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  • An older woman with short curly gray hair smiling and raising her arms in celebration, wearing a burgundy blazer, pearl necklace, and medals, standing in front of a banner with a medal hanging around her neck.

    AAMU’s “Love the Future” — Nominated for the 47th Telly Awards

    Giving AAMU’s Legacy a Voice Built for the Future

    Alabama A&M University partnered with Doner to create Love the Future, a campaign honoring 150 years of impact. CM Effect brought the story to life through voice — shaping the emotional tone, clarity, and resonance that helped the piece earn a 47th Telly Awards nomination. When brands find the right voice, their message carries further.

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  • Close-up of an elderly person's hands holding a bronze presidential medal with the inscription 'Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University'. The person has dark skin, white nail polish, and wears rings and jewelry.

    AAMU Wins Gold — Collegiate Advertising Awards

    Giving AAMU’s Fundraising Story a Voice That Moves Alumni

    Alabama A&M University earned Gold in the Collegiate Advertising Awards for its fundraising campaign — produced by Doner and voiced by Craig of CM Effect. Through tone, clarity, and emotional lift, the work helped AAMU amplify its message and inspire its alumni & community. When brands speak with intention, their impact grows.

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  • Yale women's volleyball players celebrating on the court, wearing blue jerseys with yellow accents.

    49th McDonald’s All‑American Games Recap Film

    The People’s Voice for the Next Generation of Greatness

    Craig James Mitchell narrates the 49th McDonald’s All‑American Games recap film — giving voice to the energy, motivation, and momentum of basketball’s future stars. CM Effect helps agency Wieden + Kennedy carry the story forward, honoring the moment while amplifying the next generation on their way to greatness—basketball’s most iconic stages.

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  • Group of women standing in a row with hands raised, participating in an event in a dimly lit room.

    The Recovery Gathering — St. Louis Experience

    Giving Voice to Robert Hawkins’ First St. Louis Recovery Gathering

    CM Effect supported Robert Hawkins and The Recovery Gathering by providing media and a guiding voice for their first St. Louis experience — a moment rooted in healing, hope, and community. Our role helped shape the emotional tone of the event’s story, amplifying the mission and the people it serves.

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  • A person holding a cut-out photograph of a baseball player in a white uniform with blue lettering and the number 27, standing near a keyboard and computer mouse.

    MLB Opening Day — Reference Read Contribution

    A Reference Read That Helped Shape MLB’s Opening Day Story

    While settling back home in St. Louis, MLB and The Team agency invited CM Effect to provide a reference read that helped guide the tone and emotion of this year’s Opening Day commercial. Actor Josh Duhamel voices the final spot, but my early read supported the creative team as they shaped the story’s rhythm and feeling.

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  • A man with long dreadlocks and a beard, wearing a blue and orange sports jersey, is sitting on a bed and smiling while looking at his phone in a dimly lit room.

    The People’s Voice — Introducing AI to the NFL

    The Voice That Helped Introduce AI to the NFL

    CM Effect carried the narrative voice for The People’s Voice Super Bowl ad — the spot that introduced Microsoft Copilot’s AI capabilities to NFL fans nationwide. Through tone, clarity, and emotional lift, Craig helped shape how the league’s next era of innovation was heard on its biggest stage.

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  • A person from the side with a bald head, wearing a striped long-sleeve shirt, holding a basketball and touching the top of their head with one finger, with a dark background.

    Harlem Globetrotters Release “100 Years of Changing the Game”

    Voicing a Century of Impact for the Harlem Globetrotters

    For Harlem Globetrotters Day, the franchise officially released 100 Years of Changing the Game — a film honoring a century of culture, joy, and global influence. CM Effect carried the narrative voice, helping shape the emotional tone of a story that celebrates legacy, innovation, and the people who made the Globetrotters iconic.

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  • Silhouette of a person filming with a camera in front of stage lights and a large arched window backdrop with a bright light shining through.

    Unity Film Festival — Inaugural St. Louis Experience

    Craig Hosts the First‑Ever Unity Film Festival in St. Louis

    CM Effect showed up in full as Craig hosted the inaugural Unity Film Festival — a faith‑ and inspiration‑driven experience designed to uplift young filmmakers. His presence helped shape the tone of the event, creating a space where emerging storytellers felt seen, encouraged, and empowered to grow.

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    Honor The Era Returns for AAMU’s 150th Anniversary Homecoming

    Hosting a Homecoming Built on 150 Years of Pride

    Craig returned to Alabama A&M University to host Honor Thy Era for the school’s 150th Anniversary Homecoming — a celebration rooted in legacy, culture, and community. Craig’s presence helped shape the energy of the experience, giving voice to a milestone moment for generations of Bulldogs.

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  • A young man sitting on a black leather couch, holding a smartphone, with a large sports-themed screen behind him showing basketball players making shots.

    Craig Becomes the New Voice of NBA League Pass for the 2025–2026 Season

    The People’s Voice Joins the NBA Stage

    CM Effect steps into a new era as Craig becomes the official voice of NBA League Pass for the 2025–2026 season. Built to inspire and built to convert, his voice helps guide fans into the action — elevating the experience and supporting the league’s push to drive new and returning subscriptions. This season, millions will hear the game through a voice made for culture’s biggest moments.

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  • A large conference room filled with people seated and facing a stage with screens, lights, and a large blue curtain, during a live event.

    Naismith Hall of Fame Celebrates 100 Years of the Harlem Globetrotters

    Narrating a Century of Globetrotter Greatness

    The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame honored the Harlem Globetrotters’ 100‑year legacy with a commemorative film — narrated by Craig James Mitchell. CM Effect helped shape the emotional tone of a story rooted in culture, joy, and global impact, giving voice to one of basketball’s most iconic eras.

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  • A man holding a blue tablet with a blue case that has a small attached pouch labeled "Copilot" in front of him. The background shows a blue sky, and there is an NFL logo in the top left corner.

    NFL x Microsoft Copilot — Launch Film Narrated by Craig James Mitchell

    Helping The Team Agency Deliver a Powerful Launch for the NFL’s New Game Day Experience

    The NFL and Microsoft Copilot unveiled a new era of game day innovation with a launch film crafted by The Team agency — and narrated by Craig James Mitchell. CM Effect supported the creative vision by bringing clarity, tone, and emotional lift to a story designed to introduce fans to a smarter, more connected NFL experience for ball clubs and fans.

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  • CM Effect Announces MLB Booking with a Live‑Air Moment Captured on Film

    Celebrating the MLB Booking with a Live On‑Air Moment

    To announce CM Effect’s MLB Shop Radio booking, filmmaker Karl Lunsford captured Craig in real time as his commercial aired live — turning a milestone into a cinematic moment. The film reflects the energy, gratitude, and momentum behind CM Effect’s growing footprint in sports storytelling.

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  • Bronze statue of a man in a coat standing outdoors with trees in the background.

    Alabama A&M University Calls on The people's voice for their 150th anniversary Fundraising anthem

    Full Video Narration

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  • A man in a yellow hoodie wearing headphones and a green bandana, speaking into a microphone, with a laptop covered in stickers, surrounded by books, artwork, and collectibles in a room decorated with framed pictures. There is a clock and a flower bouquet in the background.

    Jay Dot Rain's Carbon Copies Gets Played on the grits and eggs podcast

    DJ Big Kat & Deante’ Kyle shows love for New Music Monday!

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Brooklyn Nets logo featuring a shield with a basketball and the letter B, with 'Nets' above and 'Brooklyn' below.
Logo for Thurgood Marshall College Fund featuring three abstract human figures with raised arms and text below
Logo for House of Hoops by Foot Locker featuring circular text design.
United Masters logo with black vertical bars and text on a white background.
The word "FWEAMYC" written in black, stylized font on a white background.
Google logo with colorful letters G, o, o, g, l, e
Pitchfork logo with black text and circular icon including a stylized upward arrow.
Condé Nast logo in black text on a white background.
The word 'SLAM' in bold red letters with three white stars next to it in a vertical line.
NFL logo with a blue shield, white stars, a football, and red letters 'NFL'
State Farm logo with red graphic and text on a white background.
Airbnb logo with red icon and text on a white background.
Lyft logo in pink on a white background.
Logo for The Collective Political Action Committee featuring black text and stars on a white background.
Wells Fargo logo with red background, white text, and a yellow stripe at the bottom.
NCAA logo in a blue circle with white text
Budweiser logo with white cursive text on a red ribbon background.
Text reads 'MELODIES' with a hand emoji making a gesture at the end of the word.
Black text logo reading 'FWANYC' on a white background.
Text reading 'BROWN SUGAR BOUNCE' with a stylized sunburst and globe design in the center
Logo of the American Advertising Federation with black lowercase letters 'aaf' and a black, modern font for the full name.
The phrase 'mosdic hashtags' written in colorful, mosaic-style letters.
Colorful FCB logo with gradient hues of blue, orange, red, and purple.
Bold black text spelling 'BBDO' on a white background.
Black text on white background reading 'ROCNATION'.
A color logo with a circle and stylized 'A' inside, alongside the word 'ADCOLOR' in black text.
Orange text 'SS + K' on a plain white background.
Courageous Conversation logo with stylized circular icon and text.
The word 'drog' in blue lowercase letters with the 'g' mirrored vertically.
Lindenwood sports team logo featuring a lion's head with a mane, in black and gold colors, above the word 'Lindenwood' in bold, uppercase letters.
University of Arizona logo featuring a large maroon 'A' intertwined with a depiction of a university bell tower.
ACC logo in blue with a gray underline.
CBS Sports logo on a white background.
Champs Sports logo in navy blue and white on a white background.
Hennessy logo in black text on a white background.
Black and white logo of a person in a striped referee uniform with hands on hips, above the text 'Foot Locker'.
Silhouette of a person jumping with legs apart, reaching upward with one arm holding a basketball.
MLB Shop logo with navy blue, red, and white colors featuring a silhouette of a baseball player wearing a helmet
Microsoft logo with four colored squares: red, green, blue, and yellow, next to the word 'Microsoft' in gray.
Emirates logo with red calligraphy and text on a white background.
An orange circle with a white stylized letter 'A' in the center.

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A smiling man wearing a colorful hat and purple shirt holding a jar of caramel sauce in front of a banner with his photo and the name 'Jonathan' at an event or market.
Group of diverse students and a man posing for a photo inside a building with a sign above that reads 'Alabama A & M University'.

FEBRUARY 2025

Craig James Mitchell Inspires Future Entrepreneurs at Alabama A&M University’s Bulldogs LEAD Program, Focusing on Personal Branding, Networking, and Entrepreneurship.

FEBRUARY 2025

The Story Behind Mama Rows Caramel: Passion, Purpose, and Community, By Seattle Medium.

“Multi-Award-Winning Voiceover Talent Credits Alabama A&M for Sparking His Passion”

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Blue flyer for 'The Book of HOV' tribute event on July 14, 2023, at Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn, NY 11238, located at 10 Grand Army Plaza.
A white vintage car with a partially transparent body showing the interior, parked in a dark, reflective underground garage with bright overhead lights.

MAY 2024

DWB Auto Wins The GRAND CLIO Award for Experience/Activation Guerrilla Public Service. Click the image to read more.

JULY 2023

Roc Nation greenlights Craig James Mitchell as The Book of Hov Exhibit narrator for Section VIII: Hov Did That.

Logo of five with the NBC peacock feathers and the phrase 'On Your Side'

Man from St. Louis is the voice behind a Budweiser commercial airing across the nation.

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