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

Well friends, it’s been quite a ride with the plog. Today will officially be the last one (!!!) but don’t worry — we’re starting something new in its place! Read on to see what the team did this week, to reminisce on old plog memories, and to see what’s coming next. 💚

A large group of eleven coworkers are gathered closely together, smiling for a team photo in a modern office space. Two men sit in blue and bright yellow armchairs in the foreground, while the rest of the team leans in behind and around them. A deep blue accent wall with shelves displaying awards is visible in the background.

This week at Tellwell 🌸

This week was short, but it was oh-so good!

After a long weekend, the team came into the office refreshed and ready for the week. On Thursday, we celebrated Graphic Designer Jen’s birthday! We shared birthday bagels around the kitchen island and had some quality time together to start off the day. You know how much we love celebrating our people! Happy birthday Jen, we appreciate everything you do!

A group of eight coworkers smile for an outdoor group selfie on a sunny day in a grassy yard. A woman in a plaid hoodie stands in the center holding a handmade sign with purple lettering that reads, "Happy birthday to you Jennifer! We are glad you were born!"

At Tellwell, team members who have been here five years earn a five-week sabbatical — time to step away from the day-to-day, recharge, and reflect on both life and work. So starting next week, Senior Web Strategist Riley will be out of office until the second week of July. He’s taking some well-earned time away, and we can’t wait to hear what he comes back with.

A woman with dark hair and a man in a tan t-shirt sit side-by-side at a wooden conference table during a collaborative meeting. The woman gestures with her hands while speaking, while the man smiles and looks ahead toward a laptop screen. An open notebook and a dark blue mug rest in the foreground.

An Ode to the Plog 🍻

It all started on March 31, 2017 — over 9 years ago! Tellwell wanted a way to share a deeper, behind-the-scenes look into our team, our projects, and what a week in the office looked like. We wanted to bring people into our work and make them feel like they are part of it! Let’s take a look at some memories from over the years. Want to see the first-ever plog before it even had a name? Click here!

Top Left: Two people in dark hooded jackets stand back-to-back against a black background, playfully posing with glowing lightsabers—one blue and one red. Top Right: A behind-the-scenes shot of a video interview setup inside a spacious room with wooden floors. Two people manage cameras on tripods facing a man seated on a stool. Bottom Left: A man stands on a sidewalk talking on his cell phone next to a textured yellow wall featuring a painted mural of a marching mariachi band. Bottom Right: A close-up selfie of a man with glasses making a surprised face next to a brown dog with striking blue eyes yawning widely.
Top Left: Two men in casual clothing kneel in a grassy ditch next to a plowed field, focusing on adjusting a video camera rig close to the ground. Top Right: A group of seven people pose outside next to a white sign with a black border that reads "GOOD MORNING, FARGO!" with a historic brick building in the background. Bottom Left: Several team members relax and chat in a modern office lobby with a brick accent wall featuring a neon sign that reads "TELLWELL." Bottom Right: A wide shot of a brightly lit video production set in a room with floor-to-ceiling windows. A person sits in a director's chair facing a camera operator and professional umbrella lighting.
Top Left: A group of seven colleagues, all wearing protective face masks, stand together in a hallway while one holds a decorated white cake. Top Right: A woman smiles widely while showing off a clear holiday ornament, while another woman sits next to her at a counter holding a pinecone. Bottom Left: A selfie taken inside an airplane cabin showing two men wearing face masks seated in their rows during a flight. Bottom Right: A group of four friends smile for a sunny outdoor selfie in front of a turquoise water feature with a wooden boardwalk and resort buildings behind them.
Top Left: A large, energetic team poses playfully in a creative workspace, waving their hands and cheering in front of a colorful wall mural with a glowing green "TELLWELL" sign. Top Right: Five coworkers stand side-by-side on an outdoor deck overlooking a green golf course, all wearing matching dark blue shirts and smiling. Bottom Left: Three people smile for a selfie outside the entrance of the Minneapolis Institute of Art on a bright day. Bottom Right: A high-angle view of a busy commercial video set. Multiple large cameras on tripods and overhead studio lights are directed at a kitchen counter setup where two hosts stand.

Over the years, we’ve shared Story Maker projects, introduced new team members, said goodbye to others, seen families grow, had our fair share of office dogs, and so much more — and you’ve been here to see and read it all! 325 plogs (yes, I counted), filled with the memories and history of Tellwell. We appreciate you all so much and if you’re a long time reader (I’m looking at you Mama Beth), don’t worry. We have big plans for what’s coming next!

The Friday Five 💫

Introducing: The Friday Five!

Starting next Friday, we will still be sharing behind-the-scenes content of our team members and Tellwell life, just a little differently. Find us on Instagram and Facebook to keep updated with the team, our Story Makers, and our shenanigans with five photos that reflect each week. We look forward to this change and we hope to see you over there!

A textured teal graphic with lime green text reading "THE FRIDAY FIVE" and "COMING SOON" at the bottom. The graphic features a collage of four photos: a group hiking outdoors, three men triumphantly holding gold trophies, four coworkers smiling during a car ride, and a large group wearing matching blue plaid shirts while posing on steps.
And with that, we wrap our time with the plog. Thank you all for reading, and head over to our socials to keep tabs on Team Tellwell each week. Cheers! ❤️
A close-up of a person's hand holding a white ceramic coffee mug with a lime green interior rim. The mug features a blue speech bubble logo enclosing the word "TELLWELL." In the blurred background, a sunny outdoor backyard space shows a green lawn, a wooden privacy fence, and leafy green trees under a bright blue sky.