H/L Agency

Advertising agency based in Oakland, CA. Where experts combine data and design for some of the most well-respected and recognized brands in the world.

Jun. 05, 2026

H/L and Toyota Celebrate the Fandom of Futbol

The spots "Back Seat Commentator" and “Soccer is Here” tell the story of the sport in Northern California: the magnitude, the joy of the moment, and the experience as a cohesive brand story

May. 19, 2026

H/L Announces 2026 Kinetic Academy Internship Program

With its summer session set for June 8, 2026, to August 14, 2026, interns will gain firsthand experience across all H/L departments

May. 06, 2026

H/L Rolls Out Social Campaign for McDonald's Summer Beverages with "Flavor, Inspired"

Harnessing raw responses from audiences and creators will optimize the rest of the rollout, which will last through the fall

Feb. 14, 2026

H/L Celebrates Lunar New Year With Toyota and San Francisco Asian-American Community

Grounded in the theme of Getting Ready for the New Year, the campaign encourages Toyota owners and fans to prepare both their lives and their vehicles for the festivities ahead

Feb. 10, 2026

H/L's "Real Drive" Ad With Toyota & Palisades Tahoe Debuts at Olympics, Airs During Super Bowl LX

The spot pairs Olympic gold medalist Jonny Moseley with 15-year-old freestyle moguls skier Beau Rohlen

Nov. 04, 2025

H/L Marks Year of Growth by Promoting Four to VP Roles

Kyra Caruso is now VP, Director of Strategy & Insights; Sophia Pellicoro is VP, Executive Producer; John Jamison is VP, Director Engineering & AI; and Bryan Rice is VP of Production

Oct. 02, 2025

H/L Wins Grocery Outlet National Account

Starting in Q4, H/L will officially take over all media planning and buying for Grocery Outlet Inc. and support its media efforts for the grand openings of seven of its stores in 2025

Sep. 16, 2025

Brock Purdy Headlines New Toyota Campaign From H/L

AI-powered visuals, live-action craft, and interactive fan tech drive the next evolution of sports marketing in Northern California

Jul. 23, 2025

CEO Andrea Alfano is Retiring After 24 years at H/L and 46 years in Advertising

Andrea’s advertising journey began in account roles at industry heavyweights Ogilvy & Mather, Young & Rubicam, TBWA\Chiat\Day, and Publicis Hal Riney

Apr. 15, 2025

Independent Creative Agency H/L Launches Data & Innovation Department

By providing employees with better AI and data tools, the Data & Innovation team will help strengthen strategy and create more effective solutions for clients

Mar. 03, 2025

Ad Agency H/L Hires Yunilda Esquivel as VP Director of Multicultural Marketing

Known for its award-winning, culturally specific work, H/L's decision to bring Esquivel on board underscores its commitment to delivering targeted

Feb. 12, 2025

Ad of the Day | H/L Partners With Toyota and Palisades Tahoe for Epic Norcal-Based Campaign

H/L was recently recognized by Ad Age and Automotive News for its expertise in crafting impactful automotive campaigns

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Jul. 15, 2026

Mike Harmer Joins Eyeballs as Co-Founder

Announcement comes as the company launches its new website and integrated visibility offering

Jul. 15, 2026

Pizza Hut Unveils Nostalgic Limited-Edition Capsule Collection Celebrating the Originals who Made the Hut Iconic

The collaboration celebrates Pizza Hut's Heritage, Book It!, and the people who made the brand iconic