# Kudzu Brands Kudzu Brands Reviews (2), Pricing, Services & Verified Ratings - 5.0 out of 5 average review rating - 0 connections joined Kudzu Brands's Network [Visit Website](http://www.kudzubrands.com) [Get a Custom Proposal](https://clutch.co/profile/kudzu-brands) **Asheville's Best Marketing & Branding Agency** Kudzu Brands is the most comprehensive brand development and management firm in Western North Carolina. We are best known for the level of support our clients receive and for our ability to tell brand stories in a powerful way. We have a focus on mindful operations and on giving back to the communities we serve. We are ideal for growing businesses seeking a creative, innovative, and supportive partner who can meet them where they are and challenge them with fresh ideas, ambitious strategies and become a key part of their long-term success. Our team of brand experts includes: - Project Managers - Copy Writers - Web Developers - Graphic Designers - Marketing Strategists In 2016, Kudzu Brands, a 100% female owned business, was identified as a high potential business in Western North Carolina through the _Advantage West ScaleUp WNC_ program and was projected to add multiple jobs to the economy. In 2017, we were selected for the prestigious _Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses_ program and received an _Asheville Chamber of Commerce Sky High Growth Award_. Since opening our doors in 2010, we have supported the growth of hundreds of businesses and nonprofit organizations. Visit our portfolio to view our complete scope of work. ## Company Information - Minimum project size: $1,000+ - Hourly rate: $100 - $149 - Number of employees: 10 - 49 - 1 Locations: - Asheville, NC (Headquarters) - Founded in 2010 ## Services, Focus Areas, Industries, and Clients ### Service Lines - 25% Branding - 25% Marketing Strategy - 25% Web Design - 15% Social Media Marketing - 10% Search Engine Optimization ### Focus Areas - CMS Focus: - 100% WordPress CMS - Branding Focus: - 40% Brand strategy - 20% Brand messaging - 20% Corporate identity - 20% Naming - Influencer Marketing Services: - 25% Influencer Campaign Reporting - 25% Influencer Identification & Recruitment - 25% Influencer Management - 25% Micro-Influencer Marketing - Influencer Marketing Platforms: - 25% Instagram Influencer Marketing - 25% LinkedIn Influencer Marketing - 25% Tik Tok Influencer Marketing - 25% YouTube Influencer Marketing - SEO Focus: - 25% On site optimization - 20% Content development - 20% Local search - 15% Link earning & development - 10% Mobile optimization - 10% SEO Reputation Management - Social Media Focus: - 15% Influencer Marketing - 15% Instagram Advertising - 10% Facebook Advertising - 10% LinkedIn Advertising - 10% Pinterest Advertising - 10% Reddit Advertising - 10% Snapchat Advertising - 10% Tik Tok Advertising - 10% Twitter Advertising ### Industries - 10% Hospitality & leisure - 10% Non-profit - 5% Other industries - 20% Real estate - 15% Arts, entertainment & music - 10% Consumer products & services - 10% Financial services - 20% Medical ### Clients - 80% Small Business (<$10M) - 20% Midmarket ($10M - $1B) ## Pricing Snapshot Average rating for cost based on this provider's reviews: 5.0 out of 5 **What Clients Have Said** *(This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.)*: Kudzu Brands is noted for providing good value for cost, fitting client budgets well. They offer a range of services including design and marketing, with a strong emphasis on communication and project management. Specific project costs were not disclosed, but clients express high satisfaction with the pricing. **Most Common Project Size**: Less than $10,000 based on 1 review *(Pricing information for this provider is based on reviews where the project size was available.)* ### Pricing by Service - Graphic Design: Less than $10,000 based on 1 review - Logo: Less than $10,000 based on 1 review - Product Design: Less than $10,000 based on 1 review - Advertising: Confidential based on 1 review ## Reviews Clutch investigates each reviewer's identity and work history. Every review goes through a rigorous, human-led verification process to confirm the reviewer's identity, and reviews that we verify are visibly marked as 'Verified' so you can trust that they come from a real client. [Learn More](https://help.clutch.co/en/knowledge/how-clutch-verifies-reviews) ### Kudzu Brands Review Insights Overall Review Rating: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 ### Top Mentions - Communicative (2 mentions) - Timely (2 mentions) - Creative (1 mentions) - Great project management (1 mentions) - Personable (1 mentions) ### Review Highlights **No Noted Areas for Improvement** Both reviews indicate satisfaction with Kudzu Brands' performance, with no specific areas for improvement mentioned. Clients have not identified any negative aspects or suggestions for enhancement. **Effective Brand Management** Kudzu Brands has successfully enhanced brand awareness for clients, providing creative design solutions for merchandise and marketing strategies. Their work on projects like logo-wear and guidebook design is appreciated for its quality and impact. **Strong Cultural Fit and Values** The culture at Kudzu Brands is highlighted as a major strength, making clients feel at home and valued. Their alignment with client values and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere contribute to long-lasting relationships. **Responsive and Engaged Team** Kudzu Brands is recognized for their proactive engagement and responsiveness. Clients value their frequent communication and willingness to adapt to client preferences while offering innovative solutions. **Comprehensive Marketing Services** Clients benefit from Kudzu Brands' full-service marketing capabilities, including digital and print collateral, SEO, pay-per-click, and more. Their broad range of services supports various client needs effectively. **Outstanding Project Management** Clients appreciate Kudzu Brands' excellent project management skills, noting their ability to deliver all items and projects on time. Their communication and responsiveness are consistently praised, with clients noting their readiness to address feedback promptly. ### Kudzu Brands Reviews #### Graphic & Product Design & Brand Mgmt for Fly Shop **The Project** - Services: Graphic Design, Logo, Product Design - Project size: Less than $10,000 - Project length: Jan. 2023 - May 2024 **Project Summary**: Kudzu Brands provided design and brand management services for a fly shop. The team designed t-shirts, logo wear, and stickers and assisted with the digital design of a fly guidebook. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Co-Owner & Chief of Operations, Hunter Banks Co, Inc - Industry: Retail - Client size: 1-10 Employees - Review Type: Online Review - Verified **The Review** — Jul 22, 2024 **Feedback Summary**: Kudzu Brands' work allowed the client to use the designs on their merchandise and several marketing strategies and events. The client printed over 2,000 copies of the fly guidebook. The team's friendly culture and project management skills were outstanding, and they delivered all milestones on time. ""They truly care about your business!"" **BACKGROUND** Please describe your company and position.I am the Co Owner / Chief Of Operations of Hunter Banks Co, IncDescribe what your company does in a single sentence.Full Service Fly Shop and Outfitter Established in 1985. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What specific goals or objectives did you hire Kudzu Brands to accomplish?T-Shirt and Logo-wear Art DevelopmentDigital Design Of The Southern Appalachian Fly GuideSticker and Logo-wear Art DevelopmentBrand Management & Awareness **SOLUTION** How did you find Kudzu Brands?ReferralOtherWhy did you select Kudzu Brands over others?High ratingsClose to my geographic locationPricing fit our budgetGreat culture fitGood value for costReferred to meCompany values alignedHow many teammates from Kudzu Brands were assigned to this project?2-5 EmployeesDescribe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.We are a Full Service Fly Shop and Outfitter located in the heart of Downtown Asheville NC. Kudzu Brands helped us bring awareness to our brand through logo wear development and apparel sales strategies.Through various meetings with their digital design team and team leader Kudzu created a large variety of digital designs for us to use on our shops apparel and more. We now offer a large selection of branded logo-wear, stickers, and more thanks to Kudzu Brands. Kudzu brands also assisted with the digital design of the Southern Appalachian Fly Guide. The Southern Appalachian Fly Guide is a book written by JEB HALL & Originally Designed by Leland Davis. The Book was originally published in 2011 and Kudzu Brands was able to help us bring the book up to date for reprint and distribution. Without their help on this large project we would not have been able to manage bringing the book up to date for Distribution and Sale.  **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?We now offer a selection of the following: 4 T-Shirt Designs 10+ Sticker Designs We have been able to use their art for various marketing strategies, events, and more! We are now the Distributor and Publisher of The Southern Appalachian Fly Guide. We were able to bring over 2000 copies to print. Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?Kudzu Brands delivered all items and projects on time. Their communication and project management skills are unparalled. What was your primary form of communication with Kudzu Brands?In-Person MeetingVirtual MeetingEmail or Messaging AppWhat did you find most impressive or unique about this company?The culture at Kudzu Brands makes you feel at home. By the end of a project with their team you will feel like family. They truly care about your business! To this day I still visit Kudzu Brands just to pop in and say hello and thank you. Are there any areas for improvement or something Kudzu Brands could have done differently?I do not feel that Kudzu Brands has any areas for improvement. --- #### Marketing for Construction Company **The Project** - Services: Advertising - Project size: Confidential - Project length: Feb. 2017 - Ongoing **Project Summary**: Kudzu Brands provides online marketing support and digital and print collateral. Their work includes stationery design, website optimization, SEO, pay-per-click, and featured articles in industry magazines. **Review Rating**: 5.0 - Quality: 5.0 - Schedule: 5.0 - Cost: 5.0 - Willing to Refer: 5.0 **The Reviewer** Administrator, Construction Company - Industry: Other industries - Client size: 11-50 Employees - Review Type: Phone Interview - Verified **The Review** — May 31, 2017 **Feedback Summary**: Although it’s too soon for measurable results, Kudzu Brands is easy to work with. The team is highly engaged, communicative, and timely. They are willing to take direction, but they still offer creative solutions in the marketing space. The project manager is a great liaison. ""They’re right there, ready to answer any questions. They respond very well to feedback." " **BACKGROUND** Introduce your business and what you do there. We are custom builders of luxury homes. I don’t think I have a title, but I do accounting and marketing. **OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE** What challenge were you trying to address with Kudzu Brands? We wanted a company to help us with our marketing material and provide their expertise, as we don’t have that within the company. We’d been working with another company, but we wanted to switch to a firm that could provide better communication. **SOLUTION** What was the scope of their involvement? They design our books, stationery, and any marketing material. This includes digital marketing and print collateral. They’re redesigning and updating our website as well, so it’s not just creative. They also provide us with search engine optimization and pay-per-click services. They’re really a full-service agency. We have monthly meetings with them. We’re always adding things and progressing on different tasks. They’re getting us onto one of the Private Mountain communities as a featured builder. They do digital magazines, which they’re finishing up right now for Carolina Home & Garden. We just had an open house on one of our homes, and they coordinated work on that. How did you come to work with Kudzu Brands? Our owner and CEO had heard about them. We interviewed and hired them based on a feeling that we had. How much have you invested with Kudzu Brands? I would have to look into it. That’s information for our CFO to provide. What is the status of this engagement? The partnership started around February of 2017 and is ongoing. **RESULTS & FEEDBACK** Could you share any evidence that would demonstrate the productivity, quality of work, or the impact of the engagement? We’re happy with their work. They’ve been with us for three months, so it’s way too early to tell how our audience will react. Things take time to set up, including the website, which won’t be done for another couple weeks. We’re happy with their communication. They are very timely, and they’re good people with whom to work. How did Kudzu Brands perform from a project management standpoint? We have monthly meetings with them as well as daily emails, and they’re very responsive. I follow up with them at least a few times a week, if not daily. They’re right there, ready to answer any questions. They respond very well to feedback. If there’s something we prefer not to do, they’re fine with that and back away. What did you find most impressive about Kudzu Brands? It’s their communication, timeliness, and responsiveness. They are very creative. I have a contact person who acts as a liaison between us and their staff. Are there any areas Kudzu Brands could improve? I don’t think so, no. --- ## Portfolio & Awards ### Project with Literacy Together ### Project with Bright Star Touring Theatre ### Project with Asheville Downtown Association ### Project with Blue Ridge Music Center ### Project with Next AVL Branding for Next AVL. ### Project with White Labs Branding for White Labs. ### Industry Recognitions - Sky High Growth Award - American Advertising Federation Addy Award - 10,000 Small Businesses ## Key Clients - WNCAP ## Packages ## About the Team ### Our Story One thing to know about us—our creative team of brand managers and strategists, content creators, web designers, and social media managers loves crafting brands that align with your vision for the present and future.We know your business is unique. Our people are curious about what’s most important to company owners and stakeholders. The creative team asks questions and listens carefully to your goals. Then, we trust each other to deliver the very best results for every client. ## Locations (1) ### Asheville, NC (Headquarters) - 29 Montford Avenue, #200 - Asheville, NC 28801 - United States - 10 - 15 employees - Phone: 828-357-8350 ## Contact Kudzu Brands [Send a message](https://clutch.co/profile/kudzu-brands) - [X](http://twitter.com/KudzuBranding)