DARCI Creative

DARCI Creative We’re here to help you harness your knowledge, expertise and insights into a well-crafted brand st At DARCI CREATIVE, we go straight to the heart of the matter.

This involves getting inside your head and inside the core of your vision. A successful Branding campaign is an inside job. Done well — how you are perceived is exactly how we planned. We’re here to help you harness your knowledge, expertise and insights into a well-crafted brand strategy that lasts and resonates with your audience. We’re a boutique agency by design so we can always cater to our clients' needs and build partnerships that lead to growth. DARCI CREATIVE was founded by award winning Creative Director and Copywriter, Darci Knowles. We’re located in beautiful downtown Portsmouth with a spectacular view of the Piscataqua River and the iconic Moran family tugboats. Our corporate culture reflects a strong belief that creativity is Queen. Creative thinking is what drives us and what sets us apart. True creative is original and we strive to make each of our campaigns unique and fresh to power our clients’ Brands to the fullest. Our foundation is built upon Darci’s years of experience in the field. She is the recipient of several national Telly Awards for outstanding television advertising and dozens of regional and local awards for excellence in marketing creativity. Past and current clients range from non-profit agencies, healthcare and banking, to professional services and manufacturing. Please view our portfolio for a sampling.

10/22/2026

AI can create content. But can it make you more money? 👀

More posts ≠ more sales.

You need a strategy that connects your marketing to your business goals and humans who know how to turn that strategy into results.

That’s where we come in.

Last night, we celebrated Caitlin and the incredible impact she’s made on DARCI Creative. Thank you for the years of ded...
10/09/2026

Last night, we celebrated Caitlin and the incredible impact she’s made on DARCI Creative.

Thank you for the years of dedication, leadership, energy, and heart you’ve poured into this team. You’ve left your mark on DARCI in more ways than we can count, and we’re so grateful for everything you’ve contributed.

This isn’t goodbye — it’s see you later. Wishing you nothing but the best in your next chapter, Caitlin!

Today, DARCI Creative turns 20. 🎉Twenty years of big ideas, challenges, growth, incredible partnerships, amazing clients...
10/06/2026

Today, DARCI Creative turns 20. 🎉

Twenty years of big ideas, challenges, growth, incredible partnerships, amazing clients, and one seriously talented A-Team.

A lot has changed since 2006, but what matters most hasn’t: great people, meaningful relationships, and work we’re proud to put our name on.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has been part of the ride. ❤️

And while we’re celebrating where we’ve been, we’re already building what’s next, including a brand new DARCI website.

20 years down. Plenty more to create.
Let's do this.
~Darci

Does social media feel like a second full-time job?Post today. Find something for tomorrow. Feed the algorithm. Repeat f...
10/05/2026

Does social media feel like a second full-time job?

Post today. Find something for tomorrow. Feed the algorithm. Repeat forever. 😵‍💫

Here’s the good news: your business doesn’t need to post every day to stay relevant.

In fact, constantly trying to fill the calendar can do more harm than good. You end up with repetitive posts, rushed creative, burned-out teams and an audience that learns to scroll right past you.

A better strategy?

Know where your audience spends its time. Understand what they actually want from you. Choose the right formats. Create content worth paying attention to. And build a posting schedule your business can realistically maintain.

For many businesses, 2–4 high-value posts a week can be a much smarter goal than posting every day just to say you did.

Because consistent doesn’t have to mean constant.

New team member, same DARCI energy. Help us welcome our newest Account Manager, Shauna Cook! 👋 Shauna joins DARCI Creati...
09/25/2026

New team member, same DARCI energy.
Help us welcome our newest Account Manager, Shauna Cook! 👋

Shauna joins DARCI Creative from the agency world, bringing more than five years of experience in account and project management. She also holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, and we’re so excited to have her organizational expertise and agency experience joining the team.

A pretty great way to start the morning. ⛳Darci headed to the UNH CEO & Family Enterprise Center’s monthly speaker serie...
09/24/2026

A pretty great way to start the morning. ⛳

Darci headed to the UNH CEO & Family Enterprise Center’s monthly speaker series, featuring Derek Sprague.

Derek has spent his career in the sport he loves, serving in leadership roles throughout the PGA of America, including as its 39th President and, most recently, CEO.

And an added bonus? Running into Justin from Piscataqua Landscaping and Tree Service, one of DARCI’s longest-standing clients. We always love seeing familiar faces out in the community. ❤️

We always appreciate the chance to step away from our desks, hear from accomplished leaders, and bring a few new ideas and perspectives back to our own team.

The event was hosted at another DARCI client, the beautiful Three Chimneys Inn - ffrost Sawyer Tavern. We love when our worlds collide.

09/22/2026

Women in business aren’t just building companies.

We’re building teams. Creating opportunities. Taking risks. Raising families. Mentoring the next generation. Opening doors and holding them open for the women coming behind us.

Happy Business Women’s Day!

09/21/2026

One of the ways we help our clients—and the broader business community—is by sharing what we’re seeing, learning and talking about every day.

Our blogs are an extension of the strategic conversations happening inside DARCI and with our clients. And right now, one conversation keeps coming up:

What are we doing in 2027?

Every fall, we start planning with our agency-of-record clients because effective marketing needs runway. SEO needs time. Websites need strategy. Video needs scheduling. Great creative needs collaboration. And all of it works harder when it’s connected to the same business goals.

Our latest blog breaks down what businesses should be thinking about now—from branding and web to search, advertising, social and video.

Because January shouldn’t be the beginning of your marketing plan.

It should be the launch. https://loom.ly/KxSrynA

A bittersweet farewell to our stellar Account Manager, Abbey! 💛Abbey has been such a valued part of the DARCI team, buil...
09/18/2026

A bittersweet farewell to our stellar Account Manager, Abbey! 💛

Abbey has been such a valued part of the DARCI team, building incredible relationships with both our clients and our team along the way. We’re so grateful for everything she’s brought to DARCI and will miss her more than we can say!

Wishing you all the best in your next chapter, Abbey! ✨

What’s your revenue goal for 2027?That number should drive your marketing strategy—not the other way around.Where will t...
09/03/2026

What’s your revenue goal for 2027?

That number should drive your marketing strategy—not the other way around.

Where will the growth come from? Who do you need to reach? What needs to change to get there?

Those conversations should be happening now.

Because SEO needs time. Big campaigns need runway. Websites need strategy. Creative needs room to be creative. And your branding, paid advertising, social, photo and video should all be working toward the same goal.

2027 isn’t that far away.

Address

1950 Lafayette Road, Suite 201
Portsmouth, NH
03801

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+16034366330

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