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Special Interest Marketing & Advertising (SIMAA) in Oakland helps clients reach local audiences with poster and flyer distribution, including placements in grocery stores and coffee shops. The team is praised for responsive, clear communication and dependable service, with an easy drop-off process and photos of poster placements. A Berkeley drop-off option across from the lending library is noted, and longtime clients rely on SIMAA for ongoing Bay Area campaigns.

Based in Oakland, Piedmont Avenue Consulting, Inc. delivers expert small business advisory services. Clients praise David for responsive, knowledgeable guidance, including weekend calls, offering actionable planning, marketing ideas, and concrete steps to reach goals. Reviews note his ability to identify opportunities, connect service providers, and accelerate growth for startups and established firms.

Maximize Video Productions (MVP) is an Oakland-based video production team that handles projects in-house from concept to final edit. Clients describe MVP as professional, creative, and highly collaborative, with clear communication and attention to feedback. The team excels with drone footage and a polished final product that aligns with a client's vision, elevating brands.

Artsy Geek, based at 4900 Shattuck Ave. #3074 in Oakland, is a branding and design studio that helps small businesses develop a cohesive identity. They craft brand assets such as a vocabulary, logo, color palette, and value statements, and deliver polished websites and strategic marketing support, including SEO and social media. Clients note strong listening, creativity, and professional results.

Peakbound Studio in Oakland delivers high-quality video production and digital media. Clients praise Marisa and Lorenzo for creative, collaborative storytelling and a seamless process, aided by an online platform for reviewing and commenting. The team consistently produces professional, engaging videos that help nonprofits, clinics, and brands tell their story and reach their audience.

Corduroy Media in Oakland specializes in documentary-style video production. Clients praise its energy, creativity, and collaborative approach—from proposal to final cut. The team educates itself on the subject matter before filming, listens closely, respects budgets, and delivers beautiful, moving videos that educate, inspire, and feel authentic.