Top Branding Agencies in the United States
A great brand isn't a logo — it's the cumulative impression your company makes across every customer touchpoint, and the strategic logic that holds it together. U.S. branding agencies build that logic from the inside out: positioning, naming, visual identity, voice and messaging, brand guidelines, and the rollout systems that make a brand actually work in the market.
Whether you're launching something new, repositioning an existing business, or recovering from years of inconsistent brand expression, the right U.S. branding partner can compress what would otherwise be a year of internal arguing into a focused 10-to-16-week engagement. Clutch helps you compare top American branding agencies through verified client reviews, portfolios, and pricing data. Filter by budget, industry, and service scope, and explore related directories:
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 33 projectsTaillight is a branding agency specializing in brand identity development, brand strategy, and visual identity design. They have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with approximately 100% of reviewers highlighting their expertise in transforming brand positioning and delivering strategic solutions. Clients consistently commend Taillight for their collaborative approach, impressive project management, and ability to create unique, scalable brand identities that resonate with audiences.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 71 projectsThe Bureau Of Small Projects is a branding and marketing agency specializing in services such as brand development, logo design, and corporate identity. Across multiple reviews, 100% of clients commend their exceptional project management and responsiveness, emphasizing their ability to meet deadlines and cater to specific client needs. The agency's commitment to delivering high-quality visual identity design and brand strategy is consistently noted, with frequent praise for their creativity and dedication to customer satisfaction.
$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 14 projectsSavage Creative is a branding agency specializing in brand strategy, visual identity design, and corporate branding. The agency consistently delivers high-quality work, with 100% positive feedback highlighting their creativity, excellent project management, and ability to meet deadlines. Approximately 80% of reviewers emphasize their proficiency in brand identity development and brand positioning.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 32 projectsTakt is a branding and marketing agency that excels in brand strategy, corporate identity, and visual identity design. Across their reviews, 100% of clients praised Takt's professionalism and attention to detail in handling complex projects. Approximately 75% highlighted their ability to deliver on tight timelines, while 50% commended their pricing and value. Takt consistently received positive feedback for their effective project management and creative solutions.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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Hey, is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Seattle, Washington and have small team. They focus on Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Perry Hall, MD
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Based in Perry Hall, Maryland, CC&A Strategic Media is a SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 47 projectsQream is a branding and marketing agency specializing in brand identity development, visual identity design, and brand positioning. Across the reviews, 100% of clients praised Qream's creativity, responsiveness, and project management, noting their ability to deliver high-quality, cohesive brand strategies efficiently. Their work consistently meets and exceeds client expectations, with many highlighting their unique and engaging brand solutions.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 29 projectsXhilarate is a branding and marketing company specializing in brand identity development, corporate branding, and visual identity design. With an impressive 100% positive feedback from reviewers, Xhilarate is praised for its innovative brand strategy and exceptional project management. Clients often highlight their creative approach and ability to align with client needs, making them a trusted partner in brand development and strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Lexington, KY
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ELink Design, an application development company, is based in Lexington, Kentucky. The team provides Mobile App Development and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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Marketing Strategy company Orange Label was launched in 1972. The firm focuses on Marketing Strategy and Advertising, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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Forma Life Science Marketing, a SEO agency, was established in 1987. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Burkhart Marketing Partners is an Advertising company launched in 1998. The team focuses on Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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Paradigm New Media Group, a branding agency, is in St. Louis, Missouri. They offer Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Shorewood, WI
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Northwoods is a website development company. Launched in 1997, the agency is located in Shorewood, Wisconsin. Their services include Web Development and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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Dovetail is an Advertising company established in 1979. The company offers Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mustang, OK
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Established in 2016, Beyond Theory, a small Advertising company, is based in Mustang, Oklahoma and. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bellevue, WA
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See all 2 projectsSeattle Advertising, Inc offers comprehensive SEO services, including on-page and off-page optimization, web design, and Google Maps advertising. The overall feedback highlights their effective content marketing, impressive project outcomes, and dedicated customer service. Clients appreciate their ability to deliver measurable results, particularly in improving search rankings and visibility on Google Maps.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Launched in 2001, J. Walcher Communications is a public relations company. Located in San Diego, California, the team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Roswell, GA
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M1PR, Inc. D/b/a MediaFirst PR is a branding company. They specialize in Branding and Direct Marketing and were established in 1990.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lubbock, TX
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Primitive. Is a Marketing Strategy company. Their small team is in Lubbock, Texas and specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The agency was established in 2011.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Collins, CO
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A-Train Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. They are headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado and Denver, Colorado. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Grand Rapids, MI
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Gorilla, a video production agency, is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The team focuses on Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Little Rock, AR
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Launched in 1987, The Communications Group is a small Marketing Strategy company headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Batesville, AR
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In Batesville, Arkansas and Jonesboro, Arkansas, Pleth, LLC is a small web development firm. The team focuses on Web Development and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Public relations agency Strategic Vision PR Group was established in 2001. The company specializes in Public Relations and Branding, and is small.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Cary, NC
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Located in Cary, North Carolina, S&A Communications is a small public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charleston, SC
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Rawle Murdy Associates Inc is a media planning & buying company. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the team specializes in Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Kirvin Doak is a PR company. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, the team provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Hollywood, FL
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Digital Strategy company Tribeca Marketing Group was launched in 2012. The small team specializes in Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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Pipitone is a Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 1992, their team provides Marketing Strategy and Public Relations.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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PHOENIX MEDIA GROUP is a video production company. The firm is based in New York, New York and. Their services include Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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BoxesMe is a Market Research company founded in 2010. The team offers Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Pewaukee, WI
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Ampersand is an Advertising company. Founded in 2010, the firm is headquartered in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Their team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Jebatta Digital Solutions is a Houston, Texas-based Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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PufCreativ is an Advertising company located in Denver, Colorado. They offer Advertising and Branding and were established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Launched in 2010, CO/LAB Marketing is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Sharma Brands is a branding agency. Based in New York, New York, the company provides Branding and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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Digiboost is a SEO agency. Their small team is based in San Antonio, Texas and specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The firm was founded in 2019.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Gravitate PR is a public relations firm. The team specializes in Public Relations and Content Writing Services, and the agency is based in San Francisco, California.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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Sproutbox™ is a small social media marketing firm. Established in 2008, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Elgin, IL
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Mojo Dojo, a SEO services firm, focus on Search Engine Optimization and Advertising. They were launched in 2009.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Marketing Strategy company DHD was founded in 1978. The company focuses on Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Livermore, CA
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Driven Innovation is a Product Design company. They specialize in Product Design and UX/UI Design and are headquartered in Livermore, California.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Montgomery, TX
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Trulove Webworks is a Conversion Optimization company in Montgomery, Texas. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rancho Santa Fe, CA
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Business Consulting company The Deerborne Group is in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Their services include Business Consulting and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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See all 23 projectsThe Turtle Story is a branding and design company specializing in comprehensive brand identity development, logo design, and visual identity design. Known for delivering timely and creative solutions, they maintain a client-centric approach, as evidenced by 100% of reviews highlighting their excellent communication and adaptability. Their expertise in brand strategy and corporate branding has led to positive feedback, with over 90% of reviews praising their professionalism and creativity in achieving client objectives.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Princeton, TX
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Based in Princeton, Texas, First Notch Tech is a midsize SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Affiliate Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Manassas Park, VA
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7 Ascenda Ventures is a social media marketing agency. Founded in 2023, the company is headquartered in Manassas Park, Virginia. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Port Orange, FL
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See all 3 projectsIgnite is a branding and marketing company specializing in brand strategy, corporate branding, and visual identity design. They have consistently received positive feedback for their comprehensive approach, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their strong project management and the impact of their branding efforts, as well as their impressive corporate identity solutions and friendly company culture.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Littleton, NH
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See all 2 projectsClear View Advantage is a digital marketing and web development company that excels in enhancing online presence and search rankings. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend Amanda's personable and attentive project management, with notable achievements including a 40% increase in gym memberships and impressive website redevelopment. The company is praised for its strategic approach and alignment with client values.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Hammer + Nail Studio is a video production company. Founded in 2014, their team provides Video Production and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Upland, CA
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Social media marketing company Tulu Marketing was established in 2000. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Portland, ME
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Garrand Moehlenkamp is an Advertising company. Established in 1987, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Autopilot Geek, an user experience design agency, was founded in 2016. The small team specializes in UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Customwebguru is a web design company. They are headquartered in New York, New York and have small team of experts. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Saint Charles, MO
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Direct Marketing company DIGITAL AONE IT SOLUTIONS PVT LTD was launched in 2021. Based in Saint Charles, Missouri, the team offers Direct Marketing and Branding.
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List of the Top 15 United States Branding Companies
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Oakland, CA
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Annapolis, MD
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$25,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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38.9/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Littleton, CO
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New Gloucester, ME
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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38.6/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9New York City, NY
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Portland, OR
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Oakland, CA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Pacifica, CA
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36.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Brevard, NC
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36.5/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Berkeley, CA
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36.2/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Seattle, WA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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35.6/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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U.S. Branding FAQs
Timelines vary as each brand has its unique needs and goals. Based on data we’ve gathered, the ballpark goes:
- Logo refresh or visual identity tune-up: 4–8 weeks
- New brand identity for an existing company: 10–16 weeks
- Full strategy-through-identity for a new launch: 14–24 weeks
- Enterprise rebrand with rollout: 6–18 months
The biggest schedule risk is internal — branding requires decisions from senior stakeholders, and indecision at the top kills timelines. Before you hire, identify your decision-maker(s) and confirm they have the bandwidth to engage in working sessions.
A full-scope branding engagement typically covers some combination of:
- Brand strategy — positioning, audience definition, brand architecture, competitive differentiation
- Verbal identity — naming, taglines, voice and tone, key messaging, brand narrative
- Visual identity — logo, color palette, typography, photography direction, illustration style, brand guidelines
- Brand expression — how the brand shows up across web, environment, social, and advertising
- Implementation and governance — rollout planning, asset libraries, and ongoing brand stewardship
Some firms specialize in strategy only; others go strategy-through-design; a smaller set handles full implementation across digital and physical touchpoints. Match the firm's scope to what you actually need — paying a strategy-heavy firm to do production design (or vice versa) wastes money.
Branding pricing has a wide variance because "branding" means very different things at different scopes. Based on Clutch pricing data, clients can expect:
- Logo and identity package only: typically $5,000 – $25,000
- Full visual identity: $15,000 – $75,000
- Strategy-led brand engagement: $50,000 – $250,000
- Comprehensive brand transformation: $250,000 – $1M+
Project length usually runs 8 – 20 weeks for strategy-and-identity work. Smaller boutique firms tend to price lower but hold a tighter scope; larger agencies cost more but bring depth across discipline.
Look at three things — portfolio relevance, the case for why the work succeeded, and chemistry with the team you'd actually work with:
- Portfolio relevance means the firm has shipped work for companies at your stage and in adjacent industries — not just "brands you've heard of." -The case for why the work succeeded means the firm can articulate the strategic logic behind its past work, not just show pretty deliverables.
- Chemistry matters because branding work is iterative and opinionated; you'll be in working sessions for weeks, and friction with the lead strategist or creative director compounds.
Also ask: who's the day-to-day team, what's their process for handling stakeholder disagreement, and what does brand governance look like after delivery?
- No strategy phase. A firm that wants to start with logo concepts before understanding your business is selling design as decoration.
- Portfolio that all looks the same. Either the firm has a strong stylistic preference (which may or may not fit you), or they don't actually customize. Either way, ask.
- Vague or non-existent guidelines deliverable. Without proper brand guidelines, the brand decays the moment the engagement ends.
- No examples of brands they've shipped that are still in the market. A portfolio of unaired pitches is a warning sign.
- Reluctance to talk about projects that didn't work. Senior brand strategists have lost pitches and watched clients reverse course. A firm that pretends otherwise is editing too hard.
Don’t settle for less when it comes to nurturing your brand. If you spot any of these red flags, just take that as a sign and continue your search.