Independent creative, media and digital agency for brand growth.
Cutwater is an independent, bi-coastal full-service creative, media and digital advertising agency focused on reinventing legacy brands and building new ones. Its strategy work includes audience insight, positioning, campaign strategy, communications architecture and social content strategy.
Creative and production capabilities cover branded content, film, social and influencer marketing, packaging, interactive experiences and live events, while media services include planning, buying, programmatic performance, SEO, SEM, analytics and data visualization.
Strategy through integrated production
Published capabilities connect audience research and brand positioning with campaigns, content production, media buying and analytics.
Source: www.cutwateragency.comFounder and principal leadership
The official About page identifies Chuck McBride as CCO and founder and Christian Hughes as principal and president.
Source: www.cutwateragency.comEditorial guidance based on the public evidence above. Assessed Sep 17, 2026.
Jackson Square, San Francisco
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