BIO

​Daniel Watson is a seasoned creative director and storyteller based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area (DMV). With over 18 years of experience, he excels in crafting compelling content across various mediums, including marketing, magazine publishing, web design, photography, branding, and digital content strategy. Throughout his career, Watson has led diverse teams to produce exceptional digital content in the travel, fashion, lifestyle, and design sectors.

As the founder and CEO of LIVID Magazine and Media, Watson has established himself as a prominent figure in culture and lifestyle publications, emphasizing both print and digital formats. His global perspective, shaped by travels to over 15 countries, informs his curation of high-quality content covering luxury travel, fashion, food, fitness, technology, and mental wellness. ​LIVID

Watson’s commitment to education is evident through his six-year tenure on the Advisory Board for the Art & Design program at Cazenovia College. He has lectured at Mood Art School of Fashion and Communications in Verona, Italy, and served as a guest lecturer at institutions such as Brooklyn College and the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, focusing on entrepreneurship and business practices for artists.

In addition to his editorial endeavors, Watson has held key positions, including Vice President of Marketing and Strategy, Chief Technology Officer, Head of Content, Art and Creative Director, and Researcher. His philanthropic efforts include serving as Co-Chair of Vision 2020, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing access to clean water in Kenya.

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Beyond his work with LIVID Brands, Watson has collaborated with a diverse array of international clients in fashion, art, luxury lifestyle, and technology

Notable collaborations include AG1, Anker, Aunt Jackie, BlackBerry, Barcelo Dominican Rum, Carl Friedrik, Catalyst, Château de Villers-Bocage, Equinox Hotel at Hudson Yards, Fox Sports, HTC, Qwstion, NIKE, Norwegian Air, Master & Dynamics, MATRIX, L’Oreal, Merle Norman, Saint James Hotel-Paris, Sennheiser, Skechers, SkillShare, Synology, the United Nations, and various tourism boards representing Canada, Cuba, Finland, France, the Guadeloupe Islands, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.