Best Visual Communication Agencies

4 Companies - Rankings updated: July 09, 2026

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United States × California × Oakland ×
  • 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.  [... View Catchword portfolio ]
    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Portfolios Count
    33 Projects Listed
  • Creating Companies of Consequence | ADWEEK Agency of the Year | ANA Agency of the Year | Cannes Lion

    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.  [... View Park & Battery portfolio ]
    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • 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 portfolio ]
    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • Strategy + Storytelling + Design For Mission-driven Impact.

    Strategy + Storytelling + Design For Mission-driven Impact.

    GLG Studio is a Black-owned creative strategy and communications studio based in Los Angeles and Oakland. We help mission-driven organizations and public-sector partners translate complex work into clear, culturally fluent campaigns that build trust and drive action. We blend stakeholder-informed strategy  [... view GLG Studio profile ]
    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000