Our expert analysts researched and ranked the top branding agencies in California that help businesses form a strong identity and foster customer loyalty. You can filter listings by team size, reviews, budget and city to find the right fit for your business needs.

Best California Branding Agency Rankings

874 Companies-Rankings updated: August 20, 2026

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  • Check

    Rethink Everything

    We use technology to create undeniably brilliant work for companies with taste. Brands like Adidas, Quidax, NLNG, Propel have trusted us to bring their visions to life. Let's do the same for you...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    4.7 4.7 (29)

  • SEO Realtor Hub

    Grow Your Business Online.

    SEO Realtor Hub is an only of its kind the world’s first SEO service provider to Real Estate agency websites. Our services are specifically designed to boost organic exposure for real estate agency websites located in USA...

    Location
    Pleasanton, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    4.0 4.0 (2)

  • Almost Always

    Design To Grow

    Almost Always is a Los Angeles-based brand and digital product studio. We help companies build memorable brands and digital experiences. From brand strategy and identity to websites, software, and product design, we combine strategic thinking with exceptional execution...

    Location
    El Segundo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (10)

  • Waltz Creative

    Building Better Marketing Campaigns.

    Waltz Creative excels at highlighting the businesses and nonprofits it proudly serves, enhancing their visibility and performance. The agency partners with both B2B and B2C clients to deliver impactful marketing, strategy, and design solutions...

    Location
    San Juan Bautista, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Rendom Designs

    Great design is about making human connections, creating experiences.

    We work with you to reveal your brands distinct identity and craft a branding strategy that aligns with your vision and core values. At Rendom Designs, we offer a wide range of creative services tailored to your needs...

    Location
    Lakewood, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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  • Curt Janka Design

    Design-Led. Strategy-Driven. Always Evolving.

    Curt Janka is a seasoned creative director and designer with more than two decades of experience across a wide range of media. He brings a blend of creativity and innovation, grounded in strategic thinking, and excels at guiding teams through the entire creative process. Open to freelance and full-time...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • The EmmaRose Agency

    Rebrand Solutions That Meet You Where You Are

    Branding and marketing are starting to look the same. Top coaches and service providers are competing harder than ever to stand out. At The EmmaRose Agency, we help them look like the experts they are and show up with confidence wherever their audience is...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Earp Creative

    Design that Drives Revenue.

    Earp Creative is a Newport Beach design studio specializing in brand identity, websites, and marketing materials that drive real business results...

    Location
    Newport Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (48)

  • Xassure by eDesk

    To Streamline & Grow Their Business With Us

    Xassure by eDesk is a trusted customer support and back-office solutions provider helping businesses deliver exceptional customer experiences. We specialize in chat support, email support, voice support, and administrative services designed to reduce workload and improve operational efficiency...

    Location
    Simi Valley, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $8/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Fixmywebs

    Top-Notch Website Design & Development in the USA

    Fixmywebs are the leading website design & development company in the United States, offering a wide range of services including complete company branding, SEO services, mobile app development, and much more. You will get best SMM services (social media marketing), and search engine optimization that are some...

    Location
    San Leandro, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (79)

  • The Wilder Strategy Lab

    Customer Journey Marketing & Strategy

    We take a mile-high view of your customers buying journey through the lens of the BASE3model. We ensure that you have digital touchpoints in place so that your customers can find you, and introduce you to their friends...

    Location
    Mill Valley, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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  • Funkhaus

    Demystifying Creative

    Funkhaus is an independent, leadership-led Los Angeles digital agency that brings strategy, content, design, and technology together to build distinctive brands and digital platforms...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • Graphicwise

    Improve Your Competitive Edge With Graphicwise.

    Graphicwise International Inc. is a Laguna Hills, California based boutique branding and digital marketing agency founded in 2000 by identical twins Kevin and Ardavan Javid. With more than two decades of experience and over 600 clients served, the firm delivers custom branding, web design, and digital...

    Location
    Laguna Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (7)

  • Corduroy Media

    Stories That Resonate, Content That Matters

    Corduroy Media is a San Francisco Bay Area video production company and creative agency based in Oakland. The firm specializes in storytelling through video, photo, animation/VFX, and creative content, supported by strategy, campaign execution, and performance marketing...

    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    4.7 4.7 (7)

  • Cuker

    We Use the Power of Digital To Grow Businesses.

    We are a progressive full-service digital marketing, design, and eCommerce agency growing brands in today’s connected world...

    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • The Brand Collective

    We Are Modern-Day Storytellers That Live and Breathe Brands.

    We like to think of ourselves as modern day storytellers, telling stories through beautiful design, words, and thought. Immersed in culture and art, we live to create intuitive brand connections and iconic brands.Achieving an emotional and cultural connection with the consumer is our main focus...

    Location
    El Segundo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    4.0 4.0 (3)

  • NinetyEight

    Listen to Gen Z, Build With Gen Z, Become a Brand That Matters.

    NinetyEight is a creative ad agency dedicated to closing the generational divide! By focusing on branding, social media management, influencer marketing and Gen-Z consulting we are poised to connect brands with today's youth and empower them in their endeavors. Together, let us make an impactful present that...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
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  • Voice & Reason

    Unifying Your Brands Voice!

    At Voice & Reason, we prioritize collaborating closely with our clients to develop communications that genuinely resonate. Our team thoughtfully integrates brand development across all channels, including print, voice, and web, with the aim of transforming your prospects into customers and your customers into...

    Location
    Folsom, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (8)

  • Luana Gomes

    Where Design Knows No Limits.

    Hey there! My name is Luana Gomes, I'm a Freelance Graphic Designer creating visual compositions that communicate brand stories across digital, social, web, and print...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Creative Blue

    The Strategic Storytelling Agency

    We work with VCs, startup founders, and established brands to refine and amplify their digital footprint through brand, communication, and marketing services. Whether you're looking to update your website, secure funding, or build out and execute a thought leadership or marketing strategy- we're here to help...

    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • skai.dev

    Designing For Humans And Agents

    skai.dev is a design and engineering studio building fast, minimal, AI-ready websites and systems. We work at the intersection of human interface and machine interpretation. Using Framer, shadcn/ui, structured data, and performance-first architecture, we create digital systems that are clear, scalable, and...

    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Emotive Brand

    Brand Strategy & Design Firm

    Emotive Brand is a San Francisco Bay Area brand strategy and design firm that helps companies transform their business by making brands matter more to people...

    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
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  • Inspyred

    We build the businesses behind culture

    Inspyred is a cultural venture studio that works with fashion brands and musicians...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Kenscio Digital

    Empowering Omnichannel Conversations that Drive Business Success

    Kenscio empowers brands with end-to-end omnichannel marketing, delivering personalized, data-driven engagement across email, SMS & WhatsApp...

    Location
    California City, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
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    4.0 4.0 (104)

  • TDR Media

    Creating Content That Moves You®

    We are a multi award-winning, vertically integrated company with a global team, delivering comprehensive solutions from ideation through to post-production. By harnessing the latest technology, we streamline workflows, ensure superior efficiency, and pass on the full cost benefits to our clients...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • FG Creative

    Modern Marketing in a Digital World

    A unique team of professionals who specialize in developing creative, personalized marketing campaigns that drive awareness, engagement and results...

    Location
    Palm Desert, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • MarketinGear

    Our Business is to Grow your Business!

    We specialize in the Online Presence, Digital Dominance and Growth Solutions for our clients through mesmerizing Branding, awesome Websites, Digital Marketing, Social Media, SEO & SEM, Content, and eCommerce Management. Our services focus on the actual and digital growth of individuals & business through...

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (22)

  • CloudKrest Technology Solutions

    Affordable Web Design Service To Help Grow Your Business

    CloudKrest is a leading digital marketing and B2B web design company located in San Joaquin County. It offers a range of affordable digital tools and services to help businesses grow, including digital marketing, web design and development, search engine optimization, branding, identity design, content...

    Location
    Stockton, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (19)

  • Transformed Design Inc.

    Transforming Businesses To Reach Their Full Potential

    Transformed Design Inc. helps businesses grow through strategic web design, branding, and digital marketing. We create professional websites and brand identities that strengthen credibility, improve online visibility, and help companies attract more customers. Our work focuses on combining creative design...

    Location
    Oceanside, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Let's Bee Social

    Focused on Growth

    Let's Bee Social is a full service music marketing and digital marketing agency that focuses on helping small to medium size businesses and entrepreneurs hone in on their brand's online presence. We specialize in SEO, organic social media marketing, brand management, graphic design, photography and...

    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
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    5.0 5.0 (40)

  • The B Company

    Creative. Committed. Conscientious.

    The power of music has never been more influential! The B Company offers decades of experience in guiding brands and artists in harnessing the ever-changing music marketing tools available to reach coveted target audiences, and to build passionate followings for artists and record labels...

    Location
    Burbank, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Dark Horse PR

    Amplifying Impactful Brands Through Strategic Storytelling

    Dark Horse PR is an award-winning public relations agency based in Los Angeles, California. Specializing in public relations, brand development, and social media management, the agency is dedicated to elevating the visibility of conscious brands and businesses. By sharing compelling stories that need to be...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (5)

  • MINIM

    A Video Bureau for the Visionary

    MINIM is a Video Production Agency for the new age of creative visual content...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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  • 77million

    Digital Marketing Company

    77million is the Best Digital Marketing Company in USA offers Branding, Marketing & SEO solution to local businesses. Ensure your business growth today with us...

    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5/hr
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  • Ugly Duck Marketing

    Web Design & Marketing Agency

    Ugly Duck Marketing (UDM) is a unique blend of designers, project managers, programmers, copywriters, and account executives. We strive to make our clients successful through streamlining and perfecting all aspects of their marketing needs...

    Location
    Bakersfield, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
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    4.2 4.2 (9)

  • Digital Marketing Labs

    Perfect Blend of Experience and Expertise

    Digital Marketing Labs is the go-to team of digital experts offering outsourced digital strategy and execution. With a wealth of experience and expertise, we help leading organizations overcome digital challenges, create meaningful connections and achieve remarkable success in their digital marketing efforts...

    Location
    Auburn, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    4.8 4.8 (4)

  • BrandAid

    Vertically Focused. Horizontally Integrated.

    A team-propelled digital marketing agency with a tight-knit group of talented individuals who share a deep love for this field and a commitment to providing outstanding results for our partners...

    Location
    Palo Alto, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • minor change

    Passionately Strengthening Brands To Stand Out

    At Minor Change Studio, we specialize in brand transformation. There are no shortcutsour dedication lies in crafting unique brand identities. From strategic planning to meticulous development, we are fully committed to elevating brands to their fullest potential...

    Location
    Vacaville, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Labeling Theory

    Vision for the Future of Your Business

    Labeling Theory specializes in crafting innovative brands and visual systems that captivate audiences. As a strategic branding firm headquartered in Los Angeles, we excel in visual identity creation, brand activation, and brand development...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Humm House

    Design is thinking made visual.

    Welcome to HUMM HOUSE! My name is Nina Lubarsky, and I'm the person behind the agency. I'm providing creative graphic design solutions for innovative small businesses...

    Location
    Oceanside, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • ThePulse LLC

    Shaping the Future with Digital Marketing Solutions.

    ThePulse Creative Solutions is a full-service creative marketing agency that empowers businesses with cutting-edge design, digital marketing, and branding solutions. Based in the Inland Empire, California, we specialize in custom web design, branding, SEO, social media marketing, and paid advertising. Our...

    Location
    Riverside, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Paul B Design Inc

    Clearly Unique

    Paul B Design is a full-service digital marketing agency that helps growing businesses stand out with smart strategy, clean design, and measurable results. From SEO and paid ads to websites, email, and social media, we bring clarity and creativity to every campaign...

    Location
    Anaheim, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (13)

  • Inovia

    Every Graphic Has A Story

    Every part of your branding, messaging, communication or collateral needs design. Each component of your branding strategy needs to look great on its own. This is where INOVIA comes in. Our design team will design a brand image that looks great and functions as a digital marketing piece for your business...

    Location
    Glendora, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Burbon Studios

    Pushing Brands Further.

    Burbon Studios is an end to end power house crafting forward thinking brands, accompanied by best in class practices & brilliant design...

    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (35)

  • Analytix Media

    Making Your Business, Our Business.

    Analytix Media Is More Than a Digital Marketing Agency, We're Your Business Partner.Being a partner means we gain a deep understanding of your business, it's unique needs and goals, and most of all, we treat your business as if it were our own. You will feel comfortable knowing that we will go above and...

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • Circa

    Big Ideas without the Big Overhead.

    Established in 2009, Circa has evolved into a versatile marketing agency proficient in every aspect of the consumer journey. Our hallmark is the delivery of ideas that not only resonate with audiences but also honor their intelligence and valuable time, recognizing the evolving landscape where consumers...

    Location
    Santa Rosa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Wastrel Society

    Creative Minds are Connected

    At Wastrel Society, we excel at transforming unconventional ideas into measurable success. Our journey has been marked by a profound understanding of the synergy between marketing, production, music & culture, and technology...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • The Dissin Design Team

    Where Innovation Meets Imagination.

    The Dissin Design Team is obsessed with creating smart, functional and beautiful branding packages and websites that help you connect to your target customers. And they do it all with stop-on-a-dime service and without the pageantry and feet-dragging common to most boutique creative agencies. Let's talk about...

    Location
    Mission Viejo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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  • Milk & Honey PR

    Be seen. Be heard. Be good.

    We're Milk & Honey PR, an agency shaped by our values, owned by our team, and bought in to by clients with purpose. We were created to cater to the growing calls for change in business. Milk & Honey is the land of opportunity. Opportunities for our team our clients, the media and the end consumer. Mainly...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $220/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    4.7 4.7 (14)

  • UZIMEDIA

    Your Truth, Beautifully Designed.

    We create designs that capture the truth of your brand so you make stronger connections with your customers. Our passion is to dive joyfully into your passion & create a unique authentic meaningful visual expression to attract your ideal audience...

    Location
    Berkeley, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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