Discover the best branding companies to strengthen your market position and build a distinct brand identity. Our experts curated providers that deliver strategic positioning, memorable visual systems, and consistent brand experiences.

  • Amplify Your Brand, Think Big: Your Fashion Branding Partner

    Amplify Your Brand, Think Big: Your Fashion Branding Partner

    Think Big Design Group, located in Soho, New York, is a design fashion branding agency that thinks big for clients in the beauty, health, hospitality, food, fashion, and fitness industries. Our multidisciplinary team of creative professionals specializes in bringing ideas to life through innovative design...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Package Design
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Strategic Solutions That Make Marketing Easy

    Strategic Solutions That Make Marketing Easy

    Agency FIFTY3 crafts brands, products, websites, and campaigns that drive results (and drive our competitors crazy).We offer a full-service marketing approach for the real estate industry, refined through experience and exceptional as the standard. Together, lets make it legendary...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • A digital marketing agency that's out of this world

    A digital marketing agency that's out of this world

    Big Rocket are a full-service Creative Digital Agency that take brands to infinity & beyond. We are experts in Website Design, Branding & Digital Marketing & the only agency you’ll need to take your business beyond the stars...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Portsmouth, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Creative Strategy, Global Impact

    Creative Strategy, Global Impact

    We are a full-service web and marketing agency founded in 1999, delivering innovative solutions to a wide range of corporate, small business, and non-profit clients around the nation and globe...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Branding
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • At Happy Medium, we don't just tell your story, we make it come alive. As a full-service digital creative agency, we know that marketing is a living thing, that a brand has a soul and that an online presence has energy...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    West Des Moines, Iowa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Froehlich Communications Inc is an independent marketing and creative services agency based in Des Moines...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Des Moines, Iowa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Make Your Brand Impossible to Ignore.

    Make Your Brand Impossible to Ignore.

    Bartlett Idea Co. is a small media company with its roots in north-central North Dakota...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Fargo, North Dakota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • A small creative agency

    A small creative agency

    Sommer Jacob is a design junkie and brand consultant with over 20 years of experience in graphic design, branding, and marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Mandan, North Dakota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Complete Website Design & Maintenance Solutions

    Complete Website Design & Maintenance Solutions

    Up & Running Design Co. is a full-service graphic design, website design, and marketing company based in Bismarck, ND...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Bismarck, North Dakota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Nüpolitan is an independent design agency and full-service studio covering design strategy and production across all media...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Fargo, North Dakota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Charpentier Creative is a full-service marketing and communications firm that specializes in strategic brand development, innovative marketing, and outstanding graphic design...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Fargo, North Dakota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Top Detroit Web Design and Branding Agency

    Top Detroit Web Design and Branding Agency

    Award Winning Web Design and Branding Agency based in Detroit...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Detroit, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Are the Premier Providers in the World of Marketing!

    We Are the Premier Providers in the World of Marketing!

    We offer real-world solutions to all forms of marketing, advertising, and promotions...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Sarasota, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Delivering High-Quality Designs

    Delivering High-Quality Designs

    With over 20 years of experience delivering quality design, Indigo Design has established a name for itself in the design industry...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Sarasota, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Try us on.

    Try us on.

    Since 2001, GreenTie.com has been the trusted Internet Support Partner of the midwest’s top corporate, non-profit and health organizations. Our agency’s ongoing success stems from the ability to inspire user engagement and quickly evolve the client’s website to their most effective marketing arm. We are...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Kansas City, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Award-Winning Communications Firm

    Award-Winning Communications Firm

    Based in Sarasota, Fla., ATLARGE is an award-winning, boutique communications firm for brands that want to be seen, be heard, and be known...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Sarasota, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Advertising & Marketing Excellence

    Advertising & Marketing Excellence

    Odato Marketing Group is a 15-year-old agency based in Sarasota, FL, and Pittsburgh, PA that specializes in lead generation, advertising, PR, inbound, digital, and video marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Advertising
    • Video Production
    • Public Relations
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Sarasota, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Creating Awareness. Attracting Consumers.

    Creating Awareness. Attracting Consumers.

    We’re in the business of grabbing attention, attracting consumers, creating awareness, and delivering on our promise of outstanding results. It’s not just our job… it’s our passion...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Sarasota, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Advertising & Marketing Excellence

    Advertising & Marketing Excellence

    On Ideas is an award-winning creative marketing agency with locations in Jacksonville, FL, and Sarasota, FL. Our ideas span digital, social, traditional & mobile media...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
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    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Advertising. Design. Marketing.

    Advertising. Design. Marketing.

    Headquartered in Sarasota, Florida and operating a branch in Steyr, Austria, we bridge Europe with the USA!...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Sarasota, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Businesses' Best Friend.

    Businesses' Best Friend.

    TradeBark is a premier website design and digital strategy agency, working to build great businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Logo Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Savannah, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Blue Edge Business Solutions is a Digital Marketing Consulting firm located in beautiful Savannah, Georgia...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Savannah, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Reactive Consulting is a full-service, digital marketing, and design agency with over 5 years of experience in the creative industry. We are based in Sunny Albuquerque, NM and we develop integrated marketing solutions that drive business and boost revenue...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • At KOB Advertising, we start at the beginning. We constantly strive to refine ourselves, to research new tools and resources, and to be the solution that New Mexico can count on to grow your business in today’s constantly changing environment...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Email Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • We are RK Venture, an Albuquerque advertising agency, specializing in broadcast, graphic design, and branding...

    Top Services:

    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Esparza is an Albuquerque advertising agency that was founded in 2001 by principal Del Esparza...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Launch Your Business to a New Heights.

    Launch Your Business to a New Heights.

    Every time we are given a new marketing challenge, we look at it as a new adventure, one that awaits discovery through a new lens...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Approach Business, Culture, Leadership and Marketing With a Human-First Mentality.

    We Approach Business, Culture, Leadership and Marketing With a Human-First Mentality.

    We want to bring meaning back to work and create a smarter business growth model for future generations. It’s the reason Human exists and how we want to help shape the world...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Full Service Digital Marketing Agency

    Full Service Digital Marketing Agency

    POSITION1 is full service digital marketing agency with 20 years experience in Digital Marketing, Ecommerce, SEO, SEM, PPC, Social Media, Web Design, Reputation Management, Reviews, Branding and Business turnarounds...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Reputation Management
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    Location
    Laguna Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creative Development Company.

    Creative Development Company.

    We are a creative agency and production company out of Orange County, CA that loves to tell stories worth telling. Maybe we could help tell yours!...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Marketing That Navigates Results

    Marketing That Navigates Results

    Wilderness Agency is a Dayton, Ohio based full service marketing and creative agency helping businesses across industries achieve growth through strategy-first branding, digital marketing, web design and recruitment communications. A certified veteran owned small business founded by a Navy veteran, the agency...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Branding
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    Location
    Dayton, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • We Create Kick-Ass Websites

    We Create Kick-Ass Websites

    Torx is a full-service digital marketing company specializing in website design, web application development, and online marketing for businesses of any size...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Richmond, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Strategy. Marketing. Advertising.

    Strategy. Marketing. Advertising.

    Strategic – Creative – Knowledgeable – Competitive Strategic marketing and advertising firm providing integrated services and consultancy to Fortune 500 companies, public agencies, municipalities, and not-for-profit corporations. Our industry experience includes: healthcare, pharmaceuticals, utilities...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Public Relations
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Herd Strategies is a full service integrated marketing and communications firm HQ in Indianapolis.

    Herd Strategies is a full service integrated marketing and communications firm HQ in Indianapolis.

    Herd Strategies is a full service integrated marketing and communications firm headquartered in Indianapolis, IN that offers comprehensive strategic communications services to organizations looking to increase their visibility, market share, and brand trust. With services including media relations, media...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Public Relations
    • Show more
    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Building Authentic Brands

    Building Authentic Brands

    We are committed to helping brands be an authentic voice in this conversation, and to create experiences that will help them grow their share of our evolving, mobile, instantaneous, digital culture...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Marketing That Moves People. Brands That Last.

    Marketing That Moves People. Brands That Last.

    Matchbook Marketing partners with businesses to build distinct brands and execute impactful campaigns through targeted strategy, creative storytelling and measurable results...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Indianapolis, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Integrity. Mission. Vision.

    Integrity. Mission. Vision.

    At Webene our goal is to design you a website that creates the best possible impression about your business...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Use the Power of Digital To Grow Businesses.

    We Use the Power of Digital To Grow Businesses.

    We are a progressive full-service digital marketing, design, and eCommerce agency growing brands in today’s connected world...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Full-Service Web & Graphic Design Agency

    Full-Service Web & Graphic Design Agency

    S13 Design is a dynamic, versatile and full-service digital agency that doesn’t rely on smoke and mirrors to attract new clients. We’re not a static company. We don’t limit ourselves to specific industries. We have experience and professionals to build a custom website and use multiple digital marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Aesthetic Brand Marketing

    Aesthetic Brand Marketing

    Aesthetic Brand Marketing (ABM) is an award winning, full service interactive web design and marketing agency focusing solely on the elective healthcare market. We are a privately held firm headquartered in San Diego, CA...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Web & Graphic Design

    Web & Graphic Design

    In today's world, you must have an internet presence that is memorable, contemporary and functional. Research shows that a viewer will leave your site within seconds if the site is outdated or confusing. Clean and easy to navigate is key. Captured By Design strives to bring your website presence to the next...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Digital Marketing & Brand Growth Agency

    Digital Marketing & Brand Growth Agency

    At Stak Agency, we make digital marketing and brand growth personal. By combining powerful creative with marketing insights, we develop effective campaigns that drive measurable results. We are hyperspecialized. We partner with businesses who provide products and services that make peoples’ lives better...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We Are B2B Brand And Marketing Specialists.

    We Are B2B Brand And Marketing Specialists.

    Founded in 2003, Diseño Communications is a full-service B2B marketing agency providing integrated branding, advertising and design services to the life science, cybersecurity, professional services and technology industries. Our comprehensive approach increases brand engagement, deepens customer...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Exceptional Branding for Growing Businesses

    Exceptional Branding for Growing Businesses

    Vapor Studio specializes in creative-driven product design and the building of iconic brands. Over a decade of experience providing powerful communications and engaging designs for clients has allowed Vapor to develop a unique hybrid structure. In our California studio, industrial design, product design...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • Helping businesses stand out in a busy world with hand-crafted design

    Helping businesses stand out in a busy world with hand-crafted design

    Merging timeless design principles with an inviting, modern appeal...

    Top Services:

    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Business IT Solutions and Web Design in Mobile, Ala.

    Business IT Solutions and Web Design in Mobile, Ala.

    TurkReno’s competitive advantage lies in our devotion to client satisfaction, going above and beyond what is required of us, our dedication to excellence in tailoring suitable solutions for any projects we undertake, and our passion for technology, which allows us to be innovators in our field...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Branding
    • IT Services
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    Location
    Gulfport, Mississippi
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
  • We help you win online!

    We help you win online!

    We are consistently ranked as a #1 digital marketing agency by industry experts and our clients. Our customers are nationwide and range from startups to over $50 million in revenue. We provide a FREE SEO score of your website and a FREE Digital Marketing Assessment. We are ranked as the #2️⃣ Social Media...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Creative Solutions to Grow Your Business.™

    Creative Solutions to Grow Your Business.™

    Sage Design Group wants to be the go-to-place for ideas that help CREATE, INSPIRE and GROW profitable businesses through meaningful human connections...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Design Services
    • SEO
    • Email Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Saddle Brook, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Increase Your Online Visibility

    Increase Your Online Visibility

    Webtyde Digital Marketing is an award-winning, full-service digital marketing agency that meets local, national, international, and e-commerce marketing needs...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Location
    New Orleans, Louisiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Fresh. Organic. Creative.

    Fresh. Organic. Creative.

    We are a Huntington Beach based creative company focused on delivering the best user experience possible in today’s media industry...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Orange County, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

Frequently Asked Questions About Branding Companies

How much do branding companies charge for their services?

Branding costs range from $500 to $100,000+, depending on who you hire, the scope, and the level of strategy involved.

Typical pricing by provider:

  • Boutique branding agencies: $5,000 to $20,000 
    Includes brand identity, guidelines, and some strategic work.
  • Full-service branding agencies: $11,000 to $70,000+ 
    Covers strategy, positioning, messaging, identity, and brand assets.
  • Enterprise branding companies: $40,000 to $100,000+
    Includes research, brand architecture, workshops, and global rollout.

Typical cost breakdown inside a branding project:

  • Brand strategy: $5,000 to $50,000
  • Brand identity design: $2,500 to $30,000
  • Brand collateral and templates: $2,000 to $7,500
  • Brand research and analysis: $5,000 to $250,000

Branding costs depend on project scope, strategy depth, number of deliverables, business size, industry competition, and the experience and reputation of the agency.

How long does the branding process take?

Branding usually takes 8 weeks to 6 months, depending on scope, feedback speed, and deliverables. 

Typical branding timeline breakdown: 

  • Discovery and research: 1 to 2 weeks 
    Defines goals, audits your current brand, and analyzes competitors. 
  • Brand strategy development: 2 to 3 weeks 
    Creates positioning, messaging, voice, and brand foundations. 
  • Visual identity design: 4 to 6 weeks 
    Develops logo, colors, typography, and visual system. 
  • Brand guidelines and assets: 2 to 6 weeks 
    Produces brand book, templates, and marketing materials. 
  • Website design, if included: 2 to 8 weeks 
    Adds website strategy, design, and development. 
  • Brand launch: 1 week or more 
    Prepares rollout, internal training, and public launch. 

The total branding timeline depends on project scope, number of deliverables, feedback speed, decision-making complexity, and whether you are creating a new brand, refreshing, or fully rebranding. 

What is the difference between a branding agency and a design firm?

An agency defines how your brand works and what it stands for, while a design firm focuses on creating and implementing specific design solutions. 

Aspect  Branding Agency  Design Firm 
Core focus  Defines the brand and its long-term direction  Designs solutions that communicate and deliver the brand 
Main goal  Build a clear, competitive brand  Create effective, usable, and consistent designs 
Strategy  Deep strategic work, such as positioning, messaging, and brand structure  Uses a strategy to guide design decisions and execution 
Type of work  Brand strategy, naming, brand voice, brand guidelines  Visual identity, UX/UI, websites, packaging, product design 
Business impact  Shapes how customers perceive and remember the company  Shapes how customers interact with and use the company’s products and materials 
Stage they help most  Early stage, rebranding, or major business changes  After or alongside the strategy, during product and asset creation 
Outcome  A defined brand system and clear brand direction  Designed assets, interfaces, and experiences ready for use 

Branding companies develop positioning, messaging, naming, brand architecture, and the overall system that guides how the brand operates and grows. They connect business goals to customer perception.

Design firms solve communication and product problems through design. This includes visual identity, but also user experience, interfaces, packaging, and digital products. Their work translates strategy into functional, usable, and consistent brand and product experiences. 

Why should I hire branding companies instead of freelancers?

Hire a branding company when you need strategy, depth, and long-term brand systems, not just individual deliverables. 

Branding firms provide a full team with specialists in strategy, naming, design, and research. This leads to stronger positioning, more consistent execution, and work that supports business growth.

Freelancers usually work alone and focus on specific tasks such as logo design or visual identity. They are effective for smaller projects but have limited capacity for complex strategy, research, and large-scale brand development.

Isn't branding just a logo?

Branding is the entire system that defines how customers perceive your business in the market, not just the logo.

It includes your positioning, messaging, voice, visual identity, and the experience people have with your company. These elements work together to build recognition, trust, and differentiation.

The logo is one asset within that system. It represents the brand, but it does not define the strategy, meaning, or customer perception on its own.

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