
David Deas Copywriter
Hailing from the bustling streets of New York City, David has crafted award-winning creative solutions for some of the world’s most iconic brands. From General Motors and Denny’s Restaurants to Seagram Americas and The U.S. Army – David’s talents have left an indelible mark. But that’s not all. He was also the creative mind behind Royal Caribbean International’s global tagline, “Destination Wow,” a transformative force that encapsulated the company’s disruptive strategy and ignited creativity worldwide. Not stopping there, David showcased his storytelling prowess by penning hundreds of shore excursion scripts for Royal Caribbean’s Global Tour Operations. When he isn’t busy shaping breakthrough-the-clutter copy, you’ll find him immersed in cycling, cherishing moments with his family, and embarking on captivating journeys across Southeast Asia.
B.A. in Journalism (Hofstra University)
Full-Service. And Full of Surprises.
Formed in 2010, Aqua is one of the few firms in the country specializing in both destination marketing and economic development. Our staff possesses extensive experience in both fields and is one of the most highly awarded firms in the destination marketing industry. Year after year, Aqua is recognized for its efforts on a regional, national and international scale.
A fully integrated, multi-functional marketing communications firm, Aqua’s staff understands the complete gamut of requirements to competitively define and market destinations. Every one of our staff is deeply experienced in their area of expertise as well as how it applies to and is leveraged within your industry. That experience includes branding and brand development, advertising, public relations, social media, media relations, events, lead conversion, collateral creation, broadcast and video production, web development, database development/management, as well as all aspects of online marketing (PPC, SEO, SEM and more).
And to top it off, you’ll find we’re really nice people and a joy to work with. We specialize in making life easier for our clients. So besides being constantly innovative, we’re also constantly willing to be flexible, pick up the slack, and help in any way.

Dave Di Maggio President/CEO

Fran Vaccaro Senior Vice President/Account Services

Travis McClure Account Director

Kaniel Bramnick Account Manager

Angela Adamo Traffic Manager

Susset Cabana Public Relations Director

Mady Dudley Public Relations Director

Marissa Daniela Diaz Social Media Director

Holly Browder Social Media Manager

Chip Futch Director, Digital Strategy and Business Intelligence

Andrew Hoffman Media Director

Lauren Cuff Media Supervisor

Brinn Albrecht Media Coordinator

Tiffany Rodriguez Digital Media Manager

Marcus Cassidy Media Coordinator

Thom Hart Creative Director

Angela Mitchell Senior Copywriter

David Deas Copywriter

Amanda Zdzierak Art Director

Devin Murry Art Director

Tracy Langer Art Director

Nicole Clements Video Editor

Tim Sinclair Digital Development

Joanne Bisset Director of Accounting & Finance