who are we
We were built for brands with bigger questions than, “Can you make this look better?”
The 21st Agency is a women-owned, Tampa-based marketing firm specializing in strategic brand growth for mid-market and enterprise organizations.
Founded in 2016, we began as a modern marketing agency built around creative problem-solving in a fast-changing world. Today, we serve beauty and healthcare groups, food and franchise systems, hospitality brands, growth-stage companies, and federal partners.
But the work has never been about doing more marketing. It has always been about solving the right problem.
the meaning behind 21
At first glance, our name points to the 21st century.
Modern. Forward-moving. Built for what is next.
But the deeper story is June 21st, the Summer Solstice. The longest sunlit day of the year. Also, not coincidentally, our founder’s birthday. That idea of light has shaped the agency from the start, and as we continually look to a bright future. We celebrate the idea that light brings truth, and truth brings clarity.
And without clarity, we’ll never cut through the noise to make a real impact with your consumer or brand story.
And in 2026, we celebrated a decade in business.
BRITTANY WARD
Our fearless leader, visionary, and strategy-wired brand marketer whose tenure and talents have landed viral hits, front-page headlines, and a podcast built on the stories founders never tell.
Favorite App:
Spotify
Hidden Talent?
Internationally-ranked inline speedskater.
CHRISTIAN ANDERSON
Jack of all trades from strategy to content creation to paid ads; taking anything you throw at him and turning it into results that’ll more than exceed your expectations.
Favorite App:
Threads
Hidden Talent?
Abstract Painting, Halo 3 ranked, knowing random facts
JACKIE BLAISE
The performance-focused brain behind our paid ads, equal parts creative strategist and data nerd, turning clicks, views, and impressions into the kind of results businesses actually care about.
Favorite App:
Pinterest (or Google Sheets)
Hidden Talent?
Irish Good-byeing
KATIE BEUTER
The strategy-meets-content mind behind scroll-stopping social, turning brand stories into content that actually lands.
Favorite App:
Pinterest or Spotify
Hidden Talent?
Green thumb, astrology chart and tarot card reader.
SCOTT HARPSTER
Graphic designer with a passion for branding, visual storytelling, and making cool things people actually remember. 
Favorite App:
Instagram or YouTube
Hidden Talent?
I played drums for a hardcore metal band for about 10 years.
MADDEE GRACE CANDLISH
I live at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and social, helping brands turn big ideas into intentional content that connects and drives growth.
HELENA PAMPLONA
Design intern who loves making really cool visuals and turning graphics into an engaging experience.
Favorite App:
Pinterest
Hidden Talent?
Trying to find it – It’s hidden
ADAM LANG
Web developer with a knack for translating high-level creative ideas into pixel-perfect, lightning-fast digital reality.
Favorite App:
Cursor
Hidden Talent?
Soccer
WALTER WARD
The ultimate office morale booster and head of executive security. Specializes in real time sentiment analysis, high value nap optimization, and ensuring no drop of dropped food goes unmanaged.
Favorite App:
DoorDash (for the smells) or Postmates
Hidden Talent?
Knowing the exact microsecond a delivery driver steps onto the street.
THIS COULD BE YOU!
The future game-changer who lives for big ideas, high-impact strategy, and creating work that stands out. Ready to bring your unique skills to the table and grow with a team that moves fast?
