We are Civilian

Who we are.

We’re a purpose-driven marketing agency that runs toward the fire, partnering with organizations fighting for the kind of world we want and deserve.

About Us

How we do it.

We activate strong, trusted networks within communities—from community-based organizations to subject-matter experts—that other agencies don’t have. This gives us deep insight from the start and shapes everything that follows in our campaigns.

We co-create from the ground up.

We partner with diverse community leaders early, so lived experience informs the work before a single message is crafted.

We get the full picture.

Our campaigns go beyond the problem to understand people—their communities, histories, environments, and cultures—so the work is relevant and resonant.

We work with,
not for.

Audiences know what their communities need and how best to reach them, so we involve them as partners, not recipients.

Our work is informed by real relationships and diverse perspectives. We’re also precise and efficient, so we make smarter decisions earlier—saving our clients time and resources on the back end.

The result: campaigns that resonate deeply, drive real behavior change, and deliver results that endure.

Work with us

Our clients do it all for the world. So we do it all for our clients.

Strategy + Insights

Audience research + insights
Strategic planning + facilitation
Message development + testing
Community co-creation

Branding

Strategy + positioning
Identity + naming
Voice + tone
Brand guidelines + assets

Creative

Campaign creative
Video, photography, audio + animation
Copywriting
Cultural adaptation + transcreation

360° Campaigns

360° campaigns
Experiential + events
Campaign measurement + evaluation

Paid Media

Integrated channel strategy
Negotiations + strategic placement
Custom media partnerships
Performance analytics + optimization

Digital + Social

Digital advertising
Organic social
SEO + AI visibility
Web design + development

PR + Comms

Strategic communications + thought leadership
Media relations + earned media
Crisis comms + reputation management
Multicultural + in-language communications

Community Engagement

Community outreach
Partner + constituent relations
Influencer collaborations
Strategic partnerships + sponsorships

What sets us apart.

Our Heart

We run toward the fire.

We help our clients take on some of the greatest social challenges of our time. Our work spans environmental sustainability, health and well-being, transportation, education, economic opportunity—and, yes, wildfire preparedness. All areas where the stakes are high and the impact matters. We don’t shy away from what’s complex or sensitive—we lean in with experience, care, and courage.

Our Head

We build smarter solutions from the start.

You only get one chance to earn an audience’s trust. So, from the very beginning, we engage the people we’re trying to reach, ground our campaigns in their lived experiences, and continue to center them throughout. No guesswork—we cultivate a deep understanding of what resonates and why. That understanding helps us make smarter decisions earlier, build more effective campaigns, and save our clients time and money.

Our Hands

We deliver expertise to create lasting impact.

We built our agency around our experts, who have worked together for years tackling complex challenges. (Our average staff tenure is more than five years, a rarity in our industry.) We’re full-service and intentionally mid-sized, allowing us to build agile teams that move quickly without unnecessary overhead. We measure success not only by campaign performance but also by what happens after the campaign ends. The result is work that drives behavior change and creates impact that endures.

We are Civilian

Who we are.