TALKS
Author, publisher, creator, and career guide Roger Darnell is the principal of The Darnell Works Agency, the go-to PR firm for bold business leaders and their organizations. Since launching in 2000, the agency’s clients have succeeded brilliantly, scoring top industry accolades, and collaborating with world-leading creative marketers to continually redefine cutting-edge creativity. Collectively, their projects have spanned original feature, short, and brand films, TV series, music videos, film and TV main titles and idents, top-rated Super Bowl spots, iconic network promos for major networks, and even Olympics openers.
A widely published author with global business contacts and numerous credits on independent feature films and network TV series, Roger is also the creator of the original travelogue series, “Rare Air.” Certified as a U.S. Air Force Training Systems Specialist and winner of a Scripps-Howard Foundation fellowship for creative writing, he is especially drawn to filmmakers and studios. Through his partnership, his clients have secured festival screenings, distribution deals, panel appearances and keynote speaking engagements at prominent business and creative-industry conferences worldwide.
Supporting authors and artists, Roger has published and promoted many original books, custom publications, and art collections. In line with his values, he regularly contributes to non-profits aimed at protecting the environment and endangered species and helping homeless and other at-risk individuals. Married to Beth Darnell since 1992, and father to Amelia and Riley, Roger also takes immense pride in each of the recommendations he has received from clients and colleagues on LinkedIn, and in his friendships with some of the planet’s coolest people.
Talks and Engagements
San Francisco Design Week 2023: Benefits of a Rebrand with Mission Bit and Sans Serif
Moderator
PRSA of Western North Carolina: Mentoring Event
Guest Mentor
PRSA of Western North Carolina: Championing Your Worth as a PR Professional
Keynote Speaker
Authority Magazine, “5 Things You Need To Know To Create A Successful Service Based Business”
Guest
“Marketing Champions” with Roger Darnell from Darnell Works, Inc.
Guest
Literary Titan Author Interview
Guest
Authority Magazine, “How To Take Your Company From Good To Great”
Guest
BUILD Metro DC Student Entrepreneur Panel
Panelist
Two Rivers Community School, Third Grade Class
Speaker: Do What You Love
Two Rivers Community School, Kindergarten Class
Speaker: Tell Your Own Story
Appalachian State University, Senior Public Relations Class
Speaker: Something to Say
UCLA Extension
Speaker: Making Technology Personal
University of Central Florida School of Communications
Speaker: You Can Succeed
University of Central Florida Cinematography Association
Speaker: So, You Want To Be In The Movie Business
University of Central Florida Cinematography Association
As President and Founder, served as Host for all events
U.S Air Force Reserves, 482nd Tactical Fighter Wing Support Squadron
As Public Affairs Representative, spoke at numerous Squadron Events
Greenville Illinois Junior High School
Commencement Speaker: Starting Over
Publications & Research (Partial Listing)
Ultimate Events, ongoing monthly series
Big Ups: Roger D’s highly curated updates
Rare Air, original travelogue series
Pandemic Marcom Tips, article series, May, 2020
Promo Video Primer: 30 First-Class Examples
Interested in being a guest speaker? Start early!
Sales Expertise for Creative Entrepreneurs
Marketing Imperatives: Center Everything Around Your PR Strategy
Sharing Secrets: Prioritize, Maximize, and Rise, Through Science
Sharing Secrets: Public Relations Expertise
Sharing Secrets: Smart Planning and Production for Marketing Content
Three Steps to Business Planning Success
More Branding and Communications Essentials
Roger D’s tips for superior public and media relations: Getting started…