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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New-York based PR firm, leveraging traditional PR strategies with new digital tactics, harnessing the power of social media, and working with you to elevate your brand...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- New City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AND ACTION - a creative agency with in-house video production and animation studio. In over 7 years on the market, we’ve been crafting communication strategies, live-action, and animated videos for top industry brands. Being young and creative our team always tries to achieve the best results and provide...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Thinkhouse provides tailor-made marketing... tailor-made for your brand, your audience, your goals. A nimble agency born out of a passion for smart design, we're all about making clients happy and delivering great, measured results. Our house is a place where we eat, sleep and think... about your business...
Top Services:
- Print Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Huntington, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
We are more than an art curator and advisor, we design and manage projects as well. We are award winning and groundbreaking...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Location
- Walnut Creek, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Olive Street Design is a premier web design, graphic design, ecommerce, and search engine optimization (SEO) firm based in the Chicago area (Elmhurst and Villa Park) and Lake Geneva, WI, although we serve clients from all over the United States. For all of your marketing requirements, including branding...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We build web solutions to elevate customer experiences and key metrics for complex digital environments...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Rock Candy Media started in a pool house in 2009 and we've been scrapping ever since. In the years since our Austin advertising firm was founded, we've grown into one of Austin's best marketing and consulting firms - and we've done it without giving up on the risk-taking attitude that we started with. Rock...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
View Marketing & Creative is here to guide you from your current position to your desired goals through strategic marketing, clear branding and design, and impactful content creation...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Print Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
SIGNFELD MEDIA specializes in home advertising with an emphasis on creative messaging services and targeted delivery solutions. The real wow factor begins when we combine multiple forms of media to create a comprehensive story for your audience...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Location
- Hudson, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Symbiotic is a design-driven creative studio. We help our partners to showcase their products in best possible way for e-commerce, social media content or brand videos...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We provide educational publishers, B-to-B marketers, private equity, and brands that embrace a culture of learning with expertise and resources to develop new products, create and implement marketing plans, and expand distribution channels...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are full-stack user web design, user experience design, graphic design, and animation agency. No wasting time because of miscommunication or staff replacements. We simply make jobs done timely and from the first attempt...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $34/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Our main profile is branding, logo design, identity development and business promotion in social networks (SMM)...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Zaporizhzhya, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Propapanda is a creative production house based in Tallinn, Estonia.We produce music videos, commercials, films and campaigns – from scratch to finish...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Location
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Shikatani Lacroix Design (SLD) is a Toronto-based strategic design agency with over 35 years of experience helping retail, CPG, and financial brands earn a place in consumers' hearts...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
At Falco Influence we run Influencer Marketing Campaigns for performance orientated players. We have data analysis and negotiation skills to select the best influencers for each campaign and make sure our clients have the most potential for profit...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Deck5 has been serving well-known regional and international companies since 2001. The four heads Dietmar Dix, Marcus Frankowski, Meike Noster and Prof. Harald Steber and their team have different focal points, which is why Deck5 covers broad areas in product design and product presentation and offers...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Essen, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Need a product design or an amazing package? Our clients have tremendous trust in us, because they can count on us to deliver high-quality custom designs that create positive human experiences. We act as an extension of your team and efficiently deliver exactly what you and your customers want...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
An affordable and cost-effective agency-grade brand identity origination service that includes naming solutions, creative strategy, copywriting (inspirational and technical), visual identity, digital design and brandbooks...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
We are a team of game designers, 2D/3D artists and animators, and game developers, with our core strengths being Video & Board Game Art, as well as Unity Game Development...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- VR/AR
- Software Development
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- Location
- Nis, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
What Took You So Long is a global creative agency with 15 years of experience producing films, photography, and digital campaigns across 150+ countries. From conflict zones to climate summits, we tell stories that matter with ethics at the heart of every production. Our clients include the UN, NGOs, and...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- VR/AR
- Branding
- Public Relations
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Buyer complexity is transformed into smart tactics, captivating tales, and engaging content experiences via Content4Demand. We are a boutique B2B content planning and development firm that works with a small number of clients to provide responsive, hands-on service and attention to detail...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
- Location
- Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Glowin Brands: A Brand-Led Marketing Agency. Fueled by creativity & precision.Lets make your brand glow...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Advertising
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- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Creative Agency In San Diego, California. The visionary owner, Daniel Travers, has over two decades of expertise that includes digital marketing, website design, and video production. He has collaborated with renowned companies such as iHeartMedia, Lexus, iTan Sun Spray Spa, Dermacare and more...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
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Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Print Design
- VR/AR
- Video Production
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- Location
- Itasca, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
At Kohlab Creative, we help you plant your flag on the digital map through intentional brand design and an SEO-powered online presence. Whether you're a fitness studio, therapist, or creative, we combine soulful creativity with insightful strategy so you stand out in a sea of search results...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- SEO
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Worthing, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Slide Star is a custom presentation design agency focused entirely on bringing your content and stories to life in the best and most meaningful ways. We create custom presentations as compelling as your content...
Top Services:
- Direct Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
DAAA Games Group is a software engineering studio headquartered in Belgrade, Serbia, specializing in custom software, digital products, MVP development, and automation. The studio combines product strategy, custom software development, MVP prototyping and validation, documentation and launch strategy, and AI...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- IT Services
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $33/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
G3 Creative is a Glasgow graphic, print & branding studio since 2005. Expert logo design, strategic branding, brochure & print design, packaging, signage & eco-friendly printing. Work direct with an experienced designer for results-driven creative. Free quote...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
Crafting digital excellence, our agency specializes in web design, application development, and multimedia creation. From sleek presentations to dynamic applications, we offer comprehensive solutions. With expertise in graphic design, video, and photography, we bring visions to life, ensuring seamless...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Koprivnica, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Moving brands from ho-hum to hell yeah!...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Market Research
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Koperativa is an award-winning, full-service creative marketing agency based in Prishtina, Kosovo developing and implementing marketing and communication projects across Europe. We offer a 360 approach to creative marketing services in digital marketing, advertising, communication, event management, brand...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Pristina, Kosovo
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are Garden, as unique London based branding agency who help new and existing brand become new and exciting brands...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 14 Projects Listed
IKM makes B2B technology brands impossible to ignore. Strategy, branding, and marketing are what we do, but creativity powers every move. Our work is unapologetic, design-led, and built to move markets.A new way to B2B. Be known...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Herndon, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We connect the ad, the website and what happens after an enquiry. Strataigize is a Vancouver business consultancy with marketing and in-house AI development under one roof. We carry the work from strategy through implementation, and you own the systems we build...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- AI Development
- AEO
- PPC
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
logotio: 15+ experts in branding, UI/UX, web (WordPress/Webflow) & app development, digital marketing, high-performing digital experiences. Since 2012, we've grown boutique brands via sales-driven design with $50M+ ROI. CSS Design Awards & Webby Honoree 2023. Trusted in energy, education, consulting...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
As a design consultant, I assist B2B organizations in attracting more workers or customers, or in establishing an employee brand. I create websites, logos, and social media presences to help you be found, understood, felt, and contacted more effectively...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Reinbek, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are the exact moment when talent brings to life new ideas to open a space of connection between imagination and the deep-dark of the screen. We develop the way to convey emotions, creating images that go through the soul to say "whatever" we have to say; even the impossible...
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- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Specializing in innovative direct mail and digital marketing strategies, we drive remarkable results. Launch into new growth channels or reinvent your existing program with our tailored direct marketing solutions. Experience the power of proven expertise and continual returns with SeQuel Response...
Top Services:
- Direct Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Print Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Eden Prairie, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Emergent Films is an award-winning, professional film production company in Singapore creating cinematic films and videos...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
AVANZAR Marketing Agency is a structured growth partner built to move brands forward with clarity and intention.We integrate strategy, creativity, and digital development into one system designed to deliver measurable impact.We may be growing in numbers, but we operate with ambition, discipline, and a...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
A strategic branding and design firm in the greater NYC area is called Little Big. Our work is smart, innovative, and never frivolous, and we're dedicated to coming up with original solutions that will help your company flourish. Brand strategy, research, packaging, identity, structure, name, digital, and...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- White Plains, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
MAK Digital Design brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in BigCommerce web design. Drawing on our team's experience with running successful eCommerce businesses and working with top-tier enterprise-level providers, we stay ahead of the latest industry trends and strategies...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Bordentown, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
We use a three step process that may seem simple but is actually challenging to get right. First, we get to know each client personally in order to set the right goals which need to be measurable outcomes. Second, we plan the strategies, which is the workflow on how we will achieve the goals. And the last...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Reputation Management
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Hastings, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Clicks, shares and likes only tell you who saw your video, not its impact. Together, we create smart video for smart business, which changes how people think, feel, and act.From branding and marketing to recruitment and training, were redefining how video delivers real-world outcomes...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ImagiCorps is a full-service experiential marketing agency that specializes in the design, engineering, fabrication and installation of retail experiences, branded environments, exhibits, events, kiosks, trade shows, integrated marketing, and virtual experiences...
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- Event Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Redmond, Washington
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
In Fénix Media, we are passionate about one thing: your story. We combine art with strategy to make engaging videos, that bring you the leads you need. We are a video production agency with over 18 years of experience, located in Miami and Caracas, serving both the US and Latin American markets. We can help...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
ORBIS Production is a leading multi-award-winning film, video, and photo production company in Italy with 15+ years of expertise. From commercials and fashion campaigns to corporate films and aerial cinematography, we deliver world-class productions across Europe...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
BILLIONMONSTERS is an award-winning Marketing & Creative Agency based in Los Angeles, CA specializing in managed marketing, photo & video, social media, and social content. They pride in providing high-touch client services that feel like an in-house team...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Quietly is a content marketing partner focused on measurable outcomes. We design high-velocity AEO content programs that connect strategy, production, and optimization to drive visibility, performance, and scale. Trusted by brands like DoorDash, Adobe, and Pinterest, we deliver content that performs and...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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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.