Our directory features leading B2B branding agencies in the US, vetted by our expert-led team, to sharpen your market positioning and build lasting brand authority for your business. Compare providers by expertise and budget to find the right partner.
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Splendor is a full-service advertising, marketing, and web-design agency nestled in the heart of Red Bank - a cultural, arts, dining and shopping destination on the Jersey Shore...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Red Bank, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Walla is a creative partner for funded startups who need high-quality, on-brand design but don't have time to build an in-house team. We plug in like your internal design crew, giving founders, marketing leads, and growth teams the support they need to scale smarter and move faster...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
MARKZEFF is an international, full-service, design-consulting firm based in New York City. Currently, MARKZEFF employs a team of Architects, Interior Designers, Graphic Designers, Brand/Marketing Managers and offers an extensive in-house material library...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Product Design
- Design Services
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We're an ambitious agency for ambitious brands...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Through our IP, DMC fuses human expertise and artistic ingenuity with cutting-edge AI technologies to make your teams' jobs easier both now and long-term...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
MyTeams is a product development powerhouse that created Myco.io. Scaled to 22M users. Valued at $80M.We offer expert app, web, and software development through staff augmentation, dedicated teams, and complete project outsourcing...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Blockchain
- Product Design
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Theory House is an expert retail marketing agency that partners with leading food and beverage brands and retailers, including Pepsi, 1800 Tequila, E&J Gallo, and Starbucks, to convert passion to purchase...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Advertising
- Package Design
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Jim Rowe Marketing is a boutique branding agency boasting a distinguished 10-Step Brand Growth Workshop Process, led by a seasoned strategic brand marketer with over 45 years of experience in both major and niche brands, across agency and client-side domains. Our approach is underpinned by the critical...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Location
- Hempstead, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Hooman is a digital studio that blends bold ideas with beautiful, human-first design. We specialize in websites, apps, and brand experiences that feel simple, smart, and just right. Whether you're building from scratch or leveling up, we turn complex ideas into intuitive products people actually enjoy using...
Top Services:
- Mobile App Development
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $140/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Levie Branding is a Miami-based independent agency specializing in powerful corporate branding and design. Through our unique process, we capture the authentic essence of brands and craft compelling narratives that cultivate devoted followings. With meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
BrandShine offers brand strategy, visual identity, growth marketing strategy, and custom website design/development (Webflow) to fast-growing/recently funded startups...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Package Design
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- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Tasty Branding is an appetite marketing agency dedicated to creating viral food and beverage branding. Our passionate team of art directors, designers, copywriters, and content creators collaborates with clients to bring their vision to life. We serve various industries and offer comprehensive capabilities...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
The Viva edge is cultural intelligence, we conceptualize, we create, we analyze date & optimize for performance. By designing & Implementing streamlined, strategic solutions, we help our clients find more customers and connect with their surrounding communities online. We're aggressive with our tactical...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Brownsville, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
BrandedByStory is a luxury storytelling and branding studio dedicated to helping businesses build lasting brand capital within their communities. The agency focuses on bridging the gap between a companys real-world reputation and how it is perceived online. By uncovering the authentic story behind each...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
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- Location
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $156/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
A strategy-led, B Corp Certified design studio dedicated to building brands that move people and the planet forward. Through branding, packaging, and web design, we help businesses stand out in competitive markets, connect with conscious consumers, and drive meaningful change in climate action...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
At Firefly Partners, we work alongside nonprofits and social good enterprises who are out there moving the world toward a better future. Our inclusive digital approach aligns your values-driven organization with effective digital marketing tactics and strategies that leave no one behind. Expand your reach...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Blackletter is a branding agency based in Columbus, Ohio specializing in brand strategy & creation, graphic design, photography, and messaging. We solve problems and tell stories...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
In todays competitive world, a winning brand is a game-changer. ColorJar gives brands the edge they need to achieve top performance and become a champion in their category...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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...
Top Services:
- Product Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- 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
A branding studio focussed on craft & culturally relevant connection of places and products in hospitality and home...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $2500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- 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
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...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Coral Gables, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Intrinzic is a strategic brand design agency that builds brands from the inside out, bringing teams, culture and the unique needs of the marketplace together around your strengths as an organization...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
WOMB is an independent brand studio established by an executive strategy and design duo. Our ambition is simple: we create original brands that stand out enough to endure.Whether it's from scratch or a refresh, we operate across the brand-building spectrum - from positioning, naming, design...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Audio Production
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $220/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
A&Co is a Seattle based brand and creative studio that merges strategic insight with distinctive design to help businesses articulate meaningful identity and differentiation. Serving clients globally, the agency specializes in brand strategy, identity systems, campaign expression, website experiences, and...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Package Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
7 Layer Studio is an award-winning, woman-owned New Jersey branding and design agency. We partner with ambitious founder-led brands, seasoned businesses, and mission-driven organizations across healthcare, education, food and beverage, and beauty to build brands that move people and culture...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- South Orange, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Tegan Digital is a Addison, Texas-based digital marketing agency that has earned recognition for creativity in the industry. They offer an array of web design and development services to partners ranging from small startups all the way up to major Fortune 100 enterprises. By building engaging digital...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
BrandEQ Agency is a creative powerhouse specializing in global communication, marketing, PR, and branding. With a team rich in diverse professional experiences, they are dedicated to crafting original campaigns that effectively deliver results for their clients...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
We help businesses grow through a connected marketing approach built on strategy, creative, and performance. Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada and serving clients across North America, Social Know How® has spent over a decade helping ambitious brands cut through the noise with marketing that is...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $395/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At EBD, we equate quality design with quality thinking. For the past 30 years, we’ve created brands with authenticity, dependability and focus—which drives performance...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Print Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Meridian Thinking is a brand consultancy specializing in customer experience strategy, guest journey design, and brand transformation for hospitality and experience brands...
Top Services:
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Branding
- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
IN has been the go-to ad agency for food companies since 1995. We've helped them reach new heights by crafting a strong brand foundation and visual strategy, as well as launching eye-catching ads and social media campaigns that truly amplify their product's success. Our expertise in marketing food products is...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Silva Brand is one of the country's only minority-owned brand strategy and marketing firms dedicated to the B2B sector...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Threefifty is a leading CRO agency known for delivering rapid, measurable growth through data-driven optimization strategies. By leveraging proven insights and personalized conversion techniques, the agency helps high-profile clients maximize revenue and improve performance across digital channels...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $350/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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Hiring Guide: How to Choose the Best Branding Agency in the US
How much do US businesses invest in branding?
Branding budgets in the US typically range from $2,500 for small projects to over $75,000 for large initiatives. Most mid-market companies invest between $20,000 and $50,000 for comprehensive branding work.
92% of marketers plan to maintain or increase spending on brand awareness in 2025, with 13% investing in brand awareness for the first time.
How can I find the right agency on DesignRush that fits my budget?
Our directory features top branding firms across different budget ranges, so you can identify partners that align with your spending expectations.
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| Low budget: $25,000-$50,000 |
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What kind of portfolio should one of these agencies have?
Key elements to look for in a branding agency:
- Project context: Each case study should explain the client’s industry, business challenges, and goals.
- Approach & process: Look for a clear narrative of what was done and why, such as research findings or design rationale.
- Deliverables shown in action: Real examples of the identity applied to websites, packaging, UI, signage, etc.
- Metrics & results: The best cases highlight measurable impact – e.g. “Unified a fragmented architecture; win-rate up 6 points and sales cycle down 12%.”
- Before/after comparisons: Side-by-side visuals or messaging evolution with explanations help assess the upgrade’s value.
- Operational readiness: Check that they deliver usable assets such as real templates with fonts, not just flat mockups, and document styles clearly.
How do agencies measure success in branding?
A branding company in the US measures success by both how the brand is perceived and how it performs in the market:
- Brand awareness & favorability: Metrics like website traffic, social media followers, mentions, and branded search volume. Consistency drives 10-30% growth in branded search demand.
- Business impact: Higher win rates, larger deals, better lead conversion, and lower acquisition costs, proven with before-and-after results. For instance, 96% of marketers report that personalized brand experiences increase sales.
- Adoption & compliance: Internally, they track brand usage, such as the percentage of marketing materials using new guidelines and template usage rates. For example, 85% of organizations have brand guidelines, but only 30% use them.
How do I choose the best branding agencies in the US?
Below are essential steps to guide your decision-making process:
- Define your goals for the branding agency
Clarify what you want to achieve, whether it’s a full brand overhaul or a new product launch. A clear goal makes it easier to evaluate agencies. - Assess your current brand situation
Review existing assets, messaging, and audience perceptions to identify gaps and determine your needed strategy. - Evaluate industry experience
Look for agencies with experience in your market to speed up onboarding and ensure familiarity with your target audience. - Examine team structure and seniority
Ask which team members will work on your account. - Check evidence of results
Request case studies or examples showing measurable business impact, such as increased awareness, engagement, or revenue. - Consider speed and process
Assess whether the agency has a mature workflow, clear milestones, and the ability to iterate quickly based on feedback. - Compare pricing and transparency
Make sure their fees are clear, justified by scope, and fit your budget. - Send a formal RFP
A good RFP makes it easier to compare agencies objectively, understand their approach, and select the best-fit partner.
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What questions should I ask before hiring a branding company?
Some of the questions you should ask before hiring one of these companies are:
Its Relevant Background
- Which industries do you specialize in?
- Have you worked with companies at our stage (startup, scale-up, enterprise)?
- Can you show examples of brands you’ve successfully transformed?
Its Services and Processes
- What specific branding services do you offer?
- What deliverables should we expect at each stage?
- How do you communicate and share progress?
Related to Your Project
- What is your typical timeline for a project like ours?
- How would you approach branding for our specific industry and audience?
- How do you ensure we get a measurable return on investment?
Sources
DesignRush sustains a directory of over 40,000 agencies categorized by service category, location, expertise, and reviews. We build our database in two ways:
- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
Agencies can also reach out to DesignRush and must go through the verification process prior to being listed.
Why companies trust DesignRush
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Frequently Asked Questions About Branding Companies
What services does a branding company typically provide in the US?
A branding company typically provides the following services:
- Research & discovery. Stakeholder interviews, customer and competitor analysis, category audit as the foundation for strategy.
- Brand strategy & architectur. 65% of marketers say addressing brand values and social issues in campaigns was effective.
- Messaging & verbal identity. 84% of consumers buy from brands they feel an emotional connection to.
- Visual identity. Using a signature color can raise brand recognition by 80%.
- Guidelines & toolkits. 68% of companies say consistent branding has added 10-20% to revenue.
- Activation & rollout
- Governance & training
How much do these agencies charge in the USA?
Based on our data, U.S. branding agencies typically charge between $140 and $200 per hour.
Average branding costs by service type:
- Logo design: $2,000-$10,000 with $50-$150/h on average in the USA
- Visual identity: $5,000-$25,000 with $50-$200/h on average in the USA
- Messaging and tagline: $3,000-$15,000 with $100-$150/h on average in the USA
- Brand guidelines: $5,000-$25,000 with $120-$200/h on average in the USA
- Market research: $8,000-$30,000 with $100-$150/h on average in the USA
- Brand design: $10,000-$50,000 with $50-$150/h on average in the USA
- Brand strategy: $12,000-$60,000 with $130-$150/h on average in the USA
- Brand/Rebrand campaign: $50,000-$250,000 with $100-$200/h on average in the USA
What are the average project timelines?
Project timelines vary between agencies, but branding is typically a multi-week effort.
Industry examples:
- Quick brand refresh: 8-12 weeks
- Full brand (re)launch: 12-24 weeks (3-6 months)
- Complex / enterprise rebrand: 6-12 months
- Discovery & onboarding: 1-2 weeks
- Strategy development: 2-3 weeks
- Visual identity design: 4-6 weeks
- Guidelines & collateral: 2-6 weeks
What deliverables should businesses expect from a branding company?
A comprehensive branding campaign will hand over all materials needed to apply the new brand:
- Research and strategy artifacts
- Messaging assets
- Visual identity package, including primary and secondary logos, color palette specs, iconography, and any motion-graphic rules
- Brand guidelines
- Templates and collateral, including editable templates for slide decks, social posts, email signatures, and ads (typically 10-20+ templates).
- Source files and assets
- Training and rollout plan
What’s the difference between a brand refresh and a full rebrand?
Brand refresh focuses on updating what you already have. It usually involves light visual changes like refining the logo or colors, without changing the core brand positioning.
A full rebrand rethinks the brand from the ground up, including positioning, messaging, and often the name and visual identity. This is typically needed after major business changes like a market shift or a merger.
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