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Author: Brandon Adams

Brandon Adams is the founder of Smoking Gun Creative Agency, a Dallas-based firm specializing in data-driven brand development and digital marketing. With 13 years as Creative Director and Vice President at a Fortune 500 toy and robotics company, Adams led creative teams of 30+ professionals producing globally broadcast commercials, product packaging, and marketing campaigns for major retailers worldwide. A graduate of The Art Institute of Dallas in 3D animation and multimedia, he has 28 years of experience executing brand strategies for Fortune 500 consumer brands, national food and beverage companies, and ministry organizations. Adams also creates large-scale portrait and murals featured in gallery exhibitions.

What is a Creative Agency?

You’ve heard the term “creative agency” thrown around in meetings and online. Maybe you’ve wondered whether you need one, or if a marketing agency or design studio would be better. The confusion is real. These terms often overlap, and the distinctions can feel murky when you’re trying to solve a business problem. Here’s the direct […]

The Blueprint and Bulldog Energy: Real Estate Success

A banner image for Smoking Gun with a jagged font that has white swiveled lines and an yellow x in the O of smoking. The photo shows a house that is floating in the clouds with a array of blues and purples, the home is warmly lit, showing a whimsical style. There is a yellow Hot air balloon floating alongside of it.

Video April 21, 2025 The Blueprint by Smoking Gun Creative Agency Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f4OoVB5Yp9E?feature=shared Sometimes, you walk away from a conversation and realize you’ve just absorbed something more valuable than notes or sound bites, you’ve taken in perspective. That was exactly what it felt like talking with Lori Keebaugh, a seasoned […]

Buzzwords to Bullseyes – Marketing Without Wasting Money: A Business Owner’s Guide

As business owners we understand you’ve worked hard to establish your company, and now you’re ready to scale and grow. But when it comes to marketing, the advice can feel overwhelming. Agencies and experts throw around buzzwords like “KPIs,” “impressions,” and “brand awareness”, but what does that really mean for your bottom line? How do […]