Todd Milliner and Paul Velten Launch Cause-First Marketing Agency Summer98; Unveil ‘Kevin Smith Talks Filmmaking With Dogs’ as Debut Ad Campaign
By Payton Turkeltaub
Published on March 30, 2026.
Todd Milliner and Paul Velten have launched Summer98, a cause-first marketing agency combining their expertise in Hollywood producing and advertising, as well as their passion for giving back. The agency will create campaigns that pair respected brands and creative talent with nonprofits. The first campaign will be "Kevin Smith Talks Filmmaking with Dogs," a social-forward commercial promoting Much Love Animal Shelter and Hera the Dog Vodka. The duo also plan to collaborate on future projects to allow nonprofits to focus on their causes, whether saving animals, early detection for cancer or feeding children. Summer98 is currently open for business and is in talks to partner with other organizations like No Kid Hungry, Thirstman and Cancer.
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