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Cultivate your brand.

Cultivate is a leading branding agency that crafts impactful brands, creative tools, websites, and apps. Based in Chicago, Illinois and Bozeman, Montana, our mission to build brands that truly matter.

Our capabilities include:
Brand strategy + design
Website design + development
App design + development
Photography
Video production
Creative marketing

  • $25,000+
  • $150 - $199 / hr
  • 10 - 49
  • Chicago, IL
  • Founded 2005

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1 Locations

  • Chicago , IL
Total Reviews
25
Average Referral Rating
4.9 /5
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    Overall Review Rating

    4.9
    • Quality 4.9
    • Schedule 4.8
    • Cost 4.7
    • Willing to Refer 4.9

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    Review Highlights

    • Impressive Project Management Skills

      Cultivate Brands is consistently commended for their project management. Clients appreciate their ability to meet deadlines, communicate effectively, and manage projects efficiently. Their use of tools like Slack, Trello, and regular meetings ensures smooth collaboration and timely delivery of project components, enhancing client confidence.

    • High-Quality Creative Solutions

      Cultivate Brands is recognized for delivering high-quality creative work, whether in video production, web design, or branding. Their creative output is often described as professional, impactful, and aligned with client vision, contributing to successful campaigns and positive client feedback.

    • Challenges with Client Feedback and Approvals

      Some clients noted challenges in the feedback and approval process, indicating that clearer guidelines and communication could enhance project efficiency. Ensuring clients understand what is required from them could help streamline project timelines and reduce delays.

    • Strong Client Understanding and Engagement

      Clients appreciate Cultivate's efforts to understand their businesses deeply, which allows them to offer tailored solutions. Their team takes time to learn about client goals and challenges, leading to solutions that align well with client needs. This understanding fosters strong client relationships and successful project outcomes.

    • Effective Communication and Responsiveness

      Cultivate Brands is praised for their effective communication and responsiveness. Clients appreciate their proactive approach in keeping them informed, addressing issues promptly, and maintaining open lines of communication throughout the project lifecycle.

    • Proficiency in Website Development

      Clients have commended Cultivate's expertise in developing functional and visually appealing websites. Their ability to integrate modern designs with user-friendly interfaces and relevant functionalities has resulted in increased organic traffic and conversions for clients across various sectors.

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    Video Prod, Web Design & Dev for Trailer Manufacturing Co

    • Video Production Web Design Web Development
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Feb. 2024 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Cultivate Brands is extremely knowledgeable.”

    Marketing Manager, MTM Trailers
    Laura Meyer
    • Manufacturing
    • Kewanee, Illinois
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Cultivate Brands has designed and developed a trailer manufacturing company's website using Figma and WordPress. The team has also produced videos and photos featured on the client's site and social media.

    Website Design & Branding for Nonprofit Organization

    • Branding Corporate Photography Graphic Design Logo Marketing Strategy Video Production Web Design Web Development
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Jan. 2021 - Jan. 2022
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    ''They are extremely professional, but a fun, laid-back, and creative group to work with.''

    Marketing Project Manager, Barnabas Foundation
    Lisa Thomson
    • Nonprofit
    • Crete, Illinois
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Online Review 
    • Verified

    A nonprofit organization hired Cultivate Brands for website design and branding. After several strategy sessions, they came up with video and photo material production and a heavy-traffic-supporting website.

    Mobile App Development for Construction Company

    • Mobile App Development
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • Nov. 2021 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “They take our vision and go above and beyond what we think is possible.”

    Owner, Trimtek.net
    Blake Bagg
    • Construction
    • Bozeman, Montana
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    A construction company has hired Cultivate Brands for iOS and Android mobile application development. The app is being developed from scratch and streamlines the process of cutting and measuring window trim. 

    Mobile & Web App Dev for Utility Services Company

    • Confidential
    • Apr. 2020 - Feb. 2021
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Their team was able to translate our needs into great ideas and concepts, which was very impressive.”

    Senior Training Department Manager, Utility Services Company
    Ryan Kenealy
    • Other Industry
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • 5,001-10,000 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Cultivate helped a utility services company develop an Android, iOS, and web app for on-the-job training management. The project included implementing new security technologies and offline capabilities.

    Content Mktg, Branding & Web Design for Construction Company

    • Content Marketing Video Production Web Design
    • $200,000 to $999,999
    • June 2020 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    4.5
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “Cultivate is really good at project management, especially since they’re growing.”

    Director of Marketing & Comms, Superior Construction
    Cricket Robertson
    • Construction
    • Jacksonville, Florida
    • 1,001-5,000 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Cultivate helps a construction company with several branding and content marketing projects. The projects have included photography, video production, animation, web design, rebranding, and SMM.

    Corporate Video Production for Construction Company

    • Video Production
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • August 2021
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “The Cultivate team did a great job understanding the emotional and human side of our cold industry.”

    President, Trinidad Construction, LLC
    Brian Ortiz
    • Construction
    • Mokena, Illinois
    • 51-200 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Cultivate produced a corporate overview video for a construction company. The video was used in a global virtual event that the firm headlined, and it was put on their website to entice prospective clients.  

    Mobile App Design & Dev for Nutrition-Focused Consultancy

    • Advertising Mobile App Development UX/UI Design
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Apr. - Sep. 2021
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    4.5
    Cost
    5.0
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    “They truly functioned as if they were a stakeholder in our business.”

    Owner, Nutrition GPA
    Monica Reinagel
    • Wellness & Fitness
    • Baltimore, Maryland
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Cultivate developed a mobile app for a nutrition-focused consulting company based on the client’s previously developed web app. The team also provided UI/UX design services as they redeveloped the app. 

    Brand Strategies & Web Dev for Tech Logistics Startup

    • Branding Web Development
    • $50,000 to $199,999
    • May 2021 - Ongoing
    5.0
    Quality
    5.0
    Schedule
    5.0
    Cost
    4.5
    Willing to Refer
    5.0

    "Cultivate accommodates both our feedback and requests professionally."

     

    CEO, Mvmnt
    Michael Colin
    • Logistics & Supply Chain
    • Chicago, Illinois
    • 11-50 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Cultivate devised brand strategies to optimize a logistic startup's online presence. They've also developed a WordPress website based on their branding solutions and the client's content and design preferences.

    Wed Dev, Design, & Branding Strategies for Investment Firm

    • Branding Custom Software Development Other Design
    • $10,000 to $49,999
    • Dec. 2019 - Ongoing
    4.5
    Quality
    4.5
    Schedule
    4.5
    Cost
    4.0
    Willing to Refer
    4.5

    "They have a natural talent for optimizing the visual aspects of a business."

    Managing Director, Investment Company
    Anonymous
    • Financial services
    • Mokena, Illinois
    • 1-10 Employees
    • Phone Interview 
    • Verified

    Cultivate developed and designed a website for an investment firm, integrating payment options for customers. They've also created the client's logo and tagline and continue to support them through web hosting.

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    Verified Client Reviews
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    Overall Review Rating
    4.9
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    Last Updated
    January 10, 2025
    Business Entity
    Business Entity Name Cultivate, Inc.
    Source Illinois Secretary of State
    Jurisdiction of Formation Illinois
    Date of Formation January 10, 2005
    Status Active
    Last Updated March 8, 2022
    ID 63991058
    Credit Report Results
    International Credit Risk Assessment Moderate Risk
    Source Creditsafe
    Last Updated December 31, 2021
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