About Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners
Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners (BSSP) is an independent creative agency founded in 1993 in Sausalito, California, when John Butler and Mike Shine left Goodby Silverstein & Partners to open their own shop. It remains one of the longest-standing independent agencies on the West Coast, offering creative, media, design, and brand consulting services. Headquartered in Sausalito, CA and founded in 1993, Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners organizes its work around Creative Advertising, Media Planning, Brand Identity & Design, Data Science & Measurement, and related disciplines. Agencies with this focus typically support planning, production, and channel execution so marketing teams can compare vendors on scope, category experience, and operating model. Buyers reviewing Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners should weigh team size (50-200), service mix, and geographic coverage against their category and procurement requirements.
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Best matched for brands evaluating agencies with depth in Creative Advertising, Media Planning, Brand Identity & Design.
Services & Specialties
Creative Advertising
Media Planning
Brand Identity & Design
Data Science & Measurement
Brand Consulting
Media Planning & Buying
Marketing Analytics
Creative Development
Industries Served
Where Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners Fits Best
Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners suits teams comparing partners across Creative Advertising, Media Planning, Brand Identity & Design, with the strongest fit for buyers weighing Creative Advertising and Media Planning work. Its listed industry focus covers Consumer Brands, Media.
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