Welcome to my portfolio. As you've probably already gathered, my name is Christopher Trout. I’m an award-winning writer, brand strategist, and content marketer.


Over the course of my career, I've made illustrations, animations, documentaries, podcasts, newsletters, blogs, magazines, ads, objects, and full-scale immersive experiences to tell unique and engaging stories. Some of those projects went viral. Some of them won awards. A lot of them garnered media attention. My work has made people laugh, cry, and fume. I tell stories that make people feel things.


In 2018, I cofounded The Grass Agency, a proudly queer and woman-owned brand and content studio. Our human-centered approach to identity and strategy drives genuine, measurable growth online and IRL.

The Launch of a Winning Brand

Realigning a Pinot Dynasy

Niche Marketing in the Age of LLMS

Crafting a Lasting Identity

EXTRA! EXTRA! The Bold Nostalgia of Physical Media

Navigating Social Media's Complicated Terrain

Location-Based Community Storytelling

From Gadget Blog to Tech Media Powerhouse

Engadget

Writing & Editing + Editorial & Brand Strategy + Media Management

Fostering Art & Innovation Through AI & VR

Live from Las Vegas: Brand Activation to Remember

Engadget at CES

Editorial Strategy + Creative Direction + Live Event Programming

The Viral Video Series That Keeps on Giving

An App Apart: Rethinking the Digital Weekly

Distro

Editorial Strategy + Magazine Production