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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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Founded in 1997, S&D Marketing is a small Denver, Colorado-based web design agency. Their team focuses on Web Design and Print Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Columbus, OH
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300m is an Advertising company launched in 1996. Their team offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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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 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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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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Loma Media is a video production company. Founded in 2011, the firm is headquartered in San Diego, California. Their team provides Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oneonta, NY
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Vibrant Creative, a small branding agency, is in Oneonta, New York. The team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greenville, SC
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Traveling Storytellers is a media planning and buying company founded in 2012. The team focuses on Media Planning & Buying and Advertising and is headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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Founded in 2019, Valo Media is a video production agency. Their team provides Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Broken Arrow, OK
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Taters Digital Media Production Agency L.L.C is a branding company. They are located in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and have small team of experts. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Reno, NV
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RhinoHub is an Advertising company. Their team is based in Reno, Nevada and focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Located in Nashville, Tennessee and Kennesaw, Georgia, GoEpps is an Email Marketing company. The team offers Email Marketing and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Launched in 2015, Presh Marketing Solutions is a Digital Strategy company. The agency focuses on Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wichita, KS
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Launched in 2009, Cassandra Bryan Design is a small Wichita, Kansas-based SEO agency. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tulsa, OK
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Levo is a small Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New Orleans, LA
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DEVENEY is an Advertising company. The New Orleans, Louisiana-based team focuses on Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bartlett, TN
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Founded in 1979, Kelley & Associates Advertising, a small SEO company, is headquartered in Bartlett, Tennessee. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Englewood, CO
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Omni Premier Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company established in 2008. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Saugerties, NY
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Advertising company Vocus Digital Agency is based in Giza, Egypt and Saugerties, New York. Their services include Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Marketing Srbija is a SEO company. They were launched in 2016 and offer Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Green Bay, WI
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KHROME, a branding company, provides Branding and Media Planning & Buying. The company is headquartered in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dyer, IN
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Established in 2008, IdeaSeat Marketing and Advertising is an Advertising company. The company provides Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Modern Branding Co., a branding firm, was launched in 2022. The agency focuses on Branding and Email Marketing, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Brandlift Digital Marketing is a branding firm in San Diego, California. They provide Branding and Digital Strategy and were established in 2014.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Creative Propulsion Labs is a web design agency. Founded in 2015, the team offers Web Design and Web Development. The company is based in Miami, Florida.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Redondo Beach, CA
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LACED Agency is an Advertising company. The Redondo Beach, California-based company was established in 2002. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Your Web Guys is a Dallas, Texas-based SEO company. Founded in 2005, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Electrum Branding is a small branding firm headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fairhope, AL
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Located in Fairhope, Alabama, Portside Advertising is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Penn Valley, PA
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Serkes Marketing is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in Penn Valley, Pennsylvania. Their services include Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rochester, NY
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Established in 2012, TGW Studio is a branding company. The firm specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Murfreesboro, TN
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Avengr, an Advertising company, is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Dallas, TX
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Supreme Optimization is a PR company. Founded in 2012, the team provides Public Relations and Digital Strategy. The firm is located in Dallas, Texas.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fairfield, CT
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See all 1 projectsLux Media Solutions specializes in digital marketing services, including SEO, email marketing, Facebook Ads, and Google Ads. The reviews highlight the company's personalized approach, thorough discovery process, and effective strategy implementation. Clients praise the flexible and efficient workflow, as well as the expertise and consistency in refining marketing strategies.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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Founded in 2004, BrandEra is a small Fort Worth, Texas-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Immix Productions Inc. Is a SEO services firm located in Houston, Texas. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Insyntrix, a SEO agency, is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Established in 2002, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Visalia, CA
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Established in 1990, On the Horizon Communications is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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PK Network Communications is a graphic design company founded in 1989. The team provides Graphic Design and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Long Beach, CA
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See all 1 projectsNestled in the vibrant heart of Long Beach, The Nation Publishers is a leading force in the literary world. Our dedicated team brings stories to fruition, offering a collaborative space for
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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PGR Media is a social media marketing firm. In Boston, Massachusetts and , their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Out of Home Design.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Arlington, VA
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LMO is a public relations company launched in 1995. Their services include Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Minneapolis, MN
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Launched in 2001, KNOCK Inc. Is a midsize Advertising company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their team provides Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Fresno, CA
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JP Marketing is an Advertising company. They are based in Fresno, California and Sacramento, California and have midsize team. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Charlotte, NC
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Luquire George Andrews is a midsize Advertising company in Charlotte, North Carolina and. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Miami, FL
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Figment Design is an Advertising company. Their midsize team is based in Miami, Florida and provides Advertising and Branding. The company was founded in 1994.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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Designo is a graphic design company based in Denver, Colorado. The team specializes in Graphic Design and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Cleveland, OH
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Brokaw is an Advertising company launched in 1992. The midsize team specializes in Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Jackson, MS
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GodwinGroup is a Marketing Strategy company. In Jackson, Mississippi, the agency was established in 1937. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$1,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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United Book Publishing is a Content Writing Services company established in 2012. The company offers Content Writing Services and Content Marketing, and is midsize.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Elmhurst, IL
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Web Engine, an Advertising company, was founded in 2018. The firm specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Louisville, KY
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Launched in 2020, Kentuckypublishers is a midsize Louisville, Kentucky-based Content Writing Services company. Their services include Content Writing Services and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Anaheim, CA
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Book Publishers is a Content Writing Services company. They provide Content Writing Services and Advertising and are in Anaheim, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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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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$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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$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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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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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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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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- Protect your brand — Confirm IP ownership, usage rights, accessibility standards, and brand governance.
- One-size-fits-all proposals with little discovery or audience insight
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- 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.