Damies Creative Agency
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New York experiential agency turning brand visions into immersive experiences.
transforming each brand into a reality
We’re a New York–based experiential agency bringing bold, creative ideas to life. At Damies Creative, we turn brand visions into immersive, unforgettable experiences. Blending luxury design expertise with consumer insight, we create visually engaging moments that capture attention and build meaningful connections.
SALAMA FINNER
CEO + FOUNDER
Founder and CEO of Damies Creative, Salama Finner, possesses over 20 years of experience in concept creation, event strategy, and multi-sensory consumer journey design. When brands aim to distinguish themselves in the market, Finner is the professional they turn to. Leading a team of adept experiential experts, imaginative content creators, and top-tier celebrity and influencer strategists, Finner ensures that each project meets the highest standards. A standout achievement includes the creation of the monumental Sandcastle, constructed from 100 tons of sand, epitomizing their dedication to quality and innovation. In addition to organizing striking events, Finner emphasizes the importance of research at Damies Creative. By conducting quantitative, qualitative, and secondary studies, the agency shapes consumer journeys and offers valuable insights, enabling brands to achieve their objectives and exceed expectations.
Monifa John
Monifa John
BRAND ARCHITECT
Genese Gonzalez
Genese Gonzalez
Experience Architect
Jelani Warner
Jelani Warner
Content Architect
OUR SERVICES
FAQ

A custom brand activation is a physical experience created specifically around a brand, product, campaign, or event. Custom activations can include pop-ups, branded installations, experiential displays, event environments, product experiences, and interactive elements. Damies Creative develops each project around the client's creative vision, brand identity, audience, venue, and campaign objectives.


Yes. Damies Creative creates custom brand experiences for product launches, helping brands introduce new products through memorable physical and sensory experiences. A launch activation can include custom fabrication, branded environments, product displays, gifting, premium mailers, custom bars, and other experiential elements designed to generate attention and engagement around the launch.

Damies Creative Agency creates custom brand activations for events, product launches, campaigns, and special experiences. Services can include experiential installations, custom event build-outs, branded environments, custom bars, premium mailers, gifting experiences, and other physical brand experiences. Each activation is developed specifically for the brand and campaign rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.


A brand activation agency specializes in creating experiences that encourage people to interact directly with a brand. A brand activation can take the form of a pop-up, event installation, product launch, branded environment, custom mailer, or interactive experience. Damies Creative develops custom brand activations designed around each client's brand identity, campaign goals, audience, and event environment.


A custom branded bar is a professionally designed bar or serving station created specifically for a brand or event. Custom branded bars can incorporate unique materials, finishes, graphics, signage, lighting, and other brand elements. They can function as both a practical event feature and a highly visible part of an experiential marketing activation.


Can you create custom branded bars for events and activations?

Yes. Damies Creative creates custom branded bars designed around the visual identity and creative direction of an event or campaign. A branded bar can become a central feature of an event while reinforcing the overall brand experience through custom materials, finishes, graphics, and design details.

Yes. Damies Creative develops custom gifting experiences for clients, employees, executives, partners, influencers, and VIP guests. Rather than using generic corporate gifts, a custom gifting experience can incorporate branded packaging, carefully selected products, and thoughtful presentation to create a more personal and memorable connection with the recipient.

The timeline for a brand activation depends on its complexity, scale, fabrication requirements, materials, venue, and installation needs. Custom experiential marketing projects may require time for creative development, design approvals, sourcing, fabrication, logistics, and installation. Damies Creative recommends starting the process as early as possible so there is sufficient time to develop and execute the experience properly.

Yes. Although Damies Creative is based in the NYC creative and experiential landscape, projects can extend beyond New York depending on the campaign and production requirements. Experiential marketing projects can involve fabrication, transportation, logistics, and installation across multiple locations. Contact Damies Creative to discuss your location, campaign, and event requirements.

Start by sharing your campaign goals, event or launch date, location, audience, creative direction, and desired deliverables. If you have a preliminary budget, providing that information can also help establish the appropriate scope. Damies Creative can use these details to understand the opportunity and develop a creative and production approach tailored to your brand.

Damies Creative approaches experiential marketing as an opportunity to create something distinctive, highly considered, and true to the brand. From custom branded mailers and gifting experiences to custom bars, event fabrication, and larger-scale brand activations, each project is developed with attention to both the creative concept and the physical execution. The result is a cohesive brand experience designed to make an impression.

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