Brains started as a simple idea. You know that revelatory, 'aha!', light-bulb feeling? That cue angel choir moment where the clouds part and inspiration strikes? It started right there. We've been daredevils from the jump. 25 years ago, we dared to run a creative business that did good work for good causes, and we dared to do it differently. We put people ahead of profit and passion ahead of product. We always have, and we always will.
As pioneers in the Word-of-Mouth marketing movement and proud B Corporation, our approach is built around storytelling, community-building, and inspiring human-to-human connections that make a positive impact on the world around us.
Today, we're a world-class band of dreamers and designers, motivated by people and purpose. Our culture, process, and creative work have been nationally recognized for their excellence and ingenuity. We work with bold, mission-driven clients and organizations seeking to spark something.
Benjamin Hart is the President & Chief Creative Officer of Brains and co-founder of Mass Culture, our sister media agency. An award-winning creative leader with over 15 years of experience successfully bringing startups to market, building communities, and igniting social movements through impactful brand identity and soul-filled campaigns, Ben has worked with clients across industries including tonies, Amazon, Warner Bros, Michelin, Dr. Seuss, AIGA, and the National Breast Cancer Foundation. He's also a #1 New York Times bestselling children's book author.
Drue Flynn is an award-winning designer and Director of Design at Brains, leading the team in creating engaging brand experiences. With expertise in art direction, brand systems, typography, illustration, and environmental graphics, she has developed work for brands including Smash Kitchen, Hello Bello, Hanx, and Palmarae Gin. Her portfolio also includes collaborations with globally recognized companies such as Netflix, Airbnb, Meta, and Loews Hotels.
Gustavo Delgado is Managing Director & Partner at Brains, and a partner at sister media agency Mass Culture. He leads with a blend of creative instinct and operational clarity, helping shape how the agency works, thinks, and grows. Since joining Brains nearly a decade ago, Gustavo has guided the evolution of the agency, from how ideas are built to how they’re brought to life. He moves easily between the big picture and the details, blending strategy and execution to keep work sharp and teams aligned. A proud Bruin, born and raised in Southern California, he brings a grounded perspective and a deep commitment to the people behind the work.
Moe’s strategic approach is rooted in community. In over twelve years at Brains, Moe has built teams, processes and departments to support our award winning work and the culture that empowers it. From brand narratives to content strategies, as a creative strategist, Moe’s POV has been the key to success for many brands, including Hello Bello, Wisconsin Cheese, tonies®, NEX, National Breast Cancer Foundation, Hanx, and Spindrift.
Emily Neal is Director of Accounts at Brains. Emily loves to take a large ask and determine how it can come to life, down to the tiniest detail. She thinks big picture and executes on the day-to-day to make it happen. As a trusted client advocate, she helps teams stay aligned, focused, and grounded in what matters most. Since joining Brains in 2021, she’s worked across a wide range of clients, from DTC startups to legacy brands, including Hello Bello, Nex and Orgain.
Gaelyn Jenkins is an award-winning designer and creative director with over a decade of experience. Her previous clients include The Coca-Cola Company, Nike, & Disney. At the height of the pandemic, she helped reimagine Emmy buzz for Amazon's hit show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Her work created an ever-changing digital experience that helped drive consideration and fan excitement for the coming season, earning her a Webby Award in the process.
We work best with clients who lead with purpose, and who believe — like we do — that business can help move the world in a better direction. As a B Corp, we center our client relationships around partnership, shared values, and clear vision. The work is always stronger when we care more about a brand’s contribution to society than the sheer volume of what they sell. Also: no a**holes. That’s a non-negotiable.
