a lifestyle digital marketing agency
Motivated by community. Commune connects brands to community with digital marketing. We create an atmosphere of connectedness. It’s a small world, once you’re plugged in.
com·mune (noun) a group of people living together and sharing possessions and responsibilities.
how we can help
We bring the cool factor + make digital marketing not only fun but effective. Our tailored strategy is designed to ignite change and drive results. We are well-connected storytelling experts + social butterflies. We understand the dynamic landscape of the digital world + the challenges businesses of all kinds face in establishing an online experience.
social media + influencer marketing
Content Creation
Brand Analysis
Creative Direction + Branding
Creative Storytelling + Copywriting
Influencer Strategy Content Scheduling
Instagram + TikTok + Facebook + Pinterest
Reporting + Analysis
strategy + branding
Market Research
Data Analysis
Competitor Review + Customer Profiling
Visual Concepts + Moodboard
Brand Story
Brand Narrative
Digital Footprint Audit 12 Month High Level Campaign
e- commerce
Payment Gateway User Experience
Online Store Development
Product Listing + Management
Shopping Cart + Checkout
Security Features
Customer Account Management
Social Media Integration
Reporting + Analysis
website management + development
Custom Website Development
Responsive Design
Integration
User Experience Design + Content Strategy
Reporting + Analytics + Maintenance Compliance + Accessibility
paid digital advertising + SEO
Comprehensive PPC + Social Advertising Campaigns
E-Commerce + Product Setup
Branded Blog Post Creation
SEO Copywriting
Google AdWords Management
Reporting + Analysis
email marketing
Email Copywriting + Design
Monthly Campaign Ideation + Calendar Strategy
Email Campaign Email Deliverability + Database Hygiene
Subscriber Audience Segmentation
A/B Split Testing + Reporting
join the commune
We’re all in this together. We represent a dynamic portfolio of partners in hospitality, real estate, retail, wellness, community planning from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Check out who we’re currently working with.
get to know our founders
gracie valtierra
Born and raised in San Diego with over 20 years in the restaurant industry, Gracie is an expert in her field when it comes to the running and marketing of a restaurant as well as building strong relationships within the San Diego culinary community. Well-connected and full of innovation, Gracie thrives in staying in touch of pop culture & news worthy changes in the hospitality industry like openings & opportunities making her the ultimate secret weapon for PR in Social Media.
Gracie was under the tutelage of original hospitality it-girl, Tracy Borkum principal of Urban Kitchen Group + CUCINA restaurants as General Manager of CUCINA sorella in the beloved San Diego community of Kensington since 2014. In 2019 CUCINA sorella was honored the prestigious Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand and Gracie was awarded the first annual XBorder Champs Award, presented by Mexican Consul General, Ambassador Marcela Celorio and Chef Javier Plascencia.
jess valtierra
Born and raised in San Diego, Jess graduated from Paul Mitchell the School San Diego in 2012 specializing in session styling photoshoots for commercial brands such as Wet ’n Wild, Bio Oil + Hi- Chew. With a pop culture obsession, photographic mind, experience and strong knowledge of design, fashion and beauty it wasn’t long before Jess was taking creative responsibilities behind the camera as well as with clients acting as San Diego based digital marketing agency, Taylor & Pond’s, Creative Director by 2017.
Before founding Commune, Jess was under the tutelage of original hospitality it-girl, Tracy Borkum principal of Urban Kitchen Group’s CUCINA restaurants + Urban Kitchen Catering as Marketing + Social Media Director. In 2019 CUCINA urbana & CUCINA sorella were both honored the prestigious Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand & CUCINA restaurants was awarded 2019 Best of San Diego Magazine Editor’s Choice for Best Instagram.
