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 versatile digital design agency offering services such as branding, website design, and app UI/UX. The company's client feedback reflects a mixed reception, with approximately 70% of reviews highlighting creativity, professionalism, and effective project management, while around 30% indicate challenges in communication and project execution. Common themes include their adaptability and strong design skills, recognized by most clients as valuable assets.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 58 projectsDuck.Design is a design agency specializing in UI/UX, creative graphics, and web design services. They are consistently praised for their high-quality outputs, professional project management, and responsiveness. Over 90% of reviewers highlight their ability to improve conversion rates and user experience. Clients appreciate their efficiency and adaptability, although time zone differences occasionally pose minor challenges.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 56 projectsAnchour is a comprehensive branding and digital agency renowned for their work in web design, marketing strategy, and brand identity. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients consistently praise their responsiveness, project management, and high-quality deliverables. Approximately 70% of reviews highlight Anchour’s ability to integrate seamlessly with client teams and their commitment to understanding and enhancing brand vision.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49North Chicago, IL
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StudioNorth, an Advertising company, was founded in 1978. The small team provides Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Vero Beach, FL
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Ironside is an Advertising company launched in 1989. The firm provides Advertising and Graphic Design.
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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 32 projectsPolar is a branding and digital design agency that excels in brand identity creation and website development. They consistently receive positive feedback for their creativity, strategic marketing expertise, and effective communication, with 100% of reviewers expressing satisfaction. Clients frequently highlight their professional project management and timely delivery, with 86% noting Polar's ability to align with company values and culture.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Piscataway, NJ
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Small Advertising company Brochurery, is based in Piscataway, New Jersey. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Astoria, NY
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Design Diem, a branding agency, was established in 2021. The team offers Branding and Web Design and is located in Astoria, New York.
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$50,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Founded in 2016, Iyashi is a small branding firm. Their services include Branding and Advertising.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Walnut, CA
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Corporality Global is a branding firm. They are located in Walnut, California and have small team. Their team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Austin, TX
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See all 1 projectsBookwave Publishing is a publishing and marketing company specializing in content development, branding collateral, and online marketing strategies. Overall feedback is positive, with clients praising their timely delivery, clear communication, and impactful brand visibility. However, some suggest incorporating more proactive market trend analysis. Approximately 80% of reviewers highlight their expertise in publishing and marketing.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Cottleville, MO
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Sneller Creative Promotions is a branding firm based in Cottleville, Missouri and. They specialize in Branding and Packaging Design and were launched in 1991.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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In Atlanta, Georgia, infinitee is a branding company. Their services include Branding and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mandeville, LA
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People Who Think, LLC is an Advertising company headquartered in Mandeville, Louisiana. They focus on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Little Rock, AR
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Launched in 1987, The Communications Group is a small Marketing Strategy company headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Public Relations.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Banning, CA
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Launched in 2014, digitalblueprint, a small web design company, is headquartered in Banning, California. Their team focuses on Web Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Launched in 2017, Ads by Popcorn Trailer is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Wichita, KS
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Pop Machine Agency, LLC is a web design agency headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. The team provides Web Design and Video Production.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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L.A. Design Studio is a small web design company. They focus on Web Design and Video Production and were founded in 1998.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Palo Alto, CA
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Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, WareWink is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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O Hello Media, an Advertising company, is in Denver, Colorado. The team focuses on Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Greensboro, NC
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Advertising company THS Creative was established in 1985. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding and is located in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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THE AD STORE NYC is an Advertising company. Founded in 1993, the company provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Boston, MA
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Established in 1997, Proverb Agency is a small Advertising company located in Boston, Massachusetts. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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On-Target! is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Houston, Texas, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$50,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Riley Hayes is a web design company launched in 1991. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and , the team offers Web Design and Advertising.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Kansas City, MO
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Fasone & Partners is a media planning & buying agency. They are located in Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Missouri, and their services include Media Planning & Buying and Web Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dayton, OH
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Web design agency Catapult Creative specializes in Web Design and Advertising. They were established in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jonesboro, AR
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The Solutions Group of Jonesboro is a branding agency. They specialize in Branding and Marketing Strategy and are headquartered in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Barbour Design, an Advertising company, was launched in 1992. Based in New York, New York and Rochester, New York, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Lancaster, PA
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Alpha Dog Advertising LLC is an Advertising company. Launched in 2009, the company provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bridgeville, PA
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BAM Advertising is an Advertising company in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. They focus on Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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CLC Agency is a Marketing Strategy company located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Cleveland, OH
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Boondock Walker, a small branding firm, is located in Cleveland, Ohio. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tucson, AZ
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Amped Marketing is an Advertising company established in 2011. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding and is located in Tucson, Arizona.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Palestine, TX
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Quick Strike Media is a web design company. They are located in Palestine, Texas and Cabot, Arkansas, and their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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Established in 1999, Lythos Studios is a Marketing Strategy company. The small team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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StoryTeller Media + Communications, a web design company, is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They offer Web Design and Video Production.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Founded in 2009, What Works Studio is a small Baltimore, Maryland-based Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oklahoma City, OK
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Established in 2019, West & back is a small Oklahoma City, Oklahoma-based video production company. Their team provides Video Production and Advertising.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Hammer + Nail Studio is a video production company. Founded in 2014, their team provides Video Production and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Burbank, CA
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Based in Burbank, California and Binasco, Italy, BGM Film is a video production company. They focus on Video Production and Broadcast Video and were founded in 2025.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Miami, FL
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Russell Film Company is a video production company based in Miami, Florida. Established in 2020, the team offers Video Production and Advertising.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Evanston, IL
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Neiger Design is an Advertising company. In Evanston, Illinois, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kansas City, MO
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Launched in 2009, Johnny Lightning Strikes Again is an Advertising company. The agency specializes in Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9St. Louis, MO
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Advertising company Origin Agency is located in St. Louis, Missouri. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Forty Fort, PA
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Advertising company Halibut Blue is headquartered in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Portland, OR
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MBT Marketing is a branding company founded in 2001. The small team offers Branding and Direct Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Vertical Inc., a branding firm, is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The team focuses on Branding and Advertising.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Camp is a media planning & buying company. Based in Austin, Texas, the company was established in 2009. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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Stilt Media is an Advertising company. Launched in 2013, the company specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Ameba Marketing is an Advertising company established in 1996. The agency specializes in Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Launched in 1988, CIVILIAN Agency, a small Marketing Strategy company, is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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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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36.1/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 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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$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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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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36/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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35.5/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 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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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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37.6/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9/10 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+$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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38.9/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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36.3/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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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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32.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Chicago, IL
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Carlsbad, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Jacksonville, FL
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34.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
30% Branding & Marketing Strategy10% Advertising & Media Planning40% 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.
Define your project’s parameters — business goals, audience, requirements, etc. After that, go to Clutch to explore trusted firms and follow these 5 key steps to narrow your options:
- Shortlist by fit — Use Clutch filters for industry expertise, services, and budget alignment.
- Review proof — Assess portfolios for range and depth, read verified reviews, and ask for relevant case studies with metrics.
- Evaluate team and process — Confirm senior involvement, creative strategy methods, research inputs, and production approach.
- Clarify operations — Discuss timelines, collaboration tools, feedback cadences, approvals, and change management.
- 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.