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South Florida & Pittsburgh Branding Agency | Top Hat

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The Difference is Black & White

Insert cliché
"we are awesome"
quote here.

We know how the modern-day agency is run. That’s why we’re hell-bent on conducting ourselves differently.

Top Hat is boutique by design. We’re dedicated to the client experience, the process and consistent communication through every step.

We’ve never been interested in taking on as many projects as possible. It’s our mission to embrace the right projects so that we can focus on every detail and provide a great experience.

When we hit capacity, we’re at capacity. We don’t overload ourselves just to chase after the almighty dollar. We won’t sacrifice the client experience and the quality of our work to bring in more clients. It’s ultimately not what’s best for you or for us.

The difference between working with Top Hat or someone else? Well, you can say it’s black and white.

Ben Butler, APR
Certified Cicerone®

Development Director, Founder

Aaron Easler

Creative Director, Partner

Bobby Baker

Designer

Ian George

Designer

Pamela Butler

Photographer

Benji Kostenbader

Senior Developer

Brian Kaldorf

Photographer

Adam Kunes

Marketing Strategist

Guts Guaranteed

Pushing ourselves to
oblivion and our work
to eleven since 2013.

Our work isn’t “safe,” mindlessly done or made to score a quick paycheck. We look for ambitious, cutting-edge solutions that solve problems in unexpected ways. Every decision is strategic and each result is intentionally crafted.

We’ll push ourselves to oblivion for your deadline, your challenges and for world-class quality of work.

These Guts Get Glory

We're not here to win awards. They're just a symptom of our outrageous client success.

2022

Expertise.com

Best Web Developers in Pittsburgh

2022

Ceros

The Best Looking Beer Cans in the World: Old German

2022

Ceros

The Best Looking Beer Cans in the World: Mothers Brewing Materfamilias

2022

Ceros

The Best Looking Beer Cans in the World: Necromancer Cold Feet

2021

Craft Beer Marketing Awards

Gold — Best Bottle Design / 22 – 26oz

2021

Craft Beer Marketing Awards

Gold — Best Can Design / 32oz Crowler

2021

Craft Beer Marketing Awards

Gold — Best Logo Design / Unique

2020

Brand New

The Best (of 2020) (#6) - Iron City Beer

2020

Brand New

The Best in Packaging (#4) - Iron City Beer

2020

Brand New

The Best in Logo Evolutions (#1) - Iron City Beer

2020

Hop Culture

The 20 Best Brewery Websites of 2020 - Reuben's Brews

2020

Somewhat Creative

31 of the Best Made Websites from August 2020

2020

Craft Beer Marketing Awards

Platinum – Website Design Best Showcase of Beers

2020

Craft Beer Marketing Awards

Gold – Best Can Design 16 oz, 19.2 oz

2020

Craft Beer Marketing Awards

Gold – Best Can Design 16 oz, 19.2 oz

2020

Craft Beer Marketing Awards

Gold – Website Design, Best Use of Video & Photography

2020

Craft Beer Marketing Awards

Gold – Best Logo Design Typography

2020

Craft Beer Marketing Awards

Gold – Marketing Wild Card, Best Brewery Rebrand

2020

Craft Beer Marketing Awards

Gold – Best Website Design, Best Design

2020

Craft Beer Marketing Awards

Gold – Best Bottle Design 22oz, 25.36oz (750ml)

2020

Ceros

30 Best-Looking Beer Cans in America: Reuben's Brews Double Crush

2020

Addys

Silver Addy - Leaf Website

2020

Addys

Silver Addy - IC Light Sport Schedule Posters

2020

Addys

Silver Addy - BBIS Beer System Design

2020

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

Best in Show: I.C. Light

2020

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

Content Marketing: I.C. Light

2020

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

Multimedia: I.C. Light

2020

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

Promotional: I.C. Light

2020

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

Reputation Management: I.C. Light

2020

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

New Products and Services: I.C. Light

2019

Hop Culture

The 20 Best Beer Label Designs of 2019: Lord Hobo's Project Baccarat

2019

PRSA Silver Anvil Award

Reputation/Brand Management > Companies With Sales Up to $50 Million

2019

PRSA Silver Anvil Award of Excellence

Marketing > Food and Beverages

2019

PRSA Silver Anvil Award of Excellence

Integrated Communications > Consumer Products > Food and Beverage

2019

Ceros

30 Best-Looking Beer Cans in America: HopFly Beer Cans

2019

AIGA PGH 365

Best in Show: HopFly Cans

2019

AIGA PGH 365

Judge's Choice: Iron City Beer

2019

AIGA PGH 365

Design Excellence Gold: HopFly Cans

2019

AIGA PGH 365

Design Excellence Gold: Iron City Beer

2019

AIGA PGH 365

Design Excellence Gold: Leaf Shave Website

2019

AIGA PGH 365

Design Excellence: The Motherhood Rebrand

2019

AIGA PGH 365

Design Excellence: "The Story of You and Your Financial Data"

2019

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

Integrated Marketing Campaign: Iron City Beer

2019

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

Social Media Campaign: Iron City Beer

2019

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

Video: "We Were There"

2019

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

Content Marketing Campaign: Iron City Beer

2019

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

Video: "Make it Pittsburgh-er"

2019

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

Video: "It’s Different, Like Always"

2019

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

Photography: Iron City Beer

2019

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

Reputation Management: Iron City Beer

2019

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

New Products & Services Communications: Iron City Beer

2019

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

Influencer Relations: Iron City Beer

2018

PRSA Silver Anvil Award

Brand Management > Companies With Sales Up to $50 Million

2018

PRSA Silver Anvil Award

Marketing > Professional Services

2018

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

"Best in Show"

2018

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

Digital Campaign

2018

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

Media Relations

2018

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

New Products & Services Communications

2018

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

Reputation Management

2018

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

B2B Campaign

2017

WebAwards Outstanding Website

Website Development

2017

Hermes Creative Awards — Platinum

Website Dedevelopment

2017

Hermes Creative Awards — Gold

Website Development

2017

CSS Nectar Site of the Day

Website Development

2017

Awwwards Honors

Website Development

2017

Awwwards User's Choice

Website Development

2017

PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Award

Digital Campaign

2016

Hermes Creative Awards — Gold

Website Development

2016

Hermes Creative Awards — Gold

Website Development

2016

Hermes Creative Awards — Gold

Branding

2016

Hermes Creative Awards — Gold

Branding

2016

Feedspot

Top 100 Branding Blogs on the Planet

2016

Expertise.com

Top 20 Ad Agencies in Pittsburgh

2016

Three Best Rated

Top 3 Advertising Agencies in Pittsburgh, PA

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What types of businesses do you work with?

All types. Since opening our doors in 2013, we've worked with 50+ industries on 4 continents.

Our diverse experience makes us a valuable partner, especially if you're looking for fresh ideas. The tendency for agencies who specialize in one industry is to get complacent or into a rut of stagnant, cookie-cutter ideas. By being exposed to a wide world of businesses, people and challenges, we are constantly learning and refining our craft.

What's your specialty?

Our capabilities range from research, to branding, to web, to full-scale marketing communications campaigns.

We're able to take an organization that has nothing but a business plan and lead them through the full journey from brand to web to go-to-market.

We're able to take an organization looking for a total reevaluation through a reinvention of its identity and approach.

We've found that this integrated, one-stop-shop service journey is hard to find existing under one roof.

And even if you're only looking for a standalone service — like branding or web — our wider perspective will enhance the end-result.

Do you outsource?

No. All of the work we do is performed by our in-house staff.

From time to time we do consult and collaborate with nuanced industry experts for special projects best suited to their skill sets. Like bringing in legendary Pittsburgh illustrator Ron Mahoney for select Iron City projects, or Daniel Gurwin for intensive hand-lettering projects.

For transparency, any collaborations we do are called out in our posts and case studies.

How quickly can you get me a quote?

Within (1) business day. Fill out our contact form to get started.

Do you have account managers?

No. We don't utilize account managers, project managers, or middle management.

All of our projects are managed directly by our founder and creative director.

When can you start my project?

We're currently able to start projects within 5-7 five business days.

What are your prices?

Pricing for most of our services start around $10,000 and scale up depending on your project needs.

Send us a note to get a down-the-dollar price.

Do you offer financing plans?

We do!

We offer 12 month (no interest), 18 month (25% interest), and 24 month (35% interest) financing plans.

What payment methods do you accept?

Check, credit card, ACH/EFT, and wire transfers.

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105 Freeport Road
Suite D
Aspinwall, PA 15215
412-695-3153
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2201 1st Avenue S
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
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