Honoree

Twenty35 Agency operates where culture, entertainment, and hospitality converge, translating high-profile moments into sustained visibility and commercial momentum. Founded by industry veteran David Manning, the boutique agency blends communications, social strategy, and experiential execution to create brand experiences designed to travel far beyond the event itself. Over the past year, Twenty35 delivered some of the most visible activations in entertainment and sports, from producing the top ranked activation at the FIFA Club Cup in Los Angeles to executing more than 14 star-driven events for Campari during the Toronto Film Festival and launching the Bowtie Bar in Times Square. The agency also led high-impact sponsorship storytelling around major cultural tentpoles including Cointreau’s Met Gala after party and American Century Investments’ Celebrity Golf Championship, anchored by elite athletes and entertainers. Beyond client work, Twenty35 owns and operates a leading film festival hospitality platform across North America, giving brands a turnkey pathway into film culture with built-in media reach. With new global clients across spirits, sport, and entertainment, Twenty35 continues to turn moments into cultural currency.

LEADERSHIP:
David Manning, Chief Executive Officer

FOUNDING DATE:
2026

WEBSITE:
www.twenty35agency.com