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  • 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
  • Your Edge in Every Opportunity

    Your Edge in Every Opportunity

    The Loyalty Consultants empower brands to excel by fostering a proactive, opportunity-driven approach to market success. Through comprehensive market research and brand strategy solutions, the agency equips businesses with insights and tools to outperform competitors. Its expertise spans custom research...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • It Takes Audacity To Stand Out

    It Takes Audacity To Stand Out

    audacity is a brand strategy + activation agency that builds powerful brands by sparking emotions because we ensure the human element is central to everything we create. Our integrated brand strategy and activation solutions help our health and science clients become market leaders...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Market Research
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Theres Nothing More Powerful Than a United Group of Souls Ignited in a Common Cause.

    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
  • Largest Global Asian-American Executive Search & HR Consulting Firm in the World

    Largest Global Asian-American Executive Search & HR Consulting Firm in the World

    HRCap, Inc. was founded in 2000 with the vision to connect talented candidates to successful organizations to unlock potentials and create greater value. We operate globally with focus in North America, Europe and APAC areas. With our rich history, seasoned capacities, and press-worthy accomplishments, we are...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • HR Outsourcing
    • Market Research
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
  • A Boutique Big 4 Alternative in Strategy & Technology Consulting

    A Boutique Big 4 Alternative in Strategy & Technology Consulting

    Delivering enterprise-grade strategies with boutique agilityheadquartered in California, serving clients nationwide...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    Location
    Livermore, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • A New Direction to Customer Insights

    A New Direction to Customer Insights

    InterQ Research in San Francisco, CA and with offices in Austin, TX is a prominent market research firm founded by a female entrepreneur...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    Location
    Mill Valley, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $215/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Your Partner In Distinctive Branding Strategies

    Your Partner In Distinctive Branding Strategies

    Catchword is one of the world's leading naming and branding agencies, helping organizations create memorable company and product names and identities. Clients like Starbucks, Corning, Volkswagen, Moody's, Rivian, and TikTok rely on Catchword for strategic thinking, exceptional creativity, and enduring brand...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Print Design
    • Design Services
    • Market Research
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    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Portfolios Count
    33 Projects Listed
  • Ready To Be Found Online? We Can Help!

    Ready To Be Found Online? We Can Help!

    California SEO Professionals specializes in offering scalable SEO solutions for startups and SMB in the areas of San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • Market Research
    • PPC
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Small but Mighty

    Small but Mighty

    We help clients bring their brand to life throughout an organization, internally and externally...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Empowering Growth Through Digital Excellence.

    Empowering Growth Through Digital Excellence.

    Marketing Maven is a dynamic digital marketing agency with a team of integrated specialists who develop customized campaigns. The agency meets diverse client needs through tailored strategies and innovative marketing solutions. Marketing Maven thrives on adapting to the evolving digital landscape, fostering...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    Location
    Camarillo, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
  • Make Your Brand a Verb

    Make Your Brand a Verb

    Brand and Go-to-Market Consultancy for MedTech, Startups, and Entrepreneurs...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Newport Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Transformative Brand Strategy and Design

    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
  • Market Research Excellence

    Market Research Excellence

    I find people fascinating. That’s why I’m drawn to qualitative research. I have an innate ability to connect with people, which enables me to easily uncover emotions and motivations that lie beneath the surface, and bring beliefs about brands and customer experience to light. Even after moderating...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000

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