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What's in a name?

Belmondo is an Italian portmanteau for “beautiful world.” It's our belief that great design can connect people for the better.

Since 2012, our team has partnered with companies to develop innovative, inclusive solutions for brand communications.

OUR POINT OF VIEW

Inside out

Although we got our start in the agency world, our most formative years were spent elsewhere.

Our entire leadership team has worked in-house at big tech companies, leading design teams to build end-to-end products and  pursue marketing goals informed by real data.

This experience has shaped our approach at Belmondo.  We understand the unique challenges of building consensus across departments and developing solutions that will last longer than the next quarter's marketing budget.

We don’t see ourselves as outside consultants— we’re co-creators working side-by-side with your team. And we’re here to do more than solve short-term problems. We want to create lasting transformation.

OUR APPROACH

How we do it

Contact us
01
Strategy backed by research

Discover the audience insights you need to launch new brands, reimagine old ones, and forge strong narrative concepts that work across all media.

02
Human-centered creativity

Whether you're looking to develop a web experience or a documentary series, our team can help you to put the customer at the center of the journey.

03
Bespoke marketing

Need to get up to scale with content marketing? Our team can use data to stretch every dollar. Need splashy commercials and omnichannel presence? We can do that too.

Leadership Team

We are a family of designers, filmmakers, writers, researchers, and marketing strategists.

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Joanna Ellis

CEO / Creative Director

Joanna's career has spanned agency work for Wieden + Kennedy, entertainment sites for Cottonblend, product design for Ticketmaster and Yahoo!, where she led the design of the award-winning Elections and News categories. Her work has enjoyed wide recognition, including Addy® and American Inhouse Design Awards, and publication in David E. Carter's book Logo 2.0.
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Peter Brambl

Co-Founder / Creative Director

Peter's multidisciplinary approach to product marketing and design is a reflection of his diverse experience as a copywriter, filmmaker, and creative director for major brands.  He has worked in a range of industries for clients of all shapes and sizes, ranging from  Fortune 500  (Adobe, Amazon, Samsung) to startups (Topspin, Atlas) to high-profile entertainment (Paul McCartney, David Byrne, Eminem).
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Dan Hontz

Producer / Program Manager

Dan's career in media has spanned everything from major newspapers to Internet giants and mobile app startups. Trained as a photo-journalist, Dan has filled various roles, including writer, editor, photographer, and producer. In leadership roles, he's overseen product and operations of major media properties including Yahoo! News, LATimes.com and AZcentral.com.
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Patti Parker

Market Research Specialist

Patti began her market research career in 1999 and has developed a passion for talking to consumers and uncovering insights ever since. A RIVA trained moderator, Patti has conducted hundreds of focus groups and contextual inquiries. Patti has held senior positions at Market Strategies International (MSI), Doxus and Gartner as well as growth and development roles at Brand New Corporation and Griggs-Anderson Research.

Jessica O'Connell

Content Strategist

Over the course of a two-decade career, Jessica has worked as a PR lead, copywriter, and communications strategist. In recent years she has guided  advocacy at the  San Francisco Food Bank and managed the marketing programs at Save The Bay. She's also an experienced yoga instructor, and it's not uncommon for her to kick off a client meeting with a brief group meditation.
Navigating the future
From user research to experiential design concepts, we're here to help you tackle the big problems and build strategic solutions to transform your business.

How we can help you

Go to market

For new companies about to launch, in need of a marketing and creative push to reach a new audience.

PROBLEMS WE CAN SOLVE: 

Market research and understanding: Identifying and understanding your target market, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
Differentiation: Standing out from your competitors with a unique value proposition.
Brand awareness: Building brand recognition and credibility in a crowded market.
Customer acquisition: Effectively reaching and converting potential customers.

Case studies:    Collab Fertility    •    Atlas

Brand refresh

For medium to large enterprise organizations at a critical inflection point, we offer research, brand communications, and a creative tuneup.  

PROBLEMS WE CAN SOLVE: 

Maintaining brand equity: Preserving your existing brand equity and customer loyalty while updating your brand image.
Stakeholder alignment: Ensuring alignment and buy-in from your stakeholders, including executives, employees, and investors.
Brand awareness: Maintaining consistency in your branding across all customer touch points and channels.
Internal communication: Effectively communicating the brand changes internally to ensure all employees understand and embody the new brand.
Market research: Conducting thorough market research to ensure the refreshed brand resonates with your target audiences.
Updating digital presence: Refreshing ad updating your digital presence, including websites, social media, and online advertising.

Case studies:    Lytx    •    Perspectum    •    HP Canopy    •    Paychex Flex

Campaign

For small startups to large enterprises, we provide strategic planning and creative execution to give your product launch or new offering the special boost it needs.

PROBLEMS WE CAN SOLVE: 

Identifying your target audience: Clearly defining and understanding the target audience to ensure the campaign resonates with potential customers.
Market research: Conducting comprehensive market research to understand market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
Differentiation: Developing a unique value proposition and differentiating the product from competitors.
Consistent messaging: Ensuring consistent messaging across all channels and touchpoints to reinforce the brand and product identity.
Content creation: Producing high-quality content that engages and informs the target audience, including visuals, copy, videos, and interactive elements.
Data and analytics: Setting up mechanisms to track and analyze campaign performance, using data to make informed decisions and adjustments.

Case studies:    Samsung Health    •    Aigen   •    Quiet Town 

Customer insights

For enterprise organizations needing in-depth market insights to lay the foundation for a new product or to better understand their audience.

PROBLEMS WE CAN SOLVE: 

Defining objectives: Clearly outlining the project’s goals and targets to ensure it provides actionable insights.
Market research: Conducting comprehensive market research to understand market trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
Audience Engagement: Creating engaging and compelling content that captures and holds the attention of the intended audience.
Integration with Strategy: Ensuring that the insights gained from the project are integrated into broader business and marketing strategies.
Content Creation: Producing high-quality content that engages and informs the target audience, including visuals, copy, videos, and interactive elements.

Case studies:    Intuit    •    Square   •    Samsung