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  • SmashBrand

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    Packaging design agency that increases sales velocity - guaranteed.

    SmashBrand's CPG branding work includes positioning, packaging design, innovation, and consumer testing. With a contractual results guarantee and testing samples of 800+ shoppers, the agency is well-suited for brands that need validated packaging before hitting retail...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    Location
    Boise, Idaho
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    34 Projects Listed

    SmashBrand Services

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • G Fuel
    • Walmart
    • Heinz
    • Kraft
    • Shark Tank
    • Duracell
    • Ollie
    • Vega
    • Earth Breeze
    • 30-Seconds
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    SmashBrand Reviews & Testimonials

    • Solyman Najimi
      Solyman Najimi President at Juka Innovations Corporation
      4.8★

      Design Services Review from Solyman Najimi

      We worked with the folks at SmashBrand in 2025 for logo and artwork updates for our top product. They were able to take an analytical approach and output--through much testing and a thorough revision process--superior graphics and concepts for our product packaging and overall company branding. We have modernized and streamlined our look and feel with the help of SmashBrand. Early feedback has been positive. We hope the long-term impact will be great.

    • Rob Johnson Founder & CEO at Born Simple
      5.0★

      Brand Strategy Review from Rob Johnson

      I’ve worked with dozens of design and strategy agencies throughout my career and SmashBrand’s approach is completely unique. They take a quantitative approach to packaging that aligns the most important purchase drivers with the consumer target, and designs around those. They have absolutely transformed our business and are always my first call when I have brand strategy needs.

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  • Find clarity in chaos

    Major Tom covers brand strategy, positioning, customer profiling, and visual identity through AI-powered market analysis backed by senior specialist oversight. A track record with Clarins, HSBC, 7-Eleven, and Fairmont suits enterprise and mid-market teams seeking one accountable partner...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    15 Projects Listed
  • We develop complex services and solutions for startups.

    Building MVPs and scaling solutions for FoodTech & Retail startups since 2015...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Branding
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    Location
    Addison, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    20 Projects Listed
  • We believe brands were meant to stand for more.

    Manifesto is a courage-driven brand agency with locations in Milwaukee, Nashville, and Portland, OR. We specialise in uniting people behind the heart and soul of the most ambitious companies in the world...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Helping people and organizations see and realize what's possible for themselves & the world around

    Were an independent, full-service branding agency thats spent 40 years turning brands into results-driven powerhouses. Boosting performance. Building loyalty. Accelerating sales. It all starts with something we call brand pride...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    29 Projects Listed
  • Building brands that stick.

    BRIGADE is an independent branding firm with 20 years of expertise creating distinctive identities and promotions. We merge design mastery with advertising strategy to help mass-market food, beverage, and wellness brands boost memorability and market share...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Northampton, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    24 Projects Listed
  • A Strategic Creative Agency Promising Luxury Branding

    Located in New York City, The O Group is a branding and creative agency specializing in unearthing distinctive brand value for businesses aiming to establish connections with a discerning luxury lifestyle audience through specialized luxury branding...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Driving Meaningful Growth

    BLVR® is a creative consultancy that helps wellness brands drive meaningful growth. Using our proven approach, the BLVR Method, we turn your brand's belief and behaviors into the meaningful growth that drives competitive advantage and differentiates you in the market, building the emotional connection that...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $275/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
  • Obsessed 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
  • We build whole brands for modern consumers.

    Barkley, an AdTech company and a nominee for the 2022 AdWeek Agency of the Year, is a full-service, independent creative idea business that aids in the development of entire brands and their greatest potential. With the firm conviction that all brands, including ours, can be a force for good in the world, we...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Average Hourly Rate
    $152/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Creatives With Agency

    SG Cartel is a global creative services coalition headquartered in Los Angeles, specializing in fashion, luxury, beauty and premium lifestyle. We build culturally resonant brands through creative strategy, storytelling and narrative architecture, graphic design, campaign concepting and content production...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Media Buying
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Transforming Organizations Through Creativity

    Our mission is to unleash the untapped potential of businesses by harnessing the power of design and technology. Through our innovative approach, we identify and capitalize on valuable business opportunities, propelling organizations toward growth and success...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Bold Ideas. Unconventional Impact.

    At Celtic, we challenge the ordinary, disrupt expectations, and craft unforgettable marketing strategies. With over 30 years of expertise in B2B industries like agriculture, chemistry, food, manufacturing, and pet, we turn bold ideas into tangible success...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Park Ridge, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Ruckus

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Expertly Crafted Disruption

    Ruckus is a full-service agency that powers game-changing companies and global influencers with services such as: advertising, digital marketing, branding, video editing, and many more to scale up your business...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Built to Collaborate. Designed to Scale.

    We empower people and platforms with work that really works with custom websites and applications, open-source digital products, and more...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Lansing, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Truffl Is an Award-Winning Branding Agency

    Award-winning creative agency and venture studio specializing in branding, strategy and content...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Strategic branding. Bold design.

    We are a branding and digital agency. Driven by strategy, we create thoughtful connections between brands and people...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Makers of Momentum

    Barrett Hofherr is a creative, full-service advertising agency headquartered at 250 Sutter St, San Francisco, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Minneapolis. Founded in 2012 (as barrettSF), the agency is led by Jamie Barrett (chief creative officer) and Matt Hofherr (chief strategy officer). It serves...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Product Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Digital Strategy, Branding, Web Design & Development.

    Blacksmith Agency stands as a leading force in the realm of digital product development and online experiences. Founded on the principles of aligning with user expectations and leveraging data-driven insights, our agency is dedicated to empowering our partners in their pursuit of growth, innovation, and the...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Elevate Brand. Empower Marketing. Drive Sales.

    Kuno Creative, a renowned inbound marketing agency, has been delivering exceptional results for almost two decades. Get in touch with us to know more!...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • CRO
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Lorain, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Brand Strategy, Business Innovation + Design Agency

    BrandJuice strategy is a tried-and-true fusion of customer and cultural insights, business wisdom, and competitive distinctiveness, whether we're building a brand from scratch or giving an existing one new life...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Market Research
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Bulletproof is the worlds largest independent brand agency, creating desire through disruption to accelerate growth, drive standout, and fuel fandom...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Full-Service Advertising and Marketing Agency

    Twotango Collaborative® is a full-service advertising and marketing agency that makes brands more human...

    Top Services:

    • Public Relations
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Building Brands With Intent

    Elmwood is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed brand consultancy that combines strategic insight with creative excellence, helping brands evolve quickly and effectively through every experience they create...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Reputed Sign Company in Pittsburgh

    Shamrock Signs is a trusted Pittsburgh sign company providing commercial signage solutions throughout Western Pennsylvania and the Tri-State region since 2001. Our team specializes in custom sign fabrication, illuminated signs, channel letters, monument signs, high-wall signage, installation, permitting...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Creative Services
    • Reputation Management
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Carnegie, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Where Sensory Insight Fuels Digital Innovation.

    Founded in 2003, AREA 17 is an independently owned digital product agency with studios in Paris and New York. Inspired by the brains visual cortex, we transform sensory data into meaningful digital experiences...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $172/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Signing off From the Ordinary. Driving Into the Extraordinary

    "Off" signifies a bold step away from the conventional. It's an invitation to turn off the noise of the expected and switch on what truly matters: human connection, innovation, and creativity. We push ourselves to step off the beaten path. It's about being courageous enough to turn off the autopilot and...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Audio Production
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    Location
    Key Biscayne, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • We Create Bold Work For Ambitious Brands

    Ali Tarhan Digital Workshop is an Istanbul-based creative studio crafting strategy-led, minimal digital experiences that combine strong visual design, thoughtful interaction, and clear brand focus...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Bethesda, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • We Make Moments That Matter

    Moment is a full-service experiential marketing agency that designs and delivers immersive brand experiences that connect people to products, stories, and culture. We manage every stage strategy, creative, design, fabrication, logistics, and on-site execution ensuring seamless delivery and measurable impact...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Event Marketing
    • Market Research
    • Branding
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Experiential Activation & Event Production Agency

    Analog is a certified B Corp experiential agency creating bold, meaningful events from brand activations to B2B conferences that connect people, spark culture, and drive impact...

    Top Services:

    • Event Marketing
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • We Build Narrative Spaces

    WONU Studio designs and produces brand experiences that work in the real world. The Brooklyn-based studio handles brand activations, luxury retail pop-ups, cultural event experiences, and immersive brand environments for fashion, beauty, tech, and entertainment brands from concept and spatial design through...

    Top Services:

    • Event Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Telling stories through design.

    Hey there! My name is Shannon Kirkpatrick, New York based and adventurous graphic designer with a passion for creating beautiful, impactful work...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
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    Location
    Syracuse, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Marketing Innovation

    Inventing the future of business by creating brands, products, and experiences that move culture forward...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Branding
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    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Copacino Fujikado Advertising is a full-service, fiercely independent agency that believes every brand deserves breakthrough work...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Media Buying
    • Market Research
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $275/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Envision Your Success With Digital Excellence

    We're Envisionit, a full-service digital agency. Our team combines digital marketing expertise with creative design and cutting-edge technology to drive growth and maximize your ROI. Let us help you envision your success!...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $155/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Driving Growth Through Consumer-Centric Strategies

    PriceWeber is a results-focused marketing agency specializing in creating consumer-centric strategies that measurably impact sales, margins, and shareholder value. Their integrated approach delivers real business outcomes across traditional and digital platforms...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • PPC
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    Location
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • The alternative to the agency status quo.

    NP Digital is a San Diego based global digital marketing agency founded in 2017 by Neil Patel and Mike Kamo. The agency delivers full-funnel performance marketing and creative services panning SEO, paid search and social, content marketing, digital PR, analytics, and technology with a remote-first model...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • We create and lead brands.

    The agency is an integrated branding creative agency focused on advertising, brand, and design. They connect companies with customers through strategic thinking and compelling design to deliver game-changing returns...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Public Relations
    • Advertising
    Location
    Greenville, South Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up

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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.