we've got the receipts 📸

Disco pics, fresh client wins, brand new 21A marks and website, plus plenty more from a very busy summer

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Brittany Ward
July 22, 2026

The decor finally came down, but we’re not done talking about our celebration. Ten years in and one big disco behind us, but somehow the party is still getting bigger. 🪩

July brought in new launches, shoots, clients… and one very overdue disco celebration. The 21A got a fresh new look, and we’ve been busy in the best way.

The receipts are in. Let’s get into it 👇

We BOOGIED right into Year 10 🕺🏼

We set up a “wig wall” and DJ, and the crowd did the rest. Check out our full camera roll that documented the absolute throw down that our ten year anniversary ushered in. (No wigs were harmed in the making of this film.) [FULL CAMERA ROLL]

And because June 21 has always been a big deal around here, we also sang HBD to our very own Founder. To everyone who showed up, raised a glass, hit the dance floor, or supported us somewhere along the way, thank you.

Ten years down. We’re just getting warmed up 🔥

Instagram Reel

WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO

21A Gets An Upgrade 📈

As our mom says, you’re all grown up, honey. And she’s right.

We gave The 21A a full refresh with a new website, a new logo, and a new social story series that takes you behind the work, the people, and the ideas shaping what comes next. Check out Part 1 here - and we give you the full rundown.

The glow up is live.💫

Something smells… (really good 🌷) 

Our favorite beauty brand just made its way to scents in time for a smell-good summer. Nakery Beauty has launched its Skin + Hair Exosome Perfume, an alcohol-free mist designed to make skin and hair smell incredible. The fact that it combines plant-derived ingredients helps skin feel softer, smoother, and more hydrated.

They just dropped two scents: Seaside Serenity for ocean air, sheer musk and warm driftwood, or Seductive Comfort for vanilla, amber and creamy almond.

We might be spraying this all over our office to get the full summer effect. 😎

New Nakery Scents Now Out!

And a new office means a FULL drop 💅🏽

With new scents and a full TikTok Live Studio… Nakery Beauty was poised for this beautiful new office build-out; we rang in with the whole crew.

The new digs include an impressive floor plan with 2 studios for HSN and TikTok live selling, full product display rooms, meeting and workspace. Congrats, crew!

Nakery Beauty Office Party!

BBQ Goes Viral - Just Look 🔪 

Sometimes you expect things to go viral (like this slam dunk skit). Other times, you just slice some brisket and watch it rack up more than 135,000 views and 4,500 likes overnight.

No big production or complicated concept. But we fired off a crisp, high-resolution shot of chef slicing into fresh brisket, paired with trending audio, all in under 10 seconds. Go off social team…

The lesson? Great content does not always need MORE. Sometimes we just nail the shot and the people go crazy. Too bad the leftovers didn’t make it back to our office. Next time. 🙃

The Viral BBQ Shot!

Even. Greater. Coverage. Sarasota-Manatee goes live. 🙌 

Our homegrown Tampa, FL health system continues to see incredible growth! After a recent acquisition from Humana, MaxHealth continues to take massive strides, including the addition of the Cancer Center of Sarasota-Manatee, expanding access to specialized cancer care throughout the region.

It’s another meaningful step in MaxHealth’s mission to make high-quality healthcare simpler, more connected, and more accessible to their entire network.

Way to go to this talented group of all-stars!

Watts Up Wednesday is BACK 💡

Florida Lighting Associates is back with another Watts Up Wednesday, this time featuring one of their top-of-the-line lighting vendors - get to know LUX Illuminaire’s CRV.2.

Our team brings this production to life with special highlights featuring how this flexible architectural lighting system supports curved and linear applications while giving designers the freedom to create clean lines, flowing forms, and geometric patterns.

Check out the latest Watts Up Wednesday video to see CRV.2 in action. Commercial lighting isn’t usually this sexy, but now, thanks to this series, it’s never been brighter. ⚡️

Check out the full production here!

Back to school, back to school… to provide to Dad 🤡 KEY FOOD is BACK

This is not a skit. We really ARE headed back to school with Key Food Supermarkets! This campaign hits in time to give out 3000 loaded backpacks to local kids, and 6 Free Lunches for a Year in each location. We’re so excited we had to be there to capture the moment.

The team showed up to grab all the shots for a big splash to this campaign. We even launched five new influencer collabs that showed how fun school snack shopping can be with the fam. 🏡

Check out their giveaways and show up July 25th to the big bash in their locations!

🎒Built for Real Life, Shot by 21A

We recently welcomed TBD (“Tested Beyond Doubt”) brand to the studio for a product shoot featuring its backpack, shoulder bag, and emergency first aid kit. From clean web-ready product shots to detailed close-ups, we captured pics to highlight the thoughtful design, functionality, and craftsmanship behind each piece.

We nailed this full library of assets ready for web, social, email, and digital campaigns. Up next, happy shoulders everywhere. 🤟🏼

TBD Photoshoot In The 21A Studio

It’s electric, boogie woogie, woogie 🛥️

ANOTHA ONE! Sea Suite Cruises recently acquired Sea DC, a fleet of self-driven Duffy boats that accommodate up to 10 passengers and feature a shaded Bimini top for summer’s hottest rides.

After a MONSTER June with over 50% of revenue from our digital ad campaigns, this brand continues to crush records and grow their fleet. ALL BOARD - we’re cruisin’ together.

“21 Minutes With…” POD is heating up 🔥

🪩 New Month, New Convos

Three fresh episodes just dropped and they are hit after hit. All three are powerful women in business, although some fight in the board room and some on the Jiu Jitsu mats.

Check out the full episodes on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts:

Interested in booking a session in our new studio? Email us at [email protected]!

Make sure you’re also following our “21 Minutes With…” Instagram or TikTok, so you stay updated with our weekly releases!

WE GET AROUND 🪩

A birthday and a 21A anniversary party, a visit to Pensacola and a brand new book made for an action-packed month for Brittany, with much needed beach relax time to round it out.

Christian’s best friend got married, tried a new beard style (extensions were not the hit he thought they would be), celebrated the 4th of July, flexed his art muscles for his first finished stained glass piece. Meanwhile Bodi is still on summer vacation in Iowa.

Jackie was boogin’ all month long! From dancing the night away with my besties at the disco to watching fireworks from the top of the world, it’s been such a happy, healthy, and fun-filled month. She even got to have my college bestie in town to join in on the festivities!

Katie’s been booked and busy.

She helped create and set up the 10 year disco party (peep the insane balloon wall), headed back to West Palm Beach for a bestie’s wedding, tested out a few new Tampa dinner spots for birthday celebrations, and spent the Fourth soaking up St. Pete Beach.

A very solid summer lineup so far.

This month, Shayleen made the most out of summer, spending quality time with close friends, enjoying a fun family trip to Boca, and keeping up her coffee runs with the girls at the office.

From birthday steaks at Bern’s to deep dish in Chicago and lake views in Michigan Scott had a great month. He walked miles exploring Chicago, stumbled upon local gems in St. Joe, and soaked up every minute of it. July was a beautiful blur of exploring new places, celebrating milestones, and spending time with his absolute favorites. ❤️🏙️🌅🫘🍕

INDUSTRY UPDATES 💡

Kids these days. We’ve been keeping up to date on the trends. Check out this month’s Social Pulse - and download it here.

THINGS WE LOVE 💘

SUMMER SERIES:
We’re going to summer camp! What does your ultimate summer camp look like?

Brittany:  A mountain, no cell service with great hikes, a sparkling lake and an Aperol spritz while our private chef cooks up some homemade pasta and we build a bonfire to toast our feet when the air chills off. I finish my book listening to birds chirp on the porch before the boat picks us up for a day of water sports and THE BLOB launches me straight into the air - no necks broken.

Christian: Private lake for wakeboarding, tree house situation, lots of trees, fried chicken, camp fires

Jackie: No phone, no service, just a private lake with boats, jet skis, sailboats, and endless ways to enjoy the water. Sunrise and sunset yoga, arts and crafts throughout the day, puppies and animals everywhere, and maybe even horseback riding through the water. Every night ends with a bonfire and snuggles with friends. All my besties are there, bringing new people with amazing energy, while someone else cooks all my meals and handles the cleanup. No one is bothering me. An absolute DREAM.

Katie: A private chef with gourmet meals, saunas, spas/facialist, yoga/pilates classes, all near the ocean and in a tropical location with no phones/electronics but you get to have your phone for daily scroll rot.

Shayleen: My ultimate summer camp is a private beach with all my best friends. Mornings start slow with yoga and coffee, every single day. And every night ends the same way, a sunset bonfire with the people I love most.

Scott: Summer camp looks like a long trip to Kentucky with the bois, going on the bourbon trail and visiting different distilleries. Perfect jams, perfect sips.

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