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Founded in 1996. 850+ global team members. Hubs in New York, Los Angeles, London, Dublin, and Singapore, FIRST manages over 37,000 projects annually across 110 countries. The agency serves 130+ brands, specializing in Fortune 500 companies within the Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, and...
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- Event Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Online Buildout & Management, Web Design & Programming, SEO, SEM, SMO, SMM, Digital Marketing, Video Editing, Reels, Content Curation, Project Management, Analytics, and so much more...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Praytell is a creative communications agency thats shaking things up. We believe social media, PR, and influencer marketing work best together. Rooted in strategic and creative thinking, we craft Creative That Earns whether its attention, sales, or a high five!...
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- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
AZ Publishers helps founders, CEO's, small business owners and funded startups turn interest into action with conversion-driven content. Content that speaks your audience's language from emails, web content, newsletters, presentations, and LinkedIn to educational content...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Were here to help clients get closer to their customers. Everything starts with strategy and ends with success. In between, theres collaboration, inspiration, and lots of hard work...
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- Branding
- Print Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Attention Media leverages data as the cornerstone for achieving exceptional accuracy, engagement, and efficiency in advertising. Through advanced data-driven tools, in-depth analysis, and tailored management, we create campaigns that connect your business directly with your target audience, delivering...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Award-winning marketing agency trusted by 200+ businesses nationwide for web design, SEO, PPC, social media, and automation, backed by responsive service and lasting client relationships...
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- Web Design
- AEO
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Hauppauge, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We believe that great branding is all about how you make people feel. With our expert team of copywriters, photographers, videographers, voice actors, and more, we can help shape the way your target audience feels about your brand...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- West Haven, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Base Design is an international network of studios located in Brussels, New York, Geneva, and Melbourne. Our team of creatives, strategists and digital experts design and develop simple yet powerful brands and build unique personalities...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Colorado Web Forge builds custom, modern websites for Front Range businesses, made to rank in both Google and AI search. Owner-led, no templates...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Design Services
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- Location
- Lone Tree, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We're storytellers at the intersection of art, commerce, creativity, and technology. Deep Vibe transforms complex ideas into captivating narratives through advanced technologies like VP/XR, Unreal, and Generative AI. We're not just a vendor we're the partner who turns your 'what if?' into done...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Light Domain Studio brings imagination to life through high-end CG, immersive AR/VR experiences, and digital storytelling. We merge art and technology to craft visuals and worlds that inspire, engage, and endure...
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- VR/AR
- Video Production
- Digital Services
- AI Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Most presentation designers are handed an argument and asked to make it look convincing. I fix the argument first.Before I designed decks I carried a $10M quota at Oracle, made Quota Club four years running, and presented to C-suite audiences at Apple. Then I founded a company and raised $110,000 on a...
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- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- AI Development
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- Location
- Montclair, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Based in New York City, THE CHARLES was founded by sibling duo, Aaron Edwards and Samantha Edwards in 2011. Driven by their respective passion for culture, creativity, strategy, finance and technology, they sought to create a digital-first agency that would do things differently...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $235/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Target River Marketing is an award-winning, full-service marketing agency with multiple locations including Salt Lake City, Utah. Our agency provides a variety of services that include offline strategies such as television, radio, billboard, and direct mail and online marketing such as paid social media, paid...
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- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Full-service digital marketing and web development agency. Brand strategy, SEO, web dev, AI workflows, content, paid media, and analytics senior-level execution on every project...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Eugene, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Delivering expert Technical SEO, Structured Data & AI Optimization. Founded by Pamela Harper with 20 years of web development background and 12 years of technical SEO expertise...
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- SEO
- AEO
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- CRO
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- Location
- Arlington, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
ROZUM builds the growth systems small businesses and agencies usually lack. Positioning, new business infrastructure, pipeline development, outreach the stuff that turns reputation into revenue. Founded by Maria Robles, a former senior biz dev lead who spent a decade building new business functions for...
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- Business Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lead Avenger LLC runs done-for-you cold email and LinkedIn outreach for B2B companies and marketing agencies worldwide.We find decision makers and manage the entire process, from lead research to booking appointments, so you get real conversations and meetings, letting you focus on closing deals...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- BPO
- Market Research
- Direct Marketing
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
House of Giants is dedicated to creating top-performing websites and web applications that are easy to use and data-driven. Our focus is on providing high-quality products that will make a significant impact on your business...
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- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Studio Indigo is a strategic brand identity and website design studio based in Hudson, NH. I work with business owners, founders, and teams who are serious about what they are building and know their brand needs to reflect that. Through strategy, I uncover what makes you different and turn it into a brand...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Hudson, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
McGuffin is a Chicago-based creative agency that has been helping brands grow through smart, impactful work since 2004. What began as a small team in suburban Elmhurst quickly evolved into a full-service agency, expanding its capabilities and client base while maintaining the same approachable, nimble, and...
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- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Volt Marketing propels your business forward with cutting-edge SEO and digital marketing services. Our team is dedicated to delivering both immediate impact and sustained growth, through driving organic traffic and generating quality leads...
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- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Amherst, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We sit with you through the hardest of decisions and make sure your brand shines, while you focus on delivering the best products and building strong customer relationships!...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Creating beautiful websites tailored to your business needs, enabling you to focus on your customers while we focus on your website...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Strategy
- Location
- Silver Spring, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Reference is a full-service digital agency headquartered in Belgium with a presence in New York that builds strategic digital solutions combining technology, marketing, and data. They deliver modern composable platforms, digital strategy, UX/UI, and scalable content experiences including Contentful...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Big Data Analytics
- Digital Strategy
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
DTCo is a growth agency for DTC brands spending $150K to $15M a month. Paid media, creative, funnels and ORCA measurement, run as one integrated system...
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- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Cogent Solutions specializes in strategic Amazon solutions designed to drive growth and deliver lasting value to businesses. With a focus on leveraging the power of the Amazon platform, we offer tailored strategies and expert guidance to optimize performance and maximize success in the competitive e-commerce...
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- Package Design
- Digital Strategy
- Product Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
We offer services such as corporate branding, custom video animations, and domain and hosting solutions, tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses...
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- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Jackson, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Transform your brand through empathy-driven marketing. Embrace Your Brand offers tailored content, web design, and strategy solutions to help you understand your audience deeply, cultivate meaningful connections and meet your marketing goals...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SEO for LATAM helps businesses increase their online visibility and attract qualified customers through tailored search engine optimization strategies. The agency specializes in local SEO, content optimization, technical audits, and digital growth solutions designed for businesses targeting Latin American...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Reputation Management
- Branding
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1000/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SC&P Is an independent creative agency built around a simple belief: People do not need more messages. They need more reasons to belong. We create campaigns, communication platforms, and cultural ideas designed to move people...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Thumbvista, since 2012, uses programmatic advertising tools such as geofencing and audience data to allow advertisers to reach the right audience based on location, time and interest...
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- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Jpetrous Creative Services LLC (JpCS) is a Michigan-based creative agency founded by Jonathan Petrous, a Certified Brand Specialist and Strategist with 10+ years of experience in graphic design, web design, and digital marketing. JpCS serves small businesses and entrepreneurs across Macomb County, St. Clair...
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- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Package Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Casco, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $55/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Benson Fischer Marketing is a full service agency providing a full menu of marketing services to clients nationally...
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- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Potomac, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
For over two decades, I have helped organizations solve crucial problems. I use a variety of approaches to discover, understand, and design experiences that delight businesses and end users...
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- UI/UX Design
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Astra Black helps creative teams move from chaos to operational clarity. We design Airtable-powered Creative Operating Systems that organize projects, workflows, and teams so brands in entertainment, arts, media, and events can execute complex creative work with structure, speed, and precision...
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- Creative Services
- Business Consulting
- CRM Consulting
- Event Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We build and market brands to raise their bottom line and influence. We develop and manage business brands for B2B services, VC-backed startups, and companies seeking to reposition their brands. We rebrand private equity portfolio companies post M&A for new owners' visions & brand-personas. We also build...
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- Video Production
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Take it to the Edge Marketing, we assist small businesses in unpacking their marketing plans to truly answer the Who, What, and When questions. Then, we utilize our marketing guru know-how to pursue their target audience by creating websites and more...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Building your business or product as a brand is becoming increasingly important. Accord Tech Solutions is always ready to transform your startup into a brand. We know how to turn your small business into a brand. Let's work together and win the race of building a brand with digital marketing...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a full-service Strategic Marketing Firm. Your go-to source for Fractional CMO expertise for service-based SMEs...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
MNB Studios is a performance marketing and growth agency that helps DTC, eCommerce, and SaaS brands scale through AI-powered marketing systems. The agency combines paid media management, lifecycle email marketing, content creation, analytics, and strategic oversight into a unified subscription-based model...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We match you with high-achieving student marketers that work smarter, hustle harder, and cost a fraction of "the pros."...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Indigo Screen Productions is a full-service video production company based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, focused on helping businesses grow through strategic, high-quality content. From promotional videos, television commercials and social media videos to photography and drone work, we create content designed...
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- Video Production
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- SEO
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kash is an AI automation and RevOps consultancy in the Phoenix Valley. We build AI systems that answer and book leads 24/7, run follow-up, and report automatically - priced on results, with a free AI Revenue Audit to start...
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- AI Development
- Digital Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Mesa, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Team Media specializes in aiding various media companies in executing programmatic media campaigns through a contractor or freelance model. Our approach offers unparalleled flexibility with no campaign minimums or contracts, providing access to over 5 demand-side platforms without any licensing fees. By...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Business Consulting
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Plymouth, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We prioritize delivering results over billing hours, ensuring you receive top-notch work in record time. From swift price quotes to rapid work delivery, we work on minimizing your wait time and maximizing productivity. Our 24/7 availability ensures instant support whenever you need us. Clients choose us for...
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- CRO
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Oakland Trust Marketing commenced its journey in 2019, initiated by a college freshman eager to venture into advertising, later realizing it was merely a component within the broader realm of marketing...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Strategy
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Waltham, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a remote digital marketing agency focused on helping companies and startups establish their branding and online presence...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Drift Studio is a brand and digital design studio helping businesses, nonprofits, and organizations build memorable identities, websites, and digital experiences. We combine strategy, creativity, and thoughtful design to create brands that connect and move beyond the ordinary...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Digital Strategy Agency FAQs
What services do digital strategy agencies in the United States provide?
They help organizations plan, prioritize, and optimize digital initiatives that support long-term growth, operational efficiency, and competitive positioning.
Industry research shows that small businesses most frequently invest in the following digital channels:
- Social media: 73%
- Website optimization: 73%
- Email marketing: 57%
- Search engine optimization: 49%
- Video marketing: 34%
- Content marketing: 32%
Other common services include:
- Digital roadmapping and transformation planning
- Channel prioritization and investment alignment
- KPI definition and measurement frameworks
- Customer journey mapping and experience optimization
- Marketing technology and data strategy advisory
Approximately 58% of small businesses actively use digital marketing, and nearly all plan to increase investment. Social media continues to receive the largest share of digital budgets, with 63% allocating the majority of spend to social platforms.
How much do these types of agencies typically charge in the United States?
Pricing reflects senior consulting involvement and strategic scope rather than production volume.
Based on current market benchmarks:
- Mid-market strategy consultants typically charge $150–$250 per hour.
- Senior or enterprise consultants often charge $250–$400+ per hour, especially in New York, San Francisco, Boston, and Chicago.
Common project-based pricing:
- Strategy audits or focused roadmaps range from $25,000–$60,000.
- Full digital strategy or transformation planning ranges from $60,000–$150,000+.
- Ongoing advisory retainers typically range from $10,000–$30,000+ per month.
Deloitte notes that organizations with structured strategic planning reduce wasted technology spend and improve operational efficiency.
What types of companies benefit most from hiring a digital strategy company?
They are most valuable for organizations where digital performance directly affects growth, efficiency, and customer trust, especially in complex or highly competitive environments.
Common client profiles include:
- Startups: Over 70% of customer interactions involve digital touchpoints, making digital strategy critical for market entry, fundraising, and early growth.
- Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs): Only 19% of small businesses currently work with a digital marketing or strategy agency, despite widespread reliance on digital channels.
- Enterprise organizations: More than 90% of enterprise leaders consider digital transformation essential, driving demand for structured digital strategy and governance.
- Retail and B2B eCommerce companies: Retail and healthcare each account for approximately 17% of digital advertising adoption, while pharmaceuticals represent 11%.
- Healthcare providers:74% of patients report improved experiences through virtual visits, increasing the importance of a digital engagement strategy.
- SaaS and technology companies:98% of consumers consider online reviews essential when making purchase decisions, reinforcing the role of digital trust and advocacy strategy.
- Finance and banking firms: Online search is the starting point for 90% of loan and mortgage consumers, 85% of check-cashing users, 76% of tax preparation clients, and 72% of accounting service buyers.
How long does it take to see results from a digital strategy engagement?
Strategic digital planning impacts performance in phases rather than instantly. Realistic timelines based on industry observations are:
- 3 months to see initial engagement signals such as traffic increases, early awareness, or setup completion.
- 3 to 6 months for measurable improvements once execution aligns with strategy.
- 12 months or more for compounded ROI from broader transformation initiatives, including technology adoption, process integration, and governance.
This type of planning provides early directional insights before full execution results appear. Short-term wins often show in traffic or engagement, while long-term ROI emerges as campaigns compound and strategic adjustments are made over several months.
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