DesignRush features top video production companies delivering commercials, branded videos, product demos, and social media content. Compare vetted experts to find the right agency that will help you boost awareness, engagement, and conversions.
Destination Marketing-Focused Agency
Concept Farm is located in New York City with 25 Farmers collaborating across strategy, account management, creative, design, social media and measurement and analytics. To harvest content with maximum efficiency, we also have a full suite of in-house production and post-production capabilities... View Concept Farm profile
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Marketing and Advertising Agency
One Day Agency is an full-funnel indepedent marketing agency... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- PPC
- Advertising
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Font Foundry + Award-winning Boutique Branding Studio
Trusted and proven for over two decades. Momentum 18 has worked with many household name brands and a number of smaller ambitious companies. Rooted in creativity, collaboration, and trust, our partnerships with clients are at the heart of everything we do. Print + web. Copywriting + video... View Momentum 18 Branding profile
Top Services:
- Branding
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Princeton, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
"Evolve and Conquer"
A unique approach to Traditional/Digital branding, marketing, advertising and public relations... View Shipp Media Group Canada portfolio
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Video Production
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Let's Tuned our Trade
We assembled the ideation agency of Homa from the fusion of science and art and creativity, to gain your assurance of the effectiveness of your brand, as much as possible... View Homa Branding Agency portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Tehran, Iran
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Inspiring Success Through Effective Communication.
Michelangelo Caruso is a graphic designer specializing in logos and brand identity, with expertise in illustration, video production, motion animation, and photography... View Michelangelo Caruso portfolio
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Randazzo, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Improve Your Website Visibility.
We aim to be more than just a service provider. We want to be a true strategic partner for our clients, guiding them through the complexities of digital marketing and helping them navigate a constantly changing environment. Our vision is to see our clients succeed and grow through innovative and tailored... View Sunstar Marketing portfolio
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Public Relations
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
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- Location
- Laval, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Building Stronger Brands Together
Creative agency blending culture, innovation, and strategy to craft bold, purpose-driven brands that connect and grow... View Ubuntu Graphix portfolio
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Carrollton, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your Digital Future
Massimo Creative is a 360° digital agency that combines design, strategy, and technology to help brands grow and thrive in the digital world. By managing every stage of a brands journey from concept to execution the agency delivers tailored solutions that strengthen brand identity, increase visibility, and... View Massimo Creative portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- Video Production
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- Location
- Fatih, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Create Momentum In Your Marketing
US Digital Partners is a digital execution agency that helps mid-market businesses and enterprises refine and grow their brand and marketing efforts... View US Digital Partners portfolio | View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Video Production
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Beyond Filmmaking
FILMMAKING COMPANY FOCUSING ON BUILDING DEEP CONNECTIONS AND LASTING BRAND ENGAGEMENT FOR THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR... View Red Cat Studios profile
Top Services:
- Audio Production
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Advertising
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- Location
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Your secret weapon.
Whatzhat Creative Agency empowers brands with design-led solutions that drive impact. From tailored UX/UI strategies to compelling branding and motion design, we combine expertise with creativity to make businesses memorable. Whether you are refreshing your brand identity or launching a new digital presence... View What'zhat LLC profile
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Print Design
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- Location
- Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Custom Built Websites No Templates.
High-impact. Custom-built. Clean and simple. We're a Webflow-only agency specializing in fully custom websites built from the ground up – no templates, no shortcuts. What sets us apart is our full suite of in-house creative services: professional photography, video production, drone work, and graphic... View PureForm Creative profile
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Web Development
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- Location
- Santa Ana, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We create visual brand that engage people, excite the senses and inspire our inner awesome.
Xhilarate is a creative brand consultancy that creates visual brand experiences that engage people, excite the senses and inspire our inner awesome. Xhilarate was founded by a team of experts across strategy, design (digital and print), web programming / development, content cration, copywriting, and... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Marketing, Creative, Video - Are you keeping it up
Your go-to marketing expert, Silver Mouse specialises in retail & consumer brands, hotel & real estate, B2B & technology... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Business Growth Agency
Concept Co. is a digital B2B marketing agency blending creativity, strategy, & tech to boost branding, sales, & web presence. Trusted by Fortune 500 & U.S. businesses, our proven methodology delivers real results. With over ten years of experience, we're a team of creatives, tech experts, & storytellers... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
Agence digitale à taille humaine, D1SOCIAL se donne comme mission d’accompagner ses clients dans le développement de leurs stratégies digitales, en leur proposant des concepts créatifs et une panoplie de solutions novatrices adaptées à leurs besoins... View D1 Social profile
Top Services:
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Casablanca, Morocco
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Creative Online Solutions
Whether you want your brand identity to greet your audience with a firm handshake, a head nod or a high-five, we aim to help you elicit a response... View Onlinereloaded profile
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Amman, Jordan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Helping Brands Grow Through Integrated Marketing Strategies
We bring a high level of energy to developing our client's sales and marketing strategies, and we help our clients find their own energy. Our results-driven team understands the importance of integrating a strong branding into a strategy that includes traditional, print, and digital media marketing... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We help B2B Tech brands speak human.
Speak helps brands speak human. First we get to know you, your position in the market, and the best approach to interact with your clients. Then, depending on your needs, we can help brand you, build your website and drive prospects to your business (demand gen) through a variety of ways... View Speak! Agency profile
Top Services:
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Hillsboro, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
Curiously Creative + Future Focused
We succeed beyond measure because of our people and our approach toward our clients. Experience an award-winning agency team that is honest, talented, fun to work with, fair, and respectful. Ocreative offers comprehensive, fully-integrated marketing strategy infused with human-centered design... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Branding
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Keeping marketing attainable for nonprofits and purpose-driven small businesses
Bridging the gap for nonprofits and small businesses looking to share their amazing missions with their right audience... View Smallwave Marketing profile
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- CHICAGO, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We Have Tools, Processes, & Technology to Help Your Business.
Boutique website design and development agency focused on providing value and results to our clients through beautifully designed, coded, and SEO optimized websites... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Bloomington, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Digital Marketing Done Right
Grounds for Promotion is a performance agency that specializes producing qualified leads and new customers through proven digital strategies that produce real results and profitable outcomes. We employ SEM, social media advertising, and SEO to drive results... View all reviews
Top Services:
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Boulder, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Big capabilities to get you going!
Dunn Marketing Group is a boutique marketing communications agency with "big agency" capabilities and in-house service. Branding, strategy, content marketing, social media management, website development, digital marketing, copywriting, graphic design, and project management are among the many services... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Content Marketing
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $90/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Superior Design For Explosive Business Growth
Igniting Digital Experiences For Explosive Business GrowthWhether big or small, we make your vision a reality. For over two decades, we have helped brands craft beautiful websites and creative messaging that educates, inspires, and drives growth... View JuneDay profile
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Design Services
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Knysna, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Brand studio. A multi-disciplinary award winning design studio
Established in 2007 by Gili Bar-Shay, a versatile multidisciplinary designer, NotFromHere originated in New York. Since 2010, our studio has been based in Israel, offering services tailored for both local and global markets. At NotFromHere, we are a design and business development company dedicated to... View NotFromHere Brand Agency profile
Top Services:
- Package Design
- Design Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Haifa, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BDi - Broadcast Design interactive is a full service advertising agency. We work with our clients to create exciting and memorable advertising and marketing campaigns. BDi creates professional Radio, Television, Print, Outdoor, Digital and Social Media creative to bring the campaigns to life. ... View BDi profile
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
London Video Production Company
An experienced team of creative filmmakers... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
~We like good stories and lovely characters~
As a film and design company we love to tell stories. We develop, design and animate explainer videos, infographics and product films... View Animarco - Büro Für Film Und Design profile
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- VR/AR
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Konstanz, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
More is Possible.
For category leaders—and those who aspire to lead—MiresBall provides trusted creative expertise drawn from 35+ years of work with global brands. With a balance of passion and pragmatism, we give organizations the confidence to aim higher and achieve more... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Package Design
- Advertising
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
Left Brain, Right Mind
Left Brain, Right Mind. The Perfect Blend of Science & Aesthetics.We are a full service digital and print media agency. From websites & logos, to marketing and custom fabrication and 3D printing & prototyping... View MindSpark Design Studio, Llc. profile
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Web Design
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're your premier events, marketing and public relations agency for our nation's leading manufacturers, professional services firms and associations... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We provide creative media production for video, graphic design, web development and content marketing at cost-effective pricing... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Digital Media Services for Life's Stories
Gibby Visuals is a full service digital media company that specializes in video, photography, aerial drone production company. We offer solutions for businesses, events, live streaming, weddings, and families... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Freshwater is a leading communications agency. Weve been helping clients across the UK to achieve their objectives for more than 20 years. Strategically. Creatively. And with enthusiasm and expertise... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- SEO
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- Location
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
The official agency charged with promoting Greater Manchester on the national and international stage alongside!... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
CAPTURE MORE THAN THEIR ATTENTION
We specialize in Live Event Production, Hybrid Events, Live Stream & Event Management in Alberta... View Kiwi Productions Inc. profile
Top Services:
- Audio Production
- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are a Brand Elevation Agency
From PR and Creative Services to Digital Marketing and Planning + Strategy... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Public Relations
- Video Production
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
We are your partner for all things digital.
Whether you are already know what you need help with, or are looking for a general audit, you can leverage our know-how and experience to improve your marketing... View Mind Mechanics profile
Top Services:
- Audio Production
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Washington DC, Washington DC
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Taking You Beyond The Ordinary
Idea Peddler believes that true progress and success come from authentic approaches to thinking, living, and doing. Join us as we make great work with passion. Feel free to explore our world—you won't ever be disappointed... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
The Challenger Brand's Ideal Partner Firm
Boil® creates exceptional brand strategies tailored to match your specific business needs, from conceptualization through a successful launch. Our process ensures that every project is distinctive and reduced down to its core components for maximum impact... View Boil® profile
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Crafting Stories that Move the World.
At The Parlor, we craft compelling messages and design innovative campaigns to engage the right audience. By blending persuasive communication strategies with creative advertising concepts and engaging videos & digital content – together we create maximum impact!... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Advertising
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Design & Strategy For a More Hospitable World
At Edelmade, we specialize in creating stunning brands and digital experiences that will truly make an impact. Our strategy-meets-creativity approach helps you reach your objectives while connecting with the right people along the way! We’ll take care of everything from planning to identity design so you... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
High Quality, Bespoke Solutions
At Creative Era Media, we believe in the power of ideas. Our professional team of experts is based in Calgary, AB, but we've had the privilege of working with clients across North America. From local businesses such as gyms and restaurants to large eCommerce brands, we provide top-notch digital marketing... View Creative Era Media profile
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Capture the Magic
At Zerosun Creative, we provide the full power of our Denver-based video production agency to bring your imagined projects into reality. Our boutique style ensures highly personalized pre-production and post-process with plenty of custom touches while ensuring that each project surpasses its creative... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
In order to produce marketing that works, we combine our superpowers.
Jellyfish is a new breed of platform-focused marketing performance company that understands that success calls for a multi-platform, creative attitude. By utilising, connecting, and navigating the platforms that fuel growth, we assist brands in thriving... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- SEO
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Full-Service Marketing & Content Development Agency
The Seidel Agency focuses on video, influencer marketing, and social media for mobile and the web... View The Seidel Agency profile
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Branding
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- Location
- Lexington, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Never normal.
A creative studio that solves branding challenges through visual communication, illustration, branding, animation, and design services. The heart of their business is understanding the power of creating unforgettable brand experiences... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Portland, Oregon
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Audio Visual Rentals, Event Design, Video Production
The Reno/Tahoe-based company raft Productions has collaborated with numerous organisations and businesses nationwide. Both traditional TV advertising and online content benefit from the engaging visuals produced by our video footage... View all reviews
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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Everything You Need to Know About Video Production Agencies
What can video production companies do for your business?
Video production agencies help businesses communicate clearly at scale, turning strategy and messaging into channel-ready assets that can support goals, like awareness, trust, conversion, and customer education.
According to Statista, 60.1% of United States users engage in social video activities and 39.9% spend time on other social media activities, such as messaging and reading posts.
Moreover, Wyzowl reports that 84% of consumers want to see more videos from brands.
These data sets emphasize that videos are a necessary strategy for businesses to meet customer expectations.
In fact, 82% of marketers experienced a good return on investment on their videos:
- 93% say that it has helped customers better understand their product
- 93% mentioned it increased brand awareness
- 82% reported an increase in website traffic
- 85% generated more leads
- 83% boosted sales
- 57% reduced support queries
While videos can be produced in-house, Wyzowl found that 89% of customers say that video quality impacts their trust in a brand.
Additionally, Techsmith’s survey reveals that the top reasons customers stop watching brand videos are when the video doesn’t match what they expected (25%), it is boring (22%), and it has poor quality (9%).
Top video production companies reduce these failure rates through tighter scripting, pacing, creative direction, and professional production value that customers will appreciate.
How much do video production agencies charge for professional videos?
A professional video project can cost $1,000-$15,000 per finished minute, depending on the video type, length, quality, requirements, shooting days, casting size, and video effects.
On average, the rate of a professional video production team is $100-$250 per hour per team member, and video editing is $75-$150 per hour.
Based on these hourly rates, here’s how much you can expect per video type:
- Motion graphics: $500-$10,000+ per minute, depending on design complexity and video length.
- 2D vector animations: $1,500-$20,000+ per minute, depending on concept development, animator fees, voiceovers, and soundtracks.
- Complex visual effects with detailed graphics: $15,000-$40,000
- Tutorial videos and product demos: $1,000-$5,000 per minute but screen recorded videos often have lower rates
- Educational videos: $2,000-$50,000 per minute, depending on production level and talent fees
- Corporate brand videos: $5,000-$15,000 for simple talking heads, but it can go to over $50,000 for more high-end brand storytelling
- Social media ads: $3,000-$12,000 for short and simple ads, but can go beyond $20,000 for multi-format, high production video campaigns
- TV commercials: $10,000-$50,000+ for a 30-second clip with local targets, but bigger campaigns can reach beyond $500,000
How long does the video production process take?
The video production process can take 1-3 months, depending on the approval process, concept complexity, shooting location, and availability of requirements (e.g., talent schedule and products needed for shooting).
Below is an approximate timeline:
- Pre-production: 2-4 weeks for discovery meetings, concept development, scriptwriting, casting, and overall marketing strategy
- Production: 1-5 days for live action shots, which are typically spread over several weeks, while production for animation videos can take 1-2 weeks.
- Post-production: 1 week for the first cut, but the final, market-ready video may take 2-4 weeks, depending on the complexity and revision cycle.
How do I choose the best video production company for my business?
To choose the best video production company for your business, compare your goals and needs against its track record and capabilities. Consider these steps:
- Define your project scope and goals, including success metrics, brand messaging, target audiences, distribution channels, video type, budget range, and timeline.
- Evaluate the agency’s showreels and portfolio and seek those that deliver measurable business results and have experience in your target niche and video type.
- Assess client reviews and references to gain insight into what it will be like working with the agency. Shortlist those that prove to be strategic, responsive, transparent, reliable, and efficient.
- Send a request for proposal, and detail your scope of work and desired video output with a list of references.
- Schedule an introductory meeting with your top candidates and ask them about their end-to-end video production process and custom approach to your project.
- Choose the video production company that aligns with your video concept, project management and communication style, and overall company culture.
What questions should I ask video production agencies before hiring one?
Before hiring a video production agency, ask these questions to confirm experience, expertise, and delivery quality:
Relevant Experience
- What type of videos do you specialize in?
- Can you provide examples of past work similar to my video project concept? What results did you achieve?
- What is your typical client profile? What is your experience in my industry and target niche?
Services and Processes
- Can you walk me through your entire video production process, from ideation to production and distribution?
- How do you handle tight budgets and deadlines?
- What type of files do you deliver after the contract ends? Who owns the usage rights to the assets and the final video?
Related to Your Project
- What is your estimated timeline and budget for my video project? What is included in the cost estimate, and what is billed separately?
- How do you ensure that the video aligns with my brand, target audience, and main message?
- How do you measure success, and what type of reporting can I expect?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Video Production Companies
What are the typical video production services?
Video production services typically encompass the end-to-end video creation lifecycle, helping businesses move from concept to final, channel-ready assets. These services are divided into three key stages:
- Pre-production: Establishing objectives, audience, creative approach, scope, budget, and timeline. Deliverables include a script, storyboard, shot list, casting plan, location plan, and production schedule, along with a list of risks, permits, and approvals needed.
- Production: Filming the actual video, with the crew, cameras, lighting, audio, and direction of talent. This often includes capturing supporting footage (B-roll) and managing the set to stay on schedule.
- Post-production: Editing the footage, including color correction and grading, sound mixing, motion graphics, and visual effects (VFX), and adding captions or subtitles. It also involves creating multiple versions for different channels.
Many corporate video production companies also cover the distribution and video marketing, including marketing strategy, platform publishing, search engine optimization (SEO), paid media, and social media.
What type of video should your business invest in?
The type of video your business should invest in will depend on your goals and target audiences. A useful rule of thumb is to start with a hero video content and plan shorter cutdowns for target social channels.
Here are the most common types of videos:
- Brand video or corporate video focuses on establishing brand positioning and trust. It may also help attract and convert candidates for employment. Examples include recruiting videos, team spotlights, and onboarding and training videos.
- Commercial video production aims to increase brand awareness, customer engagement, and conversion rates. These can come in the form of product demo videos, customer story or testimonials, TV commercials, and social media videos (e.g., TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube).
- Product education and customer success videos help improve activation and retention. These include how-to videos, explainer videos, feature walkthroughs, onboarding series, and release announcements.
- Event videos extend the value of events and product launches through teasers, live streams, session recordings, and post-event recap videos for public relations (PR) and social media.
Based on Wyzowl’s report, the most popular types of videos created by businesses are live action (51%), animated (23%), and screen record (19%).
In terms of use cases, social media videos take the lead (69%), followed by explainer videos (68%), testimonial videos (57%), presentation videos (48%), and video ads (48%).
How long should your video be?
The length of your video will depend on your target audience, goal, message, and distribution platforms. According to Wistia’s State of Video Report, these video lengths have the highest engagement:
| Goal | Ideal Length | Example |
| Brand awareness and social media engagement | <1 minute | Promotional videos, product teasers, and brand videos |
| Educational videos | 1-5 minutes | Explainer videos and product demos |
| Training videos | 30+ minutes | Webinars and online courses |
Additionally, Wistia reports that 30-60-minute videos have the highest conversion rates at 17%, with the best placement for lead generation forms at the end of the video (60% conversion rate).
For short-form videos (less than 1 minute), the best practice is to hook your viewers within the first 5-10 seconds.
What is the difference between 4K and 1080p?
The primary difference between 4K and 1080p is the resolution (pixel dimension), which affects how much detail the video can display:
- 1080p (Full HD): 1920 x 1080 (2.1 million pixels)
- 4K (UHD): 3840 x 2160 (8.3 million pixels)
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How can you measure the success of your video?
To measure the success of your video, consider your marketing goals, past performance, and industry benchmarks to identify its definitive business impact. Below are key video marketing benchmarks:
Brand awareness and reach
- Impressions: 5,000-10,000 per video is a good baseline for organic social videos; however, paid campaigns will depend on your target market, industry competition, and type of ad.
- View count: 1,000-5,000 views per video for B2B and 10,000+ views for B2C and retail
- Play rate: 40%-60% for landing page videos
Lead capture
- Average view duration: 50%-70% for 1-minute videos, and 40-60% for 5-minute videos
- Engagement rate: 4.4% for Instagram Reels, 3.8% for YouTube Shorts, and 1%-2% for LinkedIn videos
- Click-through rate: 2%-3%
- Video-driven conversion rates: 2%-5% for eCommerce, and 1%-3% for B2B
Attribution, ROI, and Optimization
- ThruPlay: 30%-50% for short-form Meta, Facebook, or Instagram Ads
- Share Count: 4%-8% for Instagram Reels, 2%-5% for YouTube, and 1%-2% for B2B
- Funnel Completion Rate: 10%-25% for B2B and 20%-35% for eCommerce
About The Author and Expert Reviewer
Jelena Relić has hundreds of top-ranking articles and a lifestyle & culture magazine she calls The MAN. She gained valuable content and SEO experience working at Digital Circle and Neil Sahota, which she now uses to deliver top-quality B2B content at DesignRush, particularly in the creative industry.
Branko Dimitrijević is a multifaceted creative and a recipient of 33 design awards. Throughout his 12-year career, he has delivered over 165 web design projects, showcasing his expertise in website optimization, UI/UX design, logo design, and video animation. He is now dedicating his talent and skills to being one of the creative geniuses at DesignRush.
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