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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Fort Worth, TX
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In Fort Worth, Texas, GlassView is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cockeysville, MD
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Renegade Communications is a Cockeysville, Maryland-based Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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829 Studios is a branding agency. Established in 2007, the team provides Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Birmingham, MI
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Midsize Advertising company McCann Detroit, is located in Birmingham, Michigan. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Serino Coyne is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding and is in New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tysons, VA
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Davis Carter Scott / DCS Design is a branding agency. They provide Branding and Architectural Design and are located in Tysons, Virginia and Middleburg, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Porter, IN
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Launched in 1986, Signature Graphics, Inc. Is a branding firm. Their services include Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999San Antonio, TX
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Frost & Sullivan is a Market Research company established in 1961. Based in San Antonio, Texas and Chennai, India, the team offers Market Research and Funding & Investment.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tampa, FL
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Established in 1995, iPD Agency is a branding agency. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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Established in 1987, SPORTFIVE is a Sports Marketing company. The agency focuses on Sports Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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GSE Worldwide is a branding firm. Headquartered in New York, New York, their midsize team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy. The company was established in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Brooklyn, NY
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Game Seven Agency [Excel Sports Management Company], a Sports Marketing company, is in Los Angeles, California and Brooklyn, New York. Their services include Sports Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boulder, CO
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Leeds Consulting Group is a midsize branding firm in Boulder, Colorado. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Proto Innovation is a branding agency in New York, New York. Their services include Branding and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Indianapolis, IN
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Prolific is a branding company. Their midsize team is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Tucson, AZ
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Midsize branding agency R.O.I. Software Solutions LLC, is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Cincinnati, OH
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Creatives On Call is a Content Marketing company founded in 1995. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Salt Lake City, UT
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TWIO is a midsize branding company founded in 1998. Their services include Branding and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chicago, IL
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ClearEdge, a branding agency, focus on Branding and Public Relations. They were founded in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Umbrella Local is a branding company. They are headquartered in New York, New York and have midsize team. Their team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boca Raton, FL
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Bfw Advertising is a midsize Boca Raton, Florida-based Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Harrisburg, PA
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Pavone Group is a branding company founded in 1992. Their team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boston, MA
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Appcues is a midsize branding company in Boston, Massachusetts. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Northwood, OH
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In San Sebastián de los Reyes, Spain and Northwood, Ohio, NAMSA is a Business Consulting company. They focus on Business Consulting and Market Research and were founded in 1967.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chadds Ford, PA
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Knoell USA, a branding agency, is based in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania and Madrid, Spain. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Brentwood, TN
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Branding agency OMNICOMMANDER was launched in 2017. The firm focuses on Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Washington, DC
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Based in Washington, District of Columbia, Polyuno is a midsize branding company. The team focuses on Branding and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Williston, VT
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New England Air Systems, a midsize branding agency, is in Williston, Vermont and Rutland, Vermont. Their services include Branding and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Seattle, WA
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Advertising company DNA is based in Seattle, Washington. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Louisville, KY
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In Louisville, Kentucky and Atlanta, Georgia, Creative Realities is a midsize branding company. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Madison, CT
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Established in 1999, drinkcaffeine, a midsize branding company, is based in Madison, Connecticut. Their team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cincinnati, OH
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BAREFOOT is a branding firm. The Cincinnati, Ohio-based firm offers Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Philadelphia, PA
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UN/COMMON is a branding firm founded in 2015. The midsize team offers Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Orange, CA
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Ajenda Public Relations is a branding company. The firm is headquartered in Orange, California. Their team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Cogent World is a New York, New York-based branding company. They provide Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Aventura, FL
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Founded in 2002, Foodie, Restaurant Marketing Agency is a branding company. In Aventura, Florida, the team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Miami, FL
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Foodie Tribe is a branding firm. They are based in Miami, Florida and have midsize team. They provide Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Elmhurst, IL
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Founded in 2000, FoodMix Marketing Communications is a branding agency. The midsize team specializes in Branding and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Based in New York, New York, Forefront Communications Group Inc. Is a branding agency. They provide Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Kennesaw, GA
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IMI Agency is a midsize branding agency. They offer Branding and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 1989.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Sheridan, WY
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Branding firm IT Lands is headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming. They focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2002.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249White Plains, NY
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Advertising company Little Big Brands specializes in Advertising and Branding. They are headquartered in White Plains, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Peru, IL
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Based in Peru, Illinois, LKCS is a branding agency. They focus on Branding and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Culver City, CA
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Founded in 2010, Logo Traffic is a branding agency. The firm provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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Superbolt Agency is a branding company. The midsize New York, New York-based team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy. The company was founded in 2016.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerSeattle, WA
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Founded in 2017, Numinosity Design, a small web design company, is located in Seattle, Washington. Their services include Web Design and Branding.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bellevue, WA
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SHARE Creative, a Digital Strategy company, is based in London, England and Bellevue, Washington. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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Branding company NBD is located in Denver, Colorado. They provide Branding and Graphic Design.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancerRidgefield, CT
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The Paul Wro Design Co. Is a branding company and web design agency located in Ridgefield, Connecticut. They focus on Branding and Web Design and were launched in 2008.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New Castle, DE
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See all 1 projectsEasyComm Innovations is a full-service IT and digital solutions company headquartered in New Castle, Delaware, with a dedicated development center in Indore, India. Founded in 2015, we bring
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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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39.3/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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37.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.