app development, responsive websites, ERP solutions, and other online solutions. We take pride in building custom solutions for our customers based on their unique requirements...
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- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
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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 Piksellat, we believe great design is essential to business success. We focus on creating visually striking, high-performing websites that engage audiences and deliver results. With expertise in both web design and development, we ensure your online presence is both aesthetically impressive and seamlessly...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Pristina, Kosovo
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/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
Whether is a right or left brain issue, Q seems to always have done it before, and always architects something to make it better, every time and without fail. Q is a true professional and a pool of knowledge...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A powerful way to promote or advertise your business in social media. We're also specialized in corporate, events and all that you might want to preserve in digital content...
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- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Cornella de Llobregat, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We offer strategic guidance, standout websites, iconic branding, and a respectful creative voice used to empower businesses with spirit...
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- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Naucalpan de Juarez, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our mission is to deliver exceptional return on investment for our clients, through agile, data-driven and creative digital marketing campaigns, helping their businesses grow online...
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- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
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- Location
- Morristown, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Colle McVoys purpose-driven approach challenges clients to make a difference in the world through meaningful work. Focused on integrated capabilities across all of marketing, we use our experience-driven creative process to create impactful brand experiences that influence consumers buying decisions...
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- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
United Landmark Associates, Inc. has a proven track record of guiding clients to achieve remarkable success in highly competitive markets nationwide. Our comprehensive program, in collaboration with our affiliates, covers every aspect of the journey toward success...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
For over 22 years, INDIVO has been assisting both emerging and established companies to establish connections with their customers by providing integrated digital marketing solutions. Our services include web development, e-commerce, SEO/SEM, email marketing, creative, advertising, branding and strategy...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- eCommerce
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our advertising approach is driven by results and powered by experience and passion. We are constantly seeking innovation by utilizing the latest technology...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- SEO
- Advertising
- Web Design
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Based in St. Louis, MO, Magnetize is a dynamic branding agency. Our team consists of business thinkers with a keen eye for visuals, specializing in brand strategies and integrated communications...
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- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Origo Branding Company is an innovative agency specializing in branding, marketing and digital strategy. With a remarkable track record spanning 32 years, our accomplished team approaches each project with a unique and discerning outlook, aiming to deliver the most captivating solutions...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- SEO
- Advertising
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
An Attaché, typically associated with technical expertise on diplomatic missions, can also be a powerful concept in the realm of marketing. It represents an individual who possesses profound knowledge and skill and effectively imparts expertise in an artful and strategic manner. Attaché emerged with a clear...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
For nearly three decades, Creative Spot has been assisting organizations across diverse industries in effectively branding, positioning and promoting their products and services to their intended audiences...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- SEO
- Advertising
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At The Starr Conspiracy, we are a strategic marketing and advertising agency exclusively focused on enterprise software and services. With our deep understanding of your market segment, we accelerate your growth by building market share, increasing brand awareness and generating valuable sales leads...
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- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Davidson Belluso, we are a full-service creative advertising agency that combines superior strategic and creative talent to deliver outstanding results. From captivating storytelling to innovative designs, we craft campaigns that connect with audiences and drive measurable success...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As a boutique content marketing firm, we are Casual Astronaut, forging meaningful connections between brands and customers through captivating content crafted for every stage of the consumer journey. Experience success with our integrated approach that combines strategy, creation and distribution...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- SEO
- Advertising
- Web Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We'll help you get to the root of what makes you, you with our done-for-you copywriting services and educational resources crafted to help you share your products, services and impact with your audience in an entirely new way...
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- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help the world's elite brands create awareness around product launches & campaigns with refined CGI artistry & unparalleled craftsmanship in 3D motion design. Founded in 2017 by two former PlayStation leaders, we specialize in creating design-led strategic digital content across a variety of touchpoints...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Cork, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mesherma Studios isn't your typical agencywe're your growth partner. Based in Paramaribo, Suriname, we bring a refreshingly non-traditional perspective to branding, marketing, and advertising...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Paramaribo, Suriname
- 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
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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.