Discover the best branding companies to strengthen your market position and build a distinct brand identity. Our experts curated providers that deliver strategic positioning, memorable visual systems, and consistent brand experiences.

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  • SmashBrand

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.

    Packaging design agency that increases sales velocity - guaranteed.

    SmashBrand organizes branding through a stage-gate model that connects positioning research, packaging design, and innovation testing into a single iterative workflow. Each identity decision is filtered through consumer validation to reduce subjectivity and improve in-market effectiveness...

    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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  • 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
  • Creating Value for Leaders

    Media Logic is a specialized marketing agency with 40 years of experience driving growth and creating value for leaders in Healthcare, Financial Services, and B2B. Experience the Media Logic difference: strategic thinking, breakthrough creative, and a dedicated team committed to your success...

    Top Services:

    • Direct Marketing
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Albany, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • GKV is a full-service integrated communications agency.

    GKV provides Advertising, Brand Identity, Brand Inside, Media Planning & Buying, Public Relations, Social Media, Grassroots, Direct Marketing, Video Editing Services...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Audio Production
    • Public Relations
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Baltimore, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • THE Results-Driven Brand Growth Agency

    Full-service. Independently owned. WBE-certified. We accelerate growth for our clients' brands and businesses by designing and executing smart, data-driven creative campaigns, marketing strategies, and consumer experiences that will help you achieve and surpass your business growth goals faster...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • A Profile Agency

    8grape is the first and only Profile Agency strategically defining how a person, place, or thing shows in the world. Compel people to give a shit, control your effen legacy, and the multiply audience engagement. Who the hell are you? Get is here: http://8grape.com/doi...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $450/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Insiders With an Outside Perspective

    With decades of big brand experience, Coconspirator provides access to executive-level marketing talent for brand, strategy and activation planning. We have a passion for small business and start-ups and seek to provide access to the the right talent to make the most valuable impact where it can do the most...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Igniting Pivotal Corporate Branding Transformations

    Daake is a nationally recognized branding agency specializing in pivotal corporate branding. We guide marketing professionals and CEOs in transforming their brands with real, transformative ideas. With our deep understanding and Level-C certification in brand strategy, we excel in navigating complex...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    Location
    Omaha, Nebraska
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    15 Projects Listed
  • A branding and experience design agency for those with ambition.

    Architects of Impact. Takt transforms bold ideas into powerful brands, high-performing websites, and campaigns that help ambitious organizations lead with clarity and confidence...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Services
    • Product Design
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    Location
    Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
  • Innovative Design

    We believe that the best outcomes arise from bringing the right experts together. Our customized size enables us to remain agile, collaborative, and dedicated to each project...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Branding
    • Market Research
    • UI/UX Design
    • Mobile App Development
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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
    9 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
  • Experiences People Actually Desire

    Traction is a team of seasoned marketers working in a highly efficient model, dedicated to leading the way for brands to get to smarter faster. We're a marketing accelerator for in-house teams—a new breed of consultancy that can get you traction in a rapidly changing world...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Outsmart Labs

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Much More Than Just Pixels & Tweets.

    At Outsmart Labs, we’re a full service Miami boutique digital agency made of creative professionals, leaders and strategists with a proven track record in creating powerful and profitable campaigns within multi-regional digital marketing ecosystems. Our team specializes in helping enterprise level...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Empathy Driven. Creative Powered.

    Dame Creative is a female-led full-service creative agency based in Chicago, specialising in brand strategy, design and storytelling that connect meaningfully with people and drive business outcomes...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    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
  • Providing Digital Product Strategy, Design, & Development Services to Startups & Global Enterprises

    VentureDevs is a leading software development firm providing digital product strategy, team augmentation, design, and development services to top startups and global enterprises...

    Top Services:

    • Product Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    West Hollywood, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Transform your brand. Reimagine your customer experience. Expand your digital footprint.

    Customer-centric, design-led solutions built to be implemented. Tallwave will provide everything you need to deliver great experiences to your customers through friendly partnership...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Redefining Corporate Branding Through Innovation

    Tenet Partners leads the way in corporate branding and product innovation. Our human-centered design approach integrates branding and innovation to create value for companies, employees, and customers. We transform experiences, accelerate growth, and deliver compelling brand journeys...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Product Design
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Purpose Driven Ideas That Transform Businesses

    We help businesses of the future shape the way we work, live and contribute. We created Brandpie as a different type of agency. We combine creativity and commercialism giving us a unique perspective on client challenges and a reputation for building brands that drive performance...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Branding
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Build Your Brand With Unbreakable Creativity.

    Concrete is an independent creative studio based in Toronto that helps brands define their identity, tell their story, and grow through design, strategy, and digital innovation...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Find Your Awesome And Make It Obvious

    We are Agenda. An independent brand agency that blends strategy, creativity and craft to help brands flourish and businesses grow. With equal dedication to crafting extraordinary brands and amplifying their impact in the world, we partner with clients such as Abbott, BlackRock, Boeing, Guardian, LexisNexis...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    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
  • Only Vibrant Designs that Resonate

    Uptown Logo Design is a prestigious logo design company with a decade of experience in crafting captivating brand identities. Our comprehensive branding solutions include logo design, web development, and more. We aim to tell your brand's story, stimulate growth, and forge profitable connections...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • We Create Kick-Ass Brands & Websites

    Groundwrk is a team of ex-agency folks coming together to work on projects that make us happy. “Happiness” to us means creating iconic brands and kick-ass websites for companies of all sizes looking to upgrade their image online...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • An independent creative agency in Washington DC

    This January is an indie creative agency building brands that have to earn attention instead of buying it. Our design, creative, production and media buying teams sit side by side. Clients include Lufthansa Group, GRVTY, the International Spy Museum and ZURU...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Washington DC, Washington DC
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Creative Strategy Wins

    With a rich history since its inception in 2001, 1903 has emerged as a pioneering force in the industry. Our core philosophy revolves around the seamless integration of brand creativity, technology and data to unlock the full potential of marketing ecosystems...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Digital Marketing Excellence

    Our founders come from leadership positions at Havas, Interpublic, Omnicom, and WPP. Partnering with Glue gives clients access to this wealth of experience and insight, delivered through a refreshingly hands-on, streamlined business model...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Creative Agency in the San Francisco Bay Area

    Project6 supports clients in both the nonprofit and education sectors. Our areas of expertise include branding, print, and digital design and development...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Print Design
    • Web Design
    Location
    Berkeley, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/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
  • Purpose. Inspiration. Impact.

    EGAMI GROUP is an award-winning multicultural firm and expert’s network empowering clients to successfully reach and win the hearts and minds of diverse audiences...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $350/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Innovative communications solutions for dynamic B2B tech

    Red Fan is a revolutionary agency that elevates the traditional communications strategies of B2B tech brands. We are on the cutting edge, developing creative ideas and innovative methods to build strong reputations for our clients. Our unique experience in corporate communication allows us to bring big-agency...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Digital Marketing & Web Design Excellence

    DigitalUs is an Orlando-based digital marketing agency. We don’t just build websites and mobile apps. We build brands – and businesses – online...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Orlando, Florida
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/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 Always Deliver Beyond Our Promise

    Not too long ago, in 1998, Ramanujam Sridhar started Brandcom in Bengaluru. A unit of Madison World, Brandcom aims to help brands narrate their stories better. We've come a long way since then to be present in 7 markets across India! We offer an integrated range of services in Public Relations, Digital...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Bengaluru, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Crafting Digital Excellence for Luxury Brands

    ELITEHUB Luxury Digital Agency specializes in elevating high-end brands through tailored digital marketing, innovative technology solutions, and personalized consulting services. Our expert team crafts bespoke strategies that enhance online presence, drive engagement, and ensure exceptional client...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • PPC
    • SEO
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
    Average Hourly Rate
    $400/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Make Your World More Beautiful.

    Digital-first branding and creative agency uniquely positioned to differentiate your brand...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Transforming Your Business.

    Providing AdTech, Advertising, and Digital Services. We design, measure, implement, and ship digital products that transform companies...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Services
    • Print Design
    • Advertising
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Digital Solutions for the Healthcare Sector

    Todays healthcare market is a fog of information that confounds patients, healthcare providers, and life science companies alike. Asentech is a full-service digital solutions provider that speaks the language of healthcare marketing and cuts through the fog...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Software Development
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Somerville, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $55/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • Building Brands That Matter.

    CVR is an Indy-based independent communications agency that specializes in Building Brands That Matter. As an integrated agency, we uncover compelling insights to make customers genuinely care about your brand. With a focus on outcomes and a versatile range of services, including advertising, public relations...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Public Relations
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Transformative Brand Strategy and Design

    Innovation Protocol is a brand strategy and design consultancy that develops insights-driven brand systems and activations to help clients articulate their identity and significance. They offer a wide range of services, including brand research, system development, and creative design, while collaborating...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Market Research
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Launching: Its Not Just for Start-Ups.

    Launching: it’s a mindset. And it’s what the most successful companies do every day to innovate their way to the top. As a full-service ad agency, we partner with these companies using consumer insight to guide the flight path and creativity as fuel to help them get there and stay there...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • A Behavioural Communications Agency

    HeyHuman is the behavioural communications agency, focused on brand, content, social and experiential. We help clients grow Human Brands. Many brands are locked into relationships that stifle growth...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Strategizing Brand Marketing

    For 35 years, Pennebaker has been a trusted partner in helping businesses grow, change, and prosper through branding and marketing communications. Our award-winning approach to branding, advertising, investor relations, and employee communications begins with a targeted strategy and ends with the...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Market Research
    • Web Development
    • Business Consulting
    • Branding
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Doing Great Work With Exceptional Brands

    BooneOakley has a simple mission: to do great work with people we like. We are a full-service, award-winning advertising agency dedicated to meeting and exceeding our client partners' business needs through effective strategy, intentional brand development and meaningful creative work...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Logo Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
    Minimal Budget
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Frequently Asked Questions About Branding Companies

How much do branding companies charge for their services?

Branding costs range from $500 to $100,000+, depending on who you hire, the scope, and the level of strategy involved.

Typical pricing by provider:

  • Boutique branding agencies: $5,000 to $20,000 
    Includes brand identity, guidelines, and some strategic work.
  • Full-service branding agencies: $11,000 to $70,000+ 
    Covers strategy, positioning, messaging, identity, and brand assets.
  • Enterprise branding companies: $40,000 to $100,000+
    Includes research, brand architecture, workshops, and global rollout.

Typical cost breakdown inside a branding project:

  • Brand strategy: $5,000 to $50,000
  • Brand identity design: $2,500 to $30,000
  • Brand collateral and templates: $2,000 to $7,500
  • Brand research and analysis: $5,000 to $250,000

Branding costs depend on project scope, strategy depth, number of deliverables, business size, industry competition, and the experience and reputation of the agency.

How long does the branding process take?

Branding usually takes 8 weeks to 6 months, depending on scope, feedback speed, and deliverables. 

Typical branding timeline breakdown: 

  • Discovery and research: 1 to 2 weeks 
    Defines goals, audits your current brand, and analyzes competitors. 
  • Brand strategy development: 2 to 3 weeks 
    Creates positioning, messaging, voice, and brand foundations. 
  • Visual identity design: 4 to 6 weeks 
    Develops logo, colors, typography, and visual system. 
  • Brand guidelines and assets: 2 to 6 weeks 
    Produces brand book, templates, and marketing materials. 
  • Website design, if included: 2 to 8 weeks 
    Adds website strategy, design, and development. 
  • Brand launch: 1 week or more 
    Prepares rollout, internal training, and public launch. 

The total branding timeline depends on project scope, number of deliverables, feedback speed, decision-making complexity, and whether you are creating a new brand, refreshing, or fully rebranding. 

What is the difference between a branding agency and a design firm?

An agency defines how your brand works and what it stands for, while a design firm focuses on creating and implementing specific design solutions. 

Aspect Branding Agency Design Firm 
Core focus Defines the brand and its long-term direction Designs solutions that communicate and deliver the brand 
Main goal Build a clear, competitive brand Create effective, usable, and consistent designs 
Strategy Deep strategic work, such as positioning, messaging, and brand structure Uses a strategy to guide design decisions and execution 
Type of work Brand strategy, naming, brand voice, brand guidelines Visual identity, UX/UI, websites, packaging, product design 
Business impact Shapes how customers perceive and remember the company Shapes how customers interact with and use the company’s products and materials 
Stage they help most Early stage, rebranding, or major business changes After or alongside the strategy, during product and asset creation 
Outcome A defined brand system and clear brand direction Designed assets, interfaces, and experiences ready for use 

Branding companies develop positioning, messaging, naming, brand architecture, and the overall system that guides how the brand operates and grows. They connect business goals to customer perception.

Design firms solve communication and product problems through design. This includes visual identity, but also user experience, interfaces, packaging, and digital products. Their work translates strategy into functional, usable, and consistent brand and product experiences. 

Why should I hire branding companies instead of freelancers?

Hire a branding company when you need strategy, depth, and long-term brand systems, not just individual deliverables. 

Branding firms provide a full team with specialists in strategy, naming, design, and research. This leads to stronger positioning, more consistent execution, and work that supports business growth.

Freelancers usually work alone and focus on specific tasks such as logo design or visual identity. They are effective for smaller projects but have limited capacity for complex strategy, research, and large-scale brand development.

Isn't branding just a logo?

Branding is the entire system that defines how customers perceive your business in the market, not just the logo.

It includes your positioning, messaging, voice, visual identity, and the experience people have with your company. These elements work together to build recognition, trust, and differentiation.

The logo is one asset within that system. It represents the brand, but it does not define the strategy, meaning, or customer perception on its own.