An independent West Coast agency.

We have a
relentless desire
to help others.

Our job is to move people. To inspire them to take dramatic action in their lives. And because social change isn’t easy, we know we have to deliver unique solutions that not only push back on safe, expected campaigns, but blow them out of the water. Everyone here at Civilian is committed to doing just that. And we love it. That’s what gets us up every day. Our people could work anywhere but they choose to walk through our doors every morning looking to make a difference.

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We are Civilian.

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We B
about it.

We’ve gone through painstaking efforts to become a Certified B Corporation and join this global network of companies that are using business as a force for good. We not only do work that makes the world better, the way we do it is good too. Simply put, we walk the talk.

We don’t do it all, but we can get it all done.

Discover

  • Audience Insights
  • Custom Research
  • Influencer Mapping
  • Issue Tracking
  • Competitive Analysis

Strategize

  • Brand Strategy
  • Creative Strategy
  • Social Strategy
  • Message Architecture
  • Integrated Marketing Plans
  • Crisis/Issues Management
  • Creative and Media Planning

Create

  • Design + Identity
  • Campaign Platforms
  • Branded Content
  • Brand Development
  • Digital
  • Social Media
  • Web Design
  • Mobile
  • TV/Video

Engage

  • Media Buying
  • Community Stakeholder Engagement
  • Public Relations
  • Public Affairs
  • Campaign Measurement

And we write
about it.

  • How You Can Make a Difference During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

    by Kristina Shigaeva | Corporate Responsibility

    September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and never has there been a more important time to talk about mental health. The last few months have been like no other. Whether you’re a parent, an essential worker, or working remotely, the pandemic has impacted each and every one of us in profound, long-lasting ways. On top…

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  • Google Ad Grants 101
    by Peter Billias | Media Buying

    Running a successful digital advertising campaign is a difficult task for any organization to take on. The never-ending list of tasks that are required to deliver against marketing objectives can be m...

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  • Social vs Commercial Marketing
    How Social Marketing Differs from Commercial Marketing
    by Lauren Hunt | Social Marketing

    Civilian opened its doors in 1999. Back then, we called ourselves AdEase. We promoted local restaurant chains, residential developments, and insurance firms. But soon our focus shifted. We began to us...

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