Community-based
organizations deserve
clear communications.
538 Creative helps organizations communicate with their communities, balancing engaging content with the complexities of today's digital age.
What we do
Strategic communications with creative execution.
Communications strategy
Clear plans for complex communication challenges.
Communications planning, message development, executive counsel, organizational positioning and campaign strategy aligned with your goals.
Public engagement
Meaningful communication with the communities you serve.
Community outreach, stakeholder engagement, public education campaigns, public information, capital project communications, meeting communications and multilingual engagement strategies.
Crisis & issues management
Calm, credible communication when the stakes are high.
Crisis planning, rapid-response messaging, media relations, spokesperson support and communications triage during sensitive situations.
Content & storytelling
Stories that make important work understandable and memorable.
Feature writing, newsletters, press releases, executive communications, photography, videography and social media content.
Digital communications
Websites and digital experiences that work for your audience.
Website strategy, content development, redesign support, accessibility, SEO fundamentals, CMS training and ongoing website management.
Creative services
Professional design that supports your message.
Graphic design, branding support, brochures, annual reports, infographics, presentations, event materials, print collateral and visual communications.
Selected work
What we can do
Water District · 2026
Prop 218
Rate Notice
Carpinteria Valley Water District
Designed and wrote a 12-page Prop 218 rate notice mailed districtwide — infographics, rate comparison charts, bilingual accessibility, and project narrative for a $50M capital program.
K–12 School District · 2020–2022
$434.5M
Bond Campaign
Ventura Unified School District
Produced website content, design, photography, and digital materials supporting Measure E — a $434.5M GO bond serving 15,000 students. PIO during COVID-19, a school fire, and a superintendent transition.
K–12 School District · 2020–2022
30-Site
Website Redesign
Ventura Unified School District
Led a yearlong project to redesign and migrate 30 school and district websites onto a unified platform, improving brand consistency and ADA/WCAG accessibility across a 15,000-student, 27-school district.
KNOW
Water District · 2026
H2KNOW
Newsletter Launch
Carpinteria Valley Water District
Created and launched the District's first-ever monthly community newsletter from scratch — designed the H2KNOW brand, format, and editorial structure including a community crossword and staff spotlights.
Water District · 2026
$90M Project
Press Release
Carpinteria Valley Water District
Wrote the press release for the CAPP groundbreaking — a landmark $90M water purification project attended by State Sen. Limon, Rep. Gregg Hart, Carpinteria's mayor, and the Santa Barbara County Supervisor.
Journalism · 2026
Coastal View
News
Coastal View News, Carpinteria
Covers local government, planning, and community affairs for Carpinteria's community newspaper. Understanding the media landscape from both sides sharpens how public-facing communications are framed and received.
About 538 Creative
The principal does
the work.
538 Creative is a community communications firm serving public agencies, school districts, and community organizations. We help organizations engage with their audience, meet legal requirements, and build lasting trust with their communities.
Martin Foley, MA (Strategic Communication & Leadership), founded 538 Creative after 12+ years of communications work spanning K–12 public education, utilities, universities, and journalism. He has served as a communications director, PIO, and executive communications advisor.
When you work with 538 Creative, you work directly with Martin. There are no junior staff and no hand-offs.
Company data
Legal name
60 & Beyond, LLC
DBA
538 Creative
Primary NAICS
541820
SAM.gov UEI
KSTUMPU11HM9
CA SB Cert
2053624
Size status
SB / Micro-Business
Location
Carpinteria, CA · Available nationwide
Get in touch
Let's talk about
your communications.
Whether you need ongoing support, a specific project, or want to explore whether 538 Creative is the right fit, we'd like to hear from you.