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Tellwell Plog: Feb. 14th

Team TellwellFebruary 14, 20253 min read

Welcome to Tellwell’s weekly Plog (photo-blog)!

The most generous week of the year! Gala’s, Giving Hearts, and super soup!

A group of six people is posing together in a decorated room for Giving Hearts Day. They are all dressed in festive red and black outfits, with some wearing heart-themed accessories like heart-shaped sunglasses and headbands. The background features a blackboard-style sign with colorful handwritten text that reads "Keep Hope On The Line" along with heart decorations in pink, red, and orange. Each person is holding a sign with messages related to the event, such as "#countme," "#KeepHopeOnTheLine," and "Giving Hearts Day." One person in the group is holding a small French Bulldog wearing an orange bandana. They are all smiling and striking playful poses, showing enthusiasm for the cause. The setting appears to be an office or community space with a carpeted floor and a neutral-colored wall.

This week’s writer

It’s me, Duncan! I’m the Director of Production and a partner here at Tellwell. I get the opportunity to lead our film team and all the great work we do for our storymakers. Sometimes that means I’m on set directing a commercial, behind a camera as we capture a captivating human story for an impact film, or working with our post-production team to assemble an impactful final product. I also get to work closely with Max as we chart our course for the future of Tellwell!

Super Bowl, or SOUP-er Bowl?

This past Sunday the world gathered to watch the biggest game of the year. At Tellwell, we got to premiere a commercial in the Bozeman, MT market! Watch the final Kenyon Noble Super Bowl Spot here. On another note, we hosted our second annual SOUP-er Bowl! We had a soup pot-luck for our team lunch this week, featuring Lasagna Soup, White Chicken Chili, Curry Squash Soup and homemade sourdough!

A behind-the-scenes moment in a workshop where a filmmaker and an older craftsman are engaged in a conversation. The filmmaker, a man with long hair, a tattooed arm, and a gray cap worn backward, is wearing a black t-shirt and operating a professional Sony video camera mounted on a tripod. The craftsman, an elderly man with white hair, is wearing a light blue long-sleeved shirt and an apron, pointing to a tool on a pegboard wall filled with neatly arranged hand tools, saws, wrenches, and levels. The setting is a well-organized workshop with wooden cabinets, a workbench, and various tools stored in bins and drawers.
Three generations of a family—an elderly man, a middle-aged man, and a young boy—are standing together in a grassy backyard during what appears to be late afternoon or early evening. The elderly man on the left is wearing a light blue button-up shirt, jeans, and brown shoes, smiling warmly. The young boy in the center is dressed in a red long-sleeved shirt, navy pants, and sneakers, standing happily between the two adults. The middle-aged man on the right is wearing a red and white plaid shirt, jeans, and work boots, holding a rustic wooden lantern with a star design in his left hand. The background features lush trees, a fenced garden, and a house with a steep roof, bathed in golden light from the setting sun.
A top-down view of a white plate holding three small bowls of different soups and a slice of rustic bread. The soup in the top-right bowl is a tomato-based soup with melted shredded cheese on top. The bottom-right bowl contains a creamy, white soup with shredded chicken and herbs. The bottom-left bowl features an orange-colored soup, likely butternut squash or sweet potato, topped with crumbled cheese. A metal spoon rests on the right side of the plate, reflecting light. The plate is placed on a light-colored countertop.

Havin’ a Ball

We’re so proud to be the official storytelling partners of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley. This past Saturday was their annual Sweetheart Ball. The Tellwell team was out in full force! From designing programs to manning the Photo Booth, capturing event photos to chowing down on cupcakes, we made the most of this year’s event. Our annual Impact Film premiered during the event, take a peak and see how friendship helped Norma and Charlotte through the most challenging of times.

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A group of ten people is posing together in a photo booth at a formal event. They are standing under a wooden frame decorated with hanging red hearts and flowers. The group consists of men and women dressed in elegant attire, including black, red, and navy dresses and suits. Two women in the front are holding gold star wands, and they all have cheerful expressions with broad smiles. The background is a white backdrop with the heart decorations adding a festive touch. The setting suggests a Valentine's or sweetheart-themed event, with the participants looking happy and engaged.
Three women are posing together at a formal event, all smiling warmly at the camera. The woman on the left has straight blonde hair and is wearing a sleeveless dark blue velvet dress. The woman in the center has long, wavy red hair and is leaning in between the other two, dressed in a dark-colored outfit.
A close-up shot of a person holding an open booklet at an event. The booklet contains a colorful infographic with statistics and illustrations summarizing the 2024 year in review for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). It includes key figures such as the number of families served, volunteer hours, and other impact metrics. The left page has a dark background with a red and yellow design featuring an illustration of a family and volunteer statistics, while the right page has a white background with red and blue text highlighting the number of individuals and nights served. The person's hand, with black nail polish, is visible holding the booklet, and blurred figures of attendees in formal attire can be seen in the background.

Giving Hearts Day Fun!

Every year we get the opportunity to support several of our local non-profits with their fundraising efforts. Some of the awesome storymakers we supported with fundraising campaigns this year included FirstLink, North Dakota Skateboarding Association, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley, and YWCA of Cass & Clay Counties.

At Tellwell, we also match donations by our employees on Giving Hearts Day. This year our team donated to 35 different non-profits, amounting to over $3,000 in donations!

Three women are posing together for a selfie indoors, all smiling warmly. The woman on the left has shoulder-length red hair and is wearing a red "Giving Hearts Day" t-shirt with a heart logo, along with a name badge clipped to her shirt. The woman in the middle has long brown hair, is wearing a black beanie with "Tellwell Story Co. & Studios" embroidered on it, a black jacket, and a red "Giving Hearts Day" shirt underneath. She is holding a canned beverage in her right hand. The woman on the right has long red hair, is wearing a beige beanie with a blue logo, a black puffer jacket, and is smiling brightly. They are standing in front of a wall with red donor plaques featuring various names and organizations, and the floor is made of light-colored wood. The setting appears to be a community or charitable event.
A fun and lively indoor photo of three people—two women and a young boy—posing together in a modern industrial-style space. The women are dressed in red and pink hues and are wearing heart-shaped sunglasses, giving peace signs. The young boy on the left is dressed in a beige hoodie and sweatpants, holding a red skateboard labeled "Roller Derby 10 Skate Board." The woman in the middle is wearing a red sweater with white hearts and is holding a black skateboard. The woman on the right is wearing a red denim jacket over a purple graphic t-shirt, holding an envelope or card. The setting features an open-concept space with large windows, metal beams, and seating in the background. The image has Instagram-style text overlays tagging "@midwestjenny" and "@wetellwell," along with a caption mentioning that Jenny found them at "@brewhalla.fargo" and thanking them for their support.
A group of five people, three men and two women, are posing together in front of a backdrop featuring the "YWCA Cass Clay" logo and the phrase "eliminating racism, empowering women." They are all smiling and holding small award ribbons or buttons. The individuals are dressed casually, with a mix of plaid shirts, sweaters, jeans, and sneakers. One person is wearing a red cardigan, while another has a blue and black checkered shirt. There are red and orange balloons to the left side of the image, adding a festive touch. The setting appears to be an indoor event space with a carpeted floor.
That wraps up this week! Keep an eye out for our next plog, coming February 21st!
A young toddler with fair skin and rosy cheeks is standing in a cozy living room. The child is wearing a dark long-sleeved shirt and an oversized white and blue baseball cap with the word "BOBCATS" embroidered on it, tilted to one side. The toddler has a slight smile and bright eyes, looking directly at the camera. The background includes a striped armchair, a wooden table, bookshelves, and a soft rug on a hardwood floor, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
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