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    The AI Revolution is still
    won on human terms.

    Technology increasingly impacts everything marketers touch. Yet ironically, the need for human skill to translate, steer and activate has never been greater.

    At Rule of 3 Agency, we bring deep experience to the modern marketing challenge. Working with our team, you engage directly with thinkers who’ve cut their teeth on high-profile brands at the West Coast’s most awarded marketing agencies and who embrace the future no matter the twists and turns. We connect the latest tools to tried-and-true emotional imperatives—delivering inventive solutions that help organizations not just keep up, but stand up and stand out.

    You pay for what you need here—no layers to sift through—and enjoy a collaborative process that meshes your business instincts with our grasp of technology, creativity, culture and media. Let’s unearth the big idea together.

    THREE REASONS WE’RE UNIQUE

    Different by design.
    Rule of 3 is a nimble, agile agency that puts creative first and customizes best-of-breed talent to serve client needs. Less layers between you and us. More to love about working together.

    THREE REASONS WE’RE UNIQUE

    Research to Engagement.
    We believe a marketing partner today should holistically drive client success. We are here to create impact— uncovering insights about a prospective audience and using it as a foundation to create a best-in-class growth platform.

    THREE REASONS WE’RE UNIQUE

    Ideas, ideas, ideas.
    Okay, this will bring us up to 5 reasons in total. But the truth is, we are passionate creators and we never stop thinking of ways to help you reach your goals.

    The Team

    <div> As RO3’s founding partner and ECD, David leads all things creative here. His deep experience with world-class agencies such as 72&Sunny, Deutsch and Hal Riney & Partners guides a pursuit of compelling brand stories and content. <div class="about_italic">David’s Rule of Three - Family, Tennis, Chicago Cubs superfandom.</div> </div>
    As RO3’s founding partner and ECD, David leads all things creative here. His deep experience with world-class agencies such as 72&Sunny, Deutsch and Hal Riney & Partners guides a pursuit of compelling brand stories and content.
    David’s Rule of Three - Family, Tennis, Chicago Cubs superfandom.

    David Stolberg

    Creative Director, Founder

    <div> Marla is a creative visionary with 20+ years of Graphic Design and Art Direction experience, with a focus on UX, logo, print, web and branding. Always focused on ensuring client goals are met, Marla problem-solves with an eye towards ingenuity and simplicity. <div class="about_italic">Marla’s Rule of 3 - Yoga, Hosting Parties, Oat Milk Lattes</div> </div>
    Marla is a creative visionary with 20+ years of Graphic Design and Art Direction experience, with a focus on UX, logo, print, web and branding. Always focused on ensuring client goals are met, Marla problem-solves with an eye towards ingenuity and simplicity.
    Marla’s Rule of 3 - Yoga, Hosting Parties, Oat Milk Lattes

    Marla Price

    Design CD Partner

    <div> RO3’s strategy partner, Bob is a creatively-driven marketer with an ear for a story. He has developed campaigns that have built communities of engaged, passionate loyalists in many industries and across diverse product categories. <div class="about_italic">Bob’s Rule of 3 - Family, Friends, the Golden State Warriors</div> </div>
    RO3’s strategy partner, Bob is a creatively-driven marketer with an ear for a story. He has developed campaigns that have built communities of engaged, passionate loyalists in many industries and across diverse product categories.
    Bob’s Rule of 3 - Family, Friends, the Golden State Warriors

    Bob Ellis

    Strategy Partner

    <div> Andy is a designer with 20+ years of experience working on brands such as BMW, Microsoft, Sandisk, Experian and Nokia. He has run design teams and production studios for Bay Area companies including Grey West, Swirl and Pearson. A swiss army knife of creative operations. <div class="about_italic">Andy’s Rule of 3 – Family, the Mountains, Drawing</div> </div>
    Andy is a designer with 20+ years of experience working on brands such as BMW, Microsoft, Sandisk, Experian and Nokia. He has run design teams and production studios for Bay Area companies including Grey West, Swirl and Pearson. A swiss army knife of creative operations.
    Andy’s Rule of 3 – Family, the Mountains, Drawing

    Andy Brown

    Senior Graphic Designer

    <div> Allasia has more than a decade of experience in customer relations. Her career began in Commercial Insurance, which cultivated a burning passion for working with growing businesses. As her career took a turn into the Business Development arena, she discovered her strengths in precision, project management, small business accounting, and referral marketing. <div class="about_italic">Allasia’s Rule of 3: Animals; Hawaii; Good food</div> </div>
    Allasia has more than a decade of experience in customer relations. Her career began in Commercial Insurance, which cultivated a burning passion for working with growing businesses. As her career took a turn into the Business Development arena, she discovered her strengths in precision, project management, small business accounting, and referral marketing.
    Allasia’s Rule of 3: Animals; Hawaii; Good food

    Allasia Hyett

    Account Executive

    <div> Casey is a graphic designer whose work is guided by a strong belief in design as a tool of communication. Casey has translated a wide range of creative ideas to brand identity, print, web, video and illustration. <div class="about_italic">Casey’s Rule of 3 - Traveling, Painting, Dark Souls</div> </div>
    Casey is a graphic designer whose work is guided by a strong belief in design as a tool of communication. Casey has translated a wide range of creative ideas to brand identity, print, web, video and illustration.
    Casey’s Rule of 3 - Traveling, Painting, Dark Souls

    Casey Song

    Graphic Designer

    <div> Paul is a seasoned market researcher who started his career at Nestle. He has since consulted with manufacturers and service providers in a wide array of industries. He has particular depth of experience in food, foodservice, personal and corporate travel and financial services, including credit and charge cards and relationship banking. <div class="about_italic">Paul's Rule of 3: Ask, Empathize, Clarify</div> </div>
    Paul is a seasoned market researcher who started his career at Nestle. He has since consulted with manufacturers and service providers in a wide array of industries. He has particular depth of experience in food, foodservice, personal and corporate travel and financial services, including credit and charge cards and relationship banking.
    Paul's Rule of 3: Ask, Empathize, Clarify

    Paul Cragin

    Research

    <div> Lindy has devoted years of service to the accounting and financial industry, which she enjoys immensely. You could say she is RO3’s financial guru. <div class="about_italic">Lindy’s Rule of 3 - Public Speaking, Her Work, Being Creative</div> </div>
    Lindy has devoted years of service to the accounting and financial industry, which she enjoys immensely. You could say she is RO3’s financial guru.
    Lindy’s Rule of 3 - Public Speaking, Her Work, Being Creative

    Lindy Sinclair

    Finance Manager

    <div> As social media coordinator, Andrew manages the daily upkeep of social media channels for RO3 clients and contributes toward digital strategy. When he’s not working with clients, Andrew enjoys building content for social, copywriting, and market research. <div class="about_italic">Andrew’s Rule of 3 – Sneakers, Ole Miss Football, Catan</div> </div>
    As social media coordinator, Andrew manages the daily upkeep of social media channels for RO3 clients and contributes toward digital strategy. When he’s not working with clients, Andrew enjoys building content for social, copywriting, and market research.
    Andrew’s Rule of 3 – Sneakers, Ole Miss Football, Catan

    Andrew Tognolini

    Account Executive/Social Media Coordinator

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    Instead of vendors, they are true partners. Our business is complex and constantly evolving and Rule of 3 has translated technical messaging into simple, smart solutions.

    Lisa Magnuson

    Senior Vice-President, Global Marketing, Greensmith Energy

    Rule of 3 is a world-class agency that takes the time to learn your brand and messaging before any project. They truly become an extension of your team and will come through for you every single time.

    Micheline Nijmeh

    Chief Marketing Officer, Jfrog