When you know better, you do better.
Since 2o17.
Our Mission
better. is a full-service marketing agency based in the Portland Oregon. Since 2017, we’ve help built businesses from scratch, elevated big time moments, and produced award-winning content that makes people, businesses, and communities better.
Our Story
Our Purpose
Our How
Our Passion
Our Values
Our Story
Operating and founded out of Portland, Oregon, better. works across multiple industries, communities, and networks across the country. We aim to better support communities, businesses, and people of color with authentic marketing, genuine storytelling, and sustainable strategies that facilitate growth. We breathe diversity, equity, and inclusion in our business structure and in all of our work.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is pretty simple, do dope sh!t that makes our clients and their communities better & impactful.
Our How
Working across many industries and community-based organizations across the public and private sectors, including local and regional government, we partner and provide service through a better approach that is inclusive, unbiased, and dripping with authenticity.
Our Passion
We have a deep-rooted love for creative storytelling and all the beauty it has to offer. We represent the innovative culture of diverse businesses and creatives. We believe there is strength in diversity. When people are put first, anything and everything is possible. People > Profit.
Our Values
People > Profit : People come first always. We choose impact over income and community over clout, every time.
Collaboration > Competition : We choose collaboration over competition because we know we’re stronger together.
Community is Everything : We show up, build with intention, and stay rooted in the people we serve because real change starts and ends with the community.
"It doesn't take much to make a big difference. Especially when you have a team that believes and invest in your vision. The idea is to create with the intention and multiply that times better."
Jonathan Riley
Founder & CEO
Services
Marketing
We love making ideas better. From strategy development, branding, advertising, or consulting, we’re experts at what we do, and we love doing it.
Events
Creating memorable experiences that bring people, ideas, and opportunities together. From big-time events to private parties, we've done it all and successfully.
Storytelling
We create content that centers impact and awareness through creative storytelling. From production to "action!", we can make it come to life.
Latest Launch
Things To Do In Portland
In collaboration with Travel Portland & 120+ Portland businesses, we've launched the first of six Things to do in Portland videos. From museums to gardens, trails to tax-free shopping, this travel guide helps Portland connect a little better.
Our Team
Jonathan D. Riley
Founder / CEO
Lauren Hampton
COO
Herbert Beauclere
CSO
Meaghan Sutton
Video Director
Jay Buezo
Photography Director
Chili
Music Director
Since 2017, we've kept receipts
Check out our work
Since 2017, we’ve partnered with organizations and leaders across industries to develop authentic strategies, experiences, branding, and stories that elevate our clients and the communities they serve.
What Our Clients Say
"We felt supported every step of the way. Their transparency and collaboration made the entire process smooth and stress-free."
“They didn’t just deliver a project they set us up for long-term success. We left with clarity, confidence, and a stronger foundation.”
“better. helped us clarify our vision and bring it to life. Our brand has never felt more authentic or aligned.”
"thank you for all your hard work over the last few weeks months I guess and As an attendee of this event, also just how cool it was. It was really impactful and had a lot of amazing conversations"
“With better., our story finally reached the people who needed to hear it. Their creative direction and marketing support helped us break through the noise and build real momentum in our community and beyond.”
Our Clients
