Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Storytelling and Brand Strategy Solutions
Tellwell Story Co. + Studio Story Co. + Studio is a full-service creative agency dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations amplify their impact through strategic storytelling. Founded on the belief that clarity transforms brands from overlooked to unforgettable, we specialize in brand strategy, video production, design, and web development tailored to organizations with meaningful missions. Our collaborative approach prioritizes deep listening and authentic partnerships, ensuring every project aligns with our clients' unique identities and goals.Based in Fargo, North Dakota, our multidisciplinary team combines Scandinavian minimalism with Midwestern hospitality to create cohesive content ecosystems that resonate across platforms. With a focus on transparency, teamwork, and results-driven creativity, we serve as strategic partners for brands seeking to connect with audiences through compelling narratives that inspire action and foster loyalty.
Services
Brand Strategy
Video Production
Branding Design
Web Development
Film Production
Creative Strategy
Fundraising Campaigns
Social Media Strategy
Logo Design
Website Optimization
Highlights and features
- We specialize in mission-driven storytelling with a decade of industry expertise
- Our full-service approach integrates brand, film, and digital strategies seamlessly
- Collaborative workshops ensure authentic brand messaging that resonates deeply
- Award-winning team with proven success in nonprofit and community-focused sectors
- Transparent process combining creative excellence with measurable business outcomes
Services
Brand Strategy
Our brand strategy services help organizations clarify their core identity and messaging. Through collaborative workshops and in-depth research, we develop comprehensive frameworks that align visual elements, voice, and mission-driven narratives. This strategic foundation ensures consistent storytelling across all platforms, helping clients establish clear market positioning and build lasting audience connections.
Video Production
We create impactful brand films and documentaries that showcase organizational missions through authentic storytelling. Our full-service production includes concept development, professional filming, and post-production editing. From short-form social content to feature-length documentaries, our team captures compelling narratives that educate audiences and drive engagement for mission-focused organizations.
Web Design
Our web design solutions combine strategic storytelling with user-centric functionality. We create responsive, brand-aligned websites that effectively communicate organizational missions while optimizing user experience. Services include custom WordPress development, SEO optimization, and ongoing support to ensure digital platforms evolve with clients' growing needs and industry standards.
Branding Design
We develop cohesive visual identities that translate brand stories into compelling design elements. Our services include logo creation, color palette development, and brand guideline creation that maintain consistency across all touchpoints. This visual system ensures organizations maintain strong brand recognition while effectively communicating their unique value propositions to target audiences.
Creative Strategy
Our creative strategy services transform brand narratives into actionable marketing campaigns. We develop comprehensive blueprints for content distribution across multiple channels, focusing on audience engagement and measurable outcomes. This includes integrated marketing plans, social media strategies, and cross-platform content calendars that align with organizational goals and mission-driven messaging.
People
Max Kringen
Founder & Chief Storyteller
Max founded Tellwell Story Co. + Studio Story Co. + Studio with a vision to help purpose-driven organizations amplify their impact through strategic storytelling. With over a decade of experience in brand strategy, he leads the team in creating authentic narratives that connect with audiences and drive organizational growth.
Annie Wood
Chief of Staff
Annie oversees operational excellence at Tellwell Story Co. + Studio Story Co. + Studio, ensuring seamless project execution across all departments. Her strategic leadership and commitment to organizational clarity help maintain the studio's high standards while supporting both team members and client partnerships.
Duncan Williamson
Senior Film Producer
Duncan brings brand stories to life through cinematic excellence, specializing in documentary-style filmmaking. With extensive experience in visual storytelling, he leads video production efforts that capture authentic narratives and create emotional connections between organizations and their audiences.
Sandie Kuehn
Senior Design Strategist
Sandie leads brand design initiatives, transforming organizational missions into compelling visual identities. Her expertise in strategic design ensures cohesive brand systems that maintain consistency across all platforms while effectively communicating each client's unique value proposition.
Riley Mack
Senior Web Strategist
Riley specializes in creating purpose-driven digital experiences that align with brand narratives. His expertise in web strategy ensures clients receive technically robust solutions that effectively communicate their missions while optimizing user engagement and conversion opportunities.
Questions
What types of organizations do you work with?
We specialize in serving mission-driven organizations across nonprofit, education, healthcare, and community-focused sectors that need help articulating their stories.
What services do you offer?
We provide integrated brand strategy, video production, web design, and creative campaign development tailored to organizations with purpose-driven missions.
How do you approach brand development?
Our collaborative process includes workshops, strategic research, and storytelling frameworks that clarify brand identity and create consistent cross-platform messaging.
Do you work with clients outside Fargo?
While based in Fargo, we serve organizations nationwide through virtual collaboration and remote production capabilities.
What makes your agency different?
Our focus on mission-driven storytelling combines creative excellence with strategic business outcomes, prioritizing authentic partnerships over transactional relationships.
How do you measure campaign success?
We use data-driven insights combined with qualitative storytelling impact assessments to evaluate how effectively campaigns achieve organizational goals.
Reviews (4)
Matt Oye
Feb 25, 2021
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Great talent at Tellwell. They helped us with our rebrand and continue to help guide us so we can help our clients create branded merchandise that really matters.
McKenzy Olson
Sep 16, 2019
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Our company has had a great experience with Tellwell. They understood our vision and made one of the best videos we have ever seen. I would highly recommend, they are easy to work with and very very creative in nature! Proud of all the things they are accomplishing in the Fargo-Moorhead area! :)
Kristy Tran
Jun 21, 2019
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Absolutely amazing people!! the work that they do is incredible! Theyre always so nice when I come in to do interviews and I definitely would recommend them to any company that is looking for advertising or marketing help!
Annie Wood
Aug 21, 2018
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Great team. High energy, big ideas and the creative talent to make any project come to life. I'd pick them for any creative project from web to video to branding. Their approach to client work is unmatched in the Fargo Moorhead area
