Timelines slip fast when production gets complex across U.S. locations and crews. Our directory helps identify leading video production companies that manage logistics without derailing your launch. Filter your search by budget and expertise.
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Social Media 55 drives traffic and engagement by integrating video production work into its digital marketing strategies. Since 2014, it has served brands like Arby’s and Croo Gloo. The US video production company is best for small businesses seeking to release localized video marketing campaigns...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
Beacons Point pairs corporate video production with marketing strategy, guiding clients through script, storyboard, & rapid-turnaround editing. Recognized with W3, Telly, and Davey Awards, the US video production studio has produced work for Marriott and the University of California...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Video Marketing
- Location
- Encinitas, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Embark
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Embark is a USA video production company dedicated to helping small businesses and non-profits. It folds videography into web development and branding services to drive reach and engagement. Its client roster includes NCYC, Colorado Catholic Conference, NAKED Prosthetics, and TURN Therapeutics...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Corona, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
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Branding Review from Anonymous
Embark did an outstanding job guiding our rebrand and new website launch. They provided a clear, step-by-step plan and fresh ideas to improve site features and user experience. The result is a website we're proud of, modern, functional, and true to our identity.
Digital Marketing Review from Anonymous
Working with Embark was a great experience. They consistently went above and beyond to meet our requests. While we wanted to rush certain steps, they insisted on maintaining quality, ensuring we didn't compromise the final product.
Web Development Review from Anonymous
We chose Embark for their cultural fit, value for cost, and transparent pricing‚ and they delivered. Our website was launched on schedule, and their team was always quick to respond. By the end of the project, we had not only a strong site but also a genuine working relationship with their team.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsWe are a full-service creative design firm situated in Virginia Beach that specializes in custom web design, WordPress hosting, site administration, SEO, and PPC services for small companies. Commonwealth Creative Marketing is your reliable marketing partner. Our dedication to client service is at the heart...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Rootless Agency enables you to captivate audiences through compelling video production that enhances brand awareness and engagement. Deep industry expertise accelerates our success in crafting visually striking, user-friendly content designed for performance and seamless integration within your marketing...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Hudson, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Zaya Production is a full-service video production company in the USA operating since 2008. Its offerings cover social content, TV commercials, multi-camera livestreaming, and fashion films. Trusted by Nike and Johnson & Johnson, it first brands and influencers' comprehensive live video work...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Digital Cut Productions is a full-service video agency. We work with companies and organizations across a broad spectrum of industries to further their mission and business goals by creating engaging, informative, and entertaining video content for distribution across multiple marketing channels. We work with...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Dragonfly Digital Marketing, headquartered in Baltimore, MD, is a well-established digital marketing agency that offers a comprehensive range of services to clients in Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, and across the United States...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Algoworks - Your Trusted UI/UX Design Partner...
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- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Product Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Ramsey, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Jungle Communications, Inc. is a marketing and advertising agency located in Jersey City, NJ...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Thrive Digital Marketing offers video production as part of its broader media production services, covering concept development, filming, and distribution. In business since 2015, the agency suits brands wanting video bundled into existing digital marketing retainer packages...
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- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Video Production
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- Location
- Arlington, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 20 Projects Listed
Marketly Digital partners exclusively with dental groups and multi-location practices to build standout brands, drive new-patient growth and amplify revenue through data-driven omnichannel marketing...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Marysville, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
We believe in generating revenue for our clients–and ourselves–with integrity. We pride ourselves on honesty and openness; we encourage our clients to be involved in our process. We firmly believe in providing value first and foremost. We care about the individuals who make up a company and the...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- American Fork, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Whether a business needs a simple website update, photography or taking it's first steps in building an online presence, SkyCastle Productions is the one-stop-shop for visual marketing solutions...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Increditors is a video editing company that excels in delivering top-tier video editing and post-production services. Its team comprises highly skilled video editors, artists, animators, and motion designers who collaborate to produce outstanding video content...
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- Video Production
- Advertising
- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Harris & Ward is a Digital Marketing and SEO Agency that specializes in Small Business and Healthcare Marketing for Dentists, Chiropractors, Veterinarians, and More...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Branding
- Web Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Welcome to CS Designs and Marketing. Fresno and Clovis's Digital Marketing Agency specializing in SEO & Web Design & Video Production as well as The Leading Website Designer in the Central Valley and Beyond!CS Website Design helps Central Valley business owners and local marketing teams improve the...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Fresno, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Were a San Diego-based creative and digital marketing agency helping local and national brands generate more traffic, leads, and conversions. From Google Ads to studio-quality content, everything we do is built to deliver measurable business outcomes not vanity metrics...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Video Production
- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
FCS is an award winning organic social media marketing agency. Our team of on-house experts become part of your in-house team to deliver social media strategy, social media content creation, community management, influencer management, paid media management and reporting...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Empowered by in-depth experience in branding for a diverse global client base, Laidlaw Group fuses strategy, technology, award-winning design, and copywriting with innovative thinking to deliver a cutting-edge approach to branding...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Package Design
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Unlock your business potential with Spark Media Online's bespoke digital marketing services. We specialize in creating engaging content and optimizing online performance...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Video Production
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Hifi Developments, we're more than just a tech company, we're your partners in building smarter digital solutions. Every project we take on is designed to bring real value, blending creativity, speed, and smart tech to help you grow. From bold ideas to final delivery, we build with purpose and precision...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Web Design
- Staff Augmentation
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- Location
- Lubbock, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Blue Barn, a boutique San Diego branded video production agency, excels in crafting polished videos that drive brand clarity. With over a decade of experience, our seven-time Emmy© Award-winning team serves clients nationwide, combining passion for filmmaking with brand elevation...
Top Services:
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Episode 11 Productions embodies creativity, precision, and storytelling expertise. We are a forward-thinking media production company that collaborates with businesses to craft impactful visual content. Our brand is built on the principles of professionalism, innovation, and excellence...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Audio Production
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Flow is a top video production agency specializing in creating high-quality video content, TV commercials, branding and corporate videos for a wide range of quality-focused clients. Based in the New York City and Philadelphia area, Flow services clients worldwide...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $500/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Helping you and your company look great on camera...
Top Services:
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Kinetic Marketing & Creative is a full-service marketing agency in Billings, Montana. Our agency is ready to help your business move forward. Our team features experience strategists, designers, marketers, writers, creatives and account directors...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Billings, Montana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Kow Abundant is an affordable Google Ads, PPC, SEM, SEO, Social Media Consulting, and Video Production company in Columbus Ohio. We help drive results for our clients where a traditional website has fallen flat...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Pain-Free Dental Marketing Company is your strategic partner in dental PPC and digital growth. We specialize in crafting tailored strategies, from web development to precise advertising, honed to resonate with your target patient demographic. We aim to accentuate your unique offerings and keep your...
Top Services:
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Colleyville, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At K3 Video Productions, we understand the power of visual storytelling no matter what business you are in, which is the reason why our team goes above and beyond in terms of understanding your objectives and business challenges for delivering a phenomenal video On-time and on budget...
Top Services:
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Flying V Group, based in Orange County, is your award-winning destination for Facebook marketing, Instagram Marketing, and comprehensive digital strategies. With top-tier clients like Bain Consulting, we offer holistic solutions from SEO to web design...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Brandcoders is a trusted agency based in Orlando, specializing in web design and development, marketing, and branding. We are experts in creating brand identities, powerful websites, custom business web applications, and establishing a digital presence for national brands and growing businesses...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- SEO
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Siarza Social Digital is a unique online communications agency with a specialization in social media, email marketing, and website development...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Addison Clark is a full-service marketing agency designed to operate alongside your business. We take a holistic, functional approach to marketing, bringing a massive number of services together under one roof to drive real business outcomes...
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- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Branding
- Video Production
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are 3 Waves Media, a full-service advertising and digital marketing agency in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Our team of designers and specialists are making waves with creative web design, marketing, and brand solutions. Whether you're looking for print design, a custom logo, social media marketing, SEO...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Trueba Media is a Digital Marketing and Video Production Company in Miami serving local and national clients. One of our main focus is helping Urgent Cares and Medical clients. We design websites, PPC Management, Social Media Management, and grow your brand...
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- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Branding
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We believe creative without execution is worthless! At Atomic Idea we focus on being an extension of your team, becoming immersed in your brand. We provide a full range of marketing services from strategy to concept to final production. Our team has experience on the client and agency side. At the end of the...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
WE CREATE BRAND IMPACT.ENGAGING, STRATEGIC & NO BULLSH!T.REAL MARKETING SOLUTIONS...REAL RESULTS...
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- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Dream Rocket Design partners with local businesses to help with them with their online business presence...
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- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Video Production
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a marketing company who specializes in web design services. We work with businesses of all different sizes in creating dynamic websites and build custom marketing plans for our clients that build their business and bring in more customers or clients...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- San Antonio, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Digital Engage offers businesses of all sizes the marketing help they need. We offer very competitive rates, provide great results, and communicate with our clients. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation on what we can do to help you reach your goal...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Johnson City, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Le Asesoramos, Analizamos y Ayudamos a que su plan de Marketing Digital o en Medios Masivos en todo el mundo, sea el más óptimo y Rentable consiguiendo aumentar su ROI significativamente en un tiempo adecuado en donde podamos medir un mejor rendimiento...
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- SEO
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We create powerful video content and deploy those videos through sophisticated advertising funnels that produce a 2-10X return on our client's investment. If you want to grow your business and build a longterm partnership, Force Media is ready for...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Advertising
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Red Cardinal Digital Marketing is a full-service addiction treatment digital marketing agency located in Houston, TX. We help drug and alcohol addiction treatment centers & sober livings ethically increase their admissions through digital marketing. We also work with many other small businesses in Houston...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We create award-winning animated and live-action videos that elevate brands from non-profit to Fortune 100 companies with engaging storytelling and versatile production styles...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Rad5 Media values the creative process, enriching peoples lives, and delivering results that transform businesses. Our process in web design, SEO, video productions and graphic design is to deliver branded content that is high quality, brings clarity to your customers journey, and delivers your business's...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Video Production
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our mission is simple; to be an enlightened marketing agency in a digital world, delivering customized and market responsive services...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Founded by Texas Radio Hall of Fame legend, Sam Malone, 512 New Media is a full-service digital media & marketing company based in Houston, Texas. As the discrete marketing professionals, We believe that when you hire marketing professionals, the focus should be on promoting and supporting your success, not...
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- Reputation Management
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Audio Production
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are proud to be a small but mighty team. Sean Tracey Associates is made up of Creative Directors and Thinkers, Video Producers and Editors, Researchers, Designers, Digital and Media Strategists, and Account Executives. We're all a little bit different. We each have our area of specialty. But we pride...
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- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Blue Monkfish is a results driven digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, Google Ads, lead generation,& website development. We help businesses attract qualified leads, increase conversions, grow revenue through innovative, data driven strategies. More visibility. More customers. Real results...
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- Branding
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Hoboken, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Hiring Guide: How to Choose the Right Video Production Company in the US
How do I choose the best video production company for my project?
Key factors to consider when choosing a company for a project in the United States include:
- Define clear goals: Know exactly what you want the video to achieve, whether that is brand awareness, product education, lead generation, or internal training. Clear objectives help agencies recommend the right format, length, messaging, and distribution approach, which reduces rework and improves results.
- Review portfolios: Assess overall video quality, storytelling, pacing, and production value. Look specifically for industry-relevant examples to ensure the agency understands complex offerings and long sales cycles.
- Check experience and expertise: Choose video production agencies with proven experience in your sector and with the specific video types you need, such as explainers, testimonials, or training content.
- Assess communication and collaboration: Strong communication ensures feedback is clearly understood and applied during each phase of production. Responsive agencies typically deliver smoother workflows, fewer revisions, and more predictable timelines.
- Budget transparency: Confirm costs for pre-production, production, and post-production. Transparent estimates help you compare vendors accurately and avoid unexpected expenses later.
- Ask for references: Client testimonials and references provide insight into reliability, professionalism, and delivery quality. Speaking with the video production company’s past clients can confirm whether the agency consistently meets expectations and deadlines.
What should I prepare before reaching out for project quotes?
Before contacting a video production company, prepare the following:
- Target audience and personas: Be specific about who the video is for, where it will be seen, and the problem it should address. B2B buyers often review 12 or more pieces of content before making a purchase, so messaging that speaks directly to their needs and pain points is critical.
- Budget range: Prepare a realistic budget range before reaching out to video production agencies. In the U.S., corporate video projects often cost $2,500 to $25,000 or more, depending on production complexity, animation, locations, and post-production needs.
- Timeline and deadlines: Share your desired launch date, campaign timing, or internal deadlines early in the conversation. Clear timelines allow agencies to plan resources effectively and avoid production bottlenecks.
- Reference examples: Collect examples of videos you like to communicate preferred style, pacing, tone, and level of polish.
- Brand assets and guidelines: Prepare logos, fonts, color palettes, messaging frameworks, and brand guidelines in advance.
What questions should businesses ask before hiring one of these companies?
Before hiring, businesses should ask targeted questions that clarify fit, process, and risk.
Relevant Background
- Have you worked with companies in our industry or with similar goals?
- Can you share recent client references from the US market?
Services and Processes
- What is your typical process from planning to delivery?
- How do you manage timelines and handle delays?
- How many revision rounds are included, and how is feedback handled?
Related to Your Project
- Who will be assigned to our project, and what are their roles?
- What is included in the quoted price, and what could cost extra?
How involved does my team need to be during the process?
Team involvement during video production is typically milestone-based rather than continuous:
- Pre-production requires the most input, including goal alignment and approvals.
- Production involvement is usually limited to interviews or on-site participation.
- Post-production focuses on reviewing edits and providing consolidated feedback.
Most B2B projects include 1 to 3 revision rounds.
Clear direction early in the process supports delivery within a typical 4 to 8 week timeline.
How do I measure whether a video production company delivered value?
To measure whether a company delivered value, evaluate performance against business goals rather than view counts alone.
Industry research shows that 74% of companies measure video ROI using engagement metrics, while 48% rely on conversion rates to assess success.
Key benchmarks include engagement and retention metrics such as average watch time, view-through rate, and completion rate.
You should also know that each platform counts views based on different criteria. For example, YouTube counts a view only if a user has spent at least 30 seconds watching a video.
On Instagram, a watcher should engage for at least 3 seconds, on Facebook just a second is enough, while LinkedIn needs 2 seconds. TikTok counts a video as watched if you’ve spent at least 1 second watching content that’s under 3 minutes long.
Conversion metrics like click-through rates, demo requests, and sign-ups indicate whether the video drove meaningful action.
Business outcomes should be measured by comparing lead quality, pipeline contribution, or revenue impact against total production cost.
Videos that can be reused across websites, paid ads, sales outreach, or internal training typically deliver higher long-term value.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Video Production Companies
What types of businesses usually hire these companies in the USA?
The companies that usually hire these types of services include:
- Technology & SaaS companies: Rely on video agencies to explain complex products, create demos or animated explainers, and shorten long B2B sales cycles.
- Professional services: Use video to build credibility, showcase expertise, and deliver testimonials or firm overview content.
- Healthcare & life sciences companies: Explain medical topics, train professionals, and educate patients in compliant formats through video content. Healthcare video content can increase audience engagement by around 38%, supporting education and marketing goals.
- Financial services & FinTech firms: Rely on video to clarify complex products, support investor relations, and build trust through branded explainers.
- Manufacturing & industrial firms: Produce demos, safety videos, and case studies to educate buyers and reduce sales friction.
- Education & corporate training buyers: Commission video for scalable training, onboarding, and thought leadership. In 2024, 38% of companies prioritized educational, instructional, and online course videos.
- Retail/e-commerce & B2B product brands: Use video for product launches, wholesale enablement, and repurposed social content.
- HR, recruiting & employer branding buyers: Create culture, recruitment, and internal training videos.
- Marketing, advertising & creative agencies: Outsource high-volume or specialized video production to scale client campaigns efficiently.
What video production services do most agencies offer?
Most agencies offer end-to-end services that support marketing, sales, and training objectives.
- Strategy and creative planning: Helping clients define goals, messaging, and formats aligned to marketing and sales funnels. 93% of marketers say video marketing has given them a positive ROI, reinforcing the need for strategic planning upfront.
- Explainer and product demo videos: Clarifying complex B2B offerings, especially in SaaS and technology. 99% of video marketers say video helps users understand products and services.
- Brand and testimonial videos: Featuring case studies, customer testimonials, and company overview videos that support trust-building in long B2B sales cycles.
- Corporate, training, and educational videos: Covering onboarding, internal communications, and learning content. According to Wyzowl’s report, 63% of customers would like to watch a short video to learn about a product or service, rather than read articles, manuals, or eBooks.
- Social and short-form video production: Repurposing long-form footage into clips for LinkedIn, YouTube, and paid ads as short-form video continues to grow in B2B marketing. Another claim supported by the Wyzowl report says that 71% of marketers believe videos between 30 seconds and 2 minutes are most effective in communicating the brand message.
- Post-production and optimization: Editing, motion graphics, captions, and multi-platform formatting to maximize reach, reuse, and performance.
How much does it typically cost to hire these services in the United States?
The cost of hiring a video production agency in the US varies widely based on project scope, production quality, and deliverables. Timelines, number of shooting days, location/travel cost, size of the crew, experience, and resources needed all influence the final cost of a video production project.
- Hourly/agency rates: Many video production agencies charge around $100-$400 per hour for professional video services in the US, though actual totals depend on project scope.
- Typical project ranges: Most US video production projects fall roughly in the $1,500-$7,000 range for standard corporate videos (~60 seconds), depending on complexity and deliverables.
- Entry-level work: Simple corporate content (e.g., talking heads, basic social videos) can start around $2,500-$5,000 for straightforward shoots and editing.
- Mid to higher end: More polished brand, commercial, or multi-scene projects typically run $5,000 to $25,000+, especially if they include multiple locations, advanced graphics, actors, or special effects.
What additional costs should businesses expect during a project?
Additional costs in a video production project often include:
- Pre-production planning: Scriptwriting, storyboarding, casting, and location scouting add time and cost before filming begins.
- Talent and crew fees: Actors, presenters, directors, and camera crews increase costs based on experience and shoot length.
- Equipment and location costs: Camera, lighting, audio rentals, travel, and filming permits can significantly raise budgets.
- Post-production work: Editing, motion graphics, sound design, and color grading are separate phases that add substantial cost, representing 30-40% of total production costs.
- Music and stock assets: Licensed music, stock footage, and voiceovers are often charged per use.
How long does a typical project take to complete?
A typical video production project in the US takes about 4 to 8 weeks from planning to final delivery.
Most professional video projects include initial concept and strategy, scripting and storyboarding in the first week or two, a few days of shooting, and then post-production editing and revisions, leading to an overall timeline of around 4-8 weeks.
More complex animation or multi-scene productions can extend toward 10-12 weeks or more.
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