Nonbox

Portland, Oregon, United States

Special Forces for branding, sports, and digital marketing challenges.

Nonbox operates with a unique approach, assembling a team of 'Special Forces' to tackle complex marketing challenges. Founded in 1999 by Steve Karakas and Bill Eisner, the agency combines expertise in branding, sports marketing, digital marketing, and capital acquisition to deliver tailored solutions. With a focus on unconventional strategies, Nonbox helps clients accelerate their time to market.

The agency offers a range of services including brand strategy, digital marketing, and capital acquisition. They work closely with early-stage companies, providing essential positioning, messaging, and branding support. Nonbox also acts as a virtual marketing department, assisting with business plan development and investor presentations.

Nonbox's team includes experts like BJ Bueno, known for his insights into cult branding, and Ian Hamilton, who brings extensive experience in sports marketing. The agency has successfully raised $250 million in capital and has a track record of delivering impactful marketing programs.

27
YEARS IN BUSINESS
8
SERVICES

Agency details

Team size
1-10 people
Founded
1999 (27 years)

About this agency on Agency List

Nonbox holds an Agency List Score of 72 out of 100.

That score is higher than 26% of the 36,920 agencies Agency List has assessed so far.

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Agency List assessed Nonbox in September 2026, reading 5 pages published on nonboxpdx.com.

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