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.
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PreApps is the World's Leading App Growth Agency. Over the past 13+ years, the PreApps team has helped the most successful apps in the world launch and scale their app businesses to reach Millions of Downloads through our proprietary marketing programs...
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Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
8 Projects Listed
PreApps Services
Digital Marketing
CRO
Social Media Marketing
Video Marketing
Design Services
Public Relations
Video Production
UI/UX Design
Advertising
PPC
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Hospitality Industry
Film Industry
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PreApps Reviews & Testimonials
Alice Al-Nomani
Chief Human Resources Officer at Web Design Sun
5.0★
App Marketing Review from Alice Al-Nomani
We contacted the PreApps agency to optimize our App. The scope of work included a comprehensive approach to improving the app's visibility, recommendations for optimizing and converting site traffic into installs, and increased downloads and improved user feedback through app metadata optimization in app stores; comprehensive analytical reports on the effectiveness
Throughout our collaboration with the PreApps agency, we had clear and transparent communication, regular updates and reports, and all time frames, deadlines, and plans were met. At the same time, agency staff were flexible and open to feedback and recommendations, offering solutions and adjustments when needed. They were quick to respond to all needs, concerns, and requests for information, and provided support once the optimization strategy was
PreApps' work stands out for its comprehensive approach, which takes into account everything from keywords and phrases to increasing visual elements and user engagement. We particularly like their personalized approach and continued support once the optimization is launched.
Julia Smith
Director of Community & Audience Development at Hearst Magazines
5.0★
App Marketing Review from Julia Smith
The project's measurable outcomes indicated tremendous development and success. First, we saw a significant rise in app downloads and user acquisition, showing that the mobile app marketing methods we adopted were effective.
Second, user engagement measures such as average session time and retention rates improved significantly, indicating a better user experience and app performance. Finally, the app's visibility and search rankings in app stores improved dramatically, as indicated by increased organic app store impressions and conversions, demonstrating the efficacy of the app store optimization efforts.
PreApps provided excellent project management throughout our collaboration. They routinely delivered on time, meeting goals and deadlines. Furthermore, their attention to our demands was exceptional, as they addressed any issues or requests for assistance in a timely and courteous manner.
Alex Main
Review from Google
5.0★
Alex Main's Review Sourced from Google
PreApps helped us take our mobile app to the next level with targeted marketing that really worked. Their campaigns were creative, effective, and backed by solid research. We saw immediate improvements in user downloads and engagement. Their team is responsive, professional, and genuinely passionate about what they do. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.
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Partnering with innovators to create a healthier world through technology
We're a product design agency developing custom software solutions for health, learning, and more. We partner with innovators to bring purpose to the digital world through what we make and how we make it...
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Software Development
Mobile App Development
Product Design
AI Development
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Location
Eugene, Oregon
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
8 Projects Listed
Twenty Ideas Services
Software Development
Mobile App Development
Product Design
AI Development
UI/UX Design
Market Research
Cloud Consulting
Design Services
DevOps Consulting
Branding
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PHC Global
XPRIZE Foundation
University of Oregon
Daimler Truck North America
D&H
Dr. Linda Dahl, MD
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Twenty Ideas Reviews & Testimonials
Justin Collins
CEO at ChartLamp
5.0★
Startups Software Development Review from Justin Collins
Our first engagement with Twenty Ideas was accurately scoped and allocated from day one, and that was impressive. Being on time and budget while exceeding expectations seems impossible for many vendors, but with Twenty Ideas, there were zero issues. They anticipated our needs and presented clear options when necessary.
Rachel Efron
Chief Creative Officer at Muzi
4.8★
Mobile App Development Review from Rachel Efron
The most impressive thing was the collaboration we established. I had been creating this app by myself for so long, and all of a sudden, I had a whole team of thought partners. Twenty Ideas really got in there with me, learned what I was trying to make, and collaborated with me on it. It was an extremely rewarding experience, and we're thrilled with the app!
Jana DiSanti
Review from Google
5.0★
Jana DiSanti's Review Sourced from Google
I started working with Twenty Ideas in a part-time consulting capacity, but I became so taken with the team’s passion, mission, and supportive culture, that I ended up applying for a full-time position. I’ve been with the team for three and a half years now, and it’s given opened doors to expand my skill set; work with smart, kind, and dedicated people, every day; and work with clients who truly care about making a positive impact, to create life-changing solutions together. It’s a great place to work!
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Traction is a team of seasoned marketers working in a highly efficient model, dedicated to leading the way for brands to get to smarter faster. We're a marketing accelerator for in-house teams—a new breed of consultancy that can get you traction in a rapidly changing world...
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Web Development
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Content Marketing
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Location
San Francisco, California
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$175/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
Traction Services
Web Development
Web Design
UI/UX Design
Content Marketing
Branding
Logo Design
Digital Marketing
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Tenet Partners leads the way in corporate branding and product innovation. Our human-centered design approach integrates branding and innovation to create value for companies, employees, and customers. We transform experiences, accelerate growth, and deliver compelling brand journeys...
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Branding
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$250/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
5 Projects Listed
Tenet Partners Services
Branding
Digital Services
Product Design
Video Production
Logo Design
Social Media Marketing
Advertising
Web Design
Digital Strategy
Print Design
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Groundwrk is a team of ex-agency folks coming together to work on projects that make us happy. “Happiness” to us means creating iconic brands and kick-ass websites for companies of all sizes looking to upgrade their image online...
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Web Design
Branding
eCommerce Development
Web Development
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Location
Denver, Colorado
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
2 Projects Listed
Groundwrk Services
Web Design
Branding
eCommerce Development
Web Development
Graphic Design
Social Media Marketing
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Vail Resorts
Fathom Events
Savage Jerky
IMA Financial
Aimco
Tacos Tequila Whiskey
Hayashi Whisky
Larson Financial
Sunset Transportation
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Groundwrk Reviews & Testimonials
Zachary Meints
Review from Google
5.0★
Zachary Meints's Review Sourced from Google
We worked with GROUNDWRK to build our new company website, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. Randall and his team were highly involved throughout the entire process and really guided us every step of the way. They brought ideas to the table that we hadn’t even considered, which made the final product stronger than we initially envisioned. Since launching the site last month, we’ve had multiple clients reach out specifically to comment on it, and we’ve seen a noticeable uptick in client inquiries. We’re very happy with the result and would absolutely recommend them.
Kacey Schaeffer
Review from Google
5.0★
Kacey Schaeffer's Review Sourced from Google
GroundWRK is the bees' knees of creative agencies! Their web development is creative, user-friendy, and engaging for each specific audience, and their team is a pleasure to work with on any size project. They are responsive, communicative, eager to help and train on new products and softwares, and generally are a fantastic group to work with.
Mara Miller Kelley
Review from Google
5.0★
Mara Miller Kelley's Review Sourced from Google
I cannot recommend Groundwrk enough! Working with Randall was an absolute joy from start to finish. He perfectly captured the personality of my brand, provided top-notch advice along the way and made my website pop! -- Creative, efficient, collaborative, knowledgable and fun. 10/10!
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8grape is the first and only Profile Agency strategically defining how a person, place, or thing shows in the world. Compel people to give a shit, control your effen legacy, and the multiply audience engagement. Who the hell are you? Get is here: http://8grape.com/doi...
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Branding
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$450/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
2 Projects Listed
8grape Services
Branding
Advertising
Graphic Design
Creative Services
Design Services
Reputation Management
Video Production
Print Design
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kate spade
Tiger Beer
Columbia University
Williamsburg l Brooklyn
COACH
Kenneth Cole
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Fried Frank
Staten Island Film Fest
Snapple
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8grape Reviews & Testimonials
Alexandra Zhila
Marketing at Admiral Insurance Brokerage
5.0★
Creative Services Review from Alexandra Zhila
Our experience working with Breuk is very positive! Breuk is very diligent, patient, and talented. The sessions we have are insightful, interactive and fun. We now have a clear direction of how we can take our brand to a completely new level! I am super excited about applying everything we have learned. Our agency highly recommends 8Grape services.
Julien McRoberts
Review from Google
5.0★
Julien McRoberts's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Breuk and the team at 8grape was one of the best decisions we made for our dental tourism startup. His knowledge, insight, and guidance were invaluable from day one. He took the time to educate us on SEO, how to properly maintain our website, and the strategies needed to build strong organic traffic.
The results far exceeded our expectations, and our growth reflected the quality of his work. Beyond his expertise, Breuk is genuinely enjoyable to work with - smart, approachable, and always willing to explain the "why" behind his recommendations.
I wouldn't hesitate to work with Breuk again and highly recommend them to anyone looking to grow their online presence.
marcie photography (Marcie Photography)
Review from Google
5.0★
marcie photography (Marcie Photography)'s Review Sourced from Google
8 grape is a very talented and creative marketing agency. Their consultations are exclusive and asks the right questions to make sure theyre giving you the right service for your success. Breuk is talented with many years of experience. If youre looking for one of kind advertising and marketing, I highly recommend this agency for your business.
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Were passionate about what we do whether it is working with a new client on a strategic project, meeting users for UX testing, developing innovative solutions, or just coming together for a team lunch or social activity...
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Software Development
Web Development
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Staff Augmentation
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Location
Vancouver, Canada
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
6 Projects Listed
ImageX Services
Software Development
Web Development
Web Design
Staff Augmentation
Digital Services
Digital Strategy
UI/UX Design
SEO
Mobile App Development
IT Services
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Stanford University
YMCA
Apple
Disney
Adidas
UCLA
Samsung
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ImageX Reviews & Testimonials
somaye khojaste
Review from Google
5.0★
somaye khojaste's Review Sourced from Google
Amazing experience!
They delivered a clean, professional, and user-friendly website exactly as I envisioned. Great communication, fast turnaround, and top-quality work. Highly recommend!
Tallitha Campos
Review from Google
5.0★
Tallitha Campos's Review Sourced from Google
One of the top Drupal agencies. Team is smart and experienced. Easy to work with.
ImageX offers flexible working hours and has a Supportive management team who understands that family matters.
Project process is well stablished but company is open to listem and improve processes.
ImageX values social interaction between colleagues - yearly summits and co-working days.
Company offers bonus depending on quarterly profit and it's improving their benefits.
Nadine Nykolaichuk
Review from Google
5.0★
Nadine Nykolaichuk's Review Sourced from Google
It's a team of exceptionally talented and professional folks who are passionate about their work and very serious its quality. The company has many long-term, happy customers that are important players in their industries. ImageX is an active member of the Drupal community so it regularly sponsors and organizes Drupal events. The team is very inclusive — it welcomes and respects diverse cultures. Despite the long distances between the company's offices (in Canada, Brazil, and Ukraine), the atmosphere is family-like and warm. You can always feel the team's support, friendliness, and respect.
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We are a globally recognized award-winning branding agency, specializing in strategy and design to meticulously craft iconic brands firmly rooted in growth-driving strategies. Our expertise lies in developing brands that not only elevate businesses but also forge meaningful connections with diverse audiences...
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Branding
Logo Design
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Package Design
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
8 Projects Listed
Fazer Services
Branding
Logo Design
Product Design
Package Design
Print Design
Web Design
Creative Services
Graphic Design
Design Services
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We help businesses of the future shape the way we work, live and contribute. We created Brandpie as a different type of agency. We combine creativity and commercialism giving us a unique perspective on client challenges and a reputation for building brands that drive performance...
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Advertising
Branding
Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Brandpie Inc Services
Advertising
Branding
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AndAgain has an Integrating strategic insights, creative ingenuity, and cutting-edge technology, we specialize in the development of digital products, websites, apps, and campaigns that not only enhance our clients' online presence but also elevate the image of our agency partners...
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Creative Services
UI/UX Design
Product Design
Web Design
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
AndAgain Services
Creative Services
UI/UX Design
Product Design
Web Design
Web Development
Mobile App Development
eCommerce Development
Branding
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Analog is a certified B Corp experiential agency creating bold, meaningful events from brand activations to B2B conferences that connect people, spark culture, and drive impact...
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Event Marketing
Design Services
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New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Analog Events Services
Event Marketing
Design Services
Branding
Public Relations
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Empowering Nonprofits Through Smart Communications
Big Duck is a leading branding agency dedicated to helping nonprofits thrive through smart brands, powerful campaigns, and strong communications teams. With a focus on organizations experiencing significant growth and change, we provide strategic guidance, creative executions, and team development support. As...
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Branding
Digital Marketing
Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
Big Duck Services
Branding
Digital Marketing
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Center for Constitutional Rights
Corporate Accountability
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
CaringBridge
Wayfinder Family Services
Atlanta Community Food Bank
Newark Museum
Women Donors Network
Queens Botanical Garden
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Big Duck Reviews & Testimonials
Lizzie McQuillan
Review from Google
5.0★
Lizzie McQuillan's Review Sourced from Google
I worked closely with Big Duck as my organization was redeveloping its organizational identity and messaging. I found the team to be extremely competent, creative, intelligent, and supportive -- the delivered on their deadlines, helped us think in new ways, and created assets for us that continue to serve our organization by showcasing the personality and values that are most important to us. Could not recommend more! I continue to follow their blog and emails for best practices in messaging, fundraising, and more.
Nick Guroff
Review from Google
5.0★
Nick Guroff's Review Sourced from Google
Big Duck is such a unique contributor to the field. Squarely focused on non-profits and innovative in developing tools, assets, campaigns, and organizational identities that help a range of important institutions, like those I've worked for, thrive.
Can't say enough good things about Farra, with whom I worked on a rebrand some six to seven years ago. She was super adroit at keeping the process on track, engaging key stakeholders, and channeling our collective energy into a new identity that I felt great about.
Have since enjoyed tracking Big Duck's regular insights and contributions to the field!
Meghan Finn
Review from Google
5.0★
Meghan Finn's Review Sourced from Google
I've worked with the passionate, thoughtful and talented team at Big Duck on two important marketing and communications projects. Because they partner solely with nonprofits (of all sizes), they have a tremendous appreciation and respect for the unique challenges facing these organizations, and they approach our shared goals with complete commitment and enthusiasm. I highly recommend them to any nonprofit looking for a true partner to help them achieve their goals.
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Solving complex communication challenges and making it feel easy. We make brand-aligned communication beautiful, intuitive, strategic, and effective...
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Graphic Design
Web Design
Creative Services
Logo Design
Digital Strategy
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Location
San Francisco, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$250/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Sans Serif Services
Graphic Design
Web Design
Creative Services
Logo Design
Digital Strategy
Branding
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A Global Consultancy That Helps Clients Find Uncommon Growth in the Face of Disruption.
At Prophet we help our clients grow by harnessing the collaborative power of design to bring ideas to life. Our team believes great design is the result of a multidisciplinary approach; where business strategy influences brand expression & where customer needs define new & engaging brand experiences...
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Content Marketing
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
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Location
San Francisco, California
Number of Employees
250 - 499
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Prophet Services
Content Marketing
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Logo Design
Branding
Web Development
Web Design
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Brandigo is a global brand research and strategy firm. Our work makes in-house marketing and revenue teams more successful by using primary research with target audiences to more deeply understand what they value most (and least) and what messaging will dramatically increase engagement...
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Branding
Business Consulting
Market Research
Logo Design
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Location
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$185/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Brandigo Services
Branding
Business Consulting
Market Research
Logo Design
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DFX is a digital marketing agency. At DFX, we dont define ourselves by a single specialty or style. We work across categories, platforms, and approaches, bringing together the tools and talent needed to move ideas forward.
What sets us apart isnt just what we make. Its how we make it, together with our...
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Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Content Marketing
Digital Strategy
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Location
Seoul, South Korea
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$200/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
DFX Services
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Content Marketing
Digital Strategy
Branding
Digital Services
Creative Services
SEO
Video Production
Design Services
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At last, a video marketing agency driven by results. We know how to combine brand and performance using video marketing to drive rapid growth...
Top Services:
Video Production
Video Marketing
Location
Orem, Utah
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Creatably Services
Video Production
Video Marketing
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Thread
Manlybands
Pillow Cube
Owlet
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Ozzy
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1.0★
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I wish I was able to offer a more comprehensive review, however it seems like they are a small agency with people working abroad or who knows. We scheduled 2 meetings with them *(we spend millions on TV) and both were canceled on a Sunday with not even a we are sorry let's reschedule, or we are sorry we do not have room for your brand. Nothing, they just do not care. The meeting was with somebody named Jacob. Now imagine if you become a client the type of service you will get.
Zachary Buffaloe
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5.0★
Zachary Buffaloe's Review Sourced from Google
Amazing agency to work with. They are all super kind, professional, funny, and the best in the business when it comes to making profitable humorous ads. Their process and results really work if you trust them. They really care about your success as a client, and will find means and ways to go above an beyond to make your campaign successful.
McKenzie Bauer
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5.0★
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We absolutely loved working with Creatably! Their team is the best of the best and it really shows with the work they produce. The video we launched with them in 2021 has millions of views. On top of all the views, we get comments daily that it is one of the best ads anyone has seen. They nailed the story and made the process so fun for us as business owners. I would recommend Creatably to anyone wanting to create an engaging video.
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Brand Strategy, Business Innovation + Design Agency
BrandJuice strategy is a tried-and-true fusion of customer and cultural insights, business wisdom, and competitive distinctiveness, whether we're building a brand from scratch or giving an existing one new life...
Top Services:
Branding
Market Research
Location
Denver, Colorado
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$250/hr
Minimal Budget
$50,000 & Up
BrandJuice Services
Branding
Market Research
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P&G
General Mills
American Wool
CA Technologies
Dr Pepper Snapple Group
Trimble
Scott's Liquid Gold
Johnson & Johnson
McKesson
Dish Network
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BrandJuice Reviews & Testimonials
Adam Wright
Review from Google
5.0★
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The BrandJuice team gets to the essence of your customer(s) and the brand in a unique and meaningful way that is at another level compared to most agencies. The team is a dynamic, thoughtful and smart group of fun individuals who get up to speed incredibly quickly. They are an absolute pleasure to work with and will challenge you to look at your brand, market and customers in a new way. They approach things totally uniquely so even if you're not sure if they are a fit, invite them to a pitch and you'll see their differentiation firsthand.
Tracy Weil
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5.0★
Tracy Weil's Review Sourced from Google
Brand Juice is amazing! Not only were they fun to work with, they really took the time to get to know our district and helped us further our brand development to match our exponential growth. Great people and great work!
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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.
Need help finding brand strategy agencies that align with your vision and values? Contact us, and we will tailor a list according to your campaign requirements. Visit the Marketplace for more details.
How do I find the best brand strategy agency on DesignRush that fits my budget?
You can find the best brand strategy agency that fits your budget on DesignRush by using our filter tool. You can narrow your search based on hourly rates, minimum project budgets, agency region, company size, industry, and client type.
Below are five brand strategy agencies with the most affordable hourly rates:
Top clients: Disney, New York University, RuPaul, Museum of Modern Arts
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