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 - 49Honolulu, HI
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Advertising company Matsumoto & Clapperton specializes in Advertising and Branding. They were launched in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Westfield, NJ
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DavidHenry Marketing & Media is a branding agency. Launched in 2002, the company specializes in Branding and Media Planning & Buying.
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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 - 49West Long Branch, NJ
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Lanmark360 is a branding agency. They provide Branding and Corporate Photography and were founded in 1977. The firm is headquartered in West Long Branch, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49West Windsor Township, NJ
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CMA Results is an Advertising company. Launched in 1987, the agency is based in West Windsor Township, New Jersey. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Edgewater, NJ
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Multimedia Solutions is a branding agency. They were established in 1992, and their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Southampton Township, NJ
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Stokes Creative Group, Inc., an Advertising company, was founded in 1985. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding and is located in Southampton Township, New Jersey and New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Millstone, NJ
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Branding agency Cajam Marketing is located in Millstone, New Jersey. They focus on Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Winston-Salem, NC
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Airtype Studio, an UX company, was launched in 2006. They specializes in UX/UI Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Webstyle Inc. Is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chandler, AZ
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Sandoval Design & Marketing, an user experience agency, was founded in 2011. Based in Chandler, Arizona, the team focuses on UX/UI Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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SparkPoint Studio is a small branding company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Their services include Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Yorkana, PA
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In Yorkana, Pennsylvania and Chesapeake, Virginia, Marketing Works is an Advertising company. Established in 1996, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Harrisburg, PA
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PPO&S Integrated Marketing Communications is a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bethlehem, PA
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Meris, Inc. Is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lancaster, PA
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North Star Marketing, Inc. (Lancaster, Pennsylvania, a small Advertising company, is based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wormleysburg, PA
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Varsity (Wormleysburg, PA) is a Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania-based Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Branding and were established in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Imperial Marketing Concepts, Inc. Is a small Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and were established in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Grand Rapids, MI
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Williams Group (Grand Rapids, MI) is a branding company. The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based company was founded in 1978. Their team focuses on Branding and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Grand Rapids, MI
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Highland Group, an Advertising company, is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They focus on Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2001.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Richmond, VA
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Siddall Communications, LLC, a small branding company, is located in Richmond, Virginia. The team specializes in Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Charlottesville, VA
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Founded in 2012, Vibethink is an UX agency. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Small Advertising company LocalBiz360, is based in San Francisco, California. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Ramon, CA
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AMF Media Group is a public relations firm established in 2007. The agency provides Public Relations and Advertising, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Emeryville, CA
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Bhava Communications is a public relations firm. The agency is based in Emeryville, California. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newport Beach, CA
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Digital EYE Media, a branding agency, is in Newport Beach, California. Founded in 2001, the team offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newport Beach, CA
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Private Club Marketing, a Back Office Outsourcing company, was launched in 2009. The team offers Back Office Outsourcing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Whitefish, MT
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STFRD is a branding agency. Founded in 2003, the team focuses on Branding and Mobile App Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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Advertising company Bottom Line Marketing Group was established in 1992. The company specializes in Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Strasburg, OH
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Founded in 2019, MeckMedia is an Advertising company. The agency focuses on Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lewisville, TX
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The Carbon Agency, an Advertising company, was established in 2013. They provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Middletown, DE
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The DMI Group, Inc, a small branding company, is based in Middletown, Delaware and New York, New York. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Anaheim, CA
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Antarra Communications is a PR company. They are located in Anaheim, California. Their team offers Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Gallant Branding, a branding company, was established in 2016. They specializes in Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Luxury Marketing Agency is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were established in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Sopexa USA, a small branding company, is located in New York, New York. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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OMG.re, a branding company, was founded in 2006. They provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Advertising company Thackway McCord was founded in 2007. The agency offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Selbyville, DE
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Advertising company McGRAPHIX Advertising Products was launched in 1983. The company provides Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Stark Design, an Advertising company, was launched in 2000. The agency offers Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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Propel Marketing Group, a branding company, was founded in 2002. They specializes in Branding and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Batesville, AR
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See all 3 projectsION Agency - Out of Business was a digital marketing and IT support company specializing in web development, SEO, and technology solutions. Feedback indicates a strong emphasis on responsiveness and expertise, with 100% of reviewers praising their project management and client relations. Despite their closure, clients have consistently commended their comprehensive services and dedication, citing no areas for improvement.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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L.E.R. Public Relations is a branding agency. They specialize in Branding and Digital Strategy and are in New York, New York and Los Angeles, California.
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Headquartered in Turlock, California, AC&C Marketing is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Boutique PR Firms NYC is a small New York, New York-based PR agency. Their services include Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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Spark Creative (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is a branding firm established in 2017. The agency offers Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Established in 2010, Persona PR is a public relations company. In New York, New York, the team provides Public Relations and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Alison Brod Marketing + Communications is a branding company. They are headquartered in New York, New York and have small team of experts. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Jonesworks, a branding agency, is in New York, New York and Beverly Hills, California. Established in 2011, the team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oklahoma City, OK
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Jameson Management & Marketing is a small Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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Social Ally Media is a branding firm. They are headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their team specializes in Branding and Graphic Design.
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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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$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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$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.