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The Advertising Agency for Startups

Division of Labor is a San Francisco advertising agency specializing in brand launches for Series A and B tech startups. Known for high-impact out-of-home campaigns and positioning work, the agency has led launch campaigns for companies like Stytch, Statsig, and Delve. Their approach blends brand strategy, product storytelling, and attention-grabbing creative built to stand out in crowded markets.

  • Min project size
    $25,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $200 - $300 / hr
  • Employees
    10 - 49
  • Locations
    Sausalito, CA
  • Year founded
    Founded 2010
  • Timezones

1 Timezone that we service

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Pacific Standard Time (PST)

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  • Sausalito , CA

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Industries
Consumer products & services
50%
Business services
20%
Medical
20%
Media
10%
Clients
Small Business (<$10M)
80%
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
20%

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $25,000+
Avg. hourly rate $200 - $300 /hr
Rating for cost 4.6 /5

What Clients Have Said

Division of Labor offers competitive pricing, with project costs ranging from $25,000 to $350,000. Clients appreciate their value for cost, creativity, and timely delivery. Many reviews highlight their flexibility in adapting to budgets, making them a suitable choice for startups and nonprofits.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

$50,000 - $199,999 based on 21 reviews
< $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $999,999 > $1,000,000

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Division of Labor Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

4.9
  • Quality 4.8
  • Schedule 4.8
  • Cost 4.6
  • Willing to Refer 5.0

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

  • Creative Campaigns Drive Engagement

    Division of Labor is praised for their creative and engaging campaigns across various industries, consistently delivering unique and humorous concepts that captivate target audiences and drive brand engagement.

  • Collaborative and Responsive Team

    The agency is noted for its collaborative approach, maintaining open communication channels and being receptive to client feedback, which fosters a strong partnership and ensures client satisfaction.

  • Effective Brand Strategy Development

    Several clients highlight Division of Labor's expertise in developing clear and impactful brand strategies that resonate with both legacy and new audiences, helping companies achieve their marketing goals.

  • Unique and Impactful Messaging

    Division of Labor's ability to distill complex brand messages into simple, impactful narratives is frequently praised, allowing clients to clearly communicate their brand values and attract attention.

  • Strong Project Management Skills

    Clients commend Division of Labor's project management, noting their ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. Their responsiveness and attention to detail ensure a smooth collaboration process.

  • Limited Areas for Improvement

    While most clients are highly satisfied, some suggest initial discussions on production details and success metrics could enhance project outcomes, indicating minor areas for improvement.

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Advertising & Marketing for Music Services & Resources Firm

  • Advertising
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Jan. - Mar. 2020
4.5
Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They were a smart, engaging, and caring team."

Jul 27, 2020
General Manager, Music City SF
Peter Jacobsen
Verified
  • Arts, entertainment & music
  • San Francisco, California
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Division of Labor provided marketing services. After interviewing the internal team and getting to know the business, the team provided an extensive document that detailed marketing guidelines for campaigns.

Digital Marketing for NGO

  • Other Digital Marketing Social Media Marketing
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • June 2020 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"The team's talent impressed 13 execs in as many countries. We're already looking to the future of our partnership."

Jul 27, 2020
Co-founder, CommunityImmunity.org
Elana Yonah
  • Other industries
  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review

Division of Labor provided digital marketing services for an NGO. The team worked to expand awareness, create a cohesive message, promote a live stream, and raise funds.

Branding Support & Marketing Campaigns for Footwear Company

  • Advertising Branding
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • Jan. - June 2020
4.5
Quality
4.5
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"It's their clarity of analysis. They have the ability to navigate complexity and distill a brand to its core essence."

May 28, 2020
VP of Marketing, Footwear Company
Niclas Bornling
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Portland, Oregon
  • 201-500 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Division of Labor helped the internal team to distill their brand to a set of core tenants. Providing two impressive concepts, they continued to stay on as an agency of record to handle marketing campaigns.

Strategy & Creative Support for HSA Firm

  • Advertising
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • July 2019 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Division of Labor helped us strike a balance between being a bold company while making our users feel secure."

Apr 15, 2020
Senior Director of Brand & Strategy, Lively, Inc.
Patrick Connelly
Verified
  • Other industries
  • San Francisco, California
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Division of Labor assisted with an out-of-home advertising campaign to increase brand awareness. Their work involved developing a strategy and creating all of the creative assets and marketing collateral.

Campaign Creation for Environmental Nonprofit

  • Advertising
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Aug. - Oct. 2019
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“Their creativity and preparation were absolutely key to our project’s success.”

Oct 30, 2019
Founder & Executive Director, Cool the Earth
Carleen Cullen
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Greenbrae, California
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Division of Labor created a campaign, outlining three options for a nonprofit to choose from. After budget constraints forced the project to redirect, they worked with their partners to create another option.

Radio and Social Media Campaigns for Tattoo Removal Business

  • Advertising
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Jan. - Apr. 2014
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their creative was smart, funny, and on point."

Jul 7, 2019
Chief Medical Director, Multi-Specialty Medical Group
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Farmington Hills, Michigan
  • 1,001-5,000 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Division of Labor developed marketing strategies and creative materials, including a radio campaign, a website, and social media campaigns.

Ad Campaign for Real Estate Startup

  • Branding
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • Dec. 2017 - June 2018
5.0
Quality
4.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"I appreciated how collaborative Josh was as the creative director of the company."

Apr 17, 2019
Head of Brand Marketing, Opendoor
Alison Price
Verified
  • Real estate
  • San Francisco, California
  • 501-1,000 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Division of Labor helped a real estate startup assess its brand positioning and organize a multi-channel ad campaign. They wrote scripts, decided on messaging, and produced creative assets for each medium.

Times Square Digital Marketing for Office Staffing Company

  • Other Digital Marketing
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Feb. - Mar. 2019
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Division of Labor provided speed, creativity, and collaboration."

Apr 14, 2019
VP & Head of Brand Development, Kelly Services
Jason S. Morga
Verified
  • Business services
  • Troy, Michigan
  • 5,001-10,000 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

Division of Labor led strategy and creative concepts for a digital advertisement in Times Square. They executed the final concept on a seven-story digital tower.

Marketing Campaign for Electric Car Awareness Nonprofit

  • Advertising
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • Dec. 2017 - Mar. 2019
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their creative ideas were exceptional. Their willingness to do what it took to get the job done was excellent."

Apr 10, 2019
Manager of Technology & Programs, Electric Car Nonprofit
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Sacramento, California
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Division of Labor produced a marketing campaign to raise awareness of electric cars. They developed a logo, tagline, and paid media campaign on Facebook and Instagram.

Branding & WordPress Dev for Legal Industry Platform

  • Branding
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • Sep. 2016 - Feb. 2017
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0

“I think they’re one of the most creative agencies in the US and one of the top creative agencies in San Francisco.”

Apr 3, 2019
COO, Legal Industry Platform
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • California, United States
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

Division of Labor provided branding services and developed a WordPress website. They organized the website and added usability functions. They also worked on the brand logo.  

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Our Story

We’re Division of Labor, a San Francisco creative ad agency where senior talent does the work. Our team—founder Josh Denberg, senior strategists, creative directors, planners, designers, digital and ops experts—builds sharp brand strategy, bold creative, OOH and digital campaigns for Series A–B startups and established brands. Award-winning (One Show, Clios, D&AD, Emmy, Effies) with proven client wins like Stitch, Statsig, Dropbox and the San Jose Sharks.

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Verified Client Reviews
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Overall Review Rating
4.9
Source
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Last Updated
February 22, 2026

Business Entity

Business Entity Name Division of Labor LLC
Source California Secretary of State
Jurisdiction of Formation Delaware
Date of Formation November 3, 2009
Status Active
Last Updated September 18, 2025
ID DE: 4749228 CA: 201000910213

Credit Report Results

International Credit Risk Assessment Low Risk
Source Creditsafe
Last Updated September 18, 2025
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2730 Bridgeway SausalitoCA, United States 94965

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