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The Creative Alliance

A full creative
agency. Without the
full-time cost.

An ongoing partnership for what comes next: creative direction, video, design, and strategy connected to your systems and SI opportunities. Keep the human craft, test useful new capabilities, and evolve around your business priorities.

The Math Speaks for Itself

Hiring In-House$250K+/yr
Creative Director$95K
Videographer / Editor$65K
Graphic Designer$55K
Benefits, Software, Equipment$35K+
Total annual cost$250,000+
Creative AllianceStarting at
$2,500/month

Strategy + video + photo + design + copy + systems, all in one partner.

Annual savings$220,000+

Real numbers. No hidden fees. Cancel anytime.

$220K+

Annual savings vs. a full in-house creative department

1 Day

Response SLA on every request

Integrated

Strategy, creative, and systems from one team

Month 1

Deliverables start shipping in the first cycle

What is a Phoenix Sprint?

A Phoenix Sprint is Cinder & Crown Creative's condensed thirty-day engagement combining Phase 1 Diagnose, Phase 2 Architect, and a limited Phase 3 Build pass from the Phoenix Methodology. It produces a written diagnosis, a one-page target-state architecture, and one shipped workflow. It exists for businesses that want proof of concept before committing to a full six-phase transformation or a Creative Alliance retainer.

One Partner. Eight Roles.

We replace your entire
creative department

Stop juggling freelancers, agencies, and contractors. One retainer, one relationship, every creative discipline you need.

Creative Director

Strategy, brand direction, campaign planning

Videographer

Shoots, edits, short-form and long-form video

Photographer

Brand, product, and drone photography

Graphic Designer

Social graphics, pitch decks, one-pagers

Copywriter

Hooks, captions, CTAs, blog polish

Content Producer

Scheduling, posting guidance, asset management

Systems Consultant

CRM, automation, and workflow optimization

Strategist

Monthly calls, performance reviews, road-mapping

Web Designer

Custom websites, landing pages, and brand-aligned UI

Web App Developer

Full-featured web applications and dashboards

Mobile Web Developer

Responsive mobile web apps optimized for every device

Video Editor / Motion Designer

Post-production editing, motion graphics, and animations

What Ships Every Month

Everything your brand needs.
Nothing it doesn't.

We lock priorities together in your strategy call so you always know exactly what's shipping and when.

Included in Every Tier

Priority access and scheduling over all non-retainer clients
Dedicated monthly hours (12h, 20h, or 30h) locked to your brand
Monthly 60-minute strategy call with creative direction
Full creative production: video, photo, drone, design, editing
Organized asset delivery with file management
15-minute monthly performance check-in

Full Service Menu

Short-form videos, Reels, and TikToks
YouTube and long-form edits with thumbnails
Drone footage and aerial photography
Brand and product photography with color grading
Graphics, carousels, one-pagers, and pitch decks
Website visuals and light landing page sections
Copy polish: hooks, captions, and CTAs
CRM, automation, and systems consulting

Choose Your Tier

Invest in growth. Not overhead.

Priority access, guaranteed hours, and a full creative team embedded in your brand.

Phoenix Alliance Partner

12 hours / month

$2,500/ mo
  • Priority access & scheduling
  • Monthly 60-min strategy call
  • Creative production (video, photo, design, edit)
  • Asset delivery & organized file handoff
  • 15-min performance check-in
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Cinder Alliance Partner

20 hours / month

$3,750/ mo
  • Everything in Phoenix, plus more campaigns
  • Deeper integration & proactive planning
  • Multi-channel deliverables
  • Priority production windows
Crown Alliance Partner

30 hours / month

$5,400/ mo
  • Outsourced Creative & Strategy Department
  • Full campaign planning & white-glove service
  • Multi-shoot & multi-channel coordination
  • Top priority scheduling

À La Carte

Need something hourly?

Creative Services

Video, photo, design, and edit work billed hourly.

$125/ hr
Consulting

Strategy, advisory, and integration consulting billed hourly.

$150/ hr

Reschedule with 24-hour notice · Monthly billing via Stripe · Unused hours roll forward one month

What Each Tier Looks Like

Example monthly outcomes

These are real examples of what we produce in a single cycle. Your deliverables are customized in your strategy call.

Phoenix

12 hours / month

"Growing brands who need consistent content and strategy guidance."

  • 1 strategy call + content plan
  • 3-4 short-form videos or 2 longer edits
  • 8-12 edited photos
  • 2-3 social graphics or a one-pager
  • Captions and posting guidance

Cinder

20 hours / month

"Established brands running multi-channel campaigns with deeper creative needs."

  • Everything in Phoenix, plus more campaigns
  • Deeper shoots, design sets, or systems work
  • Multi-channel deliverables across platforms
  • Priority production windows

Crown

30 hours / month

"Brands ready for a fully outsourced creative and strategy department."

  • Operate as your outsourced Creative Department
  • Full campaign planning and execution
  • Multi-shoot, multi-channel content
  • Proactive road-mapping and top priority

Getting Started

From handshake to first delivery

01

Fit Call

15 min

We learn your goals, see if there's a mutual fit, and recommend a tier.

02

Kickoff & Discovery

30-45 min

Deep dive into your brand, audience, assets, and immediate priorities.

03

Strategy Map

Day 3-5

We deliver a 30-day content and creative plan built around your goals.

04

Production Begins

Week 1

Shoots, edits, design, and copy are scheduled and executed on your calendar.

05

Deliver & Iterate

Ongoing

Assets delivered, performance reviewed, and next month's plan refined.

Our Commitment

Agency standards. Zero surprises.

1-Day Response Time

Every message answered within one business day.

3-5 Day Standard Turnaround

Standard edits delivered in 3-5 business days. Complex projects scoped in advance.

Priority Shoot Access

Alliance clients get first pick of shoot dates every month.

1-Month Hour Rollover

Unused hours carry forward one month, then expire.

24-Hour Rescheduling

Reschedule any session with 24-hour notice at no cost.

Automated Stripe Billing

Monthly billing via Stripe with auto-emailed invoices and receipts.

Common questions

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Stop hiring headaches.
Start shipping work.

The brands that win are the ones that stay consistent. The Creative Alliance makes consistency effortless.

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