Mortar Advertising

At Mortar, we don’t just create marketing—we deliver “A-ha” moments that make brands unforgettable. Since 2002, we’ve been helping brands like Cisco, VMware, Cordis, Varian Medical Systems & Siemens Healthineers, Advanced Bionics & Phonak, Trimble, Boyd Gaming and Stanford’s storied GSB program, to stand out and own it. Here’s the thing: playing it safe doesn’t pay. Bold moves do. That’s why we’ve spent over two decades crafting fearless strategies and unforgettable creative that make marketing promises impossible to ignore. Whether it’s a brand strategy that gets people talking or a marketing campaign that drives billions in value (yes, billions—our clients have created over $21 billion in market value), our ideas stick. We specialize in high-impact industries like technology, healthcare, education, and consumer experiences. Our clients don’t just work with us for cool ads (though we’re really good at those). They work with us because we help them own their message, amplify it, and turn it into measurable results. Think of us as your decision-making partner: one that knows how to blend sharp strategy with daring creativity. Because when your brand stands out, your audience leans in. Our specialties include: Branding, Strategic Messaging and Positioning, Category Creation, Naming, Identity Design, Communications Strategy, Out-of-Home, Broadcast/Video, Digital Marketing and Website Design. Headquartered in San Francisco but globally focused, Mortar is proud to offer a tight-knit team of thinkers, doers, and makers who turn ideas into impact. Stop in and take a look around -