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Top Branding Agencies in Portland
Good branding can set you apart from the crowd and bring your company's vision to life. So, what makes a strong brand, and how can branding services help you get there? A strong brand has a clear and unique message that's targeted to each segment of your audience. It also includes a consistent visual presentation – think colors, logos, fonts. Finally, a strong brand may evoke an emotion like Apple's innovation.
If you're looking at this definition of a strong brand and are unsure how your company's brand stacks up, hire a branding agency. The right branding company helps you define and marketing your business brand to attract customers, retain talent, and emphasize shared values.
Luckily, Portland has some of the best brand agency to hire. Use our list to find and connect with brand agency in The Rose City. Evaluate their case studies, project types, and client reviews to determine which company is the best fit for you.
List of the Best Branding Companies in The Rose City
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What do The New York Yankees and KingPins Bowling have in common? They’ve both turned to Watson Creative for branding expertise. This Portland-based agency has already made major waves with work for enterprise clients and startups alike.
When Kaiser Permanente launched a platform targeting their unique users, Watson Creative analyzed the entirety of their approach to create key features and design a strategy that would bring together all elements of the client’s brand. The result was a huge success, and continues to drive progress for the brand today.
- 20% Branding
- 20% Digital Strategy
- 12% Web Design
- 48% Other
New York Yankees
When the New York Yankees, a storied team with a storied brand, needed a strategy to deepen and expand their already impressive fanbase, they turned to Watson Creative and our subsidiary Motiv8. This combination allowed...Chown Hardware
How do you rebrand a 140 year old family business? Carefully. We approached this project with a clear vision and one priority: don’t mess it up. The Chown family has been around since Portland was an upstart new city...Washington County Sheriff's Office
WCSO came to Watson at a critical junction in time when over half of its force was at or near the age of retirement. This meant that recruitment was crucial to the continued expansion of the force serving Washington...Kaiser Permanente
As Kaiser Permanente expands its dental division into the largest dental service in the nation, they’ve partnered up with Watson Creative to solidify their brand strategy and content creation. Together we’ve created... - 2
With an impressively robust list of healthcare clients that includes names like Avella Specialty Pharmacy and LTCG, Activate Healthempowers brands with creative branding techniques. Founded in 2009, this Nashville-based firm offers an emphasis on helping brands drive change.
One example of Activate Health’s experience is their branding work for Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, one of the world’s most respected healthcare providers. Activate Health helped them target their audience of patients and professionals with a complete reevaluation of their branding. This resulted in powerful engagement and an increase in perceived authority for Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- 20% Advertising
- 20% Branding
- 20% Content Marketing
- 40% Other
Regence Value Based Care White...
Activate Health developed a series of white papers that allowed Regence BlueCross to educate employers about the value of self-insured health benefits, value-based care and population health improvement.Regence BlueCross Member...
We created a comprehensive marketing plan, fulfillment guide, infographic, social media strategy and direct mail/email outreach to educate plan members about the cost and quality implications of their healthcare decisions.Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona...
As part of a larger consumer education effort with the launch of a new Medicare plan, Activate Heatlh developed various outdoor ads including billboards for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.Intrado eBook
Intrado's key audiences, including health systems and provider practices, benefit from research-backed, data-rich, topical content that addressed challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our team created a strategy that... - 3
Wave One Films counts impressive brands among their key clients. So it’s no wonder that this Portland-based firm has achieved widespread success in a wide range of industries for their targeted video production work.
One example of their web development success comes from a globally recognized brand. Wave One Films helped them revitalize their materials to stand out in a crowded market and leave a powerful impression on more customers than ever before.
- 50% Video Production
- 30% Branding
- 10% Content Marketing
- 10% Other
Alive at 75: Clark Public Utilities
In 1972, Clark Public Utilities installed lights at Louis Bloch Park, so teams from the Camas-Washougal Babe Ruth League could play at night. Over time, the lights dimmed, and night games faded to black. The League turned...Playa las Tortugas: A Slice of...
Located north of Puerta Vallarta and Sayulita, Playa Las Tortugas (Turtle Beach) is a vacation getaway that offers beachfront luxury in one of the world's most beautiful places. Set along a former coconut plantation, the...Taking the Terror out of Sales:...
Brad Kleiner is on a mission to change the way people view the noble art of sales. Brad is President and CEO of Sandler Training, Grounded by Cedar Root. As a sales coach, Brad challenges business professionals to step...Making the Case for a Great Case:...
Making the case for more space to safely store, prepare and package food is the focus of the Building to Serve FOOD for Lane County Expansion Program. Located in Eugene, FOOD for Lane County is Oregon’s second largest... - 4
This established web development company counts major brands like Dakine among their clients. Based in Portland, DAYLIGHT STUDIO brings a bright and impactful approach to each unique enterprise project they take on.
Visit MicMinnville creates products for clients around the world. They turned to DAYLIGHT STUDIO for a focused strategy that would highlight their unique brand voice and audience. DAYLIGHT STUDIO delivered with highly modern and striking approach focused on making an impact.
- 30% Web Development
- 15% UX/UI Design
- 15% Custom Software Development
- 40% Other
Visit McMinnville
Visit McMinnville came to Daylight looking to give website visitors a better way to explore everything that the Willamette Valley and this historic city have to offer. The result is an inspiring digital experience...Evanta
After exhausting what was possible by modifying third party learning management systems, Evanta approached Daylight to create a highly customized platform for their Professional Develop Academy that bridged the gap...Rogue Waste, Inc.
Rogue Waste prizes their innovative, customer-centric approach—but their outdated website didn’t reflect those values. In Daylight, they found a strategic partner to elevate their brand, improve their operations, and...Torres Course
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates came to Daylight looking for a new online learning course for the Torres wine family of brands. They challenged Daylight to develop a new type of course experience that is more engaging... - 5
Recognizable brands worldwide have employed Lazaris to bring their branding needs to the next level. Based in Portland, Lazaris was founded with a focus on helping brands evolve into their best, most user-friendly selves.
When their client needed a more impactful and effective strategy for reaching goals nationwide, Lazaris provided them with focused service that continues to this day. Their strategy involved refining their client’s distinct voice as well as their visual profile to become more effective in a crowded digital space.
- 30% Branding
- 15% Packaging Design
- 10% Graphic Design
- 35% Other
Sorbo Tequila
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Their clients include major enterprise clients like Gold Moon, but Fountain City is a web development agency that hasn’t lost its focus on innovation or creativity. This Portland-based firm helps organizations around the world focus their strategy for greater success.
If you want to see how Fountain City helps brands communicate with their audiences in a unique and crowded space, look no further than their work for Glass Alchemy. Fountain City helped them define a strategy for their audience to improve their reach.
- 25% Mobile App Development
- 25% Web Development
- 20% UX/UI Design
- 30% Other
Gold Moon
Custom website development for innovative productline company.Glass Alchemy
Custom illustration work for virtual and physical prododuct lines.Eclipse - sparkling beverage
Eclipse logo, product design and custom illustration work.Robert Trent Jones II
Full site redesign and upgrade with advanced functionality and modular component design approach. - 7
This established branding company counts major brands like Charles Schwab among their clients. Based in Portland, Jute Creative brings a bright and impactful approach to each unique enterprise project they take on.
Morgan Stanley creates products for clients around the world. They turned to Jute Creative for a focused strategy that would highlight their unique brand voice and audience. Jute Creative delivered with highly modern and striking approach focused on making an impact.
- 20% Branding
- 20% Content Marketing
- 20% Marketing Strategy
- 40% Other
Brand Identity + App Design / Tax...
In a cluttered landscape, TaxDay asked us to help them stand out and attract a niche client for their specialized tax tracking app. Working with CEO Jonathan Mariner, we identified target audiences and developed unique...Marketing Strategy + Execution /...
This worldwide event marketing and meeting management firm brought us in to concept and execute targeted marketing campaigns as part of an overall strategy. We worked with AMI’s executive team to understand the needs...Brand Identity + Content Strategy...
Jute partnered with OHSU's Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute (OCTRI) to develop brand messaging and updated visual identity, web and social strategies, and two new websites. We’re grateful to be doing...Infographic Design / Financial...
As a trusted planning partner for thousands of financial advisory firms, Schwab Advisor Services is always looking well beyond today. That’s why they engaged us to help them research, write, and design an infographic... - 8
Working with small e-commerce shops and businesses, S'more Brands helps build the presence of their clients, with a specialty in WooCommerce. They also provide branding, digital strategy, and web design solutions for small and mid-market businesses, with a branding focus on corporate identity.
S'more Brands once worked with Bandelettes, an e-commerce platform. S'more Brands used WooCommerce to develop a bespoke platform, designing and developing the website for the company. S'more Brands continues to provide support for the website.
- 30% Branding
- 30% Digital Strategy
- 30% Web Design
- 10% Other
Consulting + E-commerce
Check out the entire case study posted on our website! https://smorebrands.com/case-study/bandelettes/ This was a fully custom WooCommerce design and development project. And we continue to support the needs of this...Brand Camp!
Check out the entire case study posted on our website! https://smorebrands.com/case-study/dan-bushkin-photography/ This Brand Camp project started with an innocent comment from the client about how he refers to his...Brand + Website
Check out the entire case study posted on our website! https://smorebrands.com/case-study/cannabis-inventory-control/ We created a sister brand for an established business to start going after the emerging cannabis...Brand Camp!
Check out the entire case study posted on our website! https://smorebrands.com/case-study/lemon-wing/ Lemon Wing needed a brand that stood out in the sea of "me too" photographers. And since the owner has an insanely... - 9
With an impressively robust client list that includes names like ADX, Medicine Show empowers brands with branding. Founded on design-first principles, this Portland-based firm offers an emphasis on helping brands drive change.
One example of Medicine Show’s experience is their work for Ren Energy, one of the world’s respected brands. Medicine Show helped them target their audience of customers with a complete reevaluation of their strategy. This resulted in powerful engagement and an increase in perceived authority for them.
- 20% Advertising
- 20% Branding
- 20% Content Marketing
- 40% Other
Oregonian Marketing B2B Campaign
Oregonian Marketing, the marketing arm of The Oregonian, offers a full suite of digital advertising and marketing services. Unfortunately, most businesses don’t know it. To many, they’re still just a dusty old...Oregonian Marketing Advertising...
Oregonian Marketing, the marketing arm of The Oregonian, needed to develop advertising style guides to ensure brand consistency across all channels, as well as standardize and simplify ad creation. In addition, they...ADX B2C Awareness Campaign
ADX — a.k.a, Art Design Exchange — is PDX’s pioneering makerspace. Besides providing accessible space to work on DIY projects, it offered classes, team-building programs, and nurtures small manufacturing businesses...Ren Energy Strategy & Content
Ren Energy helps global manufacturers power their supply chains with renewable energy, managing the entire process from discovery to actual deployment. It’s complex, and the next frontier in corporate carbon reduction... - 10
Recognizable brands worldwide have employed Vadimages to bring their web development needs to the next level. Based in Vancouver, Vadimages was founded with a focus on helping brands evolve into their best, most user-friendly selves.
When their client needed a more impactful and effective strategy for reaching goals nationwide, Vadimages provided them with focused service that continues to this day. Their strategy involved refining their client’s distinct voice as well as their visual profile to become more effective in a crowded digital space.
- 40% Web Development
- 20% E-Commerce Development
- 20% Web Design
- 20% Other
Pulp Riot Shopify Store
Pulp Riot is an innovative hair color company that empowers stylists to think of themselves as artists while providing them with superior paint to create their masterpieces. - 11
Based in Beaverton, Oregon, Duro compagnie has provided local and international businesses like Microsoft and HP with creative services since 2001. They are experts in video production, graphic design, and branding, aimed at mid-market firms in the fields of advertising and media.
As an example of their work, Duro compagnie created a 2-minute opening video for Atomic D for their keynote presentation during the 2018 Automotiv Elektronik Conference held in Germany.
- 50% Video Production
- 25% Graphic Design
- 10% UX/UI Design
- 15% Other
Duro demo reel
2019 Duro reel comprises of work done between 2017 - 2019. Hope you enjoy it.Harman Kardon opening video
Atomic D, San Francisco turned to Duro for help in developing a 2 minute opening video for a keynote presentation at the 2018 Automotiv Elektronik Conference in Germany. The video aim to capture the essence of harnessing...Kensington Hybrid Solutions
Duro produced a promotional video for Kensington that highlights a hybrid solutions functionality from several products line up.BCG Immersion Center explainer...
Duro was hired by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) via Toptal platform to produce an explainer video for their immersion center program. The video serves as an internal marketing tool to inform BCG's employees about how the... - 12
Chipperfield works with purpose-driven companies to help them tell cohesive and compelling stories across all their marketing channels. Their team of creatives and strategists specialize in social media strategy and branding for small to mid-sized companies.
One of their recent projects was devising the digital strategy for Sonoma winery V.Vineyards. Chipperfield supported the launch of the new winery with website company and social media advertising that not only created buzz but began laying the foundation of the brand.
- 70% Marketing Strategy
- 10% Branding
- 10% Content Marketing
- 10% Other
Social Media Training | USENIX
The Challenge: Chipperfield Media was retained to train the internal marketing team at Usenix on how to execute a successful and robust social media strategy. The...Website Copy & Social Media...
The Challenge: Build and establish an online presence for V.Vineyards, a new Sonoma winery...Facebook Advertising | European...
The... - 13
GMS Media & Advertising counts impressive brands among their key clients. So it’s no wonder that this Portland-based firm has achieved widespread success in a wide range of industries for their targeted video production work.
One example of their web development success comes from a globally recognized brand. GMS Media & Advertising helped them revitalize their materials to stand out in a crowded market and leave a powerful impression on more customers than ever before.
- 60% Video Production
- 10% Advertising
- 10% Branding
- 20% Other
AboutBody Sonic Wand Promo Video
The amazing sonic wand in action for KaiUsa and the AboutBody line.Portland Cello Project Livestream
An amazing Livestream performance with an amazing act.Gen X Campaign
We created a 3 part video series to help Caesars Entertainment rebrand and show off their improved suites.PxCycle
Product Photography for an awesome e-Bike. - 14
Iris counts impressive brands like Westcon-Comstor among their key clients. So it’s no wonder that this Portland-based firm has achieved widespread success in a wide range of industries for their targeted web development work.
One example of their web development success comes from ThreatTrack, a securities brand. Iris helped them revitalize their web presence to stand out in a crowded market and leave a powerful impression on more customers than ever before.
- 25% Web Design
- 25% Web Development
- 10% UX/UI Design
- 38% Other
SugarStreet Bakery + Bistro
By utilizing beautiful photography and creating an intuitive, modern experience, we were able to help the client reach their business goals: increasing revenue from cake and cupcake sales, and growing their...Confluent: Website Design
In combining our efforts with the content experts at Conveyor, and the strategic development team at Modern Interface - we were able to provide Confluent Strategies with an updated web experience. By focusing on...Vibrant Village Foundation
Much of what Vibrant Village Foundation's old website content and aesthetics were very inspirational but lacked a realistic portrayal of what the foundation was actually doing. We conveyed honesty about their mission by...Paramount Salon
Paramount’s old website was dark, with a heavy emphasis on black-and-white design and few examples of their stellar work. So we took it upon ourselves to give them a light, bright and beautiful makeover that put their... - 15
Their clients include major enterprise clients like CLIENT, but AG Design Co. is a graphic design agency that hasn’t lost its focus on innovation or creativity. This Portland-based firm helps organizations around the world focus their strategy for greater success.
If you want to see how AG Design Co. helps brands communicate with their audiences in a unique and crowded space, look no further than their work for Lunar Logo. AG Design Co. helped them define a strategy for their audience to improve their reach.
- 30% Branding
- 30% Logo
- 20% Packaging Design
- 20% Other
Atlas Gear Brand Identity
Logo and identity for Atlas Gear, a clothing outfitter concept from previous icon exploration.Looking for a logo or brand identity work? Have questions about what that process is like. Send us an email at...AGDCO Brand Identity
AGDCO is about branding and visual design for creative entrepreneurs, makers of things and artisans alike. Specializing in applying design-thinking led processes across a wide range of design specialties including brand...Crossfit X-Factor + The Recovery...
In the months leading up to the launch of a new fitness program, CrossFit X-Factor and The Recovery Gym (TRG) approached us to re-imagine the exterior of their shared space. It was my job to find a balance between both...Film Poster for "Malibu"
Casey McFeron, who’s acting credits include roles in the acclaimed television programs “ER”, “Leverage”, and “Grimm” is co-partner of Happy Tiger Films and the director, executive producer and lead actor... - 16
Having worked for the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum and the City of Portland, BAUM LTD. offers their services to organizations all over the world. They specialize in branding, logo, and graphic design primarily for enterprise-level clients in the fields of hospitality, real estate, and IT, among others.
One of BAUM LTD.’s many projects involved work at Marunouchi Nakadori Street, one of the biggest streets in Tokyo, with over 4000 headquarters of leading companies finding residence there.
- 40% Branding
- 20% Logo
- 12% Graphic Design
- 28% Other
Marunouchi Nakadori street
Marunouchi is the heart of business in Tokyo which has 4,000 of HQs of leading companies. 250,000 are working in the district.Son of the Smith Hard Cider
HARVESTED & BREWED IN NAGANO, JAPAN.INSPIRED BY PIONEERS IN OREGON,USA.FUTACO TABLE
Futakotamagawa is emmerging regidential & business area in Tokyo SW area.We helped branding of a food hall.Travel Portland
Portland, Oregon. There is no famous sight seeing spots like the Hollywood sign or sky scaping buildings. We took an unique strategy, featuring and celebrating citizen's life. Now Japanese & Koreans are top foreign... - 17
Recognizable brands worldwide have employed Lambda Lion Group to bring their branding needs to the next level. Based in Portland, Lambda Lion Group was founded with a focus on helping brands evolve into their best, most user-friendly selves.
When their client needed a more impactful and effective strategy for reaching goals nationwide, Lambda Lion Group provided them with focused service that continues to this day. Their strategy involved refining their client’s distinct voice as well as their visual profile to become more effective in a crowded digital space.
- 40% Branding
- 10% Graphic Design
- 10% Marketing Strategy
- 20% Other
Event Photography Coverage
Coverage for a food festival that sought out moments captured of the experience.Branding Video with Heidi Moore -...
Our latest November 2019 branding video with country financial wine insurance agent, Heidi Moore. She wanted to strategize a plan to tell her Oregonian agriculture roots to increase awareness to the Oregon wine...Branded shoot for Wine Best Bottle
A seasonal content production to showcase holiday wine sales for the wine club of Wine Best Bottle.Custom Branded Photography
Custom branded photography for a wine country tasting room that can be utilized for content marketing, slightly astray from the typical product sales shots. - 18
Owen Jones is a branding services agency that helps a wide range of organizations as they seek to establish a unique place in the market. Since their launch in U.S., Owen Jones has helped everything from enterprise clients to brand-new startups as they strive to improve their brand design.
When their client was looking for an agency that would support their need to create branding that makes an impact, they turned to Owen Jones, who helped develop and execute a brand design strategy that led to measurable results and excellent performance across a variety of metrics.
- 30% Branding
- 20% Digital Strategy
- 20% Video Production
- 30% Other
Motherfish Short Film
Motherfish is a mother's spoken-word thoughts on the meaning that fishing has brought to the lives of her son and his best friend. It isn't about catching fish – it is a quiet celebration of the lost art of patience...Jordan Brand Website...
Through creative problem solving, design, and copywriting, we help bring Jordan Brand’s seasonal campaigns to life. As the retained digital agency, we are a valued partner in developing and executing key brand...Adobe Stock
Adobe Stock is the go-to for creatives who need a diverse selection of high-res photos, graphics, and videos for their creative vision. When Owen Jones was brought in to collaborate with the Adobe Stock team, help refresh...The Nature Conservancy - Our...
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) protects the lands and waters on which all life depends. They also address the most pressing conservation threats at the largest scale. In 2016 they set out to launch a campaign that would... - 19
Many enterprise clients count Sparkloft Media as their dependable social media marketing experts, so it’s no wonder the company has achieved such widespread success. With years of experience in their industry, this Portland-based agency is certainly here to make an impact.
One Sparkloft Media client is a globally recognized leader in their sector, and Sparkloft Media has provided focused and wide-reaching services for the company for the entirety of their working relationship. This includes UX design, UI, overall brand presence and visuals, and more.
- 80% Social Media Marketing
- 20% Branding
Travel Oregon - Tiny Foods
Travel Oregon approached Sparkloft about designing a social media campaign around the following business needs:Raise awareness of Oregon in JapanIncrease conversation about Oregon amongst Japanese travelers in a relevant...Port of Portland - Make the...
The Port of Portland, who oversees the Portland International Airport, reached out to Sparkloft Media to ideate and execute a campaign in partnership with Delta Air Lines to raise awareness of the return of their nonstop... - 20
Their clients include major enterprise clients like ACME Scenic, but DHX ADVERTISING is a video production agency that hasn’t lost its focus on innovation or creativity. This Portland-based firm helps organizations around the world focus their strategy for greater success.
If you want to see how DHX ADVERTISING helps brands communicate with their audiences in a unique and crowded space, look no further than their work for CFN. DHX ADVERTISING helped them define a strategy for their audience to improve their reach.
- 20% Advertising
- 20% Branding
- 20% Media Planning & Buying
- 40% Other
Go Recycle Yourself Campaign &...
To help Donate Life Northwest gain the intrigue of the 15-29 year old audience, DHX crafted messaging along the lines of something they already believed in and could relate to – recycling. Go Recycle Yourself launched...Keep Oregon Green Smokey Bear...
For over 5 years, DHX has partnered with Keep Oregon Green to spread their message of forest fire prevention and reducing human-caused wildfires. This year, Keep Oregon Green came to DHX with the exciting challenge of...REHAU Rau-Fipro
REHAU is a leading provider of innovative polymer-based solutions in the construction, automotive and industries. They have always focused on creating new formulations that expand the application of polymer materials. And...ACME Branding & Website Design
Chances are, if you’ve been to an incredible hotel, product launch, restaurant opening or retail space, ACME Scenic and Display had their crafty hands all over it. For their new website DHX cut through the fluff to get... - 21
Recognizable brands worldwide have employed Talk Out Loud to bring their logo design needs to the next level. Based in Oregon, Talk Out Loud was founded with a focus on helping brands evolve into their best, most user-friendly selves.
When their client needed a more impactful and effective strategy for reaching goals nationwide, Talk Out Loud provided them with focused service that continues to this day. Their strategy involved refining their client’s distinct voice as well as their visual profile to become more effective in a crowded digital space.
- 25% Branding
- 25% Web Design
- 15% Logo
- 35% Other
Office Photography
I came into this clients office and took a virtual tour to upload to their Google Maps listing and provided them with photos of their office.Logo Design
I took this client's basic design and transformed it into something they were proud of.Social Media Marketing
We create custom graphics for our social media marketing clients at no additional charge. Social media can be very affordable!Optometry Website
We do all the marketing for this client including website design, social media marketing, content creation, and marketing automation.