Meet the agency that builds evocative brands.
Since 2001, we've helped businesses in San Jose and beyond find their voice, tell their story, and grow with authentic marketing that actually works.
What does authentic marketing really look like?
It looks like a strategy built on real research, creative that earns attention, and a team that treats your brand like their own. No jargon. No fluff. Just work that drives results.
The hands and minds behind the work
We’re a small, seasoned team who trusts each other. No egos, no silos, just smart people solving real problems together.
Founder & President
Kerri S. Smith
Kerri built Creative Noggin on the belief that trust and flexibility produce the best work. She guides strategy, culture, and client relationships.
Director of Strategy
Maya Patel
Maya turns research into roadmaps. She leads brand strategy and messaging, ensuring every campaign has a clear, measurable purpose.
Creative Director
Jordan Hayes
Jordan brings brands to life visually. From identity systems to campaign creative, she makes sure the work looks as sharp as it thinks.
Digital Marketing Manager
Sofia Reyes
Sofia runs the digital engine. She manages SEO, paid media, and social, keeping performance data visible and clients informed.
Media Planning & Buying Lead
Leah Chen
Leah negotiates and places media that actually hits the target. She buys with intention, so budgets go further and results climb.
What our team says about working here
I've worked at agencies where flexibility was a buzzword. Here, it's real. I can manage school drop-offs and still lead a national campaign. That's not common in this industry.
Sarah Jennings
Senior Brand Strategist, Creative Noggin
Creative Noggin trusts me to do my best work without looking over my shoulder. That trust makes me want to deliver even more. It's a culture that actually supports growth.
Elena Torres
Lead Designer, Creative Noggin
I started here as a junior copywriter. Within two years I was leading accounts. The agency invests in your development and gives you real responsibility early on.
Priya Sharma
Account Director, Creative Noggin
20 years of brand-building
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