#TransformationTuesday wisdom courtesy of John F. Kennedy (1917-1963): “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” 📸: BrainyQuote

Ready to Gobble Gobble Give in your community on #Thanksgiving? 🙌🙏❤️ up.darnellworks.com?p=4371 Participation only takes a few hours and will change many lives, including yours. If unable to attend, please #donate directly or purchase a T-shirt! 💲👕 #gobblegobblegive

What an honor to be in the room with so many friends last night at the 2025 AICP Awards in Chicago. Heartfelt thanks to Craig Duncan and the Cutters Studios family for the inspiration, leadership, love, and support. More photos here: www.flickr.com/photos/theai... #creativity #aicp #cuttersstudios

November 2025 DWA Placement via shots Magazine: Gregory Hadden joins Bella and Fivestone Studios as Executive Vice President, Creative and Growth magazine.shots.net/news/view/gr...

Dear Veterans: We honor your sacrifices and we thank you for your service on Veterans Day (11/11), today, and every day, forever. up.darnellworks.com?p=5556 #universalpositive #VeteransDay #USA

📣 Big ups to the talented people at Hyperquake for their leading roles in this year’s BrandersFest event in NYC. Highlights include Marshall Thompson joining SEGD’s Cybelle Jones to talk about activating brand identities in real life, building trust, and driving growth. 👏 👉 hyperquake.com

ICYMI: In conversation with Roastbrief, Founder and CEO Traylor Woodall discusses leadership, innovation, and the next evolution of storytelling at Fivestone Studios roastbrief.us/fivestone-st... #immersivemedia

Latest edition of my free Big Ups newsletter publishes today: “Jane says” Subs: 😊 rkdarnell.com 📸: Rahul Pandit via Pexels #hope #resilience #determination

Ready to acquire new skills, expand horizons, and have some serious fun? 👋🎇 Check out DWA’s Ultimate #Events Calendar for November: up.darnellworks.com Please DM feedback, ideas, and tips. Let’s go? 📸: Pierre Blaché via @pexelsofficial.bsky.social

#TransformationTuesday wisdom courtesy of Dr. Jane Goodall (1934-2025): “You have it in your power to make a difference. Don’t give up. There is a future for you. Do your best while you’re still on this beautiful Planet Earth that I look down upon from where I am now. God bless you all.”

2026 iF DESIGN AWARD submissions are due on 5 November. 11,000 entries from 70 countries will compete for honors across design disciplines of Product, Packaging, Branding & Communications, Service & Systems, UX, UI, Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Concepts. Learn more at ifdesign.com/en/

ICYMI: Dictionary Films, P&G lead Cutters Studios to Oz! “Such a splendiferous project for Secret that all of Cutters Studios - Dictionary Films, Cutters, Another Country, and Flavor - got to work on from production all the way through post.” Bravo! #WickedForGood www.facebook.com/cuttersstudi...

Right-to-publicity and defamation laws vary by state and may not always apply to deepfakes, meaning there could be "little legal downside to just letting things ride unless and until someone complains” www.npr.org/2025/10/17/n...

Thank you, friends. 🙏😊🥂 After starting out with a bold idea back in 2000, I have now spent 25 years doing work I love: helping bold leaders and brands make their marks in this world. Here’s to every client, collaborator, and mentor who’s been part of this journey, and to what comes next. #DWA25

Last week’s recognition stirred up a lot of gratitude – and more than a few memories (like this one from CES in 2000). 😄 I’ve been reflecting on the journey, the people, and the impact we’ve achieved together. Through it all, your support and kind words mean the world. 🙏 #DWA25

The Darnell Works Agency is UK-based Corporate LiveWire’s PR Agency of the Year 🎉🎈🎊 Our work isn’t about noise – it’s about helping our clients shape perception, build trust, and create lasting impact. #DWA25 #PRWithPurpose #ClientImpact adsofbrands.net/en/news/the-...

Get ready to participate in cutting-edge developments in all different realms of the creative industry in the latest Global Creative Calendar by @rkdarnell.bsky.social. creativepool.com/magazine/fea... #creativity #events

Happy Autumn, everyone! The latest installment of my original travel series “Rare Air” is live at rkdarnell.com, featuring the Watauga River near Boone on a beautiful day seven years past. #RareAir

Latest edition of my free Big Ups newsletter publishes today: “Dare you” Subs: 😊 rkdarnell.com 📸: Anastasiia Tarasova via Unsplash #effort #fulfillment #try

Ready to acquire new skills, expand horizons, and have some serious fun? 👋🎇 Check out DWA’s Ultimate #Events Calendar for October: up.darnellworks.com Please DM feedback, ideas, and tips. Let’s go? 📸: Nirmal Rajendharkumar via @unsplash.bsky.social

#TransformationTuesday wisdom courtesy of Kobe Bryant (1978-2020): “The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.” 📸: QuoteFancy

2025 Earth Partner Prize submissions are due on 10 October (up to $17,000 in funding). Young creatives (ages 14 to 30) from all backgrounds and identities are encouraged to present original works that reflect on environmental and social challenges facing the planet. Learn more at earthpartner.com

ICYMI: Via Ads of Brands | Commercial Production and Post Company Bella Formally Expands International Production Expertise adsofbrands.net/en/news/comm... #commercialproduction

Sincere congratulations to all the nominees and winners in this year’s @creativepool.bsky.social Annual global competition! creativepool.com/annual/2025/...

Get ready to participate in cutting-edge developments in all different realms of the creative industry in the latest Global Creative Calendar by @rkdarnell.bsky.social. creativepool.com/magazine/fea... #creativity #events

Courtesy of Hyperquake’s Managing Director of Brand Building, Josh Belcher: For modern brand leaders, the path is no longer linear. How does your brand prioritize the NOW ⚡️, NEAR ✨, and NEXT🚀? www.hyperquake.com/blog/brand-s...

ICYMI: Via shots | Fivestone Studios enters a new era under the leadership of new Managing Director Jesus Garcia Galvez magazine.shots.net/news/view/je... #immersive #digital #experiential

Latest edition of my free Big Ups newsletter publishes today: “Free time” Please don't subscribe — unless you want to live larger and sweeter than ever 😊 rkdarnell.com 📸: Madison Inouye via @unsplash.bsky.social #fulfillment

Ready to acquire new skills, expand horizons, and have some serious fun? 👋🎇 Check out DWA’s Ultimate #Events Calendar for September: up.darnellworks.com Please DM feedback, ideas, and tips. Let’s go? 📸: Luís Lança via @unsplash.bsky.social

Submissions are due 8 September for Booooooom’s “Tomorrow’s Talent 5” Art Book. This fifth installment of its renowned Tomorrow’s Talent series aims to feature 60+ #artists and #illustrators who are making exceptional work. Learn more at booooooom.com

25 years into doing the work we love, we’ve received word of a special recognition that speaks directly to our mission: helping bold leaders and brands make their marks. We can’t share details yet — but we’re honored, humbled, and more inspired than ever to keep raising the bar. Stay tuned. #DWA25

From Director Michael Lippert, goingbarefoot, and Cutters Studios: “Sloane: A Jazz Singer” will have its PBS broadcast debut August 7th on PBS North Carolina! Tune in August 7 at 9:30 p.m. EST on PBS NC: www.pbsnc.org/blogs/pressr... #pbs #documentaries #jazz #filmmaking

Get ready to participate in cutting-edge developments in all different realms of the creative industry in the latest Global Creative Calendar by @rkdarnell.bsky.social. creativepool.com/magazine/fea... #creativity #events

Latest edition of my free Big Ups newsletter publishes today: “Secret friend” Live larger and sweeter than ever — subscribe now! rkdarnell.com 📸: Engin Akyurt via @unsplash.com #mentalhealth

Ready to acquire new skills, expand horizons, and have some serious fun? 👋🎇 Check out DWA’s Ultimate #Events Calendar for August: up.darnellworks.com Please DM feedback, ideas, and tips. Let’s go? 📸: Andre Furtado via @pexelsofficial.bsky.social

#TransformationTuesday wisdom courtesy of Leo Buscaglia (1924-1998), also known as “Dr. Love,” an American author, motivational speaker, and a professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Southern California. 📸: Brainyquote

Have you seen The Shot Chart? The Darnell Works Agency’s quintessential zine dives back into our most historic, fascinating, and impactful collaborations. Read Issue 3: Gamers in Custom Publications at darnellworks.com 🎮 #storytelling #gaming #communications

Friends in the Midwest: It’s time to celebrate 10 years of Advertising Community Night with the Midwest Film Festival + AICP Midwest on Monday, July 28th. ⁠Grab your tickets at midwestfilm.com/get-tickets #Chicago

ICYMI: Via PostMagazine | Rising commercial production and post company Bella adds Em Marie to directorial roster www.postmagazine.com/Press-Center... #commercialproduction

Get ready to participate in cutting-edge developments in all different realms of the creative industry in the latest Global Creative Calendar by @rkdarnell.bsky.social. creativepool.com/magazine/fea... #creativity #events

Happy summertime, everyone! The latest installment of my original travel series “Rare Air” is live at rkdarnell.com, featuring more scenic memories from our first-ever stay at Limetree Cove beach, St. John. #RareAir #originalseries #filmmaking

Latest edition of my free Big Ups newsletter publishes today: “Real talk” Live larger and sweeter than ever — subscribe now! rkdarnell.com 📸: Jill Wellington via @pexelsofficial.bsky.social #talktherapy #coping #mentalhealth

Ready to acquire new skills, expand horizons, and have some serious fun? 👋🎇 Check out DWA’s Ultimate #Events Calendar for July: 80 inspiring and festive gatherings (many are #virtual) pop soon! up.darnellworks.com Please DM feedback, ideas, and tips. Let’s go? 📸: D21 Gallery via Unsplash

Jim Stengel is a renowned, award-winning marketer and author with a passion for purpose-driven brands. Hyperquake recently developed his new positioning, visual identity, and website. Learn more about Jim and The CMO Podcast at jimstengel.com #branding #design #agencylife

For this #WorldOceanDay on June 8th, are y’all ready to get busy? 😅 Let’s seize the day to join the growing movement for a more sustainable society and a healthy planet. More resources 👉 up.darnellworks.com?p=6737

ICYMI: Via The CX Live! | “How Bad Math Allows for Creativity, Collaboration and Retaining Your Culture with Traylor Woodall” thecxlive.buzzsprout.com #experientialdesign #creativetechnology #agencylife

Get ready to participate in cutting-edge developments in all different realms of the creative industry in the latest Global Creative Calendar by @rkdarnell.bsky.social. creativepool.com/magazine/fea... #creativity #events

Five years ago, the day after Super Bowl LIV, the world woke up to find that Jeep’s hilarious ‘Groundhog Day’ spot had won USA TODAY’s Ad Meter. Now, this glorious piece of advertising brilliance has been named the best American ad of the 21st century by Campaign Magazine. Bravo! prn.to/440XX51

Latest edition of my free Big Ups newsletter publishes today: “Rejection reflection” Live larger and sweeter than ever — subscribe now! rkdarnell.com 📸: mk. s via Unsplash #rejection #resilience #perseverance

Ready to acquire new skills, expand horizons, and have some serious fun? 👋🎇 Check out DWA’s Ultimate #Events Calendar for June: 90+ inspiring and festive gatherings (many are #virtual) pop soon! up.darnellworks.com Please DM feedback, ideas, and tips. Let’s go? 📸: Ravish Maqsood via Pexels