Long Beach Social Media Agency, Keen Social, Earns Advertising & Marketing Award for Revitalizing Queen Mary

Keen Social is proud to announce that our agency has earned national recognition for our groundbreaking work relaunching one of Southern California’s most iconic landmarks: the Queen Mary.

🏆 Recently, we were honored with a Gold Davey Award for General Social Media Management and a Silver Davey Award for Best Use of Social Video—a testament to our ability to blend high-level strategy with cultural storytelling and creative execution.

🔗 Read the full article on USA News
🔗 See the feature in CEO Times

🛳 Breathing New Life into a Long Beach Icon

After years of financial uncertainty and a pandemic-induced closure, the Queen Mary needed more than just a fresh coat of paint—it required a full-blown public renaissance. That’s where Keen Social came in.

Our Approach Included:

• ✨ High-Quality Content Creation – Cinematic video and photography captured the Queen Mary’s timeless magic.

• 🤝 Influencer Collaborations – We activated authentic voices like @RicardoHurtado and @SpookieFoodie to engage new audiences.

• 📈 Data-Led Optimization – We used real-time analytics to steer creative in the right direction.

• 📣 Integrated Social + PR Planning – No silos. Just streamlined storytelling across platforms.

• 🌊 Community Engagement – We reignited local love for the ship by building trust through storytelling.

This campaign didn’t just make headlines—it brought visitors back through the doors, reigniting public fascination with the Queen Mary.

🌈 Our Mission: Culture, Creativity & Community

At Keen Social, we’re more than a marketing agency. We’re a multicultural, LGBTQ+-owned business based in Long Beach that leads with purpose.

Founded by Esteven Gamez and Christopher Molessa, our team reflects the vibrant communities we serve. Authenticity, backed by data power our creativity, and always grounded in impact.

“We don’t just build campaigns. We build culturally intelligent strategies that connect people to purpose.” – Esteven Gamez, CEO

🧠 Who Made It Happen?

Our Queen Mary campaign was a team effort. Special shoutout to:

• Jeff Nolte, Evolution Hospitality

• Jess Mar-Ramirez, Videographer

• Cynthia Cruz, CMO

• Sabrina Hendifar, Social Analyst

• Tania P., PR Manager

It takes a village—and this team delivered.

📍 Why This Matters for Long Beach, LA, and OC Brands

Our work on the Queen Mary proves one thing: when smart data, inclusive storytelling, and powerful visuals meet, great things happen. Whether you’re a tourism brand, nonprofit, or innovative startup, Keen Social has the team and tools to take your message to the next level.

📍 Based in Long Beach and serving LA, Orange County, and beyond, we specialize in:

• Social Media Management

• Influencer Marketing

• Experiential & Video Production

• PR Strategy

• Multicultural Campaigns

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🔗 Ready to Build a Brand That Breaks Through?

Whether you’re reimagining a historic landmark or building something brand new, we’d love to help.

👉 Contact Us
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