About
Cranium Agency

Crafting Unique Brands

Your Journey with Cranium Agency

Elevating Brands with Exceptional Expertise and Creative Brilliance

For more than 30 years, Cranium® Agency has been a leader in the fields of marketing and brand consulting. Our journey began in 1989, and since then, we have been instrumental in propelling organizations ahead of their competition. Our approach involves deep collaboration with our clients, which has resulted in a distinguished history of enhancing brand recognition, strategic positioning in the market, and significant business growth.

Our impressive portfolio is a testament to our dedication to excellence and innovation. It features successful partnerships with prominent industry leaders, including IBM Watson Health, Microsoft Corporation, Wells Fargo, Fathom Events, and National CineMedia. These collaborations highlight our ability to deliver exceptional results across various sectors.

If you’re on a mission to carve out a unique identity for your brand, ignite extraordinary marketing campaigns, boost traffic via SEO and paid advertising, devise a captivating brand name, design a conversion-centric website, or foster enduring brand loyalty, you’ve landed at the right place. We’re here to navigate you through each phase of your brand-building journey. Let’s explore why Cranium Agency is your ideal partner.

Who We Are
Cranium Agency is more than just a service provider; we are your strategic partners in building, maintaining, and evolving your brand. With a holistic approach to branding, marketing, and design. We offer a full suite of services (Branding, Marketing Strategy, SEO & Paid Advertising, Naming, Website/App Design, and Creative) that empower your brand to thrive in the competitive landscape.

Alex Valderrama, Founder, CEO, Brand Strategist

Founded in 1989 by Alex Valderrama, Cranium Agency has left a lasting mark in the advertising and brand consultancy industry. Since its establishment, the agency has set itself apart with its dedication to the craft of brand development, fueled by a deep-seated passion for helping brands reach their maximum potential. Alex has quickly gained recognition for his innovative and strategic branding and marketing approach.

With a team of committed creative professionals, Cranium Agency has consistently pushed the envelope in terms of brand strategy and design. Cranium has been instrumental in helping many brands not just achieve success, but flourish in the ever-evolving business and marketing landscape. The agency’s rich history stands as a testament to the lasting influence of Alex Valderrama’s vision and the agency’s unyielding commitment to its mission of propelling brands to success.

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Why Choose Cranium Agency?
You might wonder what sets Cranium Agency apart from other branding agencies. Here are the top 10 reasons why choosing us as your branding partner is a smart decision:

30+ years of experience. With over 30 years in business, Cranium has deep expertise in brand strategy and design. They have worked on over 12,000 projects and can leverage their extensive experience to develop impactful branding solutions.
Award-winning creative design. Cranium has won over 100 national and international awards for their creative work. Their designs are fresh, innovative and effective at conveying brand messaging.
Strategic thinking. Cranium takes an intellectual, research-based approach to branding. They don’t just develop aesthetics, they craft strategy-driven creative that solves real business challenges.
Full suite of services. Cranium offers a comprehensive set of branding services including brand strategy, naming, graphic design, web design, campaign development and more. They can manage the entire branding process from start-to-finish.
Proven results. Cranium has delivered tangible results for clients including increased revenues, brand equity, customer loyalty and market share. Their branding solutions drive real business impact.
Client-focused. Cranium emphasizes listening to clients and developing branding tailored to their specific needs and goals. Their process is highly collaborative.
National and international clients. Cranium has worked with major brands like IBM, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Citi and Massey Ferguson. Their experience with large clients lends credibility.
Small business friendly. While Cranium has big brand experience, they also work effectively with small businesses to develop branding on a budget. They will customize their approach to meet your needs.
Passionate team. Cranium’s staff genuinely loves what they do. They thrive on developing compelling branding and helping their clients succeed. Their passion shows in their work.
Branding experts. Branding is Cranium’s sole focus, not an add-on service. They eat, sleep and breathe brand strategy and design. Their specialized expertise ensures stellar branding solutions.