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Branding agencies in Minnesota

30 Minnesota agencies in the index list Branding as a service or publish a Branding case study, 22 of them based in the Twin Cities. Windmill Strategy has the highest score (71.5 of 100) on the criteria that currently have data. 0 have published a Branding case study that states a measurable result. Scores use public sources only; no agency pays for placement.

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Matching Branding agencies

30

Source: directory, 2026-10-12

Based in the Twin Cities

22

8 elsewhere in Minnesota

With case-study results

0

Published, relevant, measurable

Ranked Branding agencies

Scores out of 100. On this page, "Specialization and proof" counts only case studies in Branding.
Branding agencies in Minnesota. Source: data/agencies.json, updated 2026-10-12.
RankAgencyHQServicesRatingAI share, Branding questionsScore / 100Source
1Windmill StrategyMinneapolisBranding, Content, AI search (GEO), PPC / paid search, SEO, Social, Web design4.9(93)from Google 4.9 (69), Clutch 4.9 (24)20% 2/1071.5[1] clutch.co[2] windmillstrategy.com
2Zeus JonesMinneapolisBranding5.0(6)from Google 5.0 (6)20% 2/1063.0[1] clutch.co[2] zeusjones.com
3SpotSaint PaulBranding, Content, SEO, Web design5.0(3)from Google 5.0 (3)0% 0/1062.9[1] spotcreates.com[2] spotcreates.com
4Finden MarketingDuluthBranding, Content, PPC / paid search, SEO, Social, Web design5.0(71)from Google 5.0 (58), Clutch 5.0 (13)0% 0/1062.7[1] findenmarketing.com[2] findenmarketing.com
5IN Food Marketing & DesignMinneapolisBranding, Content, Social4.9(15)from Google 4.9 (11), Clutch 5.0 (4)10% 1/1059.7[1] clutch.co[2] infoodmarketing.com
6Carmichael LynchMinneapolisBranding4.8(12)from Google 4.8 (12)10% 1/1059.6[1] carmichaellynch.com
7Olive & CompanyMinneapolisBranding, Content, PPC / paid search, SEO, Web design4.7(13)from Google 4.6 (11), Clutch 5.0 (2)50% 5/1059.6[1] clutch.co[2] oliveandcompany.com
8media junctionSaint PaulBranding, Content, Web design4.0(16)from Google 3.9 (15), Yelp 5.0 (1)0% 0/1059.1[1] agencies.semrush.com[2] mediajunction.com
9Minneapolis MadeMinneapolisBranding, Content, AI search (GEO), PPC / paid search, SEO, Web design5.0(5)from Google 5.0 (5)0% 0/1058.9[1] clutch.co[2] minneapolismade.com
10BrandographySt. Louis ParkBranding, Content, AI search (GEO), PPC / paid search, SEO, Web design5.0(69)from Google 5.0 (61), Clutch 5.0 (7), Yelp 5.0 (1)0% 0/1056.7[1] clutch.co[2] brandography.com
11Fast HorseMinneapolisBranding3.0(2)from Google 3.0 (2)0% 0/1056.1[1] fasthorseinc.com
12FirebrandMinneapolisBranding, Content, PPC / paid search, SEO, Social, Web design4.9(6)from Google 5.0 (1), Clutch 4.9 (5)0% 0/1055.5[1] firebrand.net[2] clutch.co
13Risdall Marketing GroupMinneapolisContent, PPC / paid search, SEO, Web design5.0(9)from Google 5.0 (9)0% 0/1053.8[1] risdall.com[2] risdall.com
14Gearbox Functional CreativeSt. CloudBranding, Web design5.0(29)from Google 5.0 (29)0% 0/1052.6[1] gearboxfc.com[2] gearboxfc.com
15Inbound StudioBloomingtonBranding, Content, PPC / paid search, SEO, Web design5.0(4)from Google 5.0 (4)0% 0/1052.6[1] clutch.co[2] inboundstudio.com
16Ingenuity Marketing GroupSaint PaulBranding5.0(18)from Google 5.0 (18)0% 0/1050.9[1] clutch.co[2] ingenuitymarketing.com
17Colle McVoyMinneapolisBranding4.8(8)from Google 4.8 (8)0% 0/1050.8[1] collemcvoy.com
18The DOJO GroupWayzataBranding, SEO, Web design5.0(3)from Google 5.0 (2), Clutch 5.0 (1)0% 0/1049.6[1] clutch.co[2] thedojogroup.com
19MonoMinneapolisBranding4.4(7)from Google 4.4 (7)0% 0/1048.5[1] mono-1.com[2] mono-1.com
20Faster SolutionsDuluthBranding, Content, PPC / paid search, SEO, Social, Web design4.7(35)from Google 4.7 (35)0% 0/1048.4[1] fastersolutions.com
21Lime Valley AdvertisingMankatoBranding, Content, Web design5.0(5)from Google 5.0 (5)0% 0/1046.1[1] limevalley.com[2] limevalley.com
22MeerkatMinneapolis—5.0(1)from Google 5.0 (1)0% 0/1045.5[1] https://prestonkelly.com (redirects)[2] hellomeerkat.com
23Swim CreativeDuluthBranding, Web design4.7(7)from Google 4.7 (7)0% 0/1044.6[1] swimcreative.com[2] swimcreative.com
24Hailey SaultDuluthBranding, Content, SEO, Social4.8(4)from Google 4.8 (4)0% 0/1041.6[1] haileysault.com[2] haileysault.com
25FallonMinneapolisBranding4.2(5)from Google 4.2 (5)0% 0/1041.5[1] fallon.com[2] fallon.com
26AimclearDuluthBranding, Content, AI search (GEO), PPC / paid search, SEO, Web design5.0(5)from Google 5.0 (5)0% 0/1040.8[1] aimclear.com
27Words At WorkMinneapolisBranding, Content, SEO, Social, Web design—0% 0/1039.3[1] clutch.co[2] wordsatwork.com
28Med City CreativeRochesterBranding, Web design5.0(3)from Google 5.0 (3)0% 0/1037.6[1] medcitycreative.com[2] medcitycreative.com
29Four13 GroupCircle PinesBranding, Content, PPC / paid search, SEO, Web design—0% 0/1027.0[1] clutch.co[2] four13.co
30Little & CompanyMinneapolisBranding—10% 1/1025.1[1] littleco.com

Rating = Google, Clutch and Yelp client ratings combined, weighted by review count; total reviews in brackets. Hover for each source. AI share = AI answers naming the agency out of 10 answers to 1 Branding question (single test run 2026-10-12; small sample).

Which scoring criteria are live

Scores use 6 of 6 criteria (100 of 100 weight points), rescaled to 100. Criteria without data are excluded, not estimated. Methodology

  • Client reviews · 25%
  • AI visibility · 20%
  • Specialization and proof · 20%
  • Pricing transparency · 15%
  • Certifications · 10%
  • Stability · 10%

Sources

  1. [1] clutch.co
  2. [2] windmillstrategy.com
  3. [3] oliveandcompany.com
  4. [4] firebrand.net
  5. [5] clutch.co
  6. [6] agencies.semrush.com
  7. [7] mediajunction.com
  8. [8] clutch.co
  9. [9] brandography.com
  10. [10] clutch.co
  11. [11] zeusjones.com
  12. [12] wordsatwork.com
  13. [13] four13.co
  14. [14] minneapolismade.com
  15. [15] inboundstudio.com
  16. [16] inbound.studio
  17. [17] carmichaellynch.com
  18. [18] fasthorseinc.com
  19. [19] collemcvoy.com
  20. [20] thedojogroup.com
  21. [21] ingenuitymarketing.com
  22. [22] infoodmarketing.com
  23. [23] fastersolutions.com
  24. [24] medcitycreative.com
  25. [25] medcitycreative.com
  26. [26] medcitycreative.com
  27. [27] medcitycreative.com
  28. [28] aimclear.com
  29. [29] swimcreative.com
  30. [30] swimcreative.com
  31. [31] findenmarketing.com
  32. [32] findenmarketing.com
  33. [33] limevalley.com
  34. [34] limevalley.com
  35. [35] haileysault.com
  36. [36] haileysault.com
  37. [37] gearboxfc.com
  38. [38] gearboxfc.com
  39. [39] gearboxfc.com
  40. [40] spotcreates.com
  41. [41] spotcreates.com
  42. [42] spotcreates.com
  43. [43] clutch.co
  44. [44] fallon.com
  45. [45] fallon.com
  46. [46] fallon.com
  47. [47] mono-1.com
  48. [48] mono-1.com
  49. [49] littleco.com
  50. [50] risdall.com
  51. [51] risdall.com
  52. [52] https://prestonkelly.com (redirects)
  53. [53] hellomeerkat.com
  54. [54] hellomeerkat.com

Common questions

What is the best branding agency in Minnesota?

Windmill Strategy has the highest MN Agency Index score (71.5 of 100) among the 30 Minnesota agencies that list branding. Zeus Jones (63.0) and Spot (62.9) follow. Scores cover the criteria that currently have data, such as client reviews, AI visibility and published case studies. Scores use public sources only; no agency pays for placement.

What does a branding agency do?

It defines brand strategy, positioning and messaging, then designs the identity: name, logo, visual system and guidelines that every channel uses.

How is branding work priced?

Usually as a fixed-fee project with phases for research, strategy and identity design, sometimes followed by a retainer for rollout.

Do these agencies pay to be listed?

No. There is no paid placement. Listings and scores come only from public sources, and the methodology page explains every criterion.

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