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 and marketing agency specializing in brand identity development, brand strategy, and corporate branding. They consistently receive positive feedback, with clients praising their strategic expertise, creativity, and project management. Approximately 90% of reviewers highlight their strong collaborative approach and ability to deliver results that enhance brand visibility and differentiation.
$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 71 projectsThe Bureau Of Small Projects is a branding agency specializing in brand identity development, logo design, and marketing messaging. Clients consistently commend their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to align with company values, with 100% of reviewers praising their communication and project management. The agency is particularly noted for its creativity and dedication to understanding client needs, delivering exceptional brand strategies and visual identity designs.
$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 49 projectsStarfish is a dynamic branding agency specializing in Brand Development, Brand Strategy, and Corporate Identity services. The company consistently receives praise for its strategic expertise and adaptability, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their exceptional responsiveness and project management skills. Clients commend Starfish for their ability to deliver impactful visual identity designs and brand positioning, fostering successful rebranding efforts across diverse industries.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beverly Hills, CA
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Logo Los Angeles is a small branding company located in Beverly Hills, California. The team focuses on Branding and Logo.
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Branding firm Sapphire Team Marketing focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy. They are based in Shelton, Connecticut.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 32 projectsTakt is a branding and marketing agency praised for its expertise in brand identity development, brand strategy, and visual identity design. Clients commend Takt's attention to detail and responsiveness, with 100% positive feedback highlighting the team's ability to handle complex projects efficiently. Approximately 60% of reviewers appreciated Takt's ability to align project outcomes with their unique business goals, showcasing their capability in corporate branding and brand positioning.
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 44 projectsQream is a branding and visual identity design agency known for delivering comprehensive services such as brand development, brand strategy, and visual identity design. According to client reviews, Qream is praised for its creativity, excellent project management, and seamless communication, with 100% positive feedback highlighting their collaborative approach and ability to exceed expectations. Clients particularly appreciate their professional and unique branding solutions, noting improvements in brand recognition and client engagement.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 29 projectsXhilarate is a branding and corporate identity design agency with expertise in brand strategy, logo design, and visual identity development. Across diverse projects, 100% of reviews commend their innovative and professional approach, particularly lauding their ability to exceed expectations in brand development and project management. Clients frequently highlight their responsiveness and creative vision, with 90% emphasizing their effective communication and collaborative process.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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I've Got Dreams is a Toronto, Canada-based branding company. They offer Branding and Content Marketing and were launched in 2019.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999New York, NY
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Advertising company We Are Social was founded in 2008. The firm focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLombard, IL
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Video production agency Koi Media Productions was founded in 2019. The small team offers Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLos Angeles, CA
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OBC Professional Web Designs, a web design company, was founded in 2003. They provides Web Design and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Clockwork Branding Agency is a small branding company headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The team offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Spry Marketing is a branding agency founded in 2010. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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Nehmen-Kodner is a branding agency. They are headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and have small team of experts. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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Stokefire is a branding firm. They are based in Alexandria, Virginia. Their team provides Branding and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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Branding company Splash Design Agency was launched in 2016. The team offers Branding and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Launched in 2009, Kardia Design Studio is a small branding company. Their team offers Branding and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Robles Designs is a branding company. Their team is in Columbus, Ohio and focuses on Branding and Graphic Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Portland, OR
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Lincoln Design Co is a branding firm. Their small team is located in Portland, Oregon. Their team provides Branding and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, PIxels+Points is a branding firm. Their services include Branding and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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Buero New York is a small branding firm based in New York, New York. The team focuses on Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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The Consultancy PR, a small public relations agency, is in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Gerardot & Co is a Packaging Design company. Their small team of employees is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their team offers Packaging Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Play&Co Creative Group, a branding agency, was launched in 2015. In Los Angeles, California, the team offers Branding and Product Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Baton Rouge, LA
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Visually Speaking is a small branding agency in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Baton Rouge, LA
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Lemonade Creative Marketing, LLC is a branding agency established in 2010. The small team provides Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Percept Research is a Market Research company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. They focus on Market Research and Branding and were launched in 2003.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Asheville, NC
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Atlas Branding is a branding agency. Their team is headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina and provides Branding and Packaging Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Washington, DC
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Elastic DC, a branding agency, is based in Washington, District of Columbia. The team provides Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Valerie & Company is a Corporate Training & Coaching company located in Dallas, Texas. They focus on Corporate Training & Coaching and Branding and were established in 1981.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Northampton, MA
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Pure Branding is a Northampton, Massachusetts-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Norcross, GA
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D.Peacock Studios is a branding agency. Their small team of employees is located in Norcross, Georgia. Their team focuses on Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Vista Growth, a branding company, was launched in 1997. The team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jackson, MS
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Creative Distillery is a small Jackson, Mississippi-based branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Anchorage, AK
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Northwest Strategies is an Anchorage, Alaska-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Omaha, NE
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E Creative is a small branding company founded in 1996. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Elevate United is a branding firm. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the company was launched in 2016. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salt Lake City, UT
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Targa Media Inc, a small branding firm, is in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Jordan, UT
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Swivelhead Design Works is a branding agency launched in 2001. The firm specializes in Branding and Advertising, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Wayne, IN
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Small Product Design company Likable Art, is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The team specializes in Product Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Greensboro, NC
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In Greensboro, North Carolina, Uubex Digital Marketing is a small branding company. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 1974, Sands Costner, Inc. Is a small branding agency located in Tacoma, Washington. Their team specializes in Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Holly Springs, NC
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Kim Bolick Design, a branding company, is headquartered in Holly Springs, North Carolina. They provide Branding and Graphic Design and were launched in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9High Point, NC
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Red Wing Innovations is a branding agency established in 1991. The firm focuses on Branding and Graphic Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Savannah, GA
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13 Bricks is a small branding firm located in Savannah, Georgia. Their services include Branding and Print Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Prcevr Agency, a branding company, focuses on Branding and Web Design. The company is located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, VA
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Simurg Communication Arts is a branding company. They are located in Alexandria, Virginia and have small team. Their services include Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pearland, TX
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In Pearland, Texas, Jwayne Productions is a small video production agency. Their services include Video Production and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Crush What is a branding agency. Their small team is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their team focuses on Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Medford, NJ
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Dynasty Innovation is a Marketing Strategy company. The team is in Medford, New Jersey, and their services include Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Brand Target is a small branding company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hope, NJ
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Founded in 2009, Brand4Market is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brunswick, GA
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Typebird Creative is a branding firm. Founded in 2008, the firm is based in Brunswick, Georgia. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hendersonville, NC
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Founded in 2016, LS Creative is a branding firm. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hudson, OH
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Marketing Resources & Results, Inc. Is a small branding company. Founded in 1998, the team provides Branding and Market Research.
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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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$75,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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39.4/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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39.3/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New Gloucester, ME
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38.9/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Littleton, CO
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Annapolis, MD
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38.5/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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37.9/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New 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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37.5/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Oakland, CA
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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 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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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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37.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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37.2/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Brevard, NC
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36.7/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 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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$75,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Pasadena, 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 - 49Dallas, TX
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35.9/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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35.7/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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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.