Best Oakland Creative Marketing Agency Rankings

8 Companies - Rankings updated: May 22, 2026

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  • Park & Battery

    Creating Companies of Consequence | ADWEEK Agency of the Year | ANA Agency of the Year | Cannes Lion

    Park & Battery is ADWEEKs 2024 B2B Agency of the Year, as well the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) Agency of the Year three years running.  [... see all Park & Battery reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed

    Park & Battery Services

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Media Buying
    • Content Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Video Production
    • Design Services
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts

    Clients and Projects

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    • Champions of Social Justice
      Branding Project for Finance Company Champions of Social Justice
    • Music Makes Us Better
      Branding Project for Nonprofit Company Music Makes Us Better
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    • META
    • Roto-Rooter
    • Avis Budget Group
    • Esquire Bank
    • Kaiser Permanante
    • Thermo Fisher Scientific
    • LeafLink
    • Jack in the Box
    • Roc360
    • UBS
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    Park & Battery Reviews & Testimonials

    • Ronda Grech
      Ronda Grech Board Chairperson at Children’s Music Fund
      5.0★

      Marketing Review from Ronda Grech

      The ‘Music Makes Us Better’ campaign uses the universal language of music to connect us with a purpose to make a difference in a life of a child. We are grateful for Park & Battery’s support of Children’s Music Fund.

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    • Hang Vuong
      Hang Vuong Senior Director Of Marketing at AllazoHealth
      5.0★

      Marketing Review from Hang Vuong

      They’re not only experienced and fun to work with but also are a multiplier in our growth efforts with their fresh ideas backed by research. This is the partner you want to grow and scale with!

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    • Jeff Thomas
      Jeff Thomas Chief Marketing Officer (Interim) at Ascential Technologies
      5.0★

      Marketing Review from Jeff Thomas

      Part of me doesn’t want to share the amazing secret that is Park & Battery. Hire them if you need an agency partner with emphasis on PARTNER!

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    4.7 4.7 (4)

  • Catchword

    Your Partner In Distinctive Branding Strategies

    Your Partner In Distinctive Branding Strategies

    Catchword is a leading brand development agency based in the San FranciscoBay Area and New York. Well-known brands in every sector, such as Starbucks, VW, Moody's, Rivian, TikTok, and others turn to us for creative branding, strategic insights, and standout identities.  [... see all Catchword reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Portfolios Count
    33 Projects Listed
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    4.9 4.9 (21)
    5.0 5.0 (11)

  • Casual Films

    Storytelling backed by behavior science.

    Storytelling backed by behavior science.

    Clicks, shares and likes only tell you who saw your video, not its impact. Together, we create smart video for smart business, which changes how people think, feel, and act.From branding and marketing to recruitment and training, were redefining how video delivers real-world outcomes.  [... see all Casual Films reviews ]

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.3 4.3 (1)
    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • Playback Studio

    Don't Just Play it Back, Make it Iconic.

    Don't Just Play it Back, Make it Iconic.

    Playback Studio was founder with a simple mission: to provide top-tier creative services that push the boundaries of storytelling. Our team is a blend of seasoned editors, animators and visionary creatives, who are dedicated to transforming your raw ideas into a masterpiece. With years of industry experience  [... view Playback Studio profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
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    4.9 4.9 (12)

  • Farinella LLC

    Marketing Communications & Strategy

    Marketing Communications & Strategy

    Farinella LLC is a boutique agency that helps clients clarify, communicate, and amplify their brand's promise. We match our client's passion and energy at every step to help them become noteworthy.  [... view Farinella LLC profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (4)

  • Juli Shore Design

    Design That Speaks to the Senses

    Design That Speaks to the Senses

    Juli Shore Design is a boutique design studio. Juli Shore Design create brands that are timeless yet current, that engage the consumer and promise a sense of comfort and well being.  [... view Juli Shore Design profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Web Design
    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • H/L Agency

    Innovating Brand Experiences.

    Innovating Brand Experiences.

    HL Agency is a creative powerhouse specializing in building immersive brand experiences, delivering impactful campaigns that engage audiences and drive measurable results.  [... view H/L Agency profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Corduroy Media

    Stories That Resonate, Content That Matters

    Stories That Resonate, Content That Matters

    Corduroy Media is a San Francisco Bay Area video production company and creative agency based in Oakland. The firm specializes in storytelling through video, photo, animation/VFX, and creative content, supported by strategy, campaign execution, and performance marketing.  [... view Corduroy Media profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    4.7 4.7 (7)

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