D/CAL

If your agency behavior doesn't match your brand, your words are meaningless. In an industry flooded with over 20,000 agencies, standing out isn’t about clever taglines—it’s about proof. As our client, adam j. wilson from D/CAL perfectly said: show your "receipts." We’ve adopted it as a mantra. What does “having the receipts” mean? It’s not about crafting the perfect positioning line. It’s knowing exactly who you are, what you do best, and showing it through every experience and behavior. It’s about owning that space more than anyone else. Take Curiosity and Ashley Walters, APR . They don’t just preach curiosity; they live it. From their "Question Everything" podcast to their hiring approach, and ways they brief their teams, curiosity fuels everything they do. Then there’s GUT and Anselmo Ramos Carmen Rodriguez and team. Claiming bravery is one thing, but embodying it? That’s them. Their work is gutsy, their approach fearless, and they’re conquering the world one city at a time. It’s not the words that matter—it’s consistency. Clients may not fixate on your positioning, but they’ll notice when your brand delivers, when your actions match your promises, and when your message resonates.

Thank you MediaPost for the nod. Long live Detroit-Style pizza. And Iggy Pop. #ClientWork #AgencyLife #NewWork #IndieAgencies #CultureAndCommerce #Pizza https://lnkd.in/e-7agjSb

There are testimonials. And there's tell'n it like it is. Thank you, Sterling.

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Agency Compile asked: how does our agency combat burn out? Our answer... For starters, we treat everyone like adults who have real lives outside of work. While we aren’t trained therapists or psychologists, we know that most of what burns people out isn’t the work itself. It’s the unnecessary pressure to be present even when you don’t have to be, the unnecessary churn of ill-managed projects, and ego-driven drama. That’s what fatigues people. So, we have zero tolerance for any of that. When work feels like work, it’s probably not the work. #adagency #brandmarketing #indieagency #burnout #agencylife

Are you a brand marketing leader considering a celebrity/influencer partnership? Our Co-founder, Tony Hawk, shared his insights on the subject in this recent Association of National Advertisers article. https://lnkd.in/eVNBQ8gF

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One of our own, atiba jefferson, is doing a thing that’s really awesome for aspiring skateboarding photogs. Details: https://lnkd.in/ghc4VpxU

70% of family businesses don’t survive beyond two generations. We got to know a few who have. // Thanks to our partners at D/CAL for helping us tell the stories of The Out Doers, three family businesses who have defied the odds and continued to pour passion and hard work into thriving generational businesses, including the beloved Cook's Farm Dairy of Oakland County, Michigan. Explore the entire series on our YouTube Channel: https://lnkd.in/gbabcqNu #WolverineBoots #FamilyBusiness #BrandStorytelling #DocuSeries #TheOutDoers #SmallBusiness

Earlier this year we worked with our partners at Wolverine Boots & Apparel to develop the 140-year old company's first multi-year brand campaign called "Out Do Every Day," which featured a brand anthem and an array of ads. We're super proud to see the next wave of our work launch over the next few weeks -- 3 short documentaries titled "The Out Doers." Digging deep into the value a brand brings to subcultures is a thing we love to do. And this one really hit home because 70% of family businesses don't make it past the 2nd generation. Spending quality time with 3 different multi-generational families who've run skilled trades business for 3-4 generations - beating the odds, almost entirely on their feet. The films roll out on all @Wolverine social channels over the next few weeks. But for now, here's the series trailer: https://lnkd.in/gVnfTYmx