Jason Rogers, Principal / Creative Director

I founded Argonaut Productions over 10 years ago. I was working as a commercial photographer and videographer for Fortune 500 Companies after training at the Ringling College of Art and Design. 

I had an opportunity to work on two projects for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Those projects allowed me to work with people that were inspired and energized by their missions. 

It was a transformative experience that helped me realize the importance of hope and emotion as elements of a message that resonates for awareness and fundraising. I became committed to doing this kind of work. Over time, I’ve come to believe that aspirational thoughts and actions can move the needle.

Now I look forward to every opportunity to talk to people who truly want to make a difference. If I can give an organization momentum and help to amplify their passion, I feel like I’ve helped bring hope to those organizations, the people they help, and the world we share.

I know that I’ve done my best work on a project when I see the process working. I usually know the power of a story when it comes up during the discovery process. If I leave a meeting feeling a desire to get involved with the cause, I know that I can help the organization produce a message that will resonate with their audience. That’s how Argonaut Productions helps organizations build affinity with their supporters.

I’ve learned that if the focus is on WHY an organization exists, rather than the what and how of their products or services, there is a more dynamic relationship with the audience. Our approach builds trust in a way that a typical marketing message cannot.