About Belmondo
Belmondo is a boutique branding and marketing agency based in Marin County, serving the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.
Our name comes from the Italian for “beautiful world,” reflecting our belief that great design and storytelling can connect people and create lasting impact.
Since 2012, we’ve partnered with companies, nonprofits, and cultural organizations to develop innovative solutions for brand communications and growth.
Our Experience
Our team brings a unique blend of agency and in-house expertise.
Before Belmondo, our leadership worked inside major tech companies, leading design and marketing teams to build products and campaigns informed by real data.
That experience shapes our approach today: we understand the challenges of building consensus across departments and delivering solutions that last longer than a single campaign cycle.
Think of us as your outside-inside partner: We co-create, working side by side with your team to drive lasting transformation.
We use audience insights, market research, and brand strategy to launch new brands, reimagine existing ones, and build strong narratives that work across all channels.
From websites and digital campaigns to documentary films and brand storytelling, we put the customer at the center of every experience.
Whether you need content marketing to scale efficiently or splashy brand campaigns with omnichannel reach, our team combines creativity and data-driven execution to maximize impact.
Leadership Team
We are a family of designers, filmmakers, writers, researchers, and marketing strategists.
Joanna Ellis
CEO / Creative Director
Peter Brambl
Co-Founder / Creative Director
Dan Hontz
Producer / Program Manager
Patti Parker
Market Research Specialist
Jessica O'Connell
Content Strategist
How we can help you
Go to market strategy
For companies preparing to launch in the San Francisco Bay Area or beyond, Belmondo provides branding, marketing strategy, and creative campaigns that connect with new audiences and drive growth.
Market research and customer insights: Identifying your audience, needs, and competitive landscape.
Brand positioning & differentiation: Standing out with a clear, unique value proposition.
Brand awareness & credibility: Building recognition and trust in a crowded market.
Customer acquisition & growth marketing: Effectively reaching, converting, and scaling your audience.
Case studies: Collab Fertility • Atlas
Brand refresh & repositioning
For growing companies, nonprofits, and enterprises ready to evolve, Belmondo provides brand research, communications, and creative strategy to refresh your identity and re-engage audiences with confidence.
Maintaining brand equity & customer loyalty: Preserving what makes your brand trusted while evolving your image.
Stakeholder alignment & executive buy-in: Securing support from leaders, employees, and investors.
Brand awareness & consistency across channels: Keeping your brand strong across every touchpoint.
Internal communication & employee engagement: Ensuring teams embody and understand your new brand direction.
Market research & audience insights: Identifying what resonates with your target market.
Updating websites, social media & digital presence: Extending your refreshed brand across all digital channels.
Case studies: Lytx • Perspectum • HP Canopy • Paychex Flex
Campaign Strategy & Creative Execution
From startups to enterprises, Belmondo provides campaign strategy, creative execution, and content development to launch products and offerings with impact. We combine bold ideas with strategic marketing to help campaigns connect and scale.
Audience research & targeting: Defining and understanding your ideal customer to ensure campaigns resonate.
Market research & insights: Analyzing trends, customer needs, and competitors.
Brand positioning & product differentiation: Developing unique value propositions to stand out.
Integrated campaign messaging: Delivering consistent messaging across every channel and touchpoint.
Content creation & creative production: Producing high-quality content including video, visuals, copy, and interactive media.
Campaign data, tracking & performance analysis: Measuring results, learning, and optimizing for growth.
Case studies: Samsung Health • Aigen • Quiet Town
Customer Insights & Market Research
For startups, nonprofits, and enterprises alike, Belmondo provides customer insights and market research to guide product launches, refine messaging, and strengthen brand strategy. We help organizations understand their audiences and make informed, confident decisions.
Defining objectives & success metrics: Outlining clear project goals to ensure actionable insights.
Market research & audience insights: Understanding market trends, customer needs, and competitors.
Audience engagement & behavior analysis: Identifying what motivates and engages your customers.
Integrating insights into marketing strategy: Applying research to shape business and campaign decisions.
Content creation & storytelling informed by insights: Producing content that connects based on real audience data.
Case studies: Intuit • Square • Samsung
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