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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

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    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.

    • 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.

    • Flexibility and Adaptability

      Clients appreciate Division of Labor's flexibility in adapting to changing project scopes and budgets, demonstrating their commitment to delivering successful outcomes despite unforeseen challenges.

    • Increased Brand Awareness and Sales

      Division of Labor's campaigns have successfully increased brand awareness and sales for numerous clients, with some reporting significant traffic spikes and positive feedback from target audiences.

    • 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.

    • 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.

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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
    22
    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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