"Ain't shit perfect, but everything can be better."
"When you know better, you do better."
– Maya Angelou
Since 2017, we’ve been a grassroots creative agency dedicated to uplifting communities, businesses, and people of color. We deliver bespoke marketing and creative services that fit your unique needs—crafted by award-winning experts who are as genuine as they are talented.
We don’t work for you; we work with you. Our inclusive, collaborative approach ensures every project is a partnership. Because when you grow, our community grows—and together, we all become better.
Do dope shit that makes the world better.
Working with communities, behind the scenes and beyond.
We believe that collaboration always trumps competition. Operating across industries and communities nationwide, we embrace an inclusive approach to creative problem-solving—working with our clients, not for them.
We don’t need to boast. Our work speaks for itself as we get shit done and make communities better, one project at a time.
Ab-Soul – Do Better
Serving Communities since 2017.
Check out some of our most frequent questions and answers. If you don't see what you're looking for, feel free to holla at us directly: weare@bettermktg.co
What all does better do?
better. is a multi-disciplinary creative agency that was built to be the jack of all trades, masters of being the jack of all trades. We tailor our services, staff, and vendors to fit each client’s needs regardless of industry and/or business. better really does goes on everything.
What is a community-based agency?
No matter what, we start and lead with community. Whether it’s our diverse experts and professionals or our vendors and partners, we impact many communities through work we do. Everything we do is based, built, and developed in community. Straight up.
How do you work with BIPOC experts?
Everyone one on our team is their own boss. Meaning, everyone has their own business, practice, and/or professional career. We curate, hire, and partner with the diverse experts, professionals, and leaders who are passionate, dope, and game-changers in their craft.
Who owns better?
better. is family-owned, black-owned, latina-owned, and women-owned for-profit agency. Founded by Jonathan David Riley in 2017.
How does better work with clients?
Our contracts are case by case depending on the needs, deliverables, and resources of the client. We form to the needs of our people and clients rather the other way.
Where are you located?
better. is located in Portland Oregon. We love representing the Pacific Northwest and the diverse individuals, businesses, and industries within it.
Why don't you show the clients you work with?
“When you know better, you do better.” yea, it’s a real thing. We don’t brag or flex about our client list because that shit’s trash and not our style. That said, if you’re interested in learning more, we’re always happy to share case studies or previous work directly.
Do you work outside of Portland Oregon?
Absolutely. We have clients, partners, vendors, and connections all across the country.
