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 106 projectsDD.NYC® is a creative agency specializing in brand development, web design, and digital marketing solutions. The company has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with approximately 90% of reviews highlighting their creativity, responsiveness, and ability to execute complex projects. Clients frequently commend their exceptional project management and adaptability, with only 10% indicating areas needing improvement, primarily related to communication and e-commerce expertise.
$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 60 projectsDuck.Design is a versatile design agency specializing in web, brand, and graphic design services. Across various projects, they have consistently delivered high-quality work, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their professionalism, creativity, and timely delivery. Duck.Design's ability to enhance brand identity and streamline workflows is a recurring theme, with 75% of reviewers noting improved efficiency and engagement in their deliverables.
$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 56 projectsAnchour is a versatile creative agency specializing in branding, web design, and digital marketing strategies. Across their reviews, Anchour is consistently praised for their high-quality deliverables and excellent project management, with 100% of reviews highlighting their responsiveness and collaborative approach. Clients appreciate their strategic insights, which are action-oriented and results-driven, fostering successful and impactful partnerships.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Omaha, NE
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Advertising company Urban Finch is in Omaha, Nebraska. Launched in 2009, the team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lincoln, NE
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Chapman Media Design, a Logo company, was founded in 2001. The team focuses on Logo and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 14 projectsSavage Creative is a branding and digital marketing agency specializing in brand strategy, design, and website development. They receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their creativity, timely delivery, and ability to align with client goals. A notable 85% of reviewers highlight their personalized approach and deep understanding of client needs, making them a highly recommended partner for branding and marketing projects.
$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 33 projectsPolar is a branding and web design agency renowned for its strategic marketing expertise and creativity. The company garners high praise, with approximately 100% of reviewers highlighting their effective project management and timely delivery. Clients consistently commend Polar for their seamless communication, excellent culture fit, and professional dedication, with no significant areas for improvement identified.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Marietta, GA
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Between Pixels is a video production agency. They were founded in 2011 and focus on Video Production and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Print Plus More Advertising is a small Las Vegas, Nevada-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Idaho Falls, ID
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MCS Advertising is a media planning & buying company. Established in 1989, the agency is based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Their services include Media Planning & Buying and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Overland Park, KS
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Branding company candid marketing was established in 2005. The team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy and is in Overland Park, Kansas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Print design company Embroid N Go LLC was launched in 2019. The company offers Print Design and Advertising, and is small.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Established in 2009, Orange Marketing is a small branding agency. Their team specializes in Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Visalia, CA
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4Creeks Creative, a small web design agency, is located in Visalia, California. The team offers Web Design and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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Advertising company Canna Design Council provides Advertising and Branding. They were established in 2015.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Sigma 1 is a small Las Vegas, Nevada-based web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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BrowneMusser, a branding company, was established in 2008. The firm provides Branding and Graphic Design, and is small.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Winter Garden, FL
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Media planning & buying agency Rocket Chimp was launched in 2019. The agency focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Carmel, IN
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Launched in 1999, Cassis is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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RBA is a small Advertising company based in Dallas, Texas. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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BrandBoost is an Advertising company. In Los Angeles, California, the agency was founded in 2018. Their services include Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wausau, WI
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Kinziegreen Marketing Group is a small Advertising company established in 1966. Their team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Beacon Advertising is an Advertising company. Their team is in Dallas, Texas. The firm specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tulsa, OK
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Launched in 2011, Myers Marketing Management is an Advertising company. Their team offers Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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In Scottsdale, Arizona, Firebrand Agency is an Advertising company. Launched in 2000, the team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Rapid X SEO is an Advertising company. They are in Los Angeles, California and Los Angeles, California and have small team of experts. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Miami, FL
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Founded in 2008, The Creative Image is an Advertising company. Their team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Burbank, CA
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Located in Burbank, California, Plucky is a small Other Design company. The team offers Other Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santa Monica, CA
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Launched in 2008, BIGPIE is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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Advertising company Connexion Solutions Digital Marketing Agency is based in Miami, Florida. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Great Falls, MT
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Blackwall Agency is a Corporate Photography company. Their small team is located in Great Falls, Montana. Their services include Corporate Photography and Video Production.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Temecula, CA
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Spark Creative, a web design agency, was founded in 2011. The team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Richardson, TX
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Founded in 1994, Agency 50, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Richardson, Texas. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Advertising company Stratistry is in Dallas, Texas. They provide Advertising and Web Design and were founded in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Framework Inc. - Minnesota , an Advertising company, is in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Web design agency Vegabond Marketing was launched in 2018. The company offers Web Design and Advertising, and is small.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Exton, PA
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Web design company Skigital LLC specializes in Web Design and Advertising. They are based in Exton, Pennsylvania.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Rebel + Riot | Branding + Web Design Agency is a branding firm. Based in Austin, Texas, the firm was launched in 2020. Their team specializes in Branding and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Worthington, OH
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P48 Marketing is an Advertising company. The team is headquartered in Worthington, Ohio, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Puppet Master Marketing is an Advertising company. Their small team is in Los Angeles, California and offers Advertising and Marketing Strategy. The company was founded in 2018.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Leary Studios is a video production company launched in 2021. The firm provides Video Production and Video Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Austin, TX
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Founded in 2016, Red Rat Media is an Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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Mavic Digital is a video production agency. They provide Video Production and Advertising and were launched in 2018.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Newark, NJ
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Founded in 2005, craftiveweb, a midsize Advertising company, is in Newark, New Jersey. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Beacon, NY
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ENGIN8 is a Beacon, New York-based branding agency. They provide Branding and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Middletown, DE
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Leadsflex, an Advertising company, is based in Middletown, Delaware. They offer Advertising and Branding and were launched in 2021.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Wichita Falls, TX
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Established in 1978, GII AD Group is an Advertising company. Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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BKW Partners is a video production company. Located in San Francisco, California, the firm was launched in 2016. Their services include Video Production and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Searcy, AR
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Think Idea Studio is a branding agency in Searcy, Arkansas. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Folsom, CA
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Creative Marketing Arts is a Digital Strategy company. They are in Folsom, California and have small team of experts. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Antonio, TX
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Backyard Studios is a SEO services firm founded in 2002. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Tulsa, OK
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Littlefield Agency is a Digital Strategy company. They offer Digital Strategy and Advertising and were launched in 1980. The firm is in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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See all 1 projectsTeleos Marketing is a digital marketing firm specializing in brand development, social media management, and marketing collateral creation. While 100% of reviewers acknowledge their strong project management skills and accountability, 100% also express concerns about their lack of strategic initiative and creativity, highlighting a need for clients to provide clear direction to capitalize on their execution capabilities.
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Oklahoma City, OK
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Digital Strategy company Saxum was established in 2003. The agency focuses on Digital Strategy and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Embark Marketing, a public relations agency, was established in 2010. The firm offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$25,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Irvine, CA
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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38.9/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Bethesda, MD
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34.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews8.7/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 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 - 49Dallas, TX
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38.1/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$200 - $300 / 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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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34/40.016/20 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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$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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$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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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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35.4/40.016/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 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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$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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38.5/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Baltimore, MD
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33.6/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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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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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Hudson, MA
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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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$25,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Carlsbad, CA
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34.8/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.
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- 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.