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EC Stream, Marketing & PR is a London-based boutique consultancy helping growth-focused brands build visibility. sharpen their message, and drive measurable results. We work across marketing strategy, public relations, social media and brand storytelling; with specialist expertise in travel, hospitality...
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- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Rushlight Agency is a Salem, Oregon creative marketing, film production, and public affairs agency. Senior Producer Chris Fischer's wildlife documentary Dust self-funded, shot by a three-person crew in Botswana's Kalahari was licensed by National Geographic for international distribution. That same...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Branding
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- Salem, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help start, launch, and grow small businesses and brands. NYC based, offering services nationwide. Learn more at rymariemarketing.com...
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- Albany, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
VRN Creative is a Toronto experiential marketing and branding agency for founders who need strategy and execution from one partner. We run social, paid media, content, email and brand activations for clients across CPG, hospitality, events and professional services, and we manage every engagement as...
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- Branding
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- Product Design
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- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Turquoise Tree is a managed marketing partner for small and growing businesses in the UK and UAE. We bring strategy, brand-specific content, social media, campaigns and performance reporting together, using our own platform, TT Studio, to make delivery consistent and easy to manage...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative Strategy and Production Agency for passionate brands that want their content to work for them...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We create impactful advertising solutions that bring your brand to life and make it stand out...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- İzmir, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WOW FACTOR AI combines human creativity, AI intelligence, and decades of marketing expertise to help ambitious brands attract more customers, strengthen their message, and deliver extraordinary results...
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- Digital Services
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- Print Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Colorado, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BluConnet Media delivers intelligent, AI-powered marketing solutions that transform businesses worldwide...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- AEO
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Varteic Digital Solutions is a web development and SEO agency built for small businesses, startups, and growing brands that need more than just a website they need one that gets found. We handle custom web development, site design and UX, technical SEO, and ongoing optimization as one integrated team, so...
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- Digital Services
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- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
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- Kwara, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Nous Asia is a Hong Kong brand narrative studio combining market-belief diagnosis, story architecture, and cinematic production for brands across APAC...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Arab SEO is a leading SEO agency in Dubai and Saudi Arabia, offering Arabic SEO, AI SEO, Local SEO, Technical SEO, PPC, eCommerce SEO, and multilingual digital marketing services to help businesses grow their online visibility and revenue...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
UltraVision Agency is a digital marketing agency based in Marrakech, Morocco. We write, shoot and edit performance video ads, then run them on Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Google and TikTok Ads, optimised for cost per lead and per booked meeting rather than clicks.We also build websites and conversion...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- eCommerce Development
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- Marrakesh, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Meta Business Partner and Google Partner based in Jbeil, Lebanon. We run media buying on Meta, Google and TikTok for brands across Lebanon and the GCC, with social media, content and SEO built around the campaigns. Over $10M in ad spend managed since 2018. Every plan is built around the clients goals rather...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- SEO
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
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- Byblos, Lebanon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Iffine Studio | High End Branding & Web Design...
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- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Rabat, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Neat Production
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Get noticed! Barcelona video production for your brand success.We craft cinematic storiesConveying the right message with your target audience is crucial, more so than ever. That's where we come in. We create striking visual assets that help drive your business forward and help you to remain competitive...
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- Location
- Barcelona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Impactful is a global, distributed agency headquartered in Dallas. We bring together amazing designers, marketers, social impact and sustainability leaders in a closed, vetted community to service clients from around the world. With little to no overhead, we offer a much more affordable (and honest) price...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Digital Marketing Content Creation for Web and Social Media through Video Production, Photography, Mobile Content, Aerial & 360 Virtual Camera Tools...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The #1 Unlimited Product Design and Creative Growth Subscription Service in the World!25 Years. 800+ Projects. 50+Mn units shipped. $500Mn in net new revenue, delivered.We take on global design challenges with ambitious brands and businesses of all sizes. The results: record sales, global relevance...
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- Product Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Independent marketing consultancy specialising in content to improve customer retention, loyalty and acquisition...
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- Content Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Email Marketing
- Web Design
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a creative agency that is unconventional and concierge-style, offering everything that a contemporary business requires for a powerful internet presence...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Looking for a creative partner to help you reach your business goals? We'v got all your branding, web development and marketing needs covered. Contact us for a quote...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Durban, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $48/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
In a world of generic strategies, ARTU stands out by mastering the "Glocal" balance. We help ambitious brands scale through a hybrid approach: world-class strategic planning fueled by deep local market intelligence. We don't just run campaigns; we build sustainable growth engines. From digital transformation...
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- Market Research
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Zaragoza, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Award Winning Web Design and Branding Agency based in Detroit...
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- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- WordPress Website Design
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- Detroit, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Kreative Shadow, a leading-edge design and branding agency situated in the heart of New York, is dedicated to developing innovative and strategic solutions. Our work goes beyond aesthetics, delving deep into meaningful engagement with the dynamic world we call home...
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- Branding
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- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Pretty Pixels, situated in London, UK, provides remote design services tailored to your needs, deadline, and budget. Reach out to us via phone or email with your brief, and we'll promptly deliver a variety of solutions aligned with your specifications...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Web Design Services in Wilmington, NC. We specialize in custom web design and more that gets your small business noticed...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Wilmington, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Boutique branding agency offering brand strategy & design to create the best brand experiences for your tribe. We believe that every project stems from an idea, and every idea serves a purpose...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Kingston, Jamaica
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
X One Digitals is a leading digital transformation company based in Dubai, having offices in the US and Australia, with a forward-thinking approach. We provide scalable web and mobile solutions, seamlessly integrated with digital marketing servicesall under one roof, ensuring a smooth and efficient process...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Tubdit is commited to providing you the best way possible to market yourself or company on the web. Our experience speaks for itself with the array of companies we have launched from scratch. Give us a call or send us an email with your project specifications...
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- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- SEO
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- Location
- North Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Pressiqa serves as the pivotal link between your brand and top-tier publications, effectively showcasing your unique story to a wider audience. With our expertise in media relations, we ensure your narrative receives the recognition it deserves, maximizing exposure and engagement...
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- Public Relations
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Event Marketing
- Advertising
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- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Left Brain, Right Mind. The Perfect Blend of Science & Aesthetics.We are a full service digital and print media agency. From websites & logos, to marketing and custom fabrication and 3D printing & prototyping...
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- Branding
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Are you looking for premium, authentic and effective design solutions, that sets you apart from your competition? We are CC Creative Services your small business branding and digital marketing partner, providing stellar service...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Kirkland, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A full service digital marketing and branding agency based in Lexington, Kentucky...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Human X, we tap into the power of human emotion in creating meaningful connections. We integrate brands seamlessly into people's lives through our range of digital services, including research, analytics, strategy, creative design, technology and more...
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- UI/UX Design
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Welcome to MomentsCreatives, where every frame tells a story, every video captures a moment, and every campaign leaves a lasting impression. At momentscreatives, we are not just a video production company; we are storytellers, visual architects, and digital marketing enthusiasts committed to transforming your...
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Deux Media, a leading video production company headquartered in The Hague, specializes in delivering high-quality video content tailored for startups, SMEs, and multinational corporations across the Netherlands. Our team is dedicated to bringing innovative concepts to life and capturing the essence of our...
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- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- The Hague, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
3Design Co. turns napkin sketches into reality. We specialize in product development, product design, and prototyping for entrepreneurs & Companies . From mechanical design to functional 3D models, we use cutting-edge tech to bring your boldest inventions to life quickly and effectively...
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- Product Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Socially Intrigued is an award-winning digital marketing agency with offices in NYC & L.A., serving clients nationwide. We specialize in viral campaigns, celebrity activations, and high-converting strategies for law firms, restaurants, liquor brands, and startups. From SEO to social and paid ads, we craft...
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- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Boutique web design and SEO services serving small businesses in Las Vegas and nationwide. Desert Rose Design & Photo Co. is a boutique Las Vegas web design company that offers personable, custom web design services to clients throughout the United States...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Creative Services
- SEO
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- Location
- Henderson, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our objective is to always offer more than what you have invested in us. We will always find a way to enhance your experience by helping your business flourish online, we will also learn to innovate our products and services. Your success is our success!...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Quezon City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Xrender Studio, we turn architectural plans into visuals that feel real. We work with homebuilders, architects, and developers to create 3D renderings, tours, and animations that make projects easy to understand and exciting to present. Whether it's selling a property, getting approvals, or just showing a...
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- Product Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
FatKid is Dubai's leading F&B growth agency, built exclusively for restaurants, cloud kitchens, and food brands across the UAE and GCC. Founded by two former Kitopi executives, we operate as an embedded growth engine not a traditional agency combining delivery platform optimization (Talabat, Deliveroo, Noon...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Chicago industrial design and product development firm specializing in taking products from concept through engineering, prototyping, and production...
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- Product Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $190/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
That Web Look is a web design and digital marketing agency based just outside Leeds in Horsforth, England. Since around 2012, the firm has delivered creative, results-driven web design, branding, SEO, and digital marketing services to SMEs — from one-person businesses to market leaders...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative Refresh is your go-to agency for all things visual. We specialize in breathing new life into your creative and brand management requirements, offering a comprehensive suite of services to transform your creative vision into reality. Whether it's marketing, content creation, social media management...
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- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Design Services
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
OURS GLOBAL is an esteemed IT and ITES outsourcing company, established in 2006. Our offshore Information Technology (IT) and Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) are geared to deliver the results you expect from your outsourcing partners...
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- Software Development
- IT Services
- Cloud Consulting
- Software Testing
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We offer digital and creative services to small enterprises, nonprofits, political campaigns, and government agencies. Our areas of expertise include targeted digital advertising (including social, search, programmatic display, pre-roll video, connected television, and radio), web design, creative content...
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- Advertising
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Keep your income flowing while we handle the branding and strategy. You'll have a fully developed identity that screams your brand through every aspect of your presence. We handle your web design, social media, print and prioritize ways to keep your business growing. We're just an email away...
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- Branding
- Package Design
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Seikritt Design supports growth-driven female entrepreneurs and businesses in coaching, consulting, and the creative industries to build strong personal brands that last - with clarity, strategy and character...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Print Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Cologne, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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.