Top Creative Agencies in the United States
From Madison Avenue’s ad legacy to San Francisco’s product design culture and Los Angeles’s entertainment-first storytelling, the United States is home to world-class creative talent. U.S. agencies serve fast-moving startups and Fortune 500 brands alike, drawing from hubs like New York, Chicago, Austin, Seattle, Atlanta, and Miami, plus pipelines from top schools such as RISD, SCAD, and ArtCenter.
On Clutch, you can compare verified reviews, case studies, service focus, and budget ranges to identify the right partner for branding, campaigns, content, design, and production. Use filters to sort by city, hourly rate, industry, company size, or project scope, then review portfolios to assess creative range and results. Start with these resources:
• Creative Agencies in Los Angeles
• Creative Agencies in New York
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 103 projectsDD.NYC® is a digital design agency offering services in branding, website design, and development. The reviews are mixed, with approximately 70% positive feedback highlighting their creativity, adaptability, and project management, while around 30% describe communication and deadline challenges. Notably, 60% of reviews commend their design capabilities and organizational fit.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 58 projectsDuck.Design is a versatile design agency specializing in UI/UX design, website refreshes, and creative design services such as graphics and motion graphics. The company receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its efficiency, creative quality, and reliable delivery, with nearly all clients praising their professionalism and responsiveness. Common themes include a strong value for cost and high-quality outputs, though some note minor issues with time zone differences.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 56 projectsAnchour is a versatile marketing and branding agency that specializes in digital marketing, website design, SEO, and brand development. The company is highly praised for its responsiveness, collaborative spirit, and ability to integrate seamlessly with clients' teams. A significant 90% of feedback highlights Anchour's strong project management and timely delivery, while 85% of reviewers appreciate their understanding of client values and needs.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Waltham, MA
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See all 1 projectsInfynnite specializes in company brand development, including logo design and web design. The overall feedback highlights their ability to deliver projects swiftly and meet client needs effectively. Clients were particularly impressed with the seamless workflow and highly recommend Infynnite to other businesses.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Westlake Village, CA
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Overly Social is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team is headquartered in Westlake Village, California. The company offers Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 14 projectsSavage Creative is a branding and marketing agency known for delivering exceptional brand strategies, design, and digital content services. They receive overwhelming positive feedback, with over 90% of reviewers praising their creativity, responsiveness, and project management skills. Clients particularly appreciate their ability to understand and reflect the unique essence of each company, as well as their adherence to timelines and budgets.
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 33 projectsPolar is a branding and digital design agency specializing in brand identity creation, website development, and strategic marketing. With consistently positive feedback, 100% of reviewers commend their creativity, effective project management, and alignment with client values. Their services are praised for increasing engagement and delivering quality outcomes, often exceeding client expectations while maintaining strong communication and cultural compatibility.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Knoxville, TN
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Laymance Technologies is a web design agency. They specialize in Web Design and Advertising and are in Knoxville, Tennessee and Nashville, Tennessee.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boulder, CO
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See all 1 projectsMoxie Sozo is a creative branding and packaging design agency. The feedback indicates significant dissatisfaction, with issues noted in project management, quality of design, and communication, as 100% of reviewers express these concerns. Despite high initial expectations due to their portfolio, the execution was deemed subpar, leading to the project's termination.
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$250,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Fortress Brand is a New York, New York-based Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lyon Charter Township, MI
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Small Advertising company ALLign Marketing, is headquartered in Lyon Charter Township, Michigan. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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See all 1 projectsSanty is a marketing agency specializing in brand identity development and marketing strategies. However, based on the provided review, the feedback is overwhelmingly negative, with the reviewer expressing dissatisfaction with their creativity, effectiveness, and overall approach, resulting in a project deemed an "unmitigated failure." The reviewer highlighted issues with communication, staff involvement, and the quality of the outcomes.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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Chief Outsiders is a midsize Advertising company launched in 2009. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bartlett, TN
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See all 2 projectsBased in Memphis, Code With Power is a high-performance web design and local SEO firm that has been helping businesses dominate search engines since 2007. We don’t build bloated, slow,
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Longmont, CO
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Cole Don Media is a branding firm. In Longmont, Colorado, the firm focuses on Branding and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Founded in 1994, OneWorld Communications is a branding agency. The agency specializes in Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Salt Lake City, UT
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Launched in 1996, BrandHive is a small Advertising company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Tampa, FL
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BrandMinded, a web design agency, is based in Tampa, Florida. The team focuses on Web Design and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Frisco, TX
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DC Supplies is an Advertising company. The Frisco, Texas-based agency was established in 2010. Their team specializes in Advertising and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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StarWorx Services is a web design agency. The team is located in Houston, Texas, and their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Santa Cruz, CA
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Harbor Creative Group is a small Santa Cruz, California-based branding firm. The team specializes in Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lacey Township, NJ
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2K Printing & Promotions is a print design agency founded in 2011. The firm focuses on Print Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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See all 1 projectsThe MarketBurst Group offers website design, search engine optimization (SEO), and content development services. Reviewers consistently praise the company for delivering projects on time and under budget, highlighting their strategic approach and personalized understanding of client needs, which has led to significant increases in web traffic and sales.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Little Rock, AR
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MHP/Team SI is a Little Rock, Arkansas-based Digital Strategy company. Founded in 1972, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Rank for Local is an Advertising company. They were launched in 2016, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Mesa, AZ
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Panda Online Marketing is an Advertising company located in Mesa, Arizona. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Vaquero Advertising is a Marketing Strategy company in Dallas, Texas. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Monsey, NY
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Established in 2012, Those Marketers is a small Advertising company. Their team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Hudson, WI
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Christiansen Creative is a small Hudson, Wisconsin-based branding agency. The team provides Branding and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Morrisville, PA
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Slicks Graphics is a graphic design company founded in 2008. The team offers Graphic Design and Logo and is in Morrisville, Pennsylvania.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Poly Media is a small branding agency. Established in 2020, the team focuses on Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Small video production agency Lion Imagery LLC, is located in Atlanta, Georgia and Atlanta, Georgia. The team offers Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Branding firm TEAEL was established in 2021. The company focuses on Branding and Advertising, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Louisville, KY
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Insight Media 360, a Marketing Strategy company, is based in Louisville, Kentucky. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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See all 3 projectsMacLean's Publishers is a full-service book publishing and marketing agency dedicated to helping authors bring their stories to life and reach a global audience. From editing, formatting, and cover
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Memphis, TN
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Launched in 2021, Ambitiously Unique Administrative Assistant Team , a small Advertising company, is located in Memphis, Tennessee. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Miami Beach, FL
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Advertising company RUN Agency is located in Miami Beach, Florida. They provide Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2022.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Canton, GA
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Mexa Book Publishers is a small Advertising company. Launched in 2020, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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Visualink Creative is a print design agency. The team is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and their services include Print Design and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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D-mars.com is a Houston, Texas-based print design company. Established in 1999, the team offers Print Design and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Farmers Branch, TX
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Turnstile Inc. Is a small Advertising company headquartered in Farmers Branch, Texas. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lincoln, NE
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Advertising company redthread was established in 2014. Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, the team provides Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Modesto, CA
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Final Cut Media is a video production agency. Their small team of employees is in Modesto, California. Their team specializes in Video Production and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Baton Rouge, LA
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Web design company JCW Creative was founded in 2005. The firm focuses on Web Design and Video Production, and is small.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Sky Advertising is an Advertising company located in New York, New York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Tampa, FL
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PP+K, a branding agency, was established in 2004. They offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Boulder, CO
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Sterling-Rice Group is a midsize Digital Strategy company launched in 1984. Their services include Digital Strategy and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Buffalo, NY
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Headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Okta Logo Designs is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Content Writing Services company The Book Quill was launched in 2022. The company offers Content Writing Services and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Kennesaw, GA
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Jannat Marketing & AI is a midsize Kennesaw, Georgia-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Market Research.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Anchorage, AK
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ARM Creative, a Marketing Strategy company, is in Anchorage, Alaska and San Antonio, Texas. Established in 2018, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Video Production.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Corbin, KY
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The Holler Creative, a web design company, is located in Corbin, Kentucky. The team provides Web Design and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Providence, RI
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Phase7 Digital is a social media marketing company launched in 2020. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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DCM Kid is a small Los Angeles, California-based video production company. Their services include Video Production and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mill Valley, CA
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Odysseus Arms is a Market Research company. They are in Mill Valley, California, and their services include Market Research and Marketing Strategy.
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List of the Top 15 United States Creative Firms
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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33/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.6/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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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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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Bethesda, MD
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34/40.016.4/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$250,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Rochester, MI
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34.9/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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34.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tucson, AZ
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35.3/40.016.4/20 Reviews9.1/10 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 - 49New York, NY
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37.8/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Addison, TX
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36.8/40.017.8/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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35.6/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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35.9/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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37.4/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.3/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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35.1/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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37.2/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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31.9/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Alexandria, VA
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35.4/40.015.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New Gloucester, ME
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38.7/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Hudson, MA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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35.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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34.9/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Baltimore, MD
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33/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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35.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Chicago, IL
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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34.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Jacksonville, FL
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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34.9/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
50% Branding & Marketing Strategy10% Advertising & Media Planning20% Creative Design & Production20% Other
U.S. Creative Services FAQs
U.S. agencies combine strategic rigor with culturally relevant storytelling tailored to American audiences. You’ll benefit from teams fluent in regional nuances (for example, entertainment-driven content in Los Angeles, tech-forward design in the Bay Area, retail and CPG expertise in Chicago, and finance and media savvy in New York). Working in U.S. time zones also streamlines collaboration, live workshops, and fast approvals.
Additionally, U.S. creative shops often have deep networks in production, media, and influencer ecosystems, helping you move from concept to launch with fewer handoffs. Many are award-recognized and experienced with brand governance, accessibility, and legal standards common in North America.
Pricing varies because of factors like scope, seniority, and market. On Clutch, most U.S.-based creative firms listed charge:
- Hourly rates: $75 – $150 for boutique studios; $125 – $250+ for senior talent at established agencies
- Brand identity: $20,000 – $150,000+
- Integrated campaign: $50,000 – $500,000+
- Website design and creative: $25,000 – $200,000+
- Content production: $5,000 – $150,000+ per asset or shoot
To scope accurately, share objectives, channels, required deliverables, timelines, and internal bandwidth. Ask for options at multiple budget tiers.
U.S.-based creative agencies cover a wide range of categories, reflecting the diversity of the country’s business landscape. Many firms in America support verticals and niches such as:
- Technology and SaaS (San Francisco, Seattle, Austin)
- Entertainment, gaming, and streaming (Los Angeles)
- Finance and professional services (New York, Charlotte)
- Retail, e-commerce, and CPG (Chicago, Minneapolis)
- Healthcare and life sciences (Boston, Philadelphia)
- Travel, hospitality, and restaurants (Miami, Las Vegas)
- Nonprofit and education (Washington, DC, and university towns)
Look for case studies in your vertical showing brand lift, engagement, and business outcomes.
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- Shortlist by fit — Use Clutch filters for industry expertise, services, and budget alignment.
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- Protect your brand — Confirm IP ownership, usage rights, accessibility standards, and brand governance.
- One-size-fits-all proposals with little discovery or audience insight
- Vague scopes, missing deliverables, or unclear usage rights
- No plan for measurement, testing, or optimization
- Limited visibility into the actual team or bait-and-switch staffing
- Overpromising timelines or dramatically underpriced bids versus market norms
- Sparse portfolio evidence in your industry or channel
- Poor communication practices or lack of documented process
It's important to match with a creative team that not only has a good portfolio, but also has a spotless track record providing professional and high-quality service services. Be Thoreau when assessing your potential partners.