About Us

Full-Service Marketing Communications

With offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento, the Placemaking Group offers a wealth of marketing communication experience and knowledge to an array of clients. We have one of the most experienced PR agency staffs in the area and come highly recommended for our Web services. The Placemaking Group practices fully-integrated marketing programs utilizing in-house staff.

Originally established in 1983 as AVISO, Inc.
Medium-sized agency with 12+ team members
Interdisciplinary team experienced in creating and managing integrated marketing programs
Serving startups to Fortune 500 firms
30+ ongoing clients in the U.S. and abroad
Full range of PR, social media, Web, and email marketing services
Unique expertise in real estate, land use, economic development, travel and entertainment
Specializing in city governments, PBID organizations and visitors bureaus
Headquartered in Oakland's City Center business area