Case Study: Stardust Studios

Last updated on Aug. 31, 2009: Award-Winning Creative Production Company Stardust Studios Expands Business and Global Reputation

“Strategic Public Relations Campaign Designed and Executed by The Darnell Works Agency Put Stardust’s Business Feats in Brilliant Perspective”
See also: MEDIA COVERAGE

Stardust Studios, a bicoastal U.S. creative production company, specializing in motion design, animation, visual effects and live-action production. DWA strategic campaign kicked off in December, 2005 and ran through August, 2009.

Executive Summary
In November of 2005, well into its third year in business, Stardust Studios retained DWA as its PR agency of record, to devise and launch a proactive media relations campaign. Stardust’s brilliance in creating engaging original motion design and live-action content, combined with DWA’s campaign efforts, extended the studio’s reputation as a unique creator of extraordinary content worldwide. The company achieved fame through the Apple community and was widely recognized and honored among the world’s best through editorial exposure and industry awards related to its collaborations with the world’s most prestigious agencies, brands and recording artists.

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Case Study: Tool of North America

Last updated in 2006: Elite U.S. Commercial Production Company Elevates Position, Delivers Award-Winning Work for Top U.S. Agencies

“Strategic Two-Year Public Relations Campaign Designed and Executed by The Darnell Works Agency Helped Tool Maximize and Expand Its Success”
See also: TOOL MEDIA COVERAGE

Since 1995, Santa Monica-based Tool of North America has established itself among the leading U.S. commercial production companies, representing top commercial directors including Erich Joiner, Tom Routson, Oscar-winning cinematographer Bob Richardson and several other creative all stars. During the time the DWA campaign was in effect (April 2004 through May 2006), Tool also operated satellite company Paranoid Projects: Tool, which provided U.S. representation for directors Poiraud and Francois Vogel.

Executive Summary
Among many high-profile accomplishments during DWA’s two-year tenure as the PR agency of record for Tool of North America and Paranoid Projects (2004-2006), Francois Vogel’s HP “Picture Book” campaign was named Adweek’s Campaign of the Year for 2004… and also landed him in Creativity Magazine’s feature that year on the world’s hottest emerging directors. The public and media relations campaign diligently promoted commercial projects of the highest order, from top agencies, major brands, and Tool’s all-star roster of directors.

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Case study on TV’s most beloved ad campaign…

Last year, San Francisco ad agency Goodby, Silverstein & Partners hatched an idea for its clients at Hewlett Packard’s Digital Photography division which has led to some truly phenomenal results. Collaborations with the talented French director Francois Vogel, which began in 2003 in the development of another award-winning television commercial entitled “You”, produced a new … Read moreCase study on TV’s most beloved ad campaign…

Case Study: Troika Design Group


Last updated on Aug. 30, 2004: 2004 Public Relations Campaign Set Prestigious Tone for Troika Design Group

“Showcased Spectacular Achievements and Unique Market Position”
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Troika Design Group was a multidisciplinary, award-winning design company in Hollywood consisting of designers, producers, animators, editors and conceptual thinkers who specialized in network branding, promotional and advertising campaigns and show packaging. The DWA public relations campaign ran from February through August of 2004.

Executive Summary
At the beginning of 2004, DWA was retained by Troika Design Group as the PR agency of record to package news and pursue targeted editorial opportunities. Beyond earning online and print recognition throughout the international design, advertising and entertainment industries, Troika also earned three 2004 Gold BDA Awards and one Silver for their work for KCET, DIRECTV and Fine Living Network.

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