C2 Creative StudioWe are brand strategists, creative designers, website builders, and content creators based in Chicago, IL.
We have ideas for leading brands.
We get hired to:
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Brand products, services, and organizations
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Refresh and transform existing brands
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Create targeted advertising campaigns and content
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Build custom websites and provide ongoing support
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Tell unique stories and design experiences
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Challenge the status quo one idea at a time
How we work
Project Based
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We're not like other agencies. We don't require a long-term commitment to feed some top-heavy bureaucracy. We get it. Founders, small businesses, and emerging brands have short-term needs, but not unlimited budgets. Let's collaborate, generate some buzz, and help you grow. No project is too small and we hope you can rely on us as a strategic partner.
Right-Sized Retainers
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When your brand needs ongoing creative support we can model the right fit for your business. We're your single point of contact, hands-on, senior team that aligns with your strategy and scales with your needs. Let's customize a plug-and-play plan ensuring your brand stays strong and your creative needs are always met.
Fractional Creative Resources
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Do you have an initiative or a team that can benefit from creative leadership? We've helped other agencies transitioning their creative departments, filled short-term technical roles, and white-labeled our talent for other agency partners as they've scaled-up their capabilities.
Semi-Pro Bono
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We selectively take on work that's mission-driven or a small business that we believe in. We can't work for free, but there are exceptions where we work at a reduced rate to help an organization create something meaningful to their mission, or help an inspiring entrepreneur get on the right track.
In-House Capabilities
Creative Strategy
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Brand Positioning
Brand Narratives
Brand Visualizations
User Experience
Workshop Sessions
Brand Design
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Brand Naming
Visual Identity
Messaging & Copywriting
UI / UX Design
Website Development
Trade Events & Experiential
Packaging
Presentation Design
Photography
Video Scripting
Video Production
Campaign Development
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Advertising
Social Content
Direct Mail
Print Production
Brand Guides
Technical & Medical Illustration
Creative Production
Event Production Support
In-Network
Campaign Support
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Ad Buying
Paid Media
App Development
SEO & AEO
Public Relations
Printing & Logistics
FAQS
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We try to make our capabilities listing as complete as we can, however we still get questions about what we deliver. An example is "Do you create logos and brochures?" Yes, we create logos, brochures and much more. If what you need goes on a screen, gets printed on paper, put on a sign, or on a product, there's a good chance we've done it. If you have an idea that nobody has ever done before, we're really interested in that too.
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The best way to initially reach us is through our contact form. We do use the phone like civilized human beings, but all the spam and scam callers became a distraction. We've decided to remove our phone number from the website. Email us and we can set up a call.
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The short answer is "Yes." The longer answer is the best way for us to provide an estimated cost (not a quote) without a proper discovery conversation, is for you to email us a detailed project brief listing out your objective, the deliverables, your timeline, and any other relevant details. We'll do our best to give you a ballpark estimate.
However, the best way for us to provide you an accurate quote is to have a conversation so we can ask clarifying questions, set expectations, find efficiencies, and better understand the full picture so we can craft the right solution.
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For any of our ongoing client relationships there is NO PROJECT IS TOO SMALL. We'll help wherever our clients need us any way we can.
When it comes to a one-off project without a formal engagement, it's a case-by-case consideration. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll let you know if we're a good fit.
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After 15 years in business we've worked across all kinds of client verticals and have delivered all kinds of marketing tactics. Our clients in B2B have ranged from manufacturing, technology, healthcare, non-profit, food and ingredients, construction, education, and more. In direct to consumer we have experience in health & wellnesses, restaurants & microbreweries, community associations, and many other professional services.
We work across multiple channels, but our sweet spot is branding and campaign concepting. We also have deep expertise with UX, creating digital content for social channels, including video and photography. We know what goes into launching products, refreshing brands, developing the right materials for sales support, and customer experiences. We've even developed merchandise for breweries and podcast influencers.
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Assuming both our calendars have availability, we can set up a call within two business days. From there we can put together a schedule, sign any MSA/SOWs, and kick-off your project. In most cases this can happen within 5-10 business days.
Fifteen years in Chicago.
Proud to partner with growing and best-in-class businesses.