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  • 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

    Stitch Marketing Research Services

    • Market Research
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Disney Consumer Products
    • Adidas
    • Instacart
    • Uber
    • The Salvation Army
    • TrueValue
    • Islands
    • Nissan Motors
    • Union Bank
    • Taylor Made
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Stitch Marketing Research Reviews & Testimonials

    • dawna callahan
      dawna callahan Review from Google
      5.0★

      dawna callahan's Review Sourced from Google

      Stitch Marketing was incredibly willing to help our company with an Economic Impact study related to the adapted sport industry....something that's never been done before. The team was exceptional in helping us create this first-of-its-kind research. From the initial brainstorming sessions to presenting the results to a virtual audience of sport leaders - Stitch Marketing was forward-thinking, helpful in analyzing and translating the data and patient as we worked through this new research for the very first time. They are creative, willing to take risks and incredibly supportive in helping you reach your goals.

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  • 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

    BrandIQ Services

    • Market Research
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Murad Skincare
    • Ford
    • El Camino College
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    BrandIQ Reviews & Testimonials

    • Grace Collins
      Grace Collins Review from Google
      5.0★

      Grace Collins's Review Sourced from Google

      Working with the BrandIQ team has been very beneficial and I have seen firsthand how the BrandIQ team is able to tailor to everyone's needs. I would highly recommend working with BrandIQ as it has greatly helped me.

    • Drew Dunnwald
      Drew Dunnwald Review from Google
      5.0★

      Drew Dunnwald's Review Sourced from Google

      I have had such an amazing experience interacting with the BrandIQ team. They are extremely friendly, intelligent and work hard for the right solution for each client.

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  • A Creative Web Agency for Higher Education

    KWALL is a boutique digital agency founded in 2007, specializing in full stack web design and development for higher education, government, nonprofit, and enterprise clients. With an inhouse team of approximately 30 experts, the firm has launched more than 800 websites and built a reputation for scalable...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Costa Mesa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr

    KWALL Services

    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Mobile App Development
    • Market Research
    • Graphic Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Arizona State University
    • Florida State University
    • Caltech
    • Occidental College
    • Pomona College
    • University at Albany
    • UC Santa Barbara Library
    • CSU Long Beach
    • CSU Los Angeles
    • USC Libraries
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • Theres Nothing More Powerful Than a United Group of Souls Ignited in a Common Cause.

    Matter Consulting is the home of Steven Morris’ brand, culture, and business advisory work. Steven has been a trusted advisor to more than 3,000 business leaders at more than 250 global, national, and regional brands since 1994...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Reputation Management
    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

    Matter Consulting Services

    • Branding
    • Reputation Management
    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • Digital Strategy
    • HR Outsourcing
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    • Habitat for Humanity
    • Sony
    • Samsung
    • Port of San Diego
    • San Diego State University
    • International Trademark Association
    • Agua Caliente Resorts
    • Academy for Professional Excellence
    • Medill at Northwestern University
    • H.G. Fenton
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile
  • 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

    SENSIS Services

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
    • Market Research
    • UI/UX Design
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Sempra Energy
    • OC Fair
    • San Diego Gas & Electric
    • Vantage Bank
    • University of Texas at Austin.
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  • 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

    Cutwater Services

    • SEO
    • Package Design
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Market Research
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Harvest Snaps
    • Peet's Coffee & Tea
    • Ray-Ban
    • Lenscrafters
    • Whitman's
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

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