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  • We Design Experiences

    We Design Experiences

    Henning Product Development is an established design, innovation and contract manufacturing company specializing in helping businesses, universities and start-ups navigate the physical product development environment. With over 35 years experience in developing award-winning and commercially successful...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Reach your Marketing Milestones with Technology Contact Database

    Reach your Marketing Milestones with Technology Contact Database

    We provide specialized Consultancy and Solutions for Businesses attempting to gain greater popularity in their niches...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Call Centers
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
  • Better Marketing Decisions. Better Business Results.

    Better Marketing Decisions. Better Business Results.

    We help healthcare, insurance, financial services, and other growth-focused companies attract qualified opportunities and improve marketing results through strategy, creative, and practical AI...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Market Research
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Westlake Village, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Now, for tomorrow.

    Now, for tomorrow.

    Offering AgTech, Business, and IT Services. Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Limited, the members of which are separate and independent legal entities. Baker Tilly Canada refers to the association of member firms of Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative...

    Top Services:

    • HR Outsourcing
    • Accounting
    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • Cybersecurity
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    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    1000 & Up
  • Creativity Meets Strategy. Brands Built to Last.

    Creativity Meets Strategy. Brands Built to Last.

    Savy provides strategy, design, branding, marketing, advertising, development, and technology services to innovative brands around the world...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Package Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Santa Barbara, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Independent, Full-Service Creative & Media Agency

    Independent, Full-Service Creative & Media Agency

    At Cutwater, we hone and sharpen a brand into something more distinctive so it has a better chance of cutting through, being heard, and standing apart. Because we believe that distinctive brands are the ones more people care about. And because we know distinctive brands are the ones that drive growth and...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Package Design
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • From Pre-Sale to ScaleYour Journey to Peak Performance Starts Here.

    From Pre-Sale to ScaleYour Journey to Peak Performance Starts Here.

    Rainfactory is a top-of-the line digital agency specializing in taking growth stage startups and crowdfunding campaigns to the next level. From customer acquisition for Ecommerce, Amazon, SAAS and lead generation – Rainfactory's services are designed to drive effective go-to market strategies that result in...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Uncommon Thinking + Common Sense

    Uncommon Thinking + Common Sense

    JStokes is your go-to for innovative marketing strategies that provide creative, effective solutions designed to take your business the extra mile. From practical action plans to unexpected approaches, JStokes will get you where you want to be...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    Walnut Creek, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Premier Digital Marketing Agency For Travel, Tourism and Hospitality

    Premier Digital Marketing Agency For Travel, Tourism and Hospitality

    Founded and led by Matthew Davison, a travel marketer with over a decade of experience helping tourism brands grow, Travel Tractions is the premier digital marketing agency specializing in consulting services and campaign execution for brands within the travel and hospitality industry...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    9 Projects Listed
  • Grow Your Web Presence

    Grow Your Web Presence

    In what has proven to be the best decision of my life, I took the summer of 2012 off to ride my bike across the country to raise money and awareness for affordable housing...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Market Research
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • One of the Leading Market Research Companies in L.A.

    One of the Leading Market Research Companies in L.A.

    BrandIQ, a Certified B Corporation, is a Los Angeles-based brand strategy, and innovation consultancy that has full-service qualitative and quantitative market research capabilities...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
  • Connecting Brands and Technology.

    Connecting Brands and Technology.

    FINE is a digital agency that helps brands connect with customers through various platforms by offering services in strategy, design, and technology. Their expertise has helped industries such as wine and spirits, hospitality, consumer technology, banking, and finance stand out in a crowded market...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
  • Cultural Connections That Convert.

    Cultural Connections That Convert.

    As an integrated cross-cultural marketing agency, Sensis connects brands with people through meaningful marketing strategies that build sustainable demand. Our cross-cultural model combines expertise in the Hispanic, African American, and Asian markets, while our research-based approach offers cost-efficient...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
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    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • Digital Solutions, Designed To Roar.

    Digital Solutions, Designed To Roar.

    LION is a full-service digital agency that specializes in strategy, user experience design, and development. Our global team uses research and prototyping to gain a deep understanding of user needs, providing tailored solutions that exceed clients' goals...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Digital Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Go Beyond Your Wildest Dreams.

    Go Beyond Your Wildest Dreams.

    We offer affordable website design and development services that take into account your budget, timeline, and specific industry...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Services
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    San Bernardino, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Level Up Your Marketing

    Level Up Your Marketing

    GameChangerSF specializes in mobile app marketing, creative services, and data science. With eight years of experience and a track record of profitable apps marketed, we are the winning choice for your promotional initiatives...

    Top Services:

    • Mobile App Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Market Research
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    Location
    San Mateo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Targeted Leads Your Business Needs To Grow Guaranteed

    Targeted Leads Your Business Needs To Grow Guaranteed

    We provide a comprehensive range of efficient services to assist you continuously generate and convert leads. Our design and marketing strategies assist internet users in quickly progressing from visitors to leads to consumers. There are several lead generators available that will only provide you with names...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Market Research
    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Transform Your Business With AI, ML and Digital Innovation

    Transform Your Business With AI, ML and Digital Innovation

    At Droisys, we specialize in software development with a focus on wearable technology. Working closely with our clients, we create tailored solutions that address business challenges. With a global presence, 17+ years of growth, and recognition as a leading SF Bay Area IT company, we strive to deliver the...

    Top Services:

    • AI Development
    • Market Research
    • IoT
    Location
    Fremont, California
    Number of Employees
    500 - 999
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
  • Mapping Healthcare, Globally.

    Mapping Healthcare, Globally.

    APLUSA: A front-runner in healthcare market research. From the US to the UK and France, we decode brand performance and map out the healthcare landscape. Our tools are advanced analytics, innovative studies, and an eye for actionable insights...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    Location
    Thousand Oaks, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Impactful Insights for the Real World

    Impactful Insights for the Real World

    We provide consulting services focused on human decision-making. We're here to deliver empathic research that includes the subjective experience, not just churn out datasets...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Redefining Research, Driving Global Success

    Redefining Research, Driving Global Success

    Research America, Inc. stands as a vanguard in Automotive Marketing Research, committed to redefining industry norms for over 35 years. As a unique "boutique of boutiques", we offer comprehensive research services, both domestic and international, ensuring you always make data-driven, astute decisions...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    250 - 499
  • Maximizing Impact, Minimizing Costs: Transparency Marketing

    Maximizing Impact, Minimizing Costs: Transparency Marketing

    Transparency Marketing is your California-based SEO agency, where marketing is seen as both an art and a science, requiring strategic expertise and creative reflection. Our approach leverages SEO, DA, and Paid Advertising across prominent digital platforms to amplify your brand's reach and bring valuable...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Market Research
    Location
    Hermosa Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Provider of Data Analytics Services

    Provider of Data Analytics Services

    Perceptive Analytics is an award-winning analytics firm delivering cutting-edge solutions in Advanced Analytics, Generative AI, and Business Intelligence. We help organizations unlock the full value of their data. Our core strength is empowering businesses through adept data utilization...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • eCommerce
    • Big Data Analytics
    • AI Development
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Were A Design Accelerator

    Were A Design Accelerator

    Punchcut is a user interface design and innovation company specializing in mobile, connected products and services across devices...

    Top Services:

    • UI/UX Design
    • AI Development
    • Market Research
    • Product Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Shaping Identities Across Categories and Audiences

    Shaping Identities Across Categories and Audiences

    Ærial Identity embodies the essence of an organization's core values communicated through every touchpoint, interaction, and exchange. Our services encompass brand strategy, positioning, brand voice development, visual identity creation, web design, and go-to-market activation strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Market Research
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Passionately Strengthening Brands To Stand Out

    Passionately Strengthening Brands To Stand Out

    At Minor Change Studio, we specialize in brand transformation. There are no shortcutsour dedication lies in crafting unique brand identities. From strategic planning to meticulous development, we are fully committed to elevating brands to their fullest potential...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Vacaville, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Unlocking Your Business Potential with Precision Data.

    Unlocking Your Business Potential with Precision Data.

    Collaborate with Database Providers to access accurate and focused data, essential for connecting with potential prospects. Our suite of solutions covers data profiling, verification, and management, ensuring the delivery of clean and comprehensive information crucial for your success in ABM marketing and...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Market Research
    • Direct Marketing
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    Location
    Fremont, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Growth Meets Innovation Here.

    Growth Meets Innovation Here.

    TCG redefines consulting by blending growth with innovation under the leadership of visionary women. Specializing in marketing, market research, startups, branding, leadership, PR, and talent acquisition, they tailor solutions across industries. Their marketing prowess extends to strategy, social media...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Alameda, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Luxury Construction Starts Here

    Luxury Construction Starts Here

    B West Builders is a Los Angeles-based general contracting company specializing in luxury residential remodeling, custom home construction, and high-end commercial renovation projects. The firm provides comprehensive construction services including home remodeling, kitchen and bathroom renovations, home...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Design Services
    • Digital Services
    • UI/UX Design
    • CRO
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

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