Top Small Business Branding Agencies in NYC

133 Companies-Rankings updated: August 24, 2026

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  • Big Duck

    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...

    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
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    4.3 4.3 (48)

  • MMarch NY

    Startup Branding Simplified.

    MMarch NY is an award-winning branding and design agency. Our services include brand strategy, brand identity, naming, voice, design applications, social, animation, newsletter, content, spaces, billboards. Excellence in design. Tech-first approach. âž” Free Branding Workbooks:...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    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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  • DAVID.MARKET

    Digital Marketing for Creative Brands

    DAVID.MARKET is a small team digital and creative agency in NY dedicated to helping growing creative brands jumpstart their growth, sales, leads, and brand visibility through expert digital advertising, SEO, web design, and more...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (13)

  • Proxy PR

    PR. Branding. Marketing.

    Proxy PR is a New York City-based media communications firm, proponent of intellectual curiosity, and enthusiast for the legal and legal technology industries...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • UPBEAT

    Ignite & Scale Your Growth with Bespoke Creative & Digital.

    UPBEAT is the genuine Growth Partner you've been searching for. We specialize in driving scalable growth for small businesses and startups through tailored Digital and Creative Strategies. Our boutique approach means your brand gets the one-to-one attention it deserves. Let's Get Growing...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Infotecsourz

    E-commerce photo editing studio: Infotecsourz

    E-commerce photo editing company Infotecsourz. Global photo editing leader. Our core services include photo background removal, e-commerce product photo editing, model photo retouching, clipping path service, photo ghost mannequins, color correction, Amazon & Shopify product design, and more...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Skye Marketing

    The sky's is the limit.

    Skye Marketing stands as a pioneering force in the realm of digital marketing, dedicated to delivering exceptional and bespoke online marketing solutions. With a focus on innovation and cutting-edge strategies, our agency has positioned itself as a leader in the industry. We are committed to surpassing...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • Jones Knowles Ritchie

    Be Distinctive Everywhere

    Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) is a global branding agency that helps organizations build distinctive brands through strategy, identity design, and brand experience. Since 1990, the agency has partnered with leading global brands to create memorable identities and transformative brand strategies that strengthen...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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    4.5 4.5 (13)

  • Concept Farm

    Destination Marketing-Focused Agency

    Concept Farm is located in New York City with 25 Farmers collaborating across strategy, account management, creative, design, social media and measurement and analytics. To harvest content with maximum efficiency, we also have a full suite of in-house production and post-production capabilities...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Arrow Promotional

    Your Promotional Product Needs

    Bring us a germ of a notion or a full-scale brainstorm, and we’ll make it happen for you. The only limits are imagination and your budget...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Praytell

    The Home of Creative That Earns.

    Praytell is a creative communications agency thats shaking things up. We believe social media, PR, and influencer marketing work best together. Rooted in strategic and creative thinking, we craft Creative That Earns whether its attention, sales, or a high five!...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    3.7 3.7 (3)

  • Movement Strategy

    The Social Media Agency Behind the Best Brand Social Shannels

    Founded in 2008, Movement Strategy is an independent, full-service, social-led creative agency, dedicated to helping brands build the best social media channels. Our growing team of social media experts and content creators span across LA, NY, and Denver, identifying leading trends and leveraging the power of...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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  • Lotus Pictures, Inc.

    Award Winning Video Marketing & Production Agency

    Lotus Pictures is an award-winning, full-service video marketing agency founded in 2016. We make effective, impactful video content through a proven process that’s easy and provides measurable business value. From start to finish, we think of everything so you don’t have to...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • The PR Influence

    Bring Your Brands Vision to Life With Innovative Strategy, Powerful Story-Telling, and Content.

    The PR Influence is a full-service digital agency that helps brands stand out from their competition. We increase brand awareness with content that elevates their digital presence using out-of-the box ideas and effective digital strategies...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Emily Lynn Caulfield Creative Studio

    A Boutique Marketing Agency for Small Businesses Who Want To Grow Their Business

    Helping passionate small business owners with their digital marketing so they can grow their business & spend more time doing what they love...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
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  • Base Design

    Singular ideas, strong brands.

    Base Design is an international network of studios located in Brussels, New York, Geneva, and Melbourne. Our team of creatives, strategists and digital experts design and develop simple yet powerful brands and build unique personalities...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
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    5.0 5.0 (5)

  • Long Story Short Digital, LLC

    It's one thing to measure impressions. It's another to make one.

    We believe that captivating audiences comes before converting them. We aren't satisfied with impressions and views alone. We believe that the audience must be interested in what happens next. That their participation is what makes the content an experience...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • the bread and butter

    We build rich branding rooted in real life.

    The bread and butter is a strategic brand consulting agency founded in London in 2004. It has since expanded its global impact, with offices in both New York and Seoul. Specializing in sustainable branding, it provides clients with long-lasting, adaptable yet competitive brand strategies and broader strategic...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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  • Sprague Media

    Performance Agency Founded on Relationships

    Sprague Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in performance marketing for eCommerce and direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands. They offer a comprehensive suite of services, including paid social media advertising, paid search campaigns, content creation, and community management...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    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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  • KOMBIND

    Building Brand Permanence

    KOMBIND is an independent branding agency servicing existing and emerging brands. We integrate business, technology and brand strategy to craft intelligent ideas into engaging and meaningful brand experiences...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Matthew's Design Co.

    We turn complex web applications into beautiful user experiences.

    At Matthew's Design Co. we not only design beautiful and engaging web experiences, but work closely with our clients to meet their business goals and objectives. Whether you're bringing a new product to market or redesigning enterprise software, we'll make sure it's done right — the first time...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    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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  • The B2B Marketing Company

    We Help Our Clients Scale their B2B Marketing

    True to our name The B2B Marketing Company, our exclusive focus is on B2B marketing. Our extensive portfolio includes collaborations with industry-leading B2B brands such as Adobe, Microsoft, Penske, John Deere, and many others. What sets us apart from conventional agencies is our distinctive approach we...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Bartley & Dick Brand Communications

    The Creative Agency for Ambitious Brands.

    Let's be honest, if your marketing isn't Bold-And-Disruptive, it's bad. Just not our kind of BAD. Bartley & Dick, is the creative agency for ambitious brands. We create disruptive communications through collaborative insights, entertainment marketing, award-winning creative and (some would say) insane...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Lumens

    Light up your brand world.

    At Lumens, we ignite your brand's growth through bespoke design grounded in strategic insight. Our expert team crafts tailored solutions to elevate and transform your brands presence...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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  • FischTank PR

    PR & Marketing Firm

    FischTank PR is a full-service communications and marketing firm serving clients spanning various industries, including but not limited to cleantech and sustainability, healthcare and biotech, B2B and emerging technologies, real estate and professional services...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (22)

  • RUSTON DESIGN

    Designing Experiences That Drive Growth

    Ruston Design is a strategic creative consultancy led by an experienced Creative and Product Design Leader with over two decades of experience building brands and shaping digital products that deliver measurable business growth...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • The Charles Group

    Taking Flagship Brands From Basic To Brilliant

    Based in New York City, THE CHARLES was founded by sibling duo, Aaron Edwards and Samantha Edwards in 2011. Driven by their respective passion for culture, creativity, strategy, finance and technology, they sought to create a digital-first agency that would do things differently...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $235/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Empirical

    An Award-Winning, Full-Service Creative Agency in New York City

    Offering creative, branding, and music marketing solutions. Empirical is an award-winning, full-service creative agency in New York City. We partner with businesses to build, launch and grow their brand identity...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (12)

  • Brandemix

    Unlock the Potential of Your People.

    Founded on the tenets of branding and strategic marketing, Brandemixs end-to-end Employer Brand and Recruitment Marketing services have been embraced by leading organizations everywhere. Brandemix Chief Brand Officer, Jody Ordioni wrote The Talent Brand, the award-winning book on creating emotional employee...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • North Street Creative

    A Creative Agency Engineering the Thoughtful Transformation and Success of Great Organizations

    North Street is a creative services, branding, and design agency. Our mission is to engineer the thoughtful transformation and success of great organizations...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (4)

  • Grey Group

    Famously Effective, Culture-Driving Creativity

    Grey ranks among the world's top advertising and marketing organizations, serving one-fifth of the FORTUNE 500, in 86 countries. Under the banner of "Grey Famously Effective Since 1917," we continue to break new ground in brand experience across every platform. Our award-winning work resonates in popular...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    4.3 4.3 (16)

  • loyalkaspar

    We Think Creatively. And Create Thoughtfully.

    Loyalkaspar is a branding agency based in NYC that builds modern, multi-platform brands through strategy, visual design, motion design, experiential and marketing campaigns...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • D&S Agency

    A Touch of Imagination!

    We are a bilingual, full service creative agency specializing in branding. We help businesses of all sizes grow and evolve through our expertise as creative marketers. From logos to full branding, to web development, advertising campaigns, and so much more...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (7)

  • Qodestar

    Mobile App Experiences That Inspire

    Qodestar is a digital studio focused on building clean, high-performing mobile apps and digital experiences. We partner with startups, growing businesses, and creative teams to transform ideas into intuitive mobile solutions through thoughtful design and development...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Brian Ellis Martin

    Creativity, Applied

    Whether building a brand from the ground up, guiding design evolution beyond the tried-and-true, or providing the thought leadership to build a bridge from idea to reality, we will collaborate to create your future success...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Lorenzo Fanton

    Crafting Ideas, Shaping Visuals

    Lorenzo Fanton is an Italian graphic designer and design director based in New York City, specializing in brand identity, editorial, type, and digital design...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Mari Hosho

    Design With Feeling And Form

    Mari Hosho is a New York-based designer with a deep curiosity for diverse cultures. She creates brand identities, experiences, and digital designs that are both visually engaging and grounded in cultural and business insight...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Puree Fantastico

    If Everyone Is Thinking Alike, Then Someone Isn't Thinking

    Puree Fantastico is a full-service design and strategy studio providing holistic communication, brand systems, and storytelling solutions that help organizations align vision, expression, and impact...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    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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  • Betty K's Design

    Design That Feels Like You

    Betty Katkovsky is a New York City-based freelance graphic designer with experience across diverse fields, including e-commerce, nonprofit, health and wellness, government and politics, and the food industry...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Sullivan

    Uncovering The Humanity Behind Complexity

    Sullivan brings over 35 years of expertise across complex industries including financial services, higher education, technology, and professional services, enabling the agency to navigate intricate business ecosystems with precision. As a proudly woman-owned and WBENC-certified firm, Sullivan combines deep...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • Uncommon Creative Studio

    Global Creative Studio

    Uncommon Creative Studio is a global creative and advertising agency founded in 2017, with offices in London, New York, and Stockholm. The agency specializes in building distinctive brands through advertising, brand strategy, design, innovation, PR, experiential marketing, creative technology, CX, and CRM...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    4.3 4.3 (10)

  • Design Optimax

    OPTImum MAXimum Solution for Your Business

    Design Optimax helps startups businesses in two ways. For budget conscious people, OPTImum Performance Startegy and for those who don't have budget issues, MAXimum Performance Strategy...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    2.7 2.7 (1)

  • Citizen Relations

    Brand Strategists & Digital Natives

    We are brand strategists, digital natives, creative thinkers, corporate communicators and media experts. Together, we connect brands with citizens, and tell stories that inspire action...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Multi Marketing USA

    Branding the World!

    Multi Marketing USA is a digital strategists marketing agency, located in New York City. We are a group of dedicated digital marketing experts in the healthcare, technology and finance industries...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    4.8 4.8 (6)

  • Ideas On Purpose

    Moving Brands and Businesses Forward. On Purpose.

    We solve communications challenges with exceptional design and effective content — whatever the media. A visually savvy strategic partner, we help our clients express their purpose, engage audiences, build belief, strengthen brands and spur action...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • CO OP

    We Make Brands Work.

    CO OP is a destination brand company. Our expertise has made meaningful impact on some of the most iconic real estate developments and hotels in the US. Creating value only happens when you make a real difference. We are driven to think smarter, create better work and achieve bigger results...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Prophet

    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...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • forceMAJEURE Design

    Independent Creative Agency Dedicated to Premium, Luxury and Lifestyle Brands

    forceMAJEURE Design is an independent award-winning creative agency specialized in brand creation, brand renovation, product design, and innovation...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Branding Los Angeles

    A Creative Force Ready To Take Your Brand To The Next Level

    Branding Los Angeles is a digital creative agency focused on branding and strategic marketing for the full spectrum of companies that are wanting to take their brand to the next level. We specialize in creative storytelling from logo design and brand creation to website development and commercials...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.9 4.9 (79)

  • Madweek Marketing

    Marketing Strategy & Analytics

    As marketers, we want to take an experience over the top. Whether youre in the market for a dynamite public relations campaign, branding or a new marketing and media strategy, were here to make it happen. Our company was recently ranked in the top 10 of more than 100 consultants from Expertise.com...

    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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