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Communication Strategy and Design

"I want to help others feel connected with your organization. My clients hire me to clarify value, improve retention, and strengthen engagement with clear, actionable stories for growing tech, manufacturing, B2B and non-profit organizations."

David Quakenbush, Creative Strategist

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March 23, 2026

Social Media Strategy ►

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April 15, 2026

The Video Testimonial Trap ►

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CBCC: Vibe-coding the Future ►

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March 20, 2026

No Country for Old Creatives ►

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February 27, 2026

Reflecting on REMAX and Booj ►

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Elevating Colorado's Real Estate Listings

High-end real estate photography for the Colorado Rocky Mountain front range.

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Spice up your Marketing — Price List

Ready to spice up your marketing? Check out a menu of select ingredients and typical pricing.

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David Quakenbush Video Portfolio

A portfolio of video samples spanning David Quakenbush's 20+ years of commercial video production.

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Localized Brand Strategy for Legislative Advocacy

Localized branding helped legislative teams connect national advocacy with regional identity.

Local Identity ►
B2B Explainer Videos Help Registria Close Deals

Short animated explainer videos helped Registria's platform become instantly understandable to non-technical executives.

Tech Product Marketing ►
Rachio Cut Support Costs with Video User Guides

The how-to videos we created for Rachio cut support costs with customers and empowered tech-savvy homeowners.

Installation Guides ►
SMART-TD Mascot: Solidarity with Attitude

Belonging became cool again after America's railroad conductors embraced a new symbol for their fighting spirit.

Mascot Design ►
Quality Park Demo Videos Support B2B Sales

We armed Quality Park's sales team with clear, white-labeled product demonstrations to close B2B deals faster.

Product Explainer Videos ►
Building Trust and Authority for SMART-TD

SMART-TD broke fundraising and legislative engagement records after we refocused their social media and online news strategy.

Establish Authority ►
Backstage with David Byrne for Theater of the Mind

Our immersive technology helped bring the science of perception to life in David Byrne’s theatrical experience.

Immersive Magic ►
Sketchtopia Air Quality Exhibit with Virginia Tech

Our interactive museum exhibit turned cutting edge air-quality science into a playful hands-on experience.

Interactive Exhibit ►
Social Media for Camp Christmas

We spread social media cheer for Camp Christmas, an immersive wonderland by artist Lonnie Hanzon and DCPA Off-Center.

Social Media ►
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Experiments in our creativity lab expand how stories can be experienced and shared.

R&D Projects ►
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David is a creative who has been crafting resonant media experiences since 1998.

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