Top 30 Branding Agencies
February 2023Looking for a top brand management agency?
The right brand can speak to potential customers. It tells the right story and personifies a company’s voice and vision.
That's why we've created this list of the best branding companies for you to review. Read through company descriptions, former clients, and notable projects to find the best fit for your business.
List of the Best Branding Companies
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1
- $75,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- San Diego, CA
Founded in 2005, Traina is a premier branding agency based in San Diego that is reimagining the way brands are built. By unifying strategy, design, and digital expertise under one roof, their team creates market-leading brands that are driven by data, fueled by design, and built for digital from day one.
Clients
- Microsoft
- Meta
- John Deere
- Nasa (Space Center Houston)
Industries
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Traina was hired by a construction firm to carry out their rebranding and web overhaul projects. The engagement was expected to align with a unique story that differentiates them from the client's competitors.
"They truly listened to what was important to us and that became important to them."
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2
- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- San Francisco, CA
Evviva Brands is an international branding agency with offices in San Francisco, CA and Edinburgh, UK. Founded in 2009, Evviva Brand's team of nearly 10 employees specializes in branding and marketing strategy. Other services include web and logo design.
Clients
- ABInBev
- Alaska Airlines
- Amazon
- Atlassian
Industries
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Despite having a strong brand in the energy space, the client's newly developed technologies in the oil and gas industry saw the need for a rebranding effort, which Evviva Brands managed and delivered with ease.
"They’re the best marketing team I’ve ever worked with."
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3
- $50,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Vancouver, Canada
Modern Craft is a consultancy founded in 2014. Based in Vancouver, Canada, their team of more than 10 offers marketing strategy, business consulting, and digital strategy solutions for clients ranging from mid-market to enterprise-level businesses.
Clients
- Destination Canada
- Destination British Columbia
- Tourism Vancouver
- Freybe
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Modern Craft has developed a CPG company’s brand strategy. Their plan is integrated with the client’s departments while ensuring business priorities remain aligned.
"They’re fantastic problem solvers that deal with chaos really well."
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4
- $75,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Portland, OR
Parliament is a branding company founded in 2007 that focuses on corporate identity, brand strategy, and brand messaging for midmarket and small business clients predominately. The team of more than 800 employees is located in Portland, Ore. and offers graphic and packaging design services to clients in consumer products and services, business services, and financial services industries.
Clients
- Rivian
- Capital One
- L Catterton
- Rainier Beer
Industries
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A lifestyle accessories brand wanted to redefine their brand. Parliament interviewed stakeholders, did thorough research, and delivered a 120-page booklet with the new positioning and brand values.
“They were extremely collaborative and wouldn’t stop until we were happy with the final output.”
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5
- $100,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Rochester, MI
Daniel Brian Advertising is a digital advertising agency based in Rochester, Mich. Founded in 1992, the team of about 40 provides advertising, branding, and marketing strategy services. Their experience spans the healthcare, retail, energy, and financial industries.
Clients
- Consumers Energy
- SVS Vision
- Fathead
- Michigan Medicine
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Daniel Brian Advertising provided branding services for a healthcare company. The team created and implemented a branding campaign to enhance the company's market presence.
"They're a team of forward thinkers!"
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6
- $25,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Lewiston, ME
Founded in 2013, Anchour is a branding, web development, and logo design agency based in Lewiston, ME. A small team of about 20 employees runs the company, and they mainly work with small and mid-market businesses. Their branding offerings include visual identity, brand strategy and messaging, and naming.
Clients
- Apple
- Ubisoft
- TaskRabbit
- Sappi
Industries
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Anchour took over a branding consistency campaign for a brewing company. They provided packaging design, a web upgrade, and consistency across all marketing collateral, plus a branding document for the future.
Anchour did a lot of research on their own, without much input from us. That was helpful.
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7
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Scottsdale, AZ
AtticSalt Branding is a creative agency based in Scottsdale Ariz. and founded in 2014. Their team of 5 employees specializes in branding, graphic design, and logo design.
Clients
- Enterprise Rent-A-Car
- Red Rover
- The Joint Chiropractic
Industries
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AtticSalt Branding helped a pet care service provider revamp its brand to reach digital audiences more effectively. Based on collaboration with in-house staff, they came up with a new name and logo.
“They did an outstanding job of managing the project and delivering it on time.”
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8
- $25,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Omaha, NE
Daake is a national design company based in Omaha, Neb. Founded in 2001, this company has 14 employees. Services provided by Daake include branding and logos.
Clients
- First National Bank
- Children's Hospital & Medical Center
- Union Pacific
- TBS
Industries
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Webster (now Daake) developed an internal brand, consisting of a video message from the client’s company leadership and a series of integrated messages, focused on simplifying compliance program communication.
"I would not have entrusted this work to any other firm."
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9
- $25,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Chicago, IL
Cultivate is a brand agency based in Chicago that was founded in 2005. Their team of 92 employees offers a range of services including branding, mobile app development, UX/UI design, digital strategy, web development, and video production.
Clients
- Ozinga
- The Chicago International Film Festival
- SAIC (School of the Art Institue of Chicago)
- Diadem
Industries
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Cultivate developed an app for a jewelry company and built a branding strategy. They designed and executed a marketing campaign using magazines and social media to drive traffic to the app and stores.
“Their work made a substantial difference, and they really did an amazing job for us.”
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10
- $25,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Houston, TX
BrandExtract is a brand experience firm that is located in Houston. Founded in 2005, BrandExtract's team of 35 employees has over a decade of experience, specializing in branding and marketing strategy. The firm primarily works with clients from the energy, legal, and education industries.
Clients
- ABS Group
- Chemstations
- Marathon Oil
- Murphy USA
Industries
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BrandExtract provides ongoing brand consulting and analysis services, increasing market awareness and customer engagement. To support the rebranding initiatives, they’ve fully redesigned the company website.
“I attribute a lot of our success over the past decade to BrandExtract’s work.”
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11
- $25,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Cincinnati, OH
BS LLC is a Strategy, Branding, and Marketing agency focused on helping clients discover their place in the world and build from purpose.
With science and art, we create timeless solutions for brands in transition. We help our clients grow from the inside out.
Clients
- Kroger
- Rhinegeist Brewery
- Standard Textile
- Empower MFG
Industries
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BS LLC developed an identity and strategy for a neighborhood on behalf of a commercial real estate company. They met with community leaders and stakeholders regularly to create the identity.
"BS LLC was in trenches with us for every hard deadline, 2 a.m. phone call, and day-of production request."
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12
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Lincoln, NE
WonderWild is a branding and design studio located in Lincoln, Neb. Founded in 2015, their small team of 2 specializes in branding and graphic design. They serve small and midmarket businesses in the consumer products industry.
Clients
- Lay's
- Dr. Smoothie
- USA Today
- Coors Light
Industries
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A mortgage company entrusted their rebranding needs to WonderWild. The team devised new brand guidelines and incorporated the brand elements and strategies into promotional materials and online platforms.
"They listened to our branding needs and delivered those."
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13
- $50,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Edmonton, Canada
Lift Interactive is a creative agency that is located in Edmonton, Canada. Founded in 2002, they have over 20 employees who specialize in web design, digital strategy, and branding. Most clients are small and midmarket businesses in the nonprofit, hospitality, and consumer products sectors.
Clients
- USAFActs.org
- Tourism Jasper
- Amplifier Giving
- Business in Vancouver
Industries
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Lift Interactive built two office software systems. One centralizes appointment bookings and distributes work orders, while the other posts results and notifications.
"The atmosphere in the organization itself is really productive and attractive."
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14
- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Founded in 2014, Fishfinger Creative Agency is a creative studio headquartered in London. Their small team of 4 specializes in branding, web design, graphic design, and packaging design for mainly small businesses.
Clients
- WWF
- Red Bull
- King
Industries
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Fishfinger Creative Agency has designed and developed a tech venture capital firm's websites. They provide maintenance services for the platforms. Two teammates work directly with the client on this engagement.
"Fishfinger was very adaptable to work with what we had."
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15
- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Laguna Beach, CA
Robyn & Robyn is a creative branding agency that was founded in 2015. Headquartered in Laguna Beach, Calif., they focus on brand strategy, messaging, and naming.
Clients
- Holcomb Petersen
- Stand For Vets
- Norman Covan
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Robyn & Robyn developed multiple websites and other branding elements. The team built a logo and media kit. They also assisted with SEO tactics and social media.
"Robyn & Robyn put a professional face on my businesses, with messaging to match."
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16
- $25,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Oakland, CA
Catchword is a trusted leader in naming and branding that’s been creating impactful identities for clients worldwide since 1998. From offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, and Denver, Catchword helps clients express who, what, and why they are. Industry-leading brands such as TikTok, Intel, Allergan, Boston Scientific, Starbucks, HBO, and VW turn to Catchword for creativity and strategic insight delivered with expert guidance.
Clients
- Aetna
- Allergan
- Amazon
- Corning
Industries
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Catchword provides ongoing creative services to one of the world’s largest professional services networks, including product and service naming, naming strategy, and copywriting for the US, European, and other regional groups.
“What keeps us coming back to Catchword is the ease of working with them. … I wish I could have somebody at Catchword on call at all times.” – Brand Manager, PwC
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17
- $75,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- New York, NY
Tenet Partners is a branding and marketing firm that's headquartered in New York; they have another office in Rochester, N.Y. Founded in 1973, they have approximately 40 employees that do branding, digital strategy, and print design. Clients are mostly enterprise and midmarket businesses.
Clients
- Mastercard
- Gore
- Spectrum Enterprise
- Edwards Lifesciences
Industries
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A financial institution has hired Tenet Partners for a rebranding project. They’ve led a discovery phase, including data analysis, interviews, and workshops. The team has created a logo and brand guidelines.
“Tenet Partners is exceptional; I can’t say enough good things about them.”
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18
- $75,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Atlanta, GA
Matchstic is a brand identity house that was founded in 2003 in Atlanta, GA. The team of about 20 employees focuses on branding, specifically brand strategy, visual identity, naming and brand messaging. Operating at the intersection of art and commerce, Matchstic aims to solve complex problems using strategy, creative thinking, and smart design.
Clients
- Chick-fil-A
- Steelcase
- Publix
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Industries
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Matchstic provides a range of branding services, including logo, font, and description design. They interviewed internal and external stakeholders to compile an accurate picture of the client's identity.
"Every single font, line, and design element was created intentionally based on who we are. It was very exciting."
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19
- $25,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- New York, NY
WANT Branding is a strategic agency with offices in New York City, Miami, FL, and Denver, CO. Since 1999, the firm and its team of about 4-10 employees has specialized in all things branding and advertising.
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WANT provided branding services for a full-service telecommunications company. After a discovery phase, they created a new name, logo, color scheme, imagery, logline, and brand standards guideline.
“Thanks to their expertise, they always knew exactly what to do next.”
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- Undisclosed
- 2 - 9 employees
- Sausalito, CA
Founded in 2002, Igor Naming Agency is a naming agency located in Sausalito, California. Serving midmarket and enterprise-level clients, their team of 2–3 employees focuses solely on naming companies and their products and services.
Clients
- Gogo Inflight Internet
- TruTV
- WHOOP Fitness Tracker
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Igor Naming Agency provided branding services for a post-acute management services company. The team reviewed 45 pre-screened names, conducted a competitive analysis, and handled name positioning.
"Steve and Victoria were very collaborative."
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21
- $75,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- New York, NY
DeSantis Breindel is a branding agency based in New York. Since 2002, its team of about 30 specializes in digital strategy, branding and marketing strategy. DeSantis Breindel mainly works with mid-sized and enterprise-level clients in the information technology, business services, financial services, healthcare & medical, legal and manufacturing industries.
Clients
- Verifone
- Prospiant
- ENGIE Impact
- CenTrio
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DeSantis Breindel has conducted a branding exercise to help a life science organization develop their verbal and visual identity. The project has included various discovery sessions.
“DeSantis Breindel’s customer service and partnership orientation are outstanding.”
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22
- $25,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- New York City, NY
Tanj is a naming agency headquartered in New York, N.Y. It was founded in 2009 and has about 5 employees. The agency focuses on clients that are enterprises, mid-sized, and small businesses.
Clients
- Agilent
- Alibaba
- Ally
- Capital One
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Tanj helped the client to name their new online trading platform and later provided taglines and webcopy.
"Anything to do with words, we go to Tanj."
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23
- $25,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Geneva, IL
Rule29 is a creative strategy and design firm based in Geneva, Ill. Their 20-person team provides a wide range of creative services including branding, web design, and print design. Founded in 2000, they specialize in mid-market clients.
Clients
- Fellowes
- Make-A-Wish
- Cargill
- American Red Cross
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Rule29 was involved from the beginning in creating a holistic brand for a veteran’s nonprofit. Beginning with comprehensive brand guidelines, they designed all logos, websites, and promotional materials.
"Their commitment to remaining a relationship-based company, to me, just speaks volumes about who they."
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24
- $75,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- New York, NY
Founded in 2005, Motto is a branding agency with offices in Dallas, TX, and New York City. The agency and the 20+ member team are experts in UX/UI design, branding, and web design.
Clients
- Brooklyn Brewery
- Virgin®
- Andela
Industries
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Motto® provided branding services for a tequila brand. They conducted brand discovery, created vision boards, and worked on the brand's visual identity, logo and packaging design, and sales deck design.
"They helped us find our unique voice in the branding process and understood how to walk us through it to get to it."
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25
- $75,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Portland, OR
Manifesto Agency is a branding company that also provides marketing strategy and advertising services. With offices in Portland, Ore., and Milwaukee, they work primarily with enterprise and midmarket businesses in the consumer products, healthcare, and IT industries. Founded in 2011, they have just over 10 employees.
Clients
- Intel
- Amazon
- Cisco
- Quest Diagnostics
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Manifesto Agency provides ongoing branding and development support. They’ve created marketing materials and redesigned an existing website to enhance a school’s fundraising efforts.
"Their commitment to understanding our needs and listening to us has made them stand out."
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26
- $25,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Oakland, CA
Headquartered in Oakland, California, Barretto-Co. Is a branding firm. The small team specializes in branding. The company was launched in 1993.
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A social development center was looking to launch their new benefit and expand their online reach, so they engaged with Barretto-Co. for their web development and design services.
"They truly care about the UX and the overall quality of their work."
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27
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- New York, NY
River + Wolf is a naming agency based in New York, N.Y. with clients around the world. Its team of 6 or more provides all services relevant to brand naming, from strategic positioning and name development to brand linguistic checks, trademark screening, and design.
Clients
- Maison Ferrand
- Philips
- Calvin Klein
- CapGemini
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River + Wolf provided branding services for an impact fund services company that wanted to change their name. After reviewing some information, they presented various company names to choose from.
"From the start, they understood what we needed and how to get us there."
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28
- $25,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Addison, TX
Working exclusively with B2B clients, Spire creates positive interactions between their clients' brands and audiences. Spire Agency’s ultimate goal is to elevate B2B client brands; creating positive interactions between the brand and its audiences. Founded in 2005, the 15+ member team is primarily headquartered in Texas with offices in Dallas and Austin.
Clients
- TrinityRail
- American Airlines
- Dynata
- Airbus
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Spire Agency has supported rebranding efforts of an employee health and wellness program. Their work has included collateral for direct marketing campaigns, a main website, and several microsites.
"The creative work I get from Spire is pretty amazing."
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29
- $25,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- San Francisco, CA
Global Brand Works is a branding agency located in San Francisco. They have about 6 employees that also specialize in logo design and market research. Global Brand Works partners with several enterprise clients.
Clients
- PayPal
- SFMOMA
- Equinix
- Kettle Brand Potato Chips
Industries
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Global Brand Works created three logos that work together: one logo for the umbrella organization and two for the associations that sit underneath. They're currently working to develop the brand story.
"The logo redesign establishes us in the forefront of the construction industry."
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- $50,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Northampton, MA
BRIGADE is a brand services agency that operates out of Hadley, Mass. Founded in 2005, they have a team of about 25 solely dedicated to branding projects. Their expertise lies in branding strategy, product branding, and messaging.
Clients
- SVEDKA Vodka
- Wyndham Hotel & Resorts
- Travelodge
- Hawthorn Suites
Industries
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BRIGADE provided branding services for a hotel and resort chain. The team was responsible for creating design concepts, designing a logo, creating marketing collateral, and more.
"Their ability to flex to our needs and solve seemingly impossible challenges impressed us."
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