There's always a lot going on at DeSantis Breindel, whether it's brand launches, new industry research, or company milestones. Here are some of the most exciting developments at our branding firm.
We’re excited to announce the addition of recent hires Junpei Taguchi and Lauren Daukaus to our growing brand strategy group. With their experience and insight, we know they’ll contribute meaningfully to our client partnerships and the B2B brands we build. Junpei Taguchi joined DeSantis Breindel as a Senior Strategist. With a background that spans data and analytics (Kantar) and brand/social strategy (Wunderman), Junpei is equally analytical and creative—driven to understand people and create the brand magic that influences them. He’s already making his mark through foundational brand strategy assignments and communications development. Lauren Daukaus joined us as a Strategist with…
We’re proud to be recognized as a Winner of Distinction by the 2024 REBRAND 100® Global Awards for our work rebranding Travel + Leisure. Each year, the REBRAND 100 Global Awards celebrate “effective brand transformations” from around the world. They recognize brand's power to redefine a business and its future in the hearts and mind of every stakeholder. The award program's online Winners Showcase features the full stories behind each project, starting with the business leap that required the rebrand (in Travel + Leisure’s case, a game-changing acquisition) and culminating in before-and-after visuals and video. The brand’s complete transformation is revealed—along with the…
We're proud to announce that DesignRush is currently featuring our print design work for Littler as one of "The Best Professional Services Print Designs." DesignRush, an online B2B marketplace, is known for promoting and celebrating achievement in design. The company tracks the work of hundreds of branding, design and digital agencies—with a goal to help brands connect with the best possible partners. Per DesignRush, our design work for Littler is notable for evoking "a sense of professionalism with a modern and engaging visual style, avoiding a bland or overly corporate feel." We credit our client, a truly innovative firm, for…
We are proud to announce that DeSantis Breindel took home Gold and Bronze at the ninth annual Transform Awards North America, celebrated at New York City’s Edison Ballroom on October 10, 2023. Every year, the Transform Awards recognize “the very best work in rebranding and brand development,” evaluating work across brand strategy, creative and execution/activation. We’re honored every time they recognize our work. This year, we won the Gold Award for our work with Davis (a real estate investment and development leader) in the category of “Best Visual Identity from the Property, Construction and Facilities Management Sector.” We received the…
We’re excited to announce that Ben Kripke will join the DeSantis Breindel team as a Strategy Director. With his proven track record of building strong B2B brands, we know he’ll contribute immeasurably to our clients’ brand strategies and growth ambitions. “I've always had a passion for partnering with complex B2B clients to inject humanity into their stories, helping them break through the clutter,” Kripke notes. “Joining the DeSantis Breindel team represents an ideal opportunity to continue making this type of impact.” In his new role, Ben will enrich DeSantis Breindel’s client relationships, developing new B2B brand strategies and leading execution…
We’re proud to announce that REBRAND, the “World’s Leading Resource for Effective Brand Transformations,” recently chose DeSantis Breindel’s work for Travel + Leisure for one of its coveted online Spotlights. It’s an honor for any branding firm to be featured on its platform. The REBRAND website is a vibrant archive of great work in branding. It’s also the home of the annual REBRAND 100® Global Awards, which chose DeSantis Breindel Co-CEO Dru DeSantis to serve on its jury panel for 2024. REBRAND’s Spotlight case studies include the full story behind featured projects: the game-changing business situation that led to the…
DeSantis Breindel is proud to announce that Co-CEO Dru DeSantis will serve on the jury panel for the 2024 REBRAND 100® Global Awards, joining an international panel of creative industry leaders, designers, strategists and educators who are widely recognized for their contributions to the field of branding. The REBRAND 100 Global Awards “is the first, global, highest, juried recognition for excellence in brand repositioning.” Each year, it honors outstanding brand transformations—across businesses that are small, large, private or non-profit. Branding initiatives can range from full rebrands to short-form brand story videos; the core requirement is impact. And for the associated…
We are thrilled to announce that DeSantis Breindel has been shortlisted for the ninth annual Transform Awards North America in two categories. This proud designation means we’ll take home two trophies—whether gold, silver, bronze or highly-commended—with winners to be announced at the Transform Awards North America event on October 10th in New York City. The Transform Awards recognize “excellence in rebranding and brand strategy,” evaluating work across strategy development, creation and execution/activation. DeSantis Breindel previously won gold in 2021 for its work with HALO (“Best Corporate Rebrand Following a Merger or Acquisition” category) and has also been honored with several…
It’s a proud moment for our firm. Global networking and cybersecurity leader Infoblox just rolled out a rebrand, with DeSantis Breindel activating its new brand story and promise across audiences and experiences. Infoblox’s refreshed website—their brand centerpiece for connecting with prospects, candidates and media—went live just in time for RSA 2023, the world’s leading cybersecurity conference. Infoblox provides united networking and security solutions to 70% of the Fortune 500. Its client base spans everything from municipalities (Abu Dhabi City) to global manufacturers (Hartmann), universities (University of Florida) and sports teams (Texas Rangers) alongside industry giants like Adobe, Aflac and Symantec. The…
On March 29, online business guide The Manifest once again recognized DeSantis Breindel as one of the most-reviewed branding agencies in New York City. We proudly received our first NYC Manifest Award in 2022. The Manifest “compiles and analyzes practical business wisdom” to help entrepreneurs and companies pursue their goals and find the right partners across creative, IT and business services. The NYC Manifest Awards honor the most reviewed agencies on Clutch: The Manifest’s rich company evaluation platform. Clutch reviews are based on in-depth client interviews, data analysis and competitive insights. The resulting agency profiles help companies identify the B2B…
We’re thrilled to announce that Grant Currie will join the DeSantis Breindel team as our new creative director. As an award-winning creative and design lead, we know Grant will contribute immeasurably to our culture and the strength of the brands we build. In his new role, Grant will advance our practice by elevating creative work across DeSantis Breindel’s client relationships. He comes with a fresh vision for our design studio and the experience to guide its evolution—his track record of nearly 20 years marked by dynamic moments of agency growth. Grant previously served as a senior design director at Addison.…
Finding success in any business requires a plan, ad every plan relies on accurate information. Who are the customers, what are they experiencing, and why should they choose you? All these questions concern the single most important group in the market - your customer. As we began our own journey in the marketing world, we prioritized this specific relationship with all our clients from day one. Our team also practiced what we preached when we worked together with these clients in getting their brands noticed. This is why it comes as no surprise that we’ve been named as one of…
We are honored to announce that DeSantis Breindel's work with Prospiant, Terrasmart, BrightWay and OneMain Financial were recognized at the eighth annual Transform Awards North America. The Transform Awards recognize those companies and agencies that best exemplify the transformational power of rebranding and brand design. Each entry was examined by a panel of expert judges, who determined those that excelled in best practice in corporate, product and global brand design and strategy. These judges hailed from a wide variety of reputable organizations including Google, Hasbro and Microsoft. This year's awards saw a 41% increase in the number of entries, setting…
We are honored to announce that DeSantis Breindel has been shortlisted in four categories at the eighth annual Transform Awards North America. The Transform Awards recognize exemplary brand development work across strategy, creative and execution. These nominations demonstrate once again how our collaborative approach to building brands with clients drive meaningful change and deliver measurable competitive advantage. The work we’ve done with our clients has been shortlisted for the following four categories: Best Corporate Rebrand Following a Merger or Acquisition: Prospiant Gibraltar Industries, a leading manufacturer and distributor of products for the agtech, renewables, infrastructure, and residential markets in North America, had…
We are pleased to welcome Mitchell Kirkham-Cooper to lead this team in the new role of Senior Director, Business Development and Marketing. In this role, Mitchell will be working with us to create and implement a robust outbound marketing strategy, closely aligned with our inbound marketing efforts. Mitchell brings over nine years of business development and marketing experience to this role. He started his career in London at Rainmaker Consulting, the premier outsourced marketing and business development consultancy for professional services firms. And, for the last three and a half years, Mitchell was the Director of Business Development for Siegel…
We are thrilled to announce that Leesa Wytock will be joining us to lead this group as DeSantis Breindel’s Managing Director, Chief Experience Officer. In this new role, Leesa will also be helping us rethink our brand, offering, process, deliverables – and our relationship with our clients. Leesa is a digital-focused creative leader who is deeply passionate about the intersection of brands, technology, and human behavior to deliver beautiful and useful experiences that make a difference in peoples’ lives. Throughout her career she has developed deep expertise across interactive programs, service design, marketing, account growth, and team development, with a…
We are pleased to have been selected as a top 20 agency in the B2B Marketing “US Agencies Benchmarking Report 2022.” The report, which is free to download, features 39 of the most forward-looking and ambitious marcomm agencies, providing detailed financial stats, headcounts, and more. The 108-page report also includes a wealth of analysis, commentary and interviews on the state of the market. The B2B Marketing US Agencies Benchmarking Report is an annual report based on the results of a comprehensive survey of US agencies. This survey asks agencies about their headcount, their income, their challenges, their concerns, their methods of…
We are honored to announce that DeSantis Breindel has been recognized in The 2021 Clutch 1000. Clutch is the leading B2B ratings and reviews platform that connects buyers with top service providers around the world. DeSantis Breindel was ranked highly in the top 30 for this award. The Clutch 1000 is the firm’s most reputable and exclusive accolade, representing only the top 1% of companies listed on their platform. To be featured on Clutch’s platform, companies are holistically evaluated based on partners and clientele, portfolio and completed projects, as well as verified client reviews. For the Clutch 1000, companies on…
We are honored to announce that DeSantis Breindel has been recognized as a top-ranked branding agency in several categories for the Clutch 2021 Global Leaders Awards. Clutch is the leading B2B ratings and reviews platform that connects buyers with top service providers around the world. Across 22 categories, the top 15 service providers for each from around the globe are highlighted for their expertise. DeSantis Breindel was highly ranked in two categories as a Branding Top 3 Agency and as a Marketing Strategy Top 10 Agency. To be featured on Clutch’s platform, companies are holistically evaluated based on partners and…
We are honored to announce that DeSantis Breindel’s work with HALO and LPL Financial were recognized at the seventh annual Transform Awards North America. The Transform Awards recognize those companies and agencies that best exemplify the transformational power of rebranding and brand design. Each entry was examined by a panel of expert judges, who determined those that excelled in best practice in corporate, product and global brand design and strategy. HALO and DeSantis Breindel were awarded Gold in the category of “Best corporate rebrand following a merger or acquisition,” and LPL Financial and DeSantis Breindel were Highly Commended in the…
Gibraltar Industries, a leading manufacturer and provider of products and services for the renewable energy, residential, agtech and infrastructure markets, today announced its merger of four solar brands into one. RBI Solar, SolarBOS, Sunfig and TerraSmart, all part of the renewable energy group of Gibraltar, are unifying under a shared brand, Terrasmart, to deliver a seamless customer experience through integrated product lines, and services. Following the acquisition of Terrasmart, Gibraltar needed a brand that unified and conveyed the combined strength of their renewables energy portfolio. DeSantis Breindel partnered with Gibraltar to develop the brand, including the brand strategy, brand name…
As we strengthen our ability to deliver breakthrough brand experiences, verbal identity, content strategy and strategic messaging have become top priorities for our firm. To that end, we are thrilled to welcome Matthew DeMaio to DeSantis Breindel as Group Director, Communications. With more than 20 years’ experience as a strategist, writer, and editor, Matthew has led communications development for a range of organizations and agencies – most recently as the head of his own practice. Prior to founding his own firm in 2008, Matthew worked as a strategist, creative director, journalist and advisor across many organizations, with a particular focus…
We are honored to announce that DeSantis Breindel has been shortlisted in two categories at the seventh annual Transform Awards North America. The Transform Awards recognize exemplary brand development work across strategy, creative and execution. These nominations demonstrate once again how our collaborative approach to building brands with clients drive meaningful change and deliver measurable competitive advantage. The work we’ve done with our clients has been shortlisted for the following two categories: Best Corporate Rebrand Following a Merger or Acquisition: HALO HALO had grown rapidly in recent years, having made six major acquisitions. To capitalize on the potential of developing…
Digital.com, a leading independent review website for small business online tools, products, and services, has named DeSantis Breindel to its list of best branding agencies of 2021. The top firms were evaluated based on service lines, size, and industry focus. DeSantis Breindel was recognized among the most efficient branding agencies for small businesses. DeSantis Breindel and other agencies were required to offer a broad range of services such as digital strategy development, search engine optimization, and advertising. Agency size was also an important factor since some businesses require smaller agencies for more personalized services, while others opt for large agencies…