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A professional salon offering quality hair, beauty, and personal care services in a welcoming and relaxing environment...
Top Services:
Graphic Design
Branding
Design Services
Creative Services
Public Relations
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Location
Blue Ash, Ohio
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$20/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Advertising Vehicles Services
Graphic Design
Branding
Design Services
Creative Services
Public Relations
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Coca-Cola
Anheuser-Busch
Veritiv
Rollins
Hertz
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Advertising Vehicles Reviews & Testimonials
Fife Signs Review from Google
5.0★
Fife Signs's Review Sourced from Google
Couldn't be happier with the customer service Christy B has provided! I've been running a sign shop for 17 years and know this kind of service is above and beyond. We have been wrapping large trucks for Anheuser Busch that Advertising Vehicles supplies and the quality of the prints and customer service has been top notch!
Adriana Marie Review from Google
5.0★
Adriana Marie's Review Sourced from Google
Five stars. We had a trailer wrapped here about 10 to 12 years ago and came back because the quality held up and the pricing is still very affordable. The office and showroom are beautiful and the whole place feels well run. We plan to wrap our work trailers here as well since they’ve earned our trust twice now.
Jon Jepson Review from Google
5.0★
Jon Jepson's Review Sourced from Google
We have done multiple truck wraps with Advertising Vehicles over the past 5 years and can't speak highly enough about our experience. Jason, our Rep, is Professional, Courteous and most of all in a "now" world very responsive. The quality of the graphics outway anything I've seen in my 20 years at my current job. I/We highly recommend anyone to Advertising Vehicles.
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BlueCozmos is driven by the growth and success of our clients. The very foundation of our company rests on the achievements of our clients, it's as straightforward as that...
Top Services:
Branding
Creative Services
Digital Strategy
Logo Design
Graphic Design
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Location
Columbus, Ohio
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$99/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
BlueCozmos Services
Branding
Creative Services
Digital Strategy
Logo Design
Graphic Design
Print Design
Web Design
Web Development
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57NorthPlank
Hawk100
Pentegra
Pentegra Retirement Services
Alloy Cycling wear
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BlueCozmos Reviews & Testimonials
Christine Stahleker Review from Google
5.0★
Christine Stahleker's Review Sourced from Google
This is the first time I have worked with Blue Cozmos and I am thrilled to have met this company. Jed is professional and goes above and beyond. I look forward to working with Jed in the future on many more projects.
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We Build Elegant Identities for Thoughtful Brands.
Blackletter is a branding agency based in Columbus, Ohio specializing in brand strategy & creation, graphic design, photography, and messaging. We solve problems and tell stories...
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Branding
Graphic Design
Logo Design
Creative Services
Web Design
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Location
Columbus, Ohio
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Blackletter Services
Branding
Graphic Design
Logo Design
Creative Services
Web Design
Design Services
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We are a team. A team of creative content producers. At our core, creativity is displayed when art meets innovation. Our art takes many forms. Digital marketing campaigns, market research, website development and design, and creating new, compelling content. No matter the goal, we are listeners first. In...
Top Services:
SEO
Digital Marketing
Web Development
Web Design
Graphic Design
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Location
Columbus, Ohio
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
LANDE Services
SEO
Digital Marketing
Web Development
Web Design
Graphic Design
Creative Services
Branding
Email Marketing
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Breezewood Gardens & Gifts
Northern Indiana Educational Services Center
Gomillion Constuction
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LANDE Reviews & Testimonials
Breezewood Garden Review from Google
5.0★
Breezewood Garden's Review Sourced from Google
LANDE helped us with online brand presence and search engine marketing. We improved customer acquisition and brand presence. The team was professional and knew the nuances.
Geni Yang Review from Google
5.0★
Geni Yang's Review Sourced from Google
Our company has been with Ben and the LANDE team for 4 years now and they have been super helpful when we've asked for assistance and support. Ben is committed to making sure our web services have a great uptime and are digital marketing needs met! I would highly recommend working with Ben and his team for your digital marketing needs!
David Gopanchuk Review from Google
5.0★
David Gopanchuk's Review Sourced from Google
Lande seriously knows their stuff. They not only build a good looking website, but one that performs and delivers results. I like the tracking capabilities so I can see exactly where my customers are coming from. They make it easy to track ROI and see the value that they bring as a team. Also their designers are really good!
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Our mission as a digital marketing and design agency in Central Ohio is to help businesses realize their full brand potential online through story-based web design and results-driven digital marketing strategies...
Top Services:
Advertising
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
SEO
PPC
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Location
Columbus, Ohio
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Social Firm Services
Advertising
Social Media Marketing
Digital Marketing
SEO
PPC
Logo Design
Branding
Creative Services
Graphic Design
Web Design
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CASTO
Rockford Homes
Urban Chophouse
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Social Firm Reviews & Testimonials
Gina Howard Review from Google
5.0★
Gina Howard's Review Sourced from Google
Social Firm is the kind of marketing partner every operations leader dreams of. They’re responsive, proactive, and reliable - which means fewer headaches for me.From website updates to SEO and digital strategy, they handle everything seamlessly. If I need something fixed or improved, it’s done - fast and correctly. More importantly, they don’t just wait for direction; they bring solutions to the table.Marketing and operations have to work hand in hand, and The Social Firm makes that happen effortlessly. If you want a team that actually makes your business run smoother, you’ve found them.
Kim Garner Review from Google
5.0★
Kim Garner's Review Sourced from Google
If you told me a year ago we’d be getting this many high-quality new clients in the door, I wouldn’t have believed you. The other digital marketing firms we’ve worked with in the past have underdelivered, but not Social Firm.They’ve fine-tuned our messaging, strengthened our online presence, put us in front of the right people at the right time, and since working with them, we’ve seen a steady, increasing flow of qualified prospective clients who actually want to work with us.If you’re in a trust-based industry like ours, you need a marketing partner that understands how to attract serious clients. The Social Firm nailed it. Their work makes my job easier - and fuels our firm’s growth.
Adam Koos Review from Google
5.0★
Adam Koos's Review Sourced from Google
Tired of trying to understand what SEO and SEM are, how they benefit you, and if they even work? Looking for a team of people who will not only educate you and “get the job done,” but a team that takes the time to educate you, understand your business, and provide you with only the marketing you NEED?I’ve worked with three different digital marketing firms over the years, but none have come close to the level of strategy, execution, and sheer commitment that Social Firm brings to the table. They don’t just throw cookie-cutter solutions at you and hope something sticks. Instead, they take the time to understand your brand, your audience, and your goals - then they build a plan that actually works, all while tracking KPIs and adjusting your marketing strategy along the way.From web design and branding to SEO and SEM, every project they touch is handled with precision, creativity, and a level of care that’s honestly hard to find in this space. The team is insanely responsive, ridiculously knowledgeable, and they’re just flat-out good people.So, if you’re on the fence about hiring a digital marketing firm, let this be a review that instills trust. You won’t regret it. They’re not just another digital marketing agency. Quite frankly, they’re one of the best investments I’ve ever made in my business.
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Cincinnati Web Design & Digital Marketing That Drives Results
Helbling Digital Media is a Cincinnati-based web design and digital marketing agency founded in 2006. We specialize in custom website design, web development, SEO, and digital strategy for businesses across Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, and the Ohio Valley...
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Web Development
Digital Marketing
Design Services
AI Development
SEO
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Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Helbling Digital Media Services
Web Development
Digital Marketing
Design Services
AI Development
SEO
Branding
Graphic Design
PPC
Creative Services
Web Design
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We are the marketing agency of tomorrow, bringing big ideas to small businesses today.
We are LC3 Creative, based in East Liverpool, Ohio, a digital marketing agency founded in 2020 with a mission to empower and uplift local small businesses. Rooted in a commitment to excellence - we specialize in providing innovative and tailored marketing solutions, ranging from web development and graphic...
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Digital Marketing
Web Design
Social Media Marketing
Advertising
SEO
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Location
East Liverpool, Ohio
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$21/hr
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
LC3 Creative LLC Services
Digital Marketing
Web Design
Social Media Marketing
Advertising
SEO
Graphic Design
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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.
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+
Major Tom
Groove Johnes
OWDT
Low budget: $25,000-$50,000
AMZ Optimized
Splendor
Fonder Studio
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