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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Worcester, MA
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Studio Jade is a Worcester, Massachusetts-based branding company. They provide Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Yorba Linda, CA
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Engagement PR & Marketing, a PR agency, was established in 2015. The team offers Public Relations and Branding and is based in Yorba Linda, California.
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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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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boston, MA
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May Street is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2019, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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BrowneMusser, a branding company, was established in 2008. The firm provides Branding and Graphic Design, and is small.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Apt 2, NY
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Founded in 2017, Dearest Creative is a branding company. The small team offers Branding and Graphic Design.
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$75,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9South Lake Tahoe, CA
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DAE and Company is an Advertising company. They are based in South Lake Tahoe, California, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Eugene, OR
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WebStrata is a web design company established in 1997. Based in Eugene, Oregon, the team focuses on Web Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Redding, CA
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Legacy Catalyst Marketing Group is a Marketing Strategy company established in 2020. Headquartered in Redding, California, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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Page Design Group is a graphic design agency launched in 1980. Their services include Graphic Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Auburn, ME
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Based in Auburn, Maine, Twelve North Agency is a branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Bethanybauman.com is a print design company. The Nashville, Tennessee-based team provides Print Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bellevue, WA
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Content Matterz is a branding company. The agency is based in Bellevue, Washington. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wichita, KS
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Bryckroad Creative is a small web design company based in Wichita, Kansas. The team provides Web Design and Branding.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Intactic is a branding company. The team focuses on Branding and Other Marketing, and the agency is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Clermont, FL
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Founded in 2021, Threadlink is a web design agency. The company offers Web Design and Branding.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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STATUS Branding is a small branding company. They focus on Branding and Market Research and were established in 2018.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Launched in 2022, InfluencerNexus is a small Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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HVH Media & Marketing is a branding agency. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the agency specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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August Allen is a Marketing Strategy company. The Denver, Colorado-based team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Alpharetta, GA
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Step Above Marketing is a branding firm. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, the team specializes in Branding and Market Research.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New Albany, OH
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Orbit Media Group is an Advertising company established in 2020. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Southfield, MI
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Christa Stephens is a branding agency launched in 2020. Their team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Red Squid, a branding company, is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Marketing 4 Real Results is an Email Marketing company. They are in Los Angeles, California and have small team of experts. Their services include Email Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Meet the edge, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. Launched in 2021, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Coral Gables, FL
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AHBC Group is a small Coral Gables, Florida-based branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Hegemonic Softwares & Mobile Applications is a branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Hollywood, FL
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Dakota Developers is a branding firm founded in 2019. The small team provides Branding and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Newport News, VA
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Launched in 2023, Dale Bake is a Corporate Photography company. The team specializes in Corporate Photography and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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The Fields Agency, a branding agency, is headquartered in Sacramento, California. They provide Branding and Digital Strategy and were established in 2017.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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Founded in 2018, Storify Marketing, a small Fractional CMO Services company, is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their services include Fractional CMO Services and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lawrenceville, GA
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QuatroLink is a small Lawrenceville, Georgia-based branding agency. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9South Williamsport, PA
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Stetts Signs, LLC is a branding agency headquartered in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lancaster, PA
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Gumption Design Co., A Pennsylvania LLC., a branding firm, was established in 2021. They specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Tustin, CA
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Creative Shoebox Marketing Agency is a branding firm. The team is based in Tustin, California, and their services include Branding and Print Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Carrollton, TX
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Art Of Strategy Consulting is a branding company headquartered in Carrollton, Texas. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2020.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Medford, NY
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LED In Motion - LED Billboard Truck Advertising is an Advertising company. The firm is located in Medford, New York. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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JK Creative is a branding firm. They were established in 2016, and their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New River, AZ
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Accelerated Web Systems is a branding firm. Their small team is based in New River, Arizona and focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing. The company was established in 2004.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Havre de Grace, MD
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Harford Digital Marketing Solutions is a branding company. Their small team is in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Corvallis, OR
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Ram-Z Fab is a branding company. Their team is in Corvallis, Oregon and focuses on Branding and Architectural Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Aventura, FL
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Creative X Entertainment, an Advertising company, was established in 2020. The company focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Honolulu, HI
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White Space Studio, INC., a branding agency, was launched in 2017. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii and Cambridge, Canada, the team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brown Deer, WI
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ORM Consultants is a branding company. In Brown Deer, Wisconsin, the team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lindenwold, NJ
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ICreate is a branding firm based in Lindenwold, New Jersey. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Indy Sign Factory is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2021, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Lakewood, NJ
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Founded in 2021, Mh Media is a small branding firm. Their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kalispell, MT
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JCreative Website & Graphic Design is a branding company. Launched in 2008, the firm is based in Kalispell, Montana. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Surfside, FL
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Branding company Wix Legends specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization. They are based in Mont-Royal, Canada and Surfside, Florida.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Rock Island, IL
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Media Link Inc., a media planning and buying agency, is based in Rock Island, Illinois. Established in 2001, the team provides Media Planning & Buying 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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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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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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37.8/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$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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37.1/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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36.5/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.