No one can question your skill in running your business. You can come up with a new product, write a strong business plan and close business deals without batting an eyelash.
But you have to admit, creativity is not your strongest suit. So you’re not really surprised that you’ve been struggling with things like designing your logo, developing your website and just creating marketing materials for your business.
The good news though is that you can leave that job with a professional creative agency in Calgary. We did the same and life has been a lot easier. Of course, we’re sharing our five best picks for you to choose from.
How much can you expect to pay for the services of a creative agency in Calgary?
The average hourly rate of a creative agency in Calgary would cost between $100 and $300 CAD while monthly retainers range between $3,000 to $15,000 CAD. Some agencies also charge differently for project-based work like website development, logo design and social media management.
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1. MORAD Creative Agency
Address: 1702 4 St SW #210
Contact Details: +1 403 263 1666
Business hours:
- Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Closed on Saturday and Sunday
MORAD caught our attention because of clients who say that it was the only creative agency in Calgary that gave them real results after struggling with other agencies for years.
They focus on three things: advertising, branding and websites where they’ve created hundreds of campaigns for big and small brands across the country, creating a strong portfolio in the process.
But more than their technical knowledge, it’s their dedication and professionalism that really stood out to us and most of their clients.
From the initial consultation, you can already see the team’s creative input that’s aligned with your goals as a business. Whether you need a few tweaks or a complete overhaul, the agency’s creatives can really change the game for you.
Every detail was handled with creativity and professionalism.
“We had an incredible experience working with Morad Creative Agency on our brand development! From logo design to a stunning website design, they truly brought our vision to life. Their expertise in ad campaigns, direct mail design campaigns, and truck wraps helped elevate our marketing efforts, while the signage they designed gave us a strong presence in our community. Every detail was handled with creativity and professionalism. Highly recommend Morad Creative Agency for any business looking for top-tier branding, design, web design & development and marketing solutions.”
– Alex Blanco, Google Review
Well worth it, we will surely be using them for all our upcoming projects.
“Awesome company, they have done several projects for us over the past few years and they have always been an absolute pleasure to deal with. We had such a hard time with other companies, we never got the right sustainable solutions or the proper advice, but these guys have it down to a science and do it right! Super knowledgeable staff, they took a lot of time to provide us with the best solutions for our company and the overall cost was very reasonable. Well worth it, we will surely be using them for all our upcoming projects. Thank you to Nabil and the awesome team at Morad Media!”
– Heather Jamal, Google Review
2. ICS Creative Agency
Address: 41 Princess St Saint John
Contact Details: +1 506 672 9427
Business hours:
- Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Closed on Saturday and Sunday
We were looking for a creative agency in Calgary that could handle our promotional video shoot. But nothing really impressed us until we found ICS Creative Agency.
They’ve been around since 2009, making them one of the oldest agencies in the area. This means that they have extensive experience in almost every type of marketing task that you need for your business.
We hired them for our shoot and were impressed at how they handled everything from start to finish. They listened to our ideas and considered our input, which made achieving our goals a lot easier.
They also came to shoot day prepared – from checklists to equipment – and knew exactly how to handle any hiccups that came our way.
The quality of their work and the level of service they provide are absolutely worth every penny.
“We had a fantastic experience working with ICS. They spent a full day with our team, arrived with a clear plan, a whole crew, great ideas, and were incredibly organized throughout the entire process. Their professionalism and williness to adapt to our last minute changes made the day run smoothly, and the final quality of the video was outstanding. We’ve also used them for other projects and have always been impressed. The quality of their work and the level of service they provide are absolutely worth every penny. Highly recommend!”
– Helena McDermott, Google Review
We’re extremely happy with the final results and would highly recommend them to anyone.
“We had an amazing experience working with ICS. They built a fantastic, clean, modern website for us and delivered a high-quality promotional video that perfectly captured our brand. The communication was smooth, timelines were respected, and every detail was taken seriously. We’re extremely happy with the final results and would highly recommend them to anyone.”
– ResearchNB, Google Review
3. Daughter Creative
Address: 1000 Centre St N #600
Contact Details: +1 587 325 6256
Business hours:
- Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Closed on Saturday and Sunday
We can’t deny the charm of a good marketing story, and so we made it a mission to look for a creative agency in Calgary that can deliver in that aspect. Gladly, we found Daughter Creative.
What makes this agency different, you ask? They’re all about harnessing the power of storytelling. They know exactly how to tug those heartstrings and turn regular audiences into regular customers.
In fact, they’re very specific with their process. It starts with your vision and how it can be converted into a design. A lot of planning and strategising is also involved before they start working on your campaign.
But more than anything, Daughter Creative’s team is highly flexible. If there are any changes to your content or direction, they can pivot without any problems.
They can build your brand from scratch or take over an existing campaign, and you’ll get the same excellent results every time.
They’re a world-class studio, and Calgary is very lucky to have them.
“We’ve been working with Daughter Creative for many years now, and they always produce some of the most beautiful, most professional looking branding and designs out there. They’re a world-class studio, and Calgary is very lucky to have them. Highly, highly recommend anyone who is looking for the top level of talent to check them out.”
– Connor Curran, Google Review
I recommend them to everyone I know!
“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Daughter on several event projects and based on that experience I knew when it came to creating my own events company branding that I would work with them. The team are excellent to work with, enthusiastic and adapt quickly to content change or change of direction. I recommend them to everyone I know! Thanks for always making me / my projects look great!”
– Lori D’Agostino, Google Review
4. Full Blast Creative
Address: 2030 11 St SE Suite 201
Contact Details: +1 403 608 2661
Business hours:
- Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Closed on Saturday and Sunday
Full Blast Creative is everything its name suggests – a creative agency in Calgary that creates full blast campaigns, covering everything from website design to video production.
In fact, they’re one of the most diverse agencies we’ve seen in Calgary since they already have everything under one roof. Do you need printed marketing materials?
They have it. Do you want to produce a commercial? They can work with you. Are you looking for SEO services? They have the people for the job.
So if you’re a business owner who doesn’t want to work with multiple agencies for marketing, they’re definitely the right people to work with.
They really brought our vision to life in a way that feels elevated and aligned.
“We worked with Full Blast Creative’s marketing team on a brand refresh — new logo, colours, typography, and tagline — and the experience was fantastic.
They really brought our vision to life in a way that feels elevated and aligned. We’ve already received great feedback, especially on our new business cards. They even handled the printing and shipping to our office, which made the whole process seamless. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a thoughtful and creative team to refresh your brand.”
– Lizzy Mae W, Google Review
We loved working with Full Blast!
“We loved working with Full Blast! Extremely professional team with a great depth of knowledge and highly sensitive to our business space. Highly recommended.”
– Chris Corner, Google Review
5. Creative Elements
Address: 830 Centre Ave NE
Phone: +1 587 673 1553
Business hours:
- Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Closed on Saturday and Sunday
Of course, this list of the best creative agencies in Calgary wouldn’t be complete without one of its pioneers – Creative Elements.
They bring more than a decade of experience to the table having worked with some of Canada’s biggest companies from different sectors.
What we love about this agency is their approach to helping clients. Instead of the usual “we know what we’re doing” route, they sit down with you to listen to all your pain points.
They identify what makes your branding weak and make sure that they help you find the best solutions for it. In fact, they won’t promise that your brand will be known all over Canada or that your products will sell out fast.
What they’ll give you is the guarantee that your brand will not only become an overnight success but a steady superstar. After working with hundreds of brands, they already know that sustainable growth means everything to businesses.
Throughout the entire process, they were responsive, professional, and eager to ensure every detail matched our vision.
“We had an excellent experience working with Creative Elements to bring our website to life. Their team went above and beyond to incorporate features that are essential for our business, like our rep finder map, which makes it easy for our clients to locate representatives in their area. Throughout the entire process, they were responsive, professional, and eager to ensure every detail matched our vision. The end result is a user-friendly, polished website that we’re incredibly proud of. Thank you, Creative Elements, for your hard work and support—we highly recommend your services!”
– NeutraTek Odour Solutions, Google Review
A big thanks to the entire team including those working behind the scenes.
“Working with the Creative Elements Team was a great experience. They took the time to understand me and my vision and created a professional website that reflects my brand—a big thanks to the entire Team, including those working behind the scenes. Two Thumbs up!”
– Alex Shaw, Google Review
