Best Oakland Creative Marketing Agency Rankings

8 Companies - Rankings updated: April 02, 2026

Each agency listed on DesignRush is assessed for industry expertise and customer testimonials are evaluated in order to provide you with a vetted selection. Certain listings represent paid partnerships.

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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
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Branding Project for Finance Company Champions of Social Justice
Branding Project for Nonprofit Company Music Makes Us Better
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Park & Battery Reviews & Testimonials
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 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 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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META
Roto-Rooter
Avis Budget Group
Esquire Bank
Kaiser Permanante
Thermo Fisher Scientific
LeafLink
Jack in the Box
Roc360
UBS
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4.7 4.7 (4)
Catchword
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 ]
Location
Oakland, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$250/hr
Portfolios Count
33 Projects Listed
Catchword Services
Branding
Logo Design
Graphic Design
Print Design
Design Services
Market Research
Creative Services
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Logo Design Project for Education Company Refreshing Macmillan Learning's Visual Identity
Branding Project for Fintech Company New Name & Identity for a Fintech Company
Naming Project for Consumer Goods Company Naming Rivian's Micromobility Spinoff Company
Branding Project Naming Intel’s revolutionary technology
Branding Project Company & product platform naming
Branding Project Naming wearable fitness trackers for Fitbit
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Catchword Reviews & Testimonials
Anonymous Director of Global Marketing at IDEXX Laboratories
5.0★
Branding Review from Anonymous
Our company required a distinctive name for an innovative platform we are introducing to the veterinary technology field. Given our own emphasis on structure and efficiency, Catchword proved to be an excellent match. They posed thoughtful questions and grasped our objectives quickly and thoroughly. We were very pleased not only with the caliber of the naming options presented but also with the entire experience. The project was managed smoothly, delivered on time, and stayed within budget. We are so pleased with the experience that we plan to recommend their services to other divisions of our company.
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Anonymous Linguistic Director at Nomen Italia
5.0★
Branding Review from Anonymous
Catchword has been our primary naming partner, as we have worked with them since 2000. Their cultural and linguistic expertise enables our clients’ names to achieve global resonance while avoiding potential challenges in the important U.S. market. They contribute innovative, U.S.-grounded perspectives, and their branding acumen ensures their guidance is both strategically sound and practically applicable. Professional, responsive, and deeply committed, they are a valued partner.
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Anonymous Global Brands & Licences Manager at Automotive Company
5.0★
Branding Review from Anonymous
We brought in Catchword on a fast timeline to create naming strategy and product names for three Connected Services solutions. Their creativity and grasp of our brand were clear from the start, delivering strong, well-supported options. They pushed us to think beyond initial limits, provided smart recommendations for our portfolio, and consistently delivered on time.
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Intel
Starbucks
Fitbit
Dunkin'
The Home Depot
PwC
General Motors
Uber
Corning
NBCUniversal
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4.9 4.9 (21)
5.0 5.0 (11)
Casual Films
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 ]
Location
Oakland, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Casual Films Services
Creative Services
Video Production
Video Marketing
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Casual Films Reviews & Testimonials
Pip Beasley Chief of CEO Operations and Corporate Affairs at Prudential Corporation Asia
5.0★
Video Production Review from Pip Beasley
The fact that our share price closed at £15.13, up over 10 pence on the day is due to the rich content and the high-quality production.
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Adobe
Avery Dennison
Autodesk
BMW
Marriott
PwC
RedBull
Rolls Royce
Vodafone
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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.
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 ]
Location
Oakland, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$25/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
8 Projects Listed
Playback Studio Services
Graphic Design
Video Production
Social Media Marketing
Video Marketing
UI/UX Design
Web Design
Creative Services
Branding
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Creative Services Project for Health Care Company Creative Partnership for AutoCruitments Social Media Campaigns
Video Education Project for Health Care Company Full Creative Solution for a E-learning Company
Commercial Video Production Project for Food and Beverage Company Premium Video Production & Creative Support for BrüMate
Video Production Project for Finance Company Enhancing Financial Expertise with Video Post-Production & Branding
Animation Production Project for Software & IT Services Company Creative Excellence for Duckie AIs Brand & Marketing
Animation Production Project for Software & IT Services Company Amplifying Ambassador Marketing (SaaS) with High-Impact Creative Solutions
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Playback Studio Reviews & Testimonials
Tiana Le Review from Google
5.0★
Tiana Le's Review Sourced from Google
Playback studios seems like a great places for local musicians. Clean facility that appears to be very well maintained and managed
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FS Global Advisors
AutoCruitment
NurseHub
Brumate
Rayobyte
Springbok Properties
AWE Inspired
Amaze Media Labs
Duckie AI
Perifit
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4.9 4.9 (12)
Farinella LLC
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 ]
Location
Oakland, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$175/hr
Minimal Budget
$25,000 - $50,000
Portfolios Count
4 Projects Listed
Farinella LLC Services
Digital Marketing
Branding
Social Media Marketing
Advertising
Video Marketing
Content Marketing
Creative Services
Web Development
Web Design
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Branding Project Compass Made
Branding Project Everi
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Farinella LLC Reviews & Testimonials
Alex Paine Review from Google
5.0★
Alex Paine's Review Sourced from Google
We have had a B2B relationship with Farinella for over a decade. David and his team provide us with invaluable advice and counsel in all aspects of branding and digital marketing. We highly recommend. Thank you David!
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Brandi Manuel Review from Google
5.0★
Brandi Manuel's Review Sourced from Google
I depend on Farinella for its digital marketing expertise, particularly on our various social media platforms. Their team is responsive, knowledgeable, and committed to supporting our marketing initiatives. We have seen an increase in our social media engagement and rely on their analytics to guide our planning and forecasting. I value the partnership we have with Farinella.
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Kathy Biro Review from Google
5.0★
Kathy Biro's Review Sourced from Google
Our company Biro and Sons has been working with David and his team for almost six years. We have tried a number of different marketing avenues without clear results. David's creative ideas and thoughtful approach is greatly appreciated. Biro and Sons is very encouraged by the results we are seeing.
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Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile
The North Face
Libratone
Everi
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Mechanics Bank
Devereaux, Kuhner, & Co.
Lucasfilm
Microsoft
Compass Made
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5.0 5.0 (4)
Juli Shore Design
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 ]
Location
Oakland, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Juli Shore Design Services
Web Design
Creative Services
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Batter World
St. George Spirits,
Little Passports
Tech Soup
Pizzaiolo
Terranova
Travis Sandoval Glass
GNLD International
Restoration Hardware
16 Minute Club
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H/L Agency
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 ]
Location
Oakland, California
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Average Hourly Rate
$70/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
H/L Agency Services
Graphic Design
Creative Services
Video Production
Social Media Marketing
Web Design
Web Development
Mobile App Development
Big Data Analytics
Advertising
Design Services
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Toyota
McDonald's
VSP Premier
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5.0 5.0 (1)
Corduroy Media
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 ]
Location
Oakland, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Corduroy Media Services
Branding
Video Production
Creative Services
Advertising
Media Buying
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Corduroy Media Reviews & Testimonials
Eleanor Davis Review from Google
5.0★
Eleanor Davis's Review Sourced from Google
If I could give more stars, I would. I recently worked with Corduroy on two separate documentary-style video series. Both projects involved challenging and complicated content, quick timelines, and a lot of creative problem solving. Corduroy blew me out of the water with their energy, enthusiasm, creativity, and their willingness to educate themselves and become deeply familiar with our programming and the subject matter before the process had even begun. Not only that, but they were incredible listeners - always genuinely asking for and receiving feedback, and looking to me and my team as the experts on the subject matter of the videos. Working with Corduroy felt like a real creative partnership in a way that it hasn't always with other video production companies I've worked with. And, to top it all off, they are wildly talented. The videos they produced for us are incredibly beautiful - the footage is gorgeous, they hit all the perfect key points, and the videos are educational and effective at teaching as much as they are inspiring and moving. The team is a joy to work with and talented to boot - can't recommend them highly enough!
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Tiffani Chan Review from Google
5.0★
Tiffani Chan's Review Sourced from Google
From the proposal stage to the final video, everyone at Corduroy were great to work with. We couldn't trust them more with producing a video that would evoke the emotions and motivation from our audience to learn more about our outreach programs. Brandon, our Producer and Director was fantastic throughout the project and we are so pleased with how he and his team transformed the untold stories of our participants into a moving and inspirational video. We definitely hope there will be more opportunities to collaborate again in the near future!
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Alex Review from Google
5.0★
Alex's Review Sourced from Google
I've worked with this San Francisco video production company on several higher-ed projects and have been extremely happy with both the process and the end product. Corduroy goes above and beyond to ensure projects are successful. They are also a pleasure to collaborate with and bring a level of passion and professionalism to projects that is truly profound.
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Haggar Clothing Co.
Simpson Strong-Tie
UCSF
UC Hastings
Teladoc
Heffernan Insurance
Paradigm Outcomes
HPE
Google
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4.7 4.7 (7)

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