440 NINTH launches in San Francisco.

A group of diverse and experienced creative & marketing entrepreneurs have established 440 NINTH, a network of professionals that provide the following services under one roof: PR and Media Relations, Advertising and Marketing, Multicultural Marketing Communications, Graphic Design & Web Development, and Video Production.

The independently owned companies, now located at 440 Ninth Street, 2nd Floor, in San Francisco, include:

Contemporánea — owned by Salvador Acevedo — a Multicultural Marketing Communications agency focused on research and evaluation and cultural competence consulting.

De Alba Communications — led by Victoria Sanchez De Alba — a Public and Media Relations firm specializing in key message strategies for mainstream, Latino and other diverse, multi-ethnic campaigns.

Latino Agency — a Strategic Marketing and Advertising agency that integrates traditional, mobile and social media. The firm, owned by Fernando Rivera, focuses on reaching mainstream, bilingual, and Hispanic populations.

LaserCom Design — directed by Gino Squadrito — a Creative Design company providing professional graphic design services for web, new media and print.

Lekker Media — founded by Jamie Wright — a Production Company that produces online and broadcast video, specializing in short format, documentary-style pieces as well as comedy shorts. Jamie is also Executive Producer of the San Francisco Improv Festival.

“440 NINTH is a novel, organic solution that combines established talent, responds to the needs of our clients, and capitalizes on the myriad opportunities available in today’s evolving economic climate,” said 440 NINTH spokesperson, Victoria Sanchez De Alba. “We specialize in marketing, communications and new media strategies aimed at the changing face of America. By sharing our capabilities and client referrals, and pooling our resources and networks, we are able to fully and efficiently maximize our offerings and offer our clients innovative, cost-effective turnkey services.”