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BRK is a Charlotte-based full-service agency specializing in branding, video production, web design, lead generation, social media, digital marketing for B2B + B2C. With over 35 years of experience, BRK delivers strategic, data-driven campaigns that captivate audiences and drive measurable results...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
The name 'TAG12' embodies our dynamic and distinctive approach, seamlessly blending technology, art, and creativity to tell stories in unique ways. Specializing in video course production, corporate videos, and educational content, our passionate and experienced team leverages the latest technological...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
lawinenstift is an Berlin located advertsing agency, which is specialized on cross media campaigns. We have a special expertise in promoting retail companies. We realize for them classic advertising and online marketing campaigns. lawinenstift has some very special departments like a google ad studio, a 3D...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
In an era where everything changes at lightning speed, we help brands take advantage of these challenges...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Product Design
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- Location
- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Tane specializes in video production and post-production services. We support in-house brand teams and agency pros that are in need of video content for marketing and internal comms...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Hartford, Vermont
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're the execution and storytelling partner for Bold Brands and Global agencys. We help brands build world-class campaigns that are culturally sharp, visually bold, and COST-EFFECTIVE...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
- Branding
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- Location
- Burbank, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Uport is a creative agency with the team distributed worldwide...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Proportion is an award-winning, multidisciplinary creative studio dedicated to developing branded spaces worth sharing. Specializing in creating cohesive brands that carry from naming and identity through visual communication and interior design, Proportion transforms brands beyond the expected...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Malden, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Millennium Agency is a renowned branding and strategic marketing agency with a 25-year history of excellence, operating in Boston and Manchester, New Hampshire. Through its systematic approach and expertise in branding, messaging, and digital marketing, Millennium Agency helps businesses elevate their brand...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Market Research
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Manchester, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Forge is an Auckland based Creative Agency that offers branding, web design, development, and a full range of marketing services to businesses in New Zealand and around the world...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $155/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
R43 Limited is an award-winning media company creating engaging broadcast and cross-platform content for ad agencies, corporations, non-profits and networks...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Location
- Chagrin Falls, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Kyro, we don't settle for being an ordinary service provider. We strive to become your trusted partner, working closely with you to understand your brand and audience. With accountability for marketing traction, our video projects deliver visible results that make you and your team shine. Let us bring your...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Buster Creative is a comprehensive healthcare marketing and design agency that provides exceptional marketing solutions to local, national and global clients. With over 28 years of experience, our team has a proven track record of delivering effective and memorable marketing campaigns...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Location
- North Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
RAPJAB is a dynamic agency that combines design, management, writing, development and planning to create extraordinary experiences. With a belief in the intelligence of the consumer, we strive to reach people in meaningful, strategic, and lasting ways. Through a process of discovery, we uncover the emotions...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Element Three is an Indianapolis-based marketing consultancy that specializes in propelling businesses to market leadership. With a track record of industry accolades and a holistic approach, we help companies on the verge of growth craft their brand story, devise effective marketing strategies and deliver...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Third Ear is a full-service advertising agency dedicated to creating inclusive work that resonates with diverse audiences. By understanding the shared mindsets, passions, and values that bring people together, Third Ear delivers insight-driven creative solutions that inspire action and drive results. Its...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Ell Creative, an advertising and creative agency founded in 2009, has helped brands of all sizes discover new ways to connect with their audience. Unlike traditional agencies, it fosters authentic brand partnerships based on loyalty and creativity. With a team dedicated to unconventional thinking and...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Equator Design is a design agency offering innovative packaging and brand design solutions. With a multi-disciplinary team across seven global locations, the agency delivers measurable value through strategic insight and award-winning creativity. The agency's designs foster profound emotional engagement and...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Rizen Creative excels at solving branding challenges with a dedicated and passionate team. Its services include strategic planning, social media management, interactive web design, website development, user experience (UX) design, and brand development. The agency's creativity and dedication to its craft...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Iden Team is a creative branding agency that merges bold concepts with brave decisions to keep up with market trends. Specializing in branding, strategic communications, website development, and packaging design, the agency helps clients stand out and lead the market. Creating distinctive and impactful brand...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Riccardi Media is a NJ and NYC corporate event photography and video production company specializing in conferences, trade shows, executive events, gala coverage, sizzle reels, venue marketing content, and corporate headshots...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Location
- New Brunswick, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
TrailerWorks is a collection of creative, multi-disciplined individuals that help companies express their story through digital, traditional and experiential marketing...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Video Production
- Product Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We turn exciting ideas (that are truly cool) into disruptive brands with sexy products that make culture forward. We dont do this because we want to, or need to. We do this because we love doing it, and we simply cant live without it. Its our way of living...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Jackson Wynne, crafts meaningful experiences. From planning to execution, we elevate your brand with clarity and purpose, ensuring it stands out where it matters most...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Vicarel Studios is an artful branding and design studio based in Denver, Colorado. We provide bespoke creative services spanning brand identity and packaging design, illustration, murals, lettering, typeface design, and creative retainer partnerships. Strategy first, executed with craft...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Ad Victorem is a Los Angeles-based creative agency that combines award-winning creativity with business strategy to help challenger brands disrupt the status quo...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Codilar Technologies is a leading eCommerce development company offering top-tier solutions for B2B and B2C across the globe. Specializing in omnichannel commerce, headless commerce, and PWA solutions, we are on a mission to revolutionize online retail.In our 9 years of...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 17 Projects Listed
Your product needs a team.We build both.The current market has created a high demand for expensive contractors and agencies.At Formulate we take a different approach. We invest in training and building teams to support the products we create.We build your product and the team you need to support it in the...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Guildford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Greetings! We are NameStormers, a renowned naming agency with offices in Austin and Boston. Since 1985, we have been dedicated to creating exceptional brand names, company names, and product names for businesses worldwide...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Teschner Group is a strategic branding and digital agency specializing in end-to-end branding, web design, and custom development. We deliver high-impact brand strategy, visual identity, and UX/UI design, creating scalable digital platforms and brand ecosystems for enterprise clients. Our expertise includes...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Logo Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ostrava, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
India Stone Creative is a Toronto-based UX agency offering UX strategy, UX content writing, and UX design for startups, B2B software companies, and marketing agencies across Canada...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are SUVA, a full-service design and branding company. Helping clients discover their fundamental purpose, make an emotional connection with their audience, build trust and create loyalty. Through close collaboration, deep strategy, powerful storytelling, and beautifully crafted designs, we create...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
CMDS is a B2B marketing agency in Colts Neck, NJ, helping companies turn complex offerings into clear reasons to buy. Since 2002, our in-house team has built brands, websites and campaigns that attract qualified buyers and support growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Colts Neck, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Your Visual Powerhouse. We specialize in end-to-end photo, video and CGI production, transforming ideas into digital outcomes to elevate the connection between your brand and its users...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We are a futuristic retail design company dedicated to making ordinary environments remarkable. Our services include Retail Store Design, VM strategy, Campaign and event design, Technical Design Services, store layout design, brand promotion, BTL Advertising, Experience Design Studio,etc...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We grow businesses by creating experiences people love.Today, people embrace companies with the customer experiences that best meet their needs. Less Rain transforms companies by designing these best-in-class experiences, driven by strong creative and rooted in the technology and strategy required for...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Lemonlight is a global video production company helping brands and agencies create high-quality video content at scale. With a Los Angeles studio, global creator network, and proprietary platform, Hero, Lemonlight makes video production simple, efficient, and effective...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Inglewood, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are a London based strategic Branding, Packaging & Marketing Agency with over 19 years experience building FMCG, CPG & Consumer brands. We are a full service agency with over 19 years experience building global brands and iconic challengers. Working with clients from concept to consumer...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Atomicdust is an esteemed agency specializing in B2B branding and digital marketing. With a track record dating back to 2001, we have assisted numerous clients in overcoming challenges by establishing strong brand positioning, crafting clear strategies, and implementing purposeful design...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Overskies is an independent creative agency specializing in branding, storytelling, video, experiential, influencer marketing, UGC, Amazon and creative production for commerce-driven brands...
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- Video Production
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Montvale, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Storyminers, a story is more than just wordsits a powerful strategic tool. It gives your team access to the vision and the means to make it real...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Marietta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
BLCK Alpaca delivers custom AI agents for marketing automation, helping businesses automate content creation, email campaigns, data analysis, and social media management. Our services include data-driven marketing intelligence, AI-powered content generation, seamless AI agent integration, and custom...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- AI Development
- Software Development
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- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We believe that bringing brands, content, celebrities, and influencers together makes storytelling more meaningful and impactful. Through Hollywood Branded's expertise in creating these essential and complex partnerships, your story will be better brought to life...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Creative one-stop-shop enriching businesses, adding focus and brand value...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Ugly Wolf is an award-winning strategic brand design agency based in New York & Dallas. We specialize in brand identity, strategic messaging, websites, packaging, and more...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Labyrinth Brand Co is a digital agency that helps modern brands become clearer, more credible, and easier to discover online...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Plano, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
It is our goal to build data-driven products that function quickly, are attractive and at the same time contribute to more growth for your organization...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Own your market. For 30+ years, we've helped B2B and direct-to-consumer products identify and win their ideal buyers. Our award-winning creative and pressure-tested processes match innovative products with their most valuable customers. See how...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Market Research
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- St. Albert, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $180/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
UNINFLECTED PICTURES is a collection of artists, filmmakers, engineers, storytellers, poets, and strategists from around the globe who have committed our enthusiasm to bringing daring and beautiful tales to life in the physical and digital worlds. Our members come from a variety of backgrounds, including...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
As a creative film company, weve lived the kind of lives that most only dream of. Grounded in real, raw experiences. Untouched by fabrication. We breathe life into stories. Our work ignites curiosity, motivates action, and reflects a deep love for the natural world. In a world where stunning visuals are...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Edwards, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- 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.