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Unstoppable. Unflappable. Unapologetic.
If you're a marketing leader at a challenger brand, you need an ally who works as hard as you do. A partner who respects your budget. A team that understands the pressure to drive measurable growth, defend market share, and make every dollar accountable. That's where The Miller Group comes in...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Video Production
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsThe Miller Group Services
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The Miller Group Reviews & Testimonials
Nonprofit Review from Paige Lewis Sandford
The Miller group is a committed, savvy and creative partner who can look at a situation and break it down into a realistic strategy.We hired The Miller Group to help us get clearer on our strategy for our non profit's membership program. We had premium and free levels, and we needed help understanding what drove interest in joining and staying as a premium member. In summary, we needed to better understand what our target audience understood about and wanted from each of the membership levels. Renee and her team helped us do quantitative and qualitative research and to develop strategies to acquire new premium members. They successfully delivered hard data analyses and suggestions to help us implement different strategies including recommending a new positioning for us. The team helped us understand how to position free versus premium memberships and identify the key drivers for the different audience groups. The Miller Group understood our needs and excelled in their creative approach to devising solutions. Overall, they were accessible, collaborative, well-organized and a strategic partner.
Digital Marketing Review from Jan Caplan
Renee is brilliant and she did an incredible job on our Comagine Health digital marketing project. If you're looking for great creative, insightful strategy and a fun person to work with--I highly recommend her.
Public Relations Review from Norman Mackenize AS, SUDCC-II
TMG is amazing company with professionalism that is the best. There team is dedicated to serving the organizations they represent with the best product that could be offered.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsObsessed with Function. Driven by Design.
BexBrands specializes in developing genuine communication touchpoints to foster brand-customer relationships. Our services span advertising and graphic design in print, web, email and social media to maintain brand consistency. We excel in package design, finding your unique mark in the marketplace...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsBEXBRANDS Services
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BEXBRANDS Reviews & Testimonials
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Branding Review from Matthew Kennedy
Working with BexBrands was a game-changer for us at Hemp Hounds LLC. It handled basically everything (including packaging and branding) but the name. What stood out was its market research and samples, which gave us different potential directions for the brand. The peace of mind it offered, knowing our branding could rival any competitor and bring in customers, was invaluable. BexBrands went the extra mile to differentiate our packaging and branding. (Verified via email/call)
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsMake Every Click Count!
Straight North is a full-service Internet marketing firm that works with you to customize the best mix of online marketing from PPC and email campaigns to SEO-based responsive websites to provide results that move the needle...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsStraight North Services
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Straight North Reviews & Testimonials
Healthcare2U Contact's Review Sourced from Google
The people at Straight North were so organized and efficient. Although we ultimately had to go in a different direction due to a change in design needs, the discovery process was very smooth. They devoted significant time to understanding what we needed from the project, and we greatly appreciated it!
Trevor Fulmer's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Straight North has been a great experience. Their team developed a digital marketing strategy tailored specifically to my business. Since working together, I have seen noticeable improvements in Google rankings and website visibility.From SEO strategy and keyword targeting to content recommendations and website optimization, every recommendation was excellent.As an interior design studio, visibility and search performance are incredibly important, and Straight North has helped strengthen both!
Jenny S's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Straight North was an incredible experience from start to finish! When I started looking for web designers, I narrowed it down to four companies, and Straight North was the only one who really took the time to get to know me, our business, and why our goals matter. That personal connection made all the difference.Once we got started, I was blown away by the thought and detail that went into every part of the process. What stood out the most was how open and receptive the team was to my feedback. I truly felt like a part of the process, not just another customer.Our new website is absolutely stunning and perfectly captures who we are and what our brand stands for. I couldn’t be happier with the finished website or with the experience of working with Straight North.Building a great website is truly a collaborative effort, and I’ve learned that the more you put in, the more you get out. I encourage anyone working with Straight North, or any design team to be open, share your vision, and really take the time to engage in the process. The result will be worth it, I promise!Thank you, Straight North, for an amazing experience and a website that we’re so proud of!
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsYour Vision. My Expertise. Powerful Branding & Web Design.
We help Brands & Businesses stand out online and thrive in a connected world. Crafting user-friendly websites and impactful brand identities to help brands and businesses thrive online...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Santa Cruz, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsDonna Melger Designs Services
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Donna Melger Designs Reviews & Testimonials
Web Design Review from Melissa DeVera, RD, CLT
Donna created me the most wonderful website which is bringing me quite a bit of business. We collaborated together to make a website that gets a lot of WOWs from people I show it to. I can’t recommend her enough. She is detailed, organized, creative, and has great. communication. I would use her again in a heartbeat.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsHigh End Creative Agency
ClickTime is a U.S.-based software company that provides cloud-based time tracking and workforce management solutions designed to help organizations plan, manage, and optimize labor costs. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in San Francisco, ClickTime enables businesses to track employee time, monitor project...
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsClickTime Creative Services
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ClickTime Creative Reviews & Testimonials
Brand Design Review from Anastasia Ponomarenko
I worked with ClickTime Creative on a personal project of mine and was really happy with the experience overall. They were easy to communicate with, responsive, and kept everything moving smoothly throughout the process. They understood the style and feel I was going for and brought it to life in a very thoughtful way. I also appreciated how open they were to feedback and how quickly they refined things when needed. Im genuinely pleased with the result and can confidently recommend them to others.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsProfessional Packaging Design and Brand Development Visionaries
Design to Brand is a dynamic force in the world of branding and design, providing brands with bold and impactful graphic design, stunningly realistic 3D renders, dynamic web design, captivating animations, and expert in-house printing. With our creative excellence, we empower brands to reach new heights and...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- Brea, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsDesign to Brand Services
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Your Brand Has Gravity. We Help You Find It.
Skyward Ink transforms scattered brand elements into cohesive Brand Universes that naturally attract ideal clients. We don't just design logoswe architect complete brand systems where your purpose becomes the gravitational center, aligning everything from visual identity to messaging. Unlike traditional...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- Location
- San Luis Obispo, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsSkyward Ink Design Co. Services
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Focus on Care, We Handle the Growth.
Merging creativity with strategic expertise, Search Business Group specializes in digital marketing for healthcare and dental SEO. Serving healthcare professionals since 1998, we empower practices to focus on care while we drive growth...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Fullerton, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsSearch Business Group Services
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Search Business Group Reviews & Testimonials
Management's Review Sourced from Google
Ron designed and made our website for our Veterinary Clinic. Even after he's finished, he's very supportive and responsive when we want things changed. He works on it right away. Also, he answers every question with kindness and thoroughness. We are very happy to be working with Ron.
Jeff Huang's Review Sourced from Google
Search Business Group has been doing outstanding job building my company website, updating, and providing support to my website. I been working with Ronald for a very long time. He is very professional, responsive and easy to work with. Highly recommended for website development, and digital marketing.
Chris Moeslacher's Review Sourced from Google
Ron and his team are the most reliable and informative team of professionals I have come to work with. They instructed me, and guided me through a process I had no prior knowledge of. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to build a website, review or a refresh their website and brand!
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All Reviewscgi/vfx﹒ websites﹒ branding . design
We bring main character energy back into brands.10+ years of turning big ideas into bigger brands through design, websites, visual fx, & strategy for CPG brands...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsJanesHaus Services
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JanesHaus Reviews & Testimonials
Food & Beverage Review from Danielle Calabrese
Honestly, Janes Haus is the best. She offers amazing, high quality work, delivered on time at super reasonable prices. I've used Jane over and over again for my podcast branding, website, marketing materials, landing pages and more. Because I love her work, I also refer her to my clients as well. Another thing I like about Jane is that she is always thinking about functionality when she designs. So important to have things not only look great but work well! Highly recommend Janes Haus for all of your branding, web and design needs.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsDesignDriven Product Experiences
Using strategic industrial design and product engineering, we create product experiences. We collaborate with our clients to develop their innovations from a simple concept to market introduction. We evaluate the requirements of your business and your target market, then design and position your brand...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Branding
- UI/UX Design
- Location
- Sunnyvale, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsHatch Duo Services
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Hatch Duo Reviews & Testimonials
Derek's Review Sourced from Google
Highly talented and always pushing the boundaries of product design and user experience in all areas physical and digital.If you have a product idea, they are the best one-stop-shop partner to get you across the line and into customers hands!
Sam Norcutt's Review Sourced from Google
If you have an idea, Hatch Duo will make it a reality. It's really that simple. I've chosen to work with Hatch Duo for years because they are truly the best at what they do. No other design firm can match their quality and professionalism.
Collin Newman's Review Sourced from Google
Hatch Duo is a dream design and engineering partner. The firm is full of brilliant, kind, and creative people who complement each other perfectly and all pull together to bring your ideas to life. My team and I are grateful for Hatch Duo's efforts. No idea is too big. If there's a will, there's a way. We look forward to creating together more! If you're looking to bring a product to market, from concept to reality, Hatch Duo is your ideal team.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsOur 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...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsMarketinGear Services
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MarketinGear Reviews & Testimonials
DG DG's Review Sourced from Google
Hired them for my website seo and digital marketing for my brand they have done a great work in getting ARR from 10k to 100 K whole team is very professional.
Modern Business Tools Etsy's Review Sourced from Google
MarketiGear created our Etsy store and helped us with ecommerce marketing and advertisement. We are a star seller on Etsy. We are extremely happy with the sales and Etsy store marketing.
Relatones Consulting's Review Sourced from Google
We received an amazing Growth Marketing plan for Relatones Consulting. MarketinGear surpassed our expectations by delivering an outstanding website and integrating us with a Marketing Automation Platform, which significantly enhanced our online presence, SEO, reputation, and overall growth within just a few months.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsBringing Ideas to Life
Illuminator brings the most innovative ideas and projects to life, with a particular focus on relaunching brands in food and tech industries...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Branding
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- Location
- San Rafael, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsIlluminator Services
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Amplifying Voices Of The Creative Brands
Ballin PR & Marketing is an award-winning San Francisco-based boutique marketing + public relations. Our clients are a distinguished group of fashion designers, interior designers, craftspersons and creatives who shape culture...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- San Rafael, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsBallin PR & Marketing Services
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Where Powerful Connections Happen
Common Thread Collective connects dreamers with doers. Our digital sales agency specializes in helping e-commerce brands skyrocket their online revenue. Our approach is tailored to each brand's individual journey. We are passionate about collaborating with motivated entrepreneurs to create a success story for...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Santa Ana, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsCommon Thread Collective Services
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Branding, Design and Development
Lightspace is a design and development agency located in beautiful San Diego, California. providing quality marketing services for anyone needing them. From small businesses to large corporations...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsLightspace Services
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Lightspace Reviews & Testimonials
Bruce Erley's Review Sourced from Google
Ramez and his team designed a complete over hall of my website when I sold my marketing agency and went into consulting. It is sleek, professional and makes me look good. I'm very happy with the outcome.
Pediatric PT- Milk Matters PT's Review Sourced from Google
I'm beyond impressed with the expertise and ongoing support provided by Lightspace for my website. Their knowledge is exceptional, evident in the beautiful design and lightning-fast speed of the site. The ongoing support has been incredibly helpful, ensuring my website continues to exceed expectations. I'm thoroughly impressed, and everyone who visits the site is equally amazed! Kudos to the team for their outstanding work!"
S L K's Review Sourced from Google
I needed someone to move my website over from Wordpress to Shopify and communicated with several providers. Ramez from Lightspace Creative responded very quickly and was very polite and gave out a very positive vibe. His quote was a bit out of my budget but I decided to go with Ramez because he asked all the right questions and put me at ease. I was pleasantly surprised when at the end of the project, Ramez came back and told me he had completed the job in a fraction of the time. He was quick and efficient and in the end, completed the job well within my budget. My website looks great and works marvelously! After he was done with the project, I had some questions about the website, and Ramez took the time to answer them (and so politely too!). I've already recommended Lightspace Creative to several friends for their website needs.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsSEO Designed For How Search Works Now
Orangory is an Orange County based SEO company specializing in AI-aligned search optimization for modern, evolving search results...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Reputation Management
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsOrangory Services
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Independent, Full-Service Creative & Media Agency
At Cutwater, we hone and sharpen a brand into something more distinctive so it has a better chance of cutting through, being heard, and standing apart. Because we believe that distinctive brands are the ones more people care about. And because we know distinctive brands are the ones that drive growth and...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Package Design
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accountsCutwater Services
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