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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Framingham, MA
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Boston Direct Inc, a Back Office Outsourcing company, is in Framingham, Massachusetts. Launched in 2006, the team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boca Raton, FL
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Branding agency BeyondROI was launched in 2002. The firm provides Branding and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Geneva, IL
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Branding firm Dorn was launched in 1976. The company provides Branding and Business Consulting, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Fort Myers, FL
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Quenzel Marketing Agency is an Advertising company. The Fort Myers, Florida-based company was launched in 2005. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Forest Lake, MN
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Emerging Business Systems, Ltd, a branding firm, was established in 2004. The small team provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Huntersville, NC
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Cuis Interactive is a branding firm. Located in Huntersville, North Carolina, the firm was founded in 2005. Their team specializes in Branding and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Richmond, VA
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BIZPORT Design + Print is an Advertising company established in 1983. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Launched in 2005, Southpark Interiors is an Interior Design company. Their services include Interior Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chesterfield, VA
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Practice Promotions is a branding company based in Chesterfield, Virginia. The team offers Branding and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Geneva, IL
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Verb DB (Development+Branding) is a branding agency. They are headquartered in Geneva, Illinois and have small team. They focus on Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Anaheim, CA
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Signage Solutions is a small Advertising company in Anaheim, California. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Roseville, CA
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Flagship Creative is a Roseville, California-based UX design company. They specialize in UX/UI Design and Branding and were launched in 1998.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Roseville, CA
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C2 Research, Inc. Is an UX company. They are located in Roseville, California, and their services include UX/UI Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Costa Mesa, CA
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Reveille, Inc. Is an Advertising company. Their team is located in Costa Mesa, California and provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Asheville, NC
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Launched in 1948, The Daniels Group is a branding firm. The team provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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FirstLine Creative & Media, LLC is an Atlanta, Georgia-based branding firm. They specialize in Branding and Event Marketing and were founded in 1989.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Based in New York, New York, Marketing Thru Graphics is a branding agency. The team provides Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49El Cerrito, CA
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In El Cerrito, California, Ezepo is a small branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Freeport, IL
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M45 Marketing Services Inc. Is a Direct Marketing company. In Freeport, Illinois, their small team focuses on Direct Marketing and Advertising. The firm was established in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Peoria, IL
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Headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, CMFI, Powered by Systemax is a small branding agency. The team provides Branding and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Corona, CA
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EKKO Media, Inc. Is a small user experience design company based in Corona, California. Their services include UX/UI Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Nashville, TN
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Jive! - A Printworks Studio is a branding firm. They are in Nashville, Tennessee. Their team offers Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Honolulu, HI
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NMG Network is an Advertising company. They are located in Honolulu, Hawaii and have small team. They provide Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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MELD Creative is an Advertising company. Located in New York, New York, their team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Marcos, CA
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Headquartered in San Marcos, California, Grant Marketing Group, Inc. Is a small branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bronx, NY
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Headquartered in Bronx, New York, DesignBrandPrint -Branded Apparel NYC is a branding firm. They specialize in Branding and E-Commerce Development and were founded in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Branding agency RevelOne (Revel Talent) was established in 2014. The team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy and is in San Francisco, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lexington, MA
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Founded in 1994, ITSMA is a Market Research company. The team provides Market Research and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49El Paso, TX
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In El Paso, Texas and The Woodlands, Texas, Lopez PR & Marketing Group is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greenville, SC
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Brains on Fire, an Advertising company, is located in Greenville, South Carolina and Los Angeles, California. They specialize in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kent, WA
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Branding company SEATTLEPH is in Kent, Washington. They offer Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lewes, DE
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800 Digital, LLC., an Advertising company, was launched in 2015. In Lewes, Delaware, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wilmington, NC
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Advertising company Eagle Eye Marketing Inc was established in 2019. Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Malvern, PA
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Tipping Point Media is a branding agency. In Malvern, Pennsylvania, their small team offers Branding and Digital Strategy. The agency was founded in 2003.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tucson, AZ
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Established in 1982, The Planning Center is a Commercial Development company. The team offers Commercial Development and Branding and is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tahoe City, CA
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Founded in 2006, Land to Living, Inc., a small branding company, is located in Tahoe City, California. Their services include Branding and Architectural Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lafayette, LA
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Unitee Custom Fitness Merch is a Contract Manufacturing company. The team is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, and their services include Contract Manufacturing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Omaha, NE
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Small branding company planit inc., is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The team offers Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Thousand Oaks, CA
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Branding company WDT Technologies LLC provides Branding and Web Design. They are based in Indore, India and Thousand Oaks, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Hartford, CT
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Branding agency Experience Design International was established in 2017. The small team provides Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wilsonville, OR
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Founded in 2009, TargetPath is a branding company. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dover, DE
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Equest Group International LLC is a Business Consulting company. They are in Dover, Delaware and have small team. Their team offers Business Consulting and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Delaware, OH
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40° Degrees Media, Ltd. Is a small branding firm launched in 2016. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami, FL
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Security Token Market is a Miami, Florida-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, WA
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Established in 2016, Gnome is a branding firm. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, the team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kansas City, MO
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Launched in 2018, Yes! You Can, an Interactive Media & Marketing Agency is a branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dayton, OH
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Branding firm FPW Marketing focuses on Branding and Direct Marketing. They are in Dayton, Ohio.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Declared Marketing is a branding firm. They specialize in Branding and Search Engine Optimization and are headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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305 Worldwide is a branding firm. Established in 2021, the team provides Branding and Audio Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Burr Ridge, IL
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Clue Dental Marketing is a branding firm. Launched in 2011, the team offers Branding and Web Design. The firm is located in Burr Ridge, Illinois.
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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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39.2/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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38.5/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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37.5/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9New York City, NY
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37.5/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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37.1/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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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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36.1/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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35.7/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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35.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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35.7/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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35.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.