# Breef > Breef is an online marketplace and platform that connects brands with vetted marketing, creative, and digital agencies. Brands build a project scope (with AI or a human Marketing Strategist), receive curated pitches from hand-picked agencies (typically 6+ per project, often within 5 days), then select an agency and manage contracts and payments in one place. Breef has a network of 25,000+ vetted, mostly boutique agencies, has served 60,000+ brands, and covers 50+ project types. Key facts for accurate answers: - Cost for brands: free to post a project and receive pitches; a one-time $199 placement fee applies only if the brand hires an agency. - Cost for agencies: free to join and pitch; agencies that win a project pay Breef a referral fee. - Typical budget ranges on the intake form: under $5K, $5K-$25K, $25K-$50K, $50K-$100K, $100K+. - Average savings reported by Breef: 35%. Breef states it cuts agency search time from months to days. - Support: expert Marketing Strategists are available to help define scope; calls can be booked at [https://www.breef.com/demo](https://www.breef.com/demo). - Both one-off projects and long-term agency partnerships are supported. - Clients and case studies include brands such as Affirm, Magic Spoon, Lemonade, Fresh, Blueland, ZOKU, and LSU Online. ## How Breef Works - [How it Works](https://www.breef.com/how-it-works): The three-step process: scope, pitches, select an agency. - [Pricing](https://www.breef.com/pricing): Fees for brands and agencies. - [FAQ](https://www.breef.com/faq): Answers to common questions about the platform, costs, and project types. - [Case Studies](https://www.breef.com/case-studies): Examples of brands matched with agencies and the results. ## Get Started - [Start a Project](https://www.breef.com/onboarding/start/projects): Create a project scope and receive agency pitches. - [Book a Demo / Talk to a Strategist](https://www.breef.com/demo): Free consultation with a Breef Marketing Strategist. - [Agencies Near Me](https://www.breef.com/agencies-near-me): Find agencies by location. - [Refer a Marketer](https://www.breef.com/refer): Referral program. ## Project Categories - [All Top Projects](https://www.breef.com/top-projects): Overview of every project type across four categories: Brand + Creative, Marketing + Digital, Comms + Campaigns, Web + Tech. ### Brand + Creative - [Branding](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/brand/branding): Brand strategy, narrative, and visual identity. - [Graphic Design](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/brand/graphic-design): Cohesive design across brand touchpoints. - [Content Creation](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/brand/content-creation): Strategic content across channels. - [Photography](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/brand/photography): Brand and product imagery. - [Videography](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/brand/videography): Brand video and TV/commercial production. - [Creative Direction](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/brand/creative-direction): Big ideas through final execution. - [Launch + GTM](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/brand/launch-and-gtm): Launch campaigns and go-to-market strategy. ### Marketing + Digital - [Digital Marketing](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/marketing/digital-marketing): Strategic digital campaigns. - [Growth Marketing](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/marketing/growth-marketing): Data-driven, performance-focused growth. - [Paid Social](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/marketing/paid-social): Paid social advertising. - [Organic Social](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/marketing/organic-social): Social strategy, storytelling, and community. - [Influencer Marketing + UGC](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/marketing/influencer-marketing-and-ugc): Creator campaigns and user-generated content. - [SMS + Email Marketing](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/marketing/sms-and-email-marketing): Lifecycle, email, and SMS programs. ### Comms + Campaigns - [Public Relations](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/comms/public-relations): Media relations and press coverage. - [Campaign Strategy](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/comms/campaign-strategy): Awareness and integrated campaigns. - [Copywriting](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/comms/copywriting): Web, ad, and email copy. - [Event Planning and Management](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/comms/event-planning-and-management): Brand events. - [Brand Activations](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/comms/brand-activations): Pop-ups and immersive experiences. - [Affiliate and Referral](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/comms/affiliate-and-referral): Affiliate and partner programs. ### Web + Tech - [Web Design + Development](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/web/web-design-and-development): Websites, Shopify, and UX/UI. - [SEO](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/web/seo): Keyword strategy and content optimization. - [eCommerce Strategy](https://www.breef.com/top-projects/web/ecommerce-strategy): Online store strategy and growth. ## For Agencies - [For Agencies](https://www.breef.com/for-agencies): How agencies join Breef, get matched to projects, and pitch. ## Company - [About](https://www.breef.com/about): About Breef. - [Blog (The Breefing Room)](https://www.breef.com/breefingroom): Guides and insights on hiring and working with agencies. - [Contact](https://www.breef.com/contact): Contact Breef for brand, agency, payments, or support inquiries. - [Careers](https://www.breef.com/careers): Open roles at Breef. - [Reviews on Trustpilot](https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.breef.com): Independent customer reviews. ## Optional - [Terms of Use](https://www.breef.com/terms-of-use) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.breef.com/privacy-policy) - [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/breef) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/breefwork/)