Explore top creative agencies that drive lasting customer connections through bold designs and storytelling. Choose from vetted US-based creative companies specializing in brand strategy, content creation, digital marketing, and advertising.
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Major Tom pairs brand identity work with web development and paid media, turning strategy into user-centric design. Operating since 2000, the B2B creative agency is recognized by Hermes Creative Awards and counts OUAI and COBS Bread among its clients. Suits enterprises wanting creative tied to growth...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- WordPress Website Design
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
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Starfish Branding and Creative Agency
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.The Brand Experience is the Brand.
Since 2002, Starfish has built brand strategy, identity, and advertising under a Brand and Creative Intelligence system, designing brands to perform for people & AI systems alike. It has served 1,000+ companies, including PwC and Dunkin. Best for enterprises wanting branding for AI-era discoverability...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
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Starfish Branding and Creative Agency Reviews & Testimonials
Graphic Design Review from Undisclosed
Starfish has been hired by an IT Firm for graphic design services. They are tasked with creating professional designs that meet the requirements for the software they are developing for their customers. Starfish has developed exceptional graphics, and the client's customers are satisfied with the outcome. The client has also profited enough from the team's designs, which ensures a progressive partnership. Their design are of good quality, and the client is extremely pleased with their services.
Brand Strategy Review from John Gamble
Starfish helped us create our new brand, including a new logo, brand identity and brand guidelines as well as a new company culture (vision, mission, values, and behaviors). Tenet undertook a thorough discovery process involving quantitative and qualitative research, data gathering, a competitive analysis, interviews of internal and external stakeholders, and surveys, which informed the creative process.
Branding Review from Declan Alphonso
Starfish strategic approach included qualitative and quantitative research, a competitive analysis, and a thoughtful creative process -- blending art and science to deliver excellent results. The team was communicative, flexible, and timely, and they provided outstanding guidance.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsMedia Logic is a specialized marketing agency with 40 years of experience driving growth and creating value for leaders in Healthcare, Financial Services, and B2B. Experience the Media Logic difference: strategic thinking, breakthrough creative, and a dedicated team committed to your success...
Top Services:
- Direct Marketing
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Albany, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Full-service. Independently owned. WBE-certified. We accelerate growth for our clients' brands and businesses by designing and executing smart, data-driven creative campaigns, marketing strategies, and consumer experiences that will help you achieve and surpass your business growth goals faster...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Applications and platforms proudly built here in the USA. We have assisted some of the most prominent global brands operating in complex and heavily regulated sectors in successfully launching software solutions that underpin their go-to-market strategy, ensuring a world-class customer experience...
Top Services:
- Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- UI/UX Design
- Product Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
Northbound is a studio of experts across brand strategy and brand expression that turn complex, feature-heavy products into brands people remember...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Market Research
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We are a house of strategy, creative and digital technology specialists, delivering end-to-end brand experiences. With experience spanning decades, industries and continents...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- UI/UX Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We are a globally recognized award-winning branding agency, specializing in strategy and design to meticulously craft iconic brands firmly rooted in growth-driving strategies. Our expertise lies in developing brands that not only elevate businesses but also forge meaningful connections with diverse audiences...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We're here to help make brand a positive change for your business. From insights to strategy, distinctive identity and brand voice. Resetting and aligning culture through purpose, values, and EVPs. Packaging that demands to be picked up. Innovation and on-brand CX. In fact, as the most awarded agency in Asia...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Location
- Dawes Point, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
TJG turns bold ideas into unforgettable experiences, crafting events where storytelling, design, and flawless execution come together effortlessly...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Brandmint is a content-first advertising agency focused on saving clients time, maximizing their return on marketing investments, and maximizing output and impact...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Advertising
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
From brand strategy to bespoke design projects, we start with our clients greatest ambitions.We are here to move organisations forward, enabling them to achieve their most ambitious goals...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $750/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Twotango Collaborative® is a full-service advertising and marketing agency that makes brands more human...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
The agency is an integrated branding creative agency focused on advertising, brand, and design. They connect companies with customers through strategic thinking and compelling design to deliver game-changing returns...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Location
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Kuno Creative, a renowned inbound marketing agency, has been delivering exceptional results for almost two decades. Get in touch with us to know more!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- CRO
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Lorain, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
YF Agency combines strategic branding and creative production to craft impactful solutions that elevate brands. From defining identities and producing engaging visuals to driving results with digital campaigns, we bring bold ideas to life. Whether you need a brand refresh, compelling content, or optimized...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
inBeat Agency is a creator-led marketing agency that helps brands to achieve critical business goals. Whether its breaking into a new market, increasing conversion rates, or building brand authority, the agencys tried-and-tested formula for creator partnerships leads businesses to leverage social me...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
High-end brands defy commodity. Luxury products compete on the value of their experience, not retail price. Affluent buyers want to fall in love with a brand. But they also need reasons to believe in it. This makes the luxury purchase cycle longer. But once you win a new customer, you earn their loyalty...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Market Research
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Jackson, Mississippi
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Merryman Communications is an award-winning, boutique, full-service PR agency specializing in healthcare. Our clients range from some of the most exciting healthcare start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, and all are served by senior-level teams that have been there and done that. We have been described as the...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Redondo Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Ali Tarhan Digital Workshop is an Istanbul-based creative studio crafting strategy-led, minimal digital experiences that combine strong visual design, thoughtful interaction, and clear brand focus...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Üsküdar, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Minto is a Saudi branding agency in Riyadh. We connect strategy, identity, digital experience and creative production to help ambitious businesses build recognizable brands across Saudi Arabia and the wider region...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Elmwood is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed brand consultancy that combines strategic insight with creative excellence, helping brands evolve quickly and effectively through every experience they create...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
FortéNext is a certified Salesforce partner based in the USA, delivering over two decades of expertise in implementing, augmenting, and managing Salesforce solutions for industries including manufacturing, healthcare, retail, distribution, and fintech. Alongside its core implementation, managed services, and...
Top Services:
- Managed Services
- Staff Augmentation
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Shamrock Signs is a trusted Pittsburgh sign company providing commercial signage solutions throughout Western Pennsylvania and the Tri-State region since 2001. Our team specializes in custom sign fabrication, illuminated signs, channel letters, monument signs, high-wall signage, installation, permitting...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Print Design
- Creative Services
- Reputation Management
- Design Services
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- Location
- Carnegie, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
HOL Experiences is an award-winning user experience consultancy dedicated to transforming users into super fans through strategic and empathetic design. Utilizing a proven methodology that includes comprehensive user, market, and contextual research, we create experiences and products that resonate deeply...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Peaktwo is a strategy-led web consultancy that designs, builds, and optimizes high-performing websites for fast-growing B2B companies. We help marketing teams turn their websites into modern digital platforms that support demand generation, user engagement, and long-term growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Fort Mill, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
GRAVITY builds video-powered revenue systems with full attribution designed to scale. Unlike agencies that rent you tactics and keep you dependent, we build a complete system you own in 12 months: video production, marketing automation, CRM attribution, and full-funnel tracking. We measure revenue closed, not...
Top Services:
- AI Development
- SEO
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
We're Envisionit, a full-service digital agency. Our team combines digital marketing expertise with creative design and cutting-edge technology to drive growth and maximize your ROI. Let us help you envision your success!...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Media Buying
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $155/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Bandujo is the go-to agency clients trust to take on their tough marketing challenges and deliver business-smart creative. Our specialty are campaigns that get customers to act...
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- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Copacino Fujikado Advertising is a full-service, fiercely independent agency that believes every brand deserves breakthrough work...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Market Research
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $275/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
PriceWeber is a results-focused marketing agency specializing in creating consumer-centric strategies that measurably impact sales, margins, and shareholder value. Their integrated approach delivers real business outcomes across traditional and digital platforms...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- SEO
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
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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.
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| Low budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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