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At WithNova Blink Digital, we combine the power of AI-driven performance with human insight to create campaigns that convert. As a leading SEO and social media marketing agency in South Africa, we help brands shine online through data-backed strategies that deliver measurable results...
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- Web Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Zenithis, we go beyond the standard-merging technology, design, and strategy to craft human-centered solutions that drive measurable growth. Our services include; Web & Mobile Development, Brand Identity & Visual Design, Digital Marketing, & Automation, & Strategic Consulting & Innovation...
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- Web Development
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Middletown, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We architect, produce and deliver transformative digital solutions that drive organizational excellence, accelerate growth, and deliver quantifiable impact. We specialize in 3 core areas; technology, creative, and learning services–all of which we have decades of experience in cultivating unique and...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Newton, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
A creative studio for a new generation of brand builders. Founded in 2016, our team operates on the principle that while many can execute, building a robust strategy first is crucial before we Act Second. This philosophy ensures that our creative solutions are not only innovative but also strategically...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Marketing only works as hard as the brand behind it. At Punch we build brands from the inside out so when you spend on marketing, it counts...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We guide industrial and professional services firms through an efficient BrandFIRST process to fuel their marketing, increase sales, and grow with purpose. BrandFIRST delivers a Brand Blueprint: the foundation for marketing, culture-building, attracting talent, and business strategy...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Rochester Hills, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
A Boxx Branding é uma agência de branding boutique especializada na construção e gestão de marcas.Atuamos em três frentes: Pesquisa, Estratégia de Marca e Execução. Desenvolvemos um método de três etapas que ajuda empresas a fortalecer a marca, atrair mais clientes e crescer de forma...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
GoldinKollar is a premium People and Culture consultancy headquartered in Cairo, Egypt, serving clients across MENA and the Gulf. We engineer employee experience across five domains: Culture, Employer Branding, Internal Communication, Employee Experience and Engagement, and Measurement. Our edge is a working...
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- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
COTO Collective is a San Diego marketing agency that works as your full outsourced marketing department. We unite brand strategy, website design and development, CRM, sales automation, custom AI implementation, paid media, and SEO into one system - run by senior practitioners, not handed to a junior team...
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- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
NO ID is an AI-native creative agency in Costa Mesa, California, building cinematic websites, commercials, brand identity and always-on content. Trusted by Meta, Snapchat, Universal, Honda, Acura, Celsius, Dyson and Reebok with Shaquille O'Neal, and by Orange County and Newport Beach businesses that want...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Video Production
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- Location
- Costa Mesa, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Nonfiction is a branding and graphic design firm helping big thinkers, changemakers, and tomorrow-focused organizations achieve their futures through brand strategy and visual identity systems...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Brand Spark Solutions empowers startups, small to medium-sized businesses, and entrepreneurs by delivering a precise blend of executive-level strategic marketing with hands-on implementation of creative and web solutions, all with tailored packages for every stage of business growth...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Northbrook, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
As a Creative Marketing Agency for over 17 years, we know one of the biggest challenges facing Marketing Directors is the ever changing landscape and to keep getting better results. That's why our digital marketing agency has developed a specific plan to come along side you and solve these challenging issues...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
One Eighteen Advertising is a premier, full-service advertising agency that generates explosive growth and achieves desired results through a deliberate creative process and powerful voice...
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- Advertising
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Delitier & Co. is a digital branding and content agency that engages your intended audience with data driven concepts and designs. Through our research on user personas, we artfully plan your digital footprint and construct aesthetically impactful visuals for each engagement. We’ve been successful in...
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- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
The era of a world saturated with invasive advertising to sell is over, social networks have changed the way we communicate and market. Today the best communication is organic, personalized and creative...
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- Market Research
- Content Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
- AI Development
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- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Caliber Creative is an independent, full-service branding agency that cultivates exceptional brand experiences through smart thinking and unique design. We believe in the power of good design to effectively communicate and make a lasting impact...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Advertising
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- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Mammoth, a brand consultancy and full-service creative transformation agency, specializes in navigating complexity to uncover authentic brand identities. By immersing itself in clients' worlds, Mammoth captures ambition, establishes pathways to growth, and visualizes future success through purposeful...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Advertising
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- Location
- Belfast, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Performena is a technology-driven marketing engineering company that builds integrated marketing systems designed to solve complex performance and coordination challenges. Rather than operating as a traditional agency, Performena focuses on engineering unified marketing ecosystems that combine platform...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- PPC
- Media Buying
- Creative Services
- Advertising
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
CBA designs Brand Identities and Experiences, combining strategic analysis and creative vision, thanks to a human‑centered approach. We design positive impact on business.Founded in Paris in 1982, CBA is international design agency. Our 300 consultants all over the world offer a global perspective and...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Stealth Creative, an acclaimed full-service advertising agency based in Saint Louis, Missouri, is the ultimate destination for all your advertising needs. Our team of highly skilled professionals brings a wealth of experience and expertise across various facets of the advertising industry, with a particular...
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- Package Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Advertising
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
WIDEVIEW is a leading motion graphics studio celebrated for our expertise in art direction, visual storytelling, and animated solutions. Our commitment to practicality and open collaboration empowers us to create impactful visual marketing tools across diverse industries...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
World Tree specialise in documentary, branded content and 2D animation. We also create our own content including a graphic novel launching in 2024...
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- Content Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Surry Hills, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
YeahNice is a brand design agency based in London, working with ambitious businesses to build standout brands from the ground up. We partner with challengers, scale-ups, and global teams to create brand identities, campaigns, and systems that drive real impact. Whether its naming a new venture, launching a...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Advertising
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Three ex-agency owners and creative directors who got tired of watching great businesses lose out because their brand couldn't keep up. Months-long processes and unpredictable costs weren't the answer. So we built one that was. Decades of brand strategy, design and commercial thinking distilled into a focused...
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Belfast, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
GOOD is the UK’s leading creative agency dedicated to positive social impact. We build belief in brands, businesses and causes. We do this because people do more with brands they believe in – they give more, spend more, stay longer and share more. Over 25 years of working with leading charities, unions...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Ilona Studio is a creative consultancy firm specializing in branding, marketing, and communications solutions. Our diverse skill set straddles the worlds of photography, design, editorial, strategy, and technology...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Tzar Digital, your gateway to digital excellence. Our website is a haven for innovative solutions that elevate your online presence. With a team dedicated to crafting seamless user experiences and cutting-edge designs, we're here to redefine your digital journey. Explore our services and discover the art of...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Deir al-Asad, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Fugu Mobile is a technology and digital solutions company specializing in Omni-channel marketing, web development, CRM, AI platforms, app development, WeChat marketing, user engagement, and innovative digital products that help businesses connect with customers through seamless digital experiences...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Shanghai, China
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are branding and marketing specialists. Working globally with industry-leading, innovative, purposeful companies and institutions.Providing full range of integrated strategy, brand consulting, creative, marketing and strategy development services to help our clients to create, grow and manage their...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $105/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Hero redefines branding by merging art and science to craft visionary, high-impact brands. With unconstrained creativity and a relentless pursuit of perfection, we bring passion to every project, ensuring businesses stand out with bold, smart, and visually striking identities...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Most people would describe us as a global, full-service agency. But we think of ourselves as marketers with great stories to tell. We are positively obsessed with our clients and make it our business to uncover whats unique about their business...
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- Web Development
- Video Production
- WordPress Website Design
- Creative Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a 360º boutique marketing and advertising agency based in Buenos Aires, specialized in branding and identity, audiovisual design and creative marketing...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Palermo, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We stand as a digital creative studio, dedicated to a holistic full-stack creative approach. Utilizing the latest in technology and practical strategies, we excel in digital production and online marketing across multiple industries...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Product Design
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- Location
- Limassol, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We combine specialized expertise to accelerate brand growth. By collaborating, creating synergies, and fostering development based on diverse capabilities; by generating, developing, and maintaining connections between brands and people, we drive growth...
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- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Guatemala City, Guatemala
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We create opportunity for FMCG and Lifestyle brands by building cohesive brand strategies, experiences, and design systems that translate seamlessly and distinctively across every touchpoint...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Storm Digital is a Surrey-based development studio specialising in websites, web apps, mobile apps, VR, AR and 3D experiences...
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- VR/AR
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- West Byfleet, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
NUU partners with companies (from startup to Fortune 500) to solve challenges and reach business goals. We build brands through strategic vision, cultural insight, and beautiful stories that emotionally resonate...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Group Partnership is an award winning WPP Group company based in Dubai, we have been building successful brands and telling engaging brand stories for 2 decades. We offer integrated marketing communication solutions across all channels of Branding, Advertising, PR, Digital/ Social & Content Mkg...
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- Package Design
- Content Marketing
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Advertising
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
An agile team based in Sydney that cross many disciplines, we enjoy long term projects as much as pulling off an all nighter to get a clients work done in a hurry. Design based, strategy led and always with solutions...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Our team is made up of skilled experts with extensive experience in brand strategy, communications and identity creation. We specialise in developing product, service and corporate brands across all industries...
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- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Dublin, Ireland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Still Not Scared is a small creative studio based in Geelong, just down the road from Melbourne. We work with business owners, charities, and non-profits to bring bold, attention-grabbing ideas to lifehelping brands stand out, connect, and leave a lasting impression...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Design Services
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a boutique branding and creative agency that strategically brings an organization's brand to life through cleverly written messaging, intentional design, multi-media content, and visual storytelling. We exist to craft and tell the stories of the most purpose-driven brands. We identify superpowers...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Ashland, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Ment specializes in aiding brands in delivering a profound message to their audience, fostering enduring impact through innovative and strategic creative processes. Our expertise lies in crafting compelling narratives that resonate deeply and contribute to a lasting impression on target audiences...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
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- Location
- Cancún, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
A video marketing company helping clients achieve their potential by providing high-quality film and photography services that showcase their vision professionally and effectively...
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- Video Production
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Clab is a creative agency focused on healthcare and pharmaceuticals. Our specialized team delivers all the creativity and scientific support to effectively translate the science behind your products into unforgettable omini-channel campaigns...
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- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Cajicá, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Our communication design agency was built on the principle that the same persuasive techniques used in marketing & advertising can, and should, be used to advance the great good...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Business Consulting
- Creative Services
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $240/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
HexGate provides strategic, data-driven influencer marketing solutions worldwide. We leverage insights to create impactful campaigns that resonate globally...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Trieste, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Double Geste is a Paris-based digital studio specializing in multimedia development for institutions, businesses, and associations. We craft ambitious digital experiences through meticulous design and personalized consulting, seamlessly integrating contemporary technologies to bring your ideas to life...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Blackship Studios, we know that exceptional digital media is more than just moving imagesits a powerful tool for communication, brand building, and customer loyalty. With us, you gain a partner who is just as committed to your success as you are...
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- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Munich, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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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.