Are you looking for a trustworthy brand strategy agency to create and refine your brand identity, increase online visibility, and attract more customers? Our shortlisted selection, based on verified client feedback and relevant case studies, is a reliable source for discovering top brand strategy firms for your unique project. Dive into our directory to narrow your search by location, budget, team size, and more.
We have thoroughly assessed the brand strategy expertise, team structure, portfolios, client testimonials, pricing plans, and relevant awards of over 2,500 brand strategy agencies. Learn more about our selection criteria and how we identify the top players in the brand strategy sector.
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Notable clients: Hopscotch, Disney, Hershey's, Google, Microsoft
Motto is a brand strategy agency that helps brands discover and define their vision, culture, and visual identity to align with their business objectives. The agency employs a bespoke methodology to identify the signature idea that best resonates with the right audience. Its brand strategy suite covers research, audits, analysis, brand positioning, brand architecture, brand narrative, and naming and nomenclature services.
Motto Success Story
Challenge: Preparing to emerge from stealth mode, fintech company Hopscotch partnered with Motto to position itself as a pioneering platform for small companies. Initially named Zuro, the client also requested a renaming strategy to emerge with a distinct name that reflects character and significance, thus easing its go-to-market journey.
Solution: Motto performed vision-casting, a 5-point culture assessment, stakeholder interviews, strategic workshops, competitive audits, and expert interviews to lay the groundwork for the brand strategy. Building on this, the agency crafted a purpose and vision language, created positioning statements, defined audience personas, and presented conceptual themes and naming options.
Results: Following the launch, Hopscotch hired 600% more staff and raised $10 million in funding. The new brand won 10 design awards, including GDUSA, Awwwards, and Indigo.
Notable clients: Royal Caribbean, Cisco, Gilette, Uber Central, Intel Evo
WANT Branding is a seasoned brand strategy firm that has helped create over 2,000 brands. The agency focuses on three core aspects of brand strategy: brand definition and positioning, brand architecture, and brand messaging. By employing this approach, WANT Branding empowers clients to convey their vision comprehensively and build customer loyalty.
WANT Branding Success Story
Challenge: Royal Caribbean was looking to scale its business and introduce new assets across its offering. The company reached out to WANT Branding for a new brand identity that would appeal to new and target customers alike.
Solution: Throughout its seven-year collaboration, WANT Branding provided brand strategy, positioning, naming, architecture, and wayfinding creations. The brand novelties were applied to Royal Caribbean cruises, onboard elements, and island resorts.
Results: Between 2011 and 2019, Royal Caribbean saw a $4 billion increase in revenue, a surge in its stock price from $23 to $133, and garnered numerous media and travel recognitions.
Notable clients: Vessel, Tony Robbins, World Vision, Andis, Rock Church
BLVR is a brand strategy agency specializing in crafting distinct brand value and identity, elevating the brand’s market position, and helping them articulate an authentic brand story and narratives. Common brand strategy services provided by BLVR include research and insights, purpose and vision defining, audience identification, market differentiation, and strategic positioning. These services are further reinforced with brand architecture and behavior go-to-market plans.
BLVR Success Story
Challenge: Golf bag manufacturer Zonson had ambitions to expand its offering with a direct-to-consumer (D2C) lifestyle brand across the US market. The company hired BLVR to tailor a brand strategy entailing name curation services and positioning tactics.
Solution: Using audience segmentation, BLVR uncovered ethically mindful customers as an untapped market segment and aligned the brand strategy and positioning around their beliefs. They named the brand Vessel and created an identity built on the premise of “purpose.”
Results: Vessel experienced a 178% year-over-year (YOY) traffic increase and was named the 11th fastest-growing business in San Diego.
Notable clients: Greenville Literacy Association, Warehouse Theatre, Southern First, Sandline, Community Finder
FUEL is a brand strategy firm that creates distinct brand identities for diverse clients to expand their visibility and help them reach new heights. The agency employs a proprietary brand strategy approach, entailing market and competition research, personas and journey mapping, defining central mission and challenges, brand audit, architecture, and brand messaging. Boasting over 13 years on the market, this 100% female-led company has built over 100 brands.
FUEL Success Story
Challenge: Greenville Literacy Association enlisted FUEL's service for a logo rebrand and a marketing campaign to broaden the visitor reach of its traditional book sale event. Over the years, the client felt that the event's visibility started to fade and requested a brand refresh to represent its mission better.
Solution: FUEL conducted user persona research for new potential market segments and modernized the client's logo with a new color palette. The brand optimization empowered the client with an identity that facilitates a strong visual connection between the logo and the event.
Results: Thanks to the new branding efforts, the event saw 12,000 attendees. Subsequently, the client sold over 102,000 books and raised over $135,000 in funding.
Notable clients: Three Sisters Meats, Evention, Elite International Soccer Training, Reliable Waste Services, Visions EyeHealth Center
Studio Ostendo is a brand strategy agency with extensive experience in transforming ideas into well-defined brands with visual identities that are poised to break new markets. The agency helps create successful brand identities, books and editorials, environmental and wayfinding graphics, and communication programs by leveraging both physical and digital assets. In recognition of its excellence, Studio Ostendo has received several ‘Society of Typographic Arts 100’ awards for its work.
Studio Ostendo Success Story
Challenge: Three Sisters Meats contacted Studio Ostendo upon receiving feedback from relevant stakeholders that the brand wasn't aligned with its scaling ambitions. The client requested a rebranding strategy that would help propel the company's market expansion.
Solution: Studio Ostendo conducted a brand photography shoot for social media content, investor pitches, and the company website. Across the visuals, the agency aimed to portray the flavors and simple ingredients of the client's meat line while presenting potential scenarios in which the dry-cured meat would complement consumers' gourmet endeavors.
Results: Powered by a new brand identity, Three Sisters Meats secured over $50,000 in funding to support its manufacturing, production, and marketing ambitions.
Notable clients: Big Nerd Ranch, CBS Philadelphia, Monday Night Brewing, Brightwild, Tensure
Matchstic takes a bespoke approach to brand positioning, crafting bold identities that stand out from the crowd. This approach is powered by a focused brand strategy and complementing marketing services. Through in-depth research and collaborative sessions, Matchstic aims to define its clients' true purpose, position, and personality, helping them establish strong market positions with enduring identities.
Matchstic Success Story
Challenge: Big Nerd Ranch requested professional assistance from Matchstic for a comprehensive strategy that would reflect their pivot to another branch of services.
Solution: Matchstic used the client's legacy visuals as the basis for a fresh look and chose a new color palette that better reflected the brand. It also delivered new typefaces and photography that focused on the client's end users, putting an emphasis on human experience rather than the brand's technical aspect.
Results: The revamped identity integrated Big Nerd Ranch's proficiency in both training and app development, uniting them under a new aesthetic. A set of custom pixel icons provided by Matchstic ensured that Big Nerd Ranch kept its whimsical style.
Notable clients: Citrix Systems, Vallen, Gore, John Deere, Spectrum Enterprise
With nearly 50 years in the market, Tenet Partners’ seasonality and proven methodology have delivered compelling signature brand identities for eminent corporate players on a global scale. Focusing on corporate and consumer branding, it crafts intricate brand strategies, with services extending to brand and product positioning, portfolio optimization, brand messaging, customer segmentation, and loyalty building.
Tenet Partners Success Story
Challenge: After surpassing $1 billion in revenue and completing successful acquisitions, Citrix emerged as a major player in desktop virtualization and cloud infrastructure solutions. With global giants like Microsoft seeking partnerships, Citrix reached out to Tenet Partners to elevate its brand stature and craft an identity that reflects its new status.
Solution: Tenet Partners changed the client's brand positioning from a functional-based to a benefit-driven strategy, introducing a new brand identity that communicates openness, transparency, and scale. Tenet Partners delivered custom audience messaging through a partnership and ingredient branding program that was voted one of the market's best channel programs.
Results: The new brand identity appealed to a broader market, facilitating valuable connections with prospective customers and allowing Citrix to maintain its upward growth trajectory. Notably, in six years, Citrix Systems doubled its revenue to just under $3 billion.
As a multi-disciplinary branding agency, C42D understands the importance of engaged customers, dedicated audiences, and sustained conversions. The agency specializes in delivering brand strategy services for early-stage companies, comprising interviews, analysis, and research. The C42D team’s specialty extends to defining brand behavior, strategy framework, and pillars that form a unique brand narrative.
C42D Success Story
Challenge: Recognizing the gap in reassuring brand presence among top fertility clinics, Kindbody aimed to pioneer a modern, technology-driven clinical experience. To deliver on its ambition, the client entrusted C42D with crafting its brand story, identity, and website under a tight launch deadline.
Solution: C42D built the strategy with a focus on educating the client's core target audience and growing brand awareness with visually appealing details. The agency introduced a typewritten font as a nod to the client's feminine aesthetic and provided a brand design with a cohesive color palette for Kindbody's website.
Results: Following the launch, Kindbody’s website attracted over 20,000 visitors. In addition, the client secured over $56 million in Series A and B funding, followed by an estimated $218 million in Series C and debt financing.
Notable clients: Natibre, Sony, Toyota, Fox Entertainment, Intuit
Tailoring brand experiences for nearly two decades, La Visual provides branding services that clearly articulate brands’ ethos and vision. With a portfolio encompassing brand strategy development, brand identity, messaging, brand launch, naming, positioning, and communications, the agency transforms clients’ brand aspirations, empowering them to prosper across the digital economy. In affirmation of its accomplishments, La Visual was honored with the 'W3 Best in Show Award’ in 2019.
La Visual Success Story
Challenge: A natural supplement producer worked with La Visual to introduce its Natibre brand to the U.S. market. The company wanted an identity that would resonate and appeal to the English-speaking audience and break through the saturated U.S. supplement market. A core objective of this project was to craft a brand that overcomes the perception of supplements as "clinical" or "medicinal".
Solution: La Visual started a brand illumination process involving surveys, stakeholder interviews, product tasting, store visits, and competitor analysis to gain insights on potential market opportunities. Building on this, the agency created the logo, color palette, typography, and design patterns, a custom packaging design set, and 3D renders.
Results: La Visual's brand illumination process showcased good performance across different regions, cultures, verticals, and markets. Notably, the bilingual team managed to create a brand that fits well within the cultural context of the target market, presenting a compelling identity that resonates with the intended audience.
Notable clients: Apple, TaskRabbit, Earnest, Kate Farms, Agren
Anchour is a brand strategy agency focused on building distinct brand narratives that sustain growth. The agency's branding work has been recognized by prestigious industry authorities, including MADE, Inc., Awwwards, and more. Anchour's branding portfolio features brand strategy, architecture, positioning, and messaging services catering to eCommerce, software, food, beverage, hospitality, and finance clients.
Anchour Success Story
Challenge: Dairy producer Kate's Butter partnered with Anchour for a full rebranding service, which included a packaging design. The client envisioned its brand embodying its quality products and values while staying modern and appealing to its target audience.
Solution: Anchour preserved the client's authentic, family-style brand while offering a fresh retouch of the old logo. The agency created a new packaging design and launched a brand video to reinforce the client's home-grown theme.
Results: The new brand identity, along with supporting marketing efforts, contributed to a 302% web traffic increase, a 112% organic search surge, and a 400% boost in wholesale applications.
To identify the top brand strategy firms, we rigorously evaluated their case studies, client reviews, industry reputation, team expertise, portfolio, and leadership effectiveness. Our thorough analysis allows us to spotlight the agencies most adept at enhancing brands’ digital footprint and growth potential.
Our team of agency experts developed a scoring system to evaluate their overall performance based on several key factors:
Reviews: Quality of work, client satisfaction, project management, communication style, and level of trustworthiness
Portfolio: The agency's track record of delivering brand strategies for clients from various industries
Awards and press: A list of awards and recognitions by reputable industry experts and third-party agencies
Team bios: Qualifications, certifications, and team member’s industry experience extent
Core services: An overview of the agency's fields of expertise and core competencies
Branding services: Expertise in crafting impactful brand strategies that establish strong market position and generate revenue.
Every branding agency featured on DesignRush is evaluated for branding expertise, service quality, and verified client feedback. Some featured placements may be paid.
We are ROCANI, a creative innovation studio for digital experiences across brand identity, websites, visuals and AR / XR for brands that want to be felt...
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Location
Berlin, Germany
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
7 Projects Listed
ROCANI Services
Web Design
VR/AR
Web Development
UI/UX Design
Creative Services
Video Production
IoT
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Polygon Labs
Highsnobiety
Coca Cola
iF Design Award
Zalando
Samsung
Humboldt Forum
Sentient Labs
Gucci
Icon Magazine
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ROCANI Reviews & Testimonials
Lisa Winning
Founder at Winning VS
5.0★
Web Design Review from Lisa Winning
I am so grateful to Rocani for the care, creativity and excellence they delivered in creating our new website. The team was a joy to work with. They over delivered and ahead of time. I couldn’t recommend Rocani any more highly!
Sergej Reznik
Review from Google
5.0★
Sergej Reznik's Review Sourced from Google
An awesome agency with a beautiful office in Berlin. They are true experts when it comes to creative web animations and digital experiences. Super friendly team, highly professional, and a pleasure to work with.
Ognjen Babic
Review from Google
5.0★
Ognjen Babic's Review Sourced from Google
I worked here as an intern and loved every bit of it. A team that really knows what they’re doing, exciting projects and took away more than I expected. The mix of creativity and strategic thinking is impressive. Head great time there and would recommend it to anyone!
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Where Huggable UX meets Crafted UI and Scalable, Accessible Design Systems.
UX and UI Design for Fintech Enterprise...
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Location
Kielce, Poland
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$70/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
8 Projects Listed
TeddyGraphics Services
UI/UX Design
Product Design
Design Services
Web Design
Graphic Design
Branding
Print Design
Video Production
Package Design
Business Consulting
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Nationale-Nederlanden
Prudential
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Planet Payment
Credit Agricole
Nexo Standards
PAX Technology
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TeddyGraphics Reviews & Testimonials
Karolina Krasowska
Review from Google
5.0★
Karolina Krasowska's Review Sourced from Google
We are truly happy to recommend Piotr and his team. From the very first workshops to the final delivery, we felt we were working with people who genuinely listen and deeply understand brands. The team created our entire visual identity from scratch and gave a clear, distinctive character to a large, multifunctional space with many different services – which was a major challenge.
The results exceeded our expectations. They delivered a cohesive and refined concept including murals, signage, wayfinding, posters, and many other visual elements.
The cooperation was smooth and efficient – we quickly found a common language, revisions were minimal, and all our expectations were fully met. A highly professional, creative, and reliable team that we can wholeheartedly recommend.
Hugo Pereira
Review from Google
5.0★
Hugo Pereira's Review Sourced from Google
Extremely professional service. Working with Piotr was a delightful experience. Would definitely recommend TeddyGraphics to any company looking to have an extra set of hands for UX Research, and UX / UI Design.
Dmitriy H
Review from Google
5.0★
Dmitriy H's Review Sourced from Google
My acquaintance with TeddyGraphics started more than 3 years ago when Piotr asked me for help in animation of one of his projects. From that moment our cooperation became quite close and I never refuse to help. I am always provided with a detailed guide and instructions on how and what exactly I need to do and also they always give me the necessary help if I have any questions or difficulties. In general for me as a freelancer to work with TeddyGraphics is always a pleasure, as they really appreciate my time and work. I will be happy to continue cooperation as working with TeddyGraphics is always a great experience.
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Phil Lashley is a Framework Designer, Brand Storyteller and Creative Consultant for high level content creators. He helps them amplify their thought leadership by creating bespoke visuals and custom animations...
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Creative Services
Video Production
Location
Orlando, Florida
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
2 Projects Listed
Phil Lashley Services
Creative Services
Video Production
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Form & function aligned for market readiness and strategic impact.
Inform Visuals LLC, dba Inform Solutions, partners with investment firms and early-growth companies to communicate complex ideas with clarity, precision, and long-term credibility...
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Seattle, Washington
Number of Employees
Under 49
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$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
6 Projects Listed
Inform Visuals LLC Services
Branding
Graphic Design
Web Design
Design Services
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Branding & Creative Design Studio for Vision, Vibe & Know-How
PlanetFab is a branding and creative design studio where hidden potential leads to standout results. Big or small, print or digital, we specialize in design that makes you stop, think, and feel something. Based in New York City...
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
PlanetFab Studio LLC Services
Branding
Creative Services
Graphic Design
Logo Design
Print Design
Design Services
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
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Since 2008 we've been helping startups and small businesses around the world to deliver better, more relevant marketing strategies and tactics. Combining branding, messaging, design, SEO and CRO with a wide range of tactical marketing initiatives, we help you increase awareness, credibility, reputation, trust...
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Branding
Business Consulting
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Location
Truchtersheim, France
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$250/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
KEXINO Services
Branding
Business Consulting
Creative Services
Design Services
Digital Marketing
Print Design
Advertising
Digital Strategy
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Sefas
Timberland
Cisco
Bruker
AMI
UNESCO
IntelEvac
Cyberjaz
DQ Technologies
Impact Employee Solutions
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KEXINO Reviews & Testimonials
Guy Campo
Executive Director at 365 Health Service
5.0★
Design Services Review from Guy Campo
We are extremely pleased with KEXINO's design of our hospital's website. From the initial consultation to the final launch, their team demonstrated exceptional creativity, professionalism, and attention to detail. They took the time to understand our goals and translated them into a visually appealing, user-friendly, and functional website that perfectly represents our brand.
KEXINO's approach to responsive design ensures our site looks and performs flawlessly on all devices, providing an excellent user experience for our patients and visitors. The seamless integration of key features, such as appointment scheduling and patient portals, has greatly enhanced our online services, making it easier for users to access vital information.
Their expertise in healthcare-specific design considerations, including accessibility and HIPAA compliance, was evident throughout the project. We highly recommend KEXINO to any healthcare provider looking for a modern, professional, and effective online presence.
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Made Right Media focuses on doing things that actually move the needle. Services include research and strategy, branding and creative, website design and development, SEO, and Google Ads. Made Right Media has a long list of clients from a broad range of industries, and have deep expertise in anything...
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Location
Boise, Idaho
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
6 Projects Listed
Made Right Media Services
Digital Strategy
Digital Marketing
Branding
Web Design
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
SEO
PPC
Content Marketing
Digital Services
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Central District Health
CR Languages
Lakewood Montessori
Petra Construction
O2 Real Estate Group
CusterTel
Boise City Ada County Housing Authorities
TSS Home Comfort
The Big Outside
Hyde Park Fine Wines
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Made Right Media Reviews & Testimonials
Challis Chamber
Review from Google
5.0★
Challis Chamber's Review Sourced from Google
We loved working with Made Right Media on our website revamp! The new site turned out beautiful, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything came together. Their team is easy to work with, quick to respond, and clearly very talented at what they do. The whole process felt smooth and collaborative from beginning to end. We highly recommend them!
Idaho Out-of-School Network
Review from Google
5.0★
Idaho Out-of-School Network's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Roger, Kenzie and the other folks at Made Right Media has been wonderful. They communicate very efficiently and made the process of redesigning doable and fun. Their expertise and guidance throughout the process helped us make sure everything on our new site is very intentional. They helped us created a great user experience for people and a site we are now really proud of.
Rachel Ryan
Review from Google
5.0★
Rachel Ryan's Review Sourced from Google
Roger and Kenzie did a wonderful job with my website! They made it so easy for me and finished quickly. I am so happy I found them and highly recommend them for any other professional business looking to stand out with their online presence.
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Centering human connection in technology experiences, Activate Vision guides businesses from vision and goals to strategic brand decisions. We deliver effective systems, website design, and automation that save money and rapidly increase ROI all with Silicon Valley quality and a warm, down-to-earth approach...
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AI Development
UI/UX Design
Branding
Web Design
Product Design
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Location
Catalina Foothills, Arizona
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$250/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Activate Vision Services
AI Development
UI/UX Design
Branding
Web Design
Product Design
Logo Design
Digital Marketing
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Many service companies struggle to align their brand and business strategy which keeps their company from thriving. Aespire works alongside independent business owners and their teams to optimize and grow their companies using StoryBrand...
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Location
North Ridgeville, Ohio
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Aespire Services
Branding
Logo Design
Print Design
Digital Marketing
Web Design
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Publish Profitably is powered by a team of content whisperers. We help businesses create and publish high-quality content that attracts and engages the right people. Our agency can handle everything from keyword research to content creation and consulting...
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Content Marketing
SEO
CRO
Digital Strategy
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Location
Marietta, Georgia
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Publish Profitably Services
Content Marketing
SEO
CRO
Digital Strategy
Branding
Digital Marketing
Affiliate Marketing
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Texas Pete
Green Mountain Gringo
Lucid House Publishing
Ziprecruiter
The Remote Traveller
Intact America
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Publish Profitably Reviews & Testimonials
Alex Chung
Review from Google
5.0★
Alex Chung's Review Sourced from Google
Connor and his team at Publish Profitably were amazing! He helped design a full fledged marketing campaign for my sports blog and the results were better than I had imagined. I would highly recommend this firm for any content and marketing strategies for your business! 10/10 team.
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Intents & Purposes is a Canada-based purpose-driven creative agency specializing in brand strategy, creative strategy, copywriting, design, and advisory services. Founded by award-winning creative director Kelly Small, the agency helps organizations develop thoughtful, ethical, and socially impactful brand...
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Toronto, Canada
Number of Employees
Under 49
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$10,000 - $25,000
Intents & Purposes Services
Branding
Graphic Design
Content Marketing
Creative Services
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A brand strategy agency specializes in positioning a company and its products in niche markets to create a positive impression on target customers. In doing so, it improves brand recognition, credibility, and loyalty.
Brand strategy is critical because 88% of consumers find authenticity a key factor when deciding which brands they support. Additionally, businesses with consistent branding report a revenue growth of up to 20%.
Creating a successful brand strategy has unique challenges and difficulties, including:
Audience perception: Businesses need extensive market research and analysis to develop a brand strategy that resonates strongly with audiences.
Competitive Landscape: Differentiating your business in a crowded marketplace is a constant challenge, requiring an innovative brand strategy and a compelling unique selling proposition (USP).
Consistency across channels: Maintaining consistent messaging and branding across various offline and online platforms is crucial for building credibility and powerful brand recall.
Staying relevant: Brands must continually adapt to changing market trends, consumer preferences, and cultural shifts to remain relevant and appeal to their target audience.
Managing brand reputation: With the rise of social media and online reviews, brands need to actively manage their reputation, swiftly addressing negative feedback or crises that may arise.
Globalization: Brands operating in multiple markets must consider cultural nuances and regional preferences to ensure their messaging resonates effectively.
Here’s a case study to illustrate these points. MIND GAMES is a luxury fragrance line that aims to empower customers by reminding them of a time they conquered a challenge or competition. However, the company had a fragmented brand identity and no website, so it hired the brand strategy firm Lounge Lizard.
Lounge Lizard developed a consistent brand story and identity and used these to build a customized eCommerce website for the client. It told the story of each product, created videos and animations, implemented search engine optimization (SEO) strategies, and planned for the brand’s future growth.
Within a month, MIND GAMES recorded 6,200 new users, increased engagement by 93%, and saw a 13% new user growth week-over-week.
What do brand strategy companies do?
A brand strategy company develops and implements customized marketing and advertising strategies to establish a business in a specific market. This includes understanding the business’s unique needs and goals, creating a brand identity and message, and helping define its unique selling proposition (USP).
The various services of a brand strategy firm include the following:
Brand audit
Market research
Visual identity design
Brand strategy development
Brand positioning
Rebranding
Brand launch
Omnichannel marketing
Branded campaigns and promotions
Brand workshop
Advertising campaigns
How much do brand strategy services cost?
Brand strategy services cost $15,500 minimum for a campaign. The top 50 brand strategy agencies on DesignRush charge an average hourly rate of $142. 21.8% of the agencies accept a minimum project rate of $1,000, and 2.2% accept at least $50,000.
The price can increase if you add brand launch, content marketing, advertising campaign, social media marketing, and other services to your brand strategy package.
Why should I hire a brand strategy agency?
You should hire a brand strategy agency because they have the experience and expertise to effectively position your brand in niche markets, improve customer relationships, and drive long-term business growth. They also have the tools and technology to deliver data-driven insights for your brand.
Leverage branding expertise and experience: Brand strategy firms have the skill and knowledge to develop a unique brand identity, effectively position it in the market, and drive awareness and equity.
Be unforgettable: Stories are 22 times more memorable than facts or statistics. As experts, brand strategy companies are well-versed in telling a brand’s story to ensure it engages target audiences.
Improve customer relationships:66% of consumers value a brand’s trustworthiness, and 30% say they would not use the product of a brand they don’t trust. Aside from creating content and graphics that resonate with target customers, brand strategy agencies include trust markers to improve customer relationships and establish credibility. These include using customer reviews, testimonies, and awards in campaign materials.
Position your business for long-term growth: The world’s top 100 brands have increased their aggregate value by 22% in the past year, totaling $8.7 trillion. Brand strategy firms plan for the long term to ensure your brand remains relevant and at the top of your customer’s minds.
Gain measurable results: Being data-driven is a must for brand strategy agencies. They use data and analytics to understand what’s working and what isn’t and adjust their strategies accordingly to deliver optimal results.
A case study demonstrating the benefits of hiring a brand strategy agency is when Unison Infrastructure worked with Digital Silk. Unison Infrastructure had numerous subsidiaries across Europe and the U.S., but its branding and messaging were inconsistent. Because of this, it had poor brand recognition and target audiences and potential employees could not differentiate it from its competitors.
Digital Silk created a strategic roadmap, aligning Unison Infrastructure’s brand identity with its goals and market positioning. The brand strategy agency also created a branding deck, unified brand architecture, and a new logo that connected the main brand with its subsidiaries.
Within six months, Unison Infrastructure enhanced brand visibility by 11.76%, increased retention rates by 146.91%, and improved user experience (UX) by 26.29%.
How do I choose the best brand strategy firm?
You can choose the best brand strategy firm that meets your needs by following these steps:
Define your business needs: Do you need a brand strategy to launch or push a particular product or for the entire business? Outline your vision for your brand, your ideal target customers, specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals, budget, and timeline.
Conduct market research: Know your customer’s preferences and see how competing businesses brand themselves. Create a list of dos and don’ts for your own brand strategy and collect campaign examples that you want to emulate.
Search for potential partners: Look at online rankings, articles, and marketing directories for potential brand strategy firms. Focus on those with relevant experience in your industry and have handled your target customers.
Consider the type of service you want: Some brand strategy companies are more research-oriented, while others are design-focused. Shortlist agencies that will provide your required services and align with your goals and vision.
Think about agency size: A boutique agency can be more affordable and flexible. In contrast, a big brand strategy firm can provide more comprehensive branding and marketing services.
Review their credentials: Check client testimonials, online reviews, case studies, portfolio, and awards and recognitions to gain insight into their approach, work ethic, and proven experience. Prioritize those with a clear process and deliver measurable results.
Send a request for proposal (RFP): Outline your project requirements to your shortlisted brand strategy agencies. See if their response demonstrates a clear understanding of your brand and what you need.
Schedule an interview: Ask questions about the expertise and experience of the agency and how well they understand your industry and branding vision. Prioritize agencies that align with your values and show that they are invested in your brand’s success.
Understand their communication style: Observe if the agency responds to your inquiries quickly, values your input, encourages collaboration, and takes time to understand your needs and wants. Because you are building your brand together, you should choose an agency that acts like a true partner.
Choose your agency: Once decided, contact the brand strategy agency and discuss project details, contract terms, and payment plans.
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