Best Creative Agencies in Seattle (2026)

Introduction

Seattle's creative agency scene is shaped by the companies around it, and the nine agencies below show that: most of them build work for Amazon, Microsoft and the region's other technology firms alongside consumer, transit and healthcare brands from the Pacific Northwest. They were chosen for recent work, 2025 and 2026 recognition, and the strength of their client rosters.

The independent side of the market has been busy. In January 2025 DNA and Little Hands of Stone merged to form DNA&STONE, and the new agency took Silver in the Northwest region of Ad Age's Small Agency Awards that July. Copacino Fujikado ran a 2025 campaign aimed at mid-size brands tired of holding-company structures, won the ORCA transit card account in November, and says it was named Ad Age's 2026 Small Agency of the Year.

Every agency here has an active Seattle office in 2026. The list includes independents and a few shops owned by larger technology or agency groups, and it runs in no fixed order of merit, since the right choice depends on your brief, budget and how you like to work.

The best creative agencies in Seattle

1. Copacino Fujikado (C+F)

Independent · Downtown · copacino.com

Copacino Fujikado is an independent creative and media agency on Fourth Avenue, led by CEO Scott Foreman and chief creative officer Mike Hayward. It describes itself as the only Seattle agency to win four Ad Age Small Agency awards in the last ten years, and it lists Ad Age's 2026 Small Agency of the Year and three 2026 Shorty Awards among its recent honours.

The client list leans local and long-running: the Seattle Mariners, Sound Transit, Holland America, KEXP, Symetra and Consumer Cellular. Recent work includes drone scoreboards for Visit Seattle during the World Cup and a Honey Bucket campaign with Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh. In November 2025 it won the creative and media business for ORCA, the Puget Sound region's transit card.

2. DNA&STONE

Independent · Seattle · dnaandstone.com

DNA&STONE was formed in January 2025 when DNA, a Seattle agency with 26 years behind it, merged with the creative shop Little Hands of Stone. The four co-founders own it equally, all 40 staff were kept, and it works from DNA's Seattle offices with a second base in Chicago. It took Silver in the Northwest region of Ad Age's 2025 Small Agency Awards and belongs to ICOM, a network of independent agencies.

It calls itself "the radical empathy agency" and works mostly in B2B technology, financial services and healthcare. Recent campaigns include "Aging is Life" for Aegis Living, "Frends All Over" for Rover and a suicide-prevention campaign for Seattle Children's. BECU, Amazon, Purina, Providence and Ziply Fiber are also clients.

3. WongDoody

Infosys · Downtown · wongdoody.com

WongDoody was co-founded in Seattle in 1993 by Tracy Wong, and Infosys bought it in 2018 for $75 million. It now calls itself a creative technology agency, with around 2,000 people across 24 studios, and its Seattle studio sits on Western Avenue. It reports more than 500 creative awards, including Cannes Lions, Emmys and Effies.

Recent case studies cover Amazon Alexa, Bosch, Kärcher, Mitsubishi Motors Canada and the Financial Times, with a focus on AI-driven interfaces and immersive work. The Infosys connection suits clients who want campaign work and technology delivery from one group.

4. Belief Agency

Seattle · beliefagency.com

Belief was founded in Seattle in 2012 and works across brand strategy, storytelling, film and campaigns. Its guiding line is "The truth is enough", and the agency reports more than 75 ADDY and Telly awards for its advertising, design, animation and film.

Film is a strength. Recent work includes a brand narrative film for IMDb, a reputation campaign aimed at Seattle locals for Amazon, and a short documentary for Microsoft about the inventor Easton LaChappelle. Belief also acts as agency of record for Dunn Lumber and has refreshed the Caffe Vita brand and made an animated pre-show reel for Seattle's Cinerama.

5. Hydrogen Advertising

Independent, woman-owned · Pioneer Square · hydrogenadvertising.com

Hydrogen is an independent agency on South King Street, led by president Mary Knight since 2023 and chief creative officer Michael McGrath. It is a shareholder in Worldwide Partners, a global network of independent agencies, and was named to the Puget Sound Business Journal's Washington's Best Workplaces list in 2024.

Recent work includes a summer campaign for Thumbtack built around illustrations by the Seattle artist Eleanor Doughty, campaigns for WSECU and an energy-saving push for Puget Sound Energy. Past clients include Boeing, Starbucks, Seattle Children's, T-Mobile and 365 by Whole Foods Market.

6. Mekanism

Capitol Hill · mekanism.com

Mekanism describes its approach as the "Soul & Science" of storytelling, and Seattle is one of its seven offices, alongside San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. Its work has won Effie and Signal awards, been named a Webby honoree and made the Cannes Lions shortlist.

Alaska Airlines is a long-standing client, and its "Swell Deals" campaign is among the agency's award-winning work. Other clients include Amazon, Ben & Jerry's, Jose Cuervo, Peloton, Lenovo and Dropbox. With several offices sharing accounts, ask which one will lead your business.

7. 100Percent

Seattle · 100percent.co

100Percent is a Seattle agency that specialises in storytelling for enterprise technology brands, with strategists, designers, filmmakers and engineers under one roof. Its stated aim is to make complex offerings clear and understandable.

Microsoft is its main partner, and the work includes launch campaigns for the Surface family. It has also made social content for Amazon Alexa and the "Be ALPHA" brand campaign for Sony, and lists Google, T-Mobile, Intel, SAP, Rivian and Alaska Airlines among its clients.

8. GreenRubino

Capitol Hill · greenrubino.com

GreenRubino brings strategy, paid media, creative and public relations together under one roof, working from East Pike Street on Capitol Hill. Its line is that "great work comes from a good place", and it suits clients who want campaign ideas and media planned by the same team.

Recent work includes campaigns around the Columbia Bank and Umpqua Bank merger, MLB's Play Ball Park and projects for MultiCare. Tulalip Resort Casino, Shake Shack and Pima Medical Institute are also clients.

9. Indigo Slate

Zensar · Pioneer Square · indigoslate.com

Indigo Slate is headquartered on Second Avenue South in Pioneer Square, with further hubs in Princeton and London, and is part of the Indian technology services company Zensar. It describes itself as more than an agency and more than a consultancy, combining strategy, creative, technology and execution.

Its portfolio is weighted towards large technology brands, including Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Alexa and Sony, with work for LSEG's World-Check on the financial side. The model suits enterprise clients who need campaigns and marketing technology handled together.

What to look for in a Seattle creative agency

Start with the client mix. Many Seattle agencies do a large share of their work for Amazon, Microsoft and the region's other technology companies, which builds strong skills in product launches and B2B storytelling. If your brand is consumer-facing, look for recent work that reached the public directly, such as the transit, sports and retail campaigns several shops here have made.

Ownership shapes how an agency works. Independents such as Copacino Fujikado, DNA&STONE and Hydrogen tend to give clients senior attention and quick decisions. Agencies owned by technology groups, such as WongDoody (Infosys) and Indigo Slate (Zensar), can connect creative work to platforms, data and engineering. Multi-office shops like Mekanism offer reach, so ask which office will run your account.

Check who will do the work, by name. The 2025 merger that created DNA&STONE and the steady movement of people between Seattle agencies and in-house teams at the large tech firms mean rosters change. The people in the pitch room should be the people on your account, and it is reasonable to ask for that in writing.

Finally, look at how the agency handles the day-to-day: where files live, how feedback is gathered and how approvals are tracked. Tech clients often run reviews across product, legal and regional marketing teams, which multiplies the number of versions in play. Agencies with a clear review process, and one place where clients can find the latest work, are easier to work with over a long relationship.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best creative agency in Seattle?

There is no single answer, as the right agency depends on the brief. On recent recognition, Copacino Fujikado says it was named Ad Age's 2026 Small Agency of the Year, and DNA&STONE took Silver in the Northwest region of Ad Age's 2025 Small Agency Awards.

What happened to DNA in Seattle?

DNA merged with the Seattle creative agency Little Hands of Stone in January 2025. The combined agency trades as DNA&STONE, remains independent and works from DNA's former Seattle offices.

Which Seattle creative agencies specialise in technology brands?

Several. 100Percent focuses on enterprise technology brands and works mainly with Microsoft, Indigo Slate's clients include Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure, and WongDoody, Belief and DNA&STONE have all made recent work for Amazon.

Are there independent creative agencies in Seattle?

Yes. Copacino Fujikado, DNA&STONE and Hydrogen Advertising are all independent, and Hydrogen is also woman-owned. WongDoody began as a Seattle independent in 1993 before Infosys bought it in 2018.

Which Seattle agencies focus on performance marketing?

The agencies on this page lead with ideas and brand work. For full-funnel, performance and growth specialists, see the best marketing agencies in Seattle.

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