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Schaeffer Kuzman shares some of his favorite findings from #expowest last week. There are some real gems in here if you see them on shelves, grab ‘em.

Schaeffer Kuzman will be at ExpoWest this Friday. Find him sampling all the salty, crunchy things and talk some shop.

“In challenging times, creativity thrives when you give it room to breathe. Too often, agencies respond to pressure by managing down—over-engineering processes, second-guessing talent, and tightening their grip. But creativity needs trust, not control. At CYLNDR Studios, we don’t overthink our pitches or micromanage ideas—we trust our people, and that trust fuels better work. You can’t force creativity or manufacture a playful mindset. But you can design the conditions where it naturally thrives. We’re constantly thinking, acting-on, and optimizing how we create space for genuine interactions, where collaboration isn’t a scheduled activity but an organic part of the culture. Real creative freedom comes when people feel safe to take risks, experiment, and follow the fun—especially in times of change. Creativity is a living thing. Give it space, and it’ll flourish. Squeeze too tight, and it disappears." Suzanne Keen, Executive Creative Director at CYLNDR Studios for The Drum https://lnkd.in/eyT6bebc

"Just use it." That's our big takeaway from our time in Hollywood, attending the first Los Angeles?BRXND.ai?conference. We loved hearing from brands like Zillow and Gatorade, who are using AI to enhance their marketing efforts in two completely different ways. We also took part in demos from some exciting players in the space, like Pencil ?? and?Springboards.ai - each can help inspire creativity or scale your work. You'll never know what AI can bring to life or take off your plate if you don't start playing, so just use it.

Proud to share our rebrand work for an iconic advertising name. Congratulations to our sister agency McKinney on their stunning new visual identity - designed by our team. It looks great on you! https://lnkd.in/gwEYSWnu

Just wrapped up an incredible CYLNDR Studios 2025 Offsite! A huge thank you to the Durham Arts Council for their outstanding hospitality - your space fostered creativity and inspiration. Looking forward to putting all our exciting plans into action! #CYLNDRStudios #Durham #TeamOffsite #innovation #design #content

To our LA community, LA is such an important part of who we are, and our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the fires. We’re hoping for safety and strength for everyone navigating this devastating time. Stay safe and take care.

Pleased to announce that our wickedly talented Suzanne Keen has been selected as a juror for the 2025 Film Craft Music & Sound Design #ClioAwards Suz is our ECD overseeing Content at CYLNDR Studios. She loves gardening and is currently laser-focused on her tennis backhand.

Yesterday was a day well spent at the Brand Innovators Future of Creative Marketing & Media, hosted by Sony in LA. A full day of panels & networking - All featured brands continue to make innovative decisions with the goal of authentically connecting with their audiences through content, music & design. Looking forward to many more and if you see CYLNDR out and about, say hello! Schaeffer Kuzman

Hello, we’re CYLNDR Studios. We’ve been making cool stuff under our previous name CYLNDR (industry-changing tweak, we know) for a while. Take a look at what we've been up to: