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Clear Digital positions motion graphics and video as one piece of a broader B2B digital experience practice. With 25+ years in business, the agency has delivered work for Splunk, McAfee, and Cohesity. Fits enterprise tech companies wanting video folded into a larger website redesign or brand refresh...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 24 Projects Listed
STOUT Creative is an Atlanta-based creative marketing agency working with regional and national clients to help build their brands, perfect their positioning, grow key accounts and sell more to their end users...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Branding
- Creative Services
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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
- 8 Projects Listed
Digital media firm with 12+ years brand-building experience & 25+ years in IT. We specialize in AI automation & transformation, web design, social media marketing, graphic design &video creation. For gov. clients, we provide strategic analysis and program/project mgmt. >>PMP & DHS 508 Trusted Cert...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Video Production
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Leesburg, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Park & Battery is ADWEEKs 2024 B2B Agency of the Year, as well the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) Agency of the Year three years running...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Content Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
With over 27 years in business, we've built a reputation for creative excellence, reliability, and lasting client relationships. We deliver WordPress design, SEO, video, illustration, and print solutions that help businesses grow - flexible, dependable, and driven by results...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Hudson, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Web design, branding & logo design, and motion graphics that delivers creative and original solutions so small business owners and entrepreneurs can have the visual presence that matches their business and personality and achieve their business goals...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
The AD Leaf delivers AI-driven marketing and advertising solutions to help businesses grow through intelligent, integrated campaigns...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Melbourne FL, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
A social media agency designed to help customers fall in love with brands...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 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
OneWorld Communications is a boutique creative media and communications agency headquartered in San Francisco, with a sister office in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1993, the agency specializes in Truth Marketing a methodology that aligns brand messaging with authentic purpose and audience values. Their small...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Advertising
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We've never been seduced by a short cut or known a summary we could trust. We study your world until we believe it. There's a reason our branding stays relevant. It isn't luck and its more than talent...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Content Marketing
- Logo Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Longmont, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Our team partners with brands we believe in, empowering them to accomplish their goals and helping them to stand out in an overcrowded marketplace. Our award-winning team creates compelling brands, marketing-focused websites, story-telling videos, and results-driven marketing solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Branding
- Video Production
- Location
- Melbourne FL, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Titan Digital is a full-service agency offering customized websites and marketing plans that take the burden of building an effective online presence off of our clients’ shoulders. We are experts in writing, design, web developing, advertising, and SEO - so you don’t have to be...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Murfreesboro, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Were (spark), a full-service production agency with speed, agility, and a collaborative spirit.We help you craft compelling stories people want to hear and deliver them on the right channel, at the right time, to the right person. Getting your brand ready to act when that magic moment strikes that...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
JAXONLABS is a brand strategy and innovation firm that helps growing companies clarify their direction, strengthen their positioning, and implement practical solutions that support long-term growth.We work with founders, executives, and leadership teams to sharpen strategy, & strengthen brand...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Queen Creek, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 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
Cultivate is a Chicago-based brand agency that crafts award-winning brands, marketing tools, websites, and apps...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Video Production
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Pastilla is a full-service agency based in Los Angeles. We partner with public agencies, nonprofits, and global brands to turn complex missions into clear brand and digital experiences that build trust and move communities to action...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 18 Projects Listed
Leading digital marketing agency for the home services industry since 2008...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sector 5 Digital is an award-winning studio that leverages a blend of entertainment marketing, master creative, strategic insight, and ludicrous technology to create brilliant experiences...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
O0 has garnered recognition for its excellence in design, earning the prestigious Reddot Award five times and counting. This accolade speaks to our commitment to pushing the boundaries of design innovation and consistently delivering outstanding outcomes. As an agency overview, this highlights our dedication...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Product Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Walnut, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
A pretty website is not where the works stops. We build websites that are made to generate leads and provide marketing packages that allow your company to generate visitors, along with optimizing conversions (sales) of those visitors. We make you the expert in your field that customers trust...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
NextThought Studios is a leader in training video production across the United States. Our professional team and state-of-the-art facilities allow us to create exceptional videos for education, marketing, training, and more...
Top Services:
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- VR/AR
- Location
- Norman, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Davideo Company captures the enthusiasm of your team and the gratitude of those you serve and leverages that emotion to tell compelling stories that help you engage with your prospects...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brandtelling designs and installs brand architecture for growth-stage B2B firms by installing a Story Operating System. We enable founder-led firms to scale without losing narrative control, so sales, marketing, and leadership operate from the same strategic story...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- East Northport, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- 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...
Top Services:
- 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
Have an idea for a corporate video? Look no further; we've got your back. We're an award-winning 2D video animation studio and corporate video production team in Denver. Discover the Snowy Peak Way!...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Windwood Productions is an upbeat, professional video production company with a studio and office in downtown Concord, New Hampshire...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Concord, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are a video production company that focuses on corporate video production, brand video, documentary filmmaking, live event video production, and more...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
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- Location
- Rochester, New Hampshire
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
AMS Digital Productions helps clients build and improve their online presence with effective communications strategy, digital design, video production and marketing services...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Alexandria, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $87/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
broadhead is a full-service marketing/creative agency, our clients benefit from The agency proven capabilities to find meaningful insights and innovative solutions that will propel their brand forward. We have a variety of services available to meet your specific needs, including strategy, design, print...
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Bloom Media has been delivering creative solutions, marketing strategies & tactical support to our clients for over a decade. Bloom translates brand objectives into informed executions that create connections and motivate action. Strategic campaigns aimed at generating interest and cultivating long-term...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
The Pollack Group is an innovative agency that specializes in delivering powerful brand experiences. Our team of experts, Brand Psychologists, Audience Behavior Analysts, Content Creators, and Master Communicators, unlock the potential of your organization with meaningful strategies designed to foster loyalty...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Direct Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The powerhouse of B2B lead generation, Abstrakt Marketing Group is uniquely poised to maximize your growth potential. Founded a little over 10 years ago in St. Louis, we now serve 1700+ clients across the nation with 550 employees at our disposal! Our full-service approach and comprehensive inbound/outbound...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a branding and digital agency. Driven by strategy, we create thoughtful connections between brands and people...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Location
- Dallas, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
With our expertise in web design, SEO, branding, printing, and content marketing, we provide innovative strategies and unmistakable results...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Tomball, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Savage Media, we excel in inbound marketing and high-end video production, creating winning brands and captivating content that drives sustainable growth. We become your dedicated marketing department, delivering tailored strategies, engaging content and impactful processes to fuel your success...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Advertising
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
Aidan James is a creative agency that brings brands and people together with a multidisciplinary approach, combining strategy and creativity to build brand experiences...
Top Services:
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Advertising
- Branding
- Public Relations
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- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Be a good human, make exceptional work, and care about both. Goodwork Productions is a queer-owned Los Angeles production and casting company: every crew and cast is built around the project, not the other way. Music videos, commercials, film & TV, for Netflix, AmEx, Sony, TikTok, Hilton, and more...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are a tightly knit team of designers, developers, project managers and systems administrators. With more than 30 years of experience in the field, we have what it takes to champion a project from whiteboard to finished project, while delivering it on time and within scope. Each member of the Pivot Mode...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Greensboro, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are in the process of establishing Charlotte's foremost creative agency, with the goal of rendering visual media accessible and user-friendly for individuals and enterprises alike. We operate as a comprehensive video production company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, offering a full spectrum of...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Old Westbury, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Chuck & Charlie is a creative content agency founded in 2015 and based in Southern California that specializes in visual storytelling including short-form video content, commercials, and marketing promos for all platforms...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We provide video production and livestreaming services to brands and businesses in Denver, Colorado. Our work is built to strengthen your video marketing strategy and help convert attention into action...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
United Of Web stands as a foremost website development agency located in New York City, renowned for its exceptional services. Our team specializes in crafting custom CRM solutions, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Logo Design, and Wrapping services with expertise and precision...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- CRM Consulting
- SEO
- Web Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
CREATIVALS.COM serves as your comprehensive hub for a diverse range of digital solutions, specializing in the creation of polished websites, intricate applications, and custom-designed software tailored precisely to meet your distinct requirements. Our expertise extends beyond mere development; we are...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
VIA has three divisions: Production Services, Spothub, and Original Content. Our Production Services division is a very traditional Lights. Camera. Action. production company. We produce video and audio content from start to finish. Spothub is our own proprietary technology platform that automates high-volume...
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- Video Production
- Content Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Audio Production
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
In the last few years we have helped over 100 brands stories to be told.It's time to set your business apart from the competition, achieving true differentiation...
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- Branding
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
AP Tech is a web design and marketing agency located in Oklahoma City. We proudly support clients in all types of industries with personable and custom websites, SEO campaigns, video, branding and more!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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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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- Our dedicated team of agency experts actively searches the web for top-performing companies. We then pull information from their websites, online presence, and client testimonials to verify their status and qualifications prior to listing.
- The agencies listed get notified of their profiles on the website and they can choose to claim it or not, which suggests their availability for more collaborations.
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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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