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[READ MORE](https://www.dn3austin.com/blog/why-purpose-led-stories-won-the-super-bowl?hsLang=en)Feb 9, 2026 [![Bethany Cranfield Elevated To President, Signaling DN3's Next Phase of Purpose-Driven Growth.](https://www.dn3austin.com/hubfs/Banner-Header-Bethany-2.jpg)](https://www.dn3austin.com/blog/door-no.-3-elevates-bethany-cranfield-to-president?hsLang=en) ### [Bethany Cranfield Elevated To President, Signaling DN3's Next Phase of Purpose-Driven Growth.](https://www.dn3austin.com/blog/door-no.-3-elevates-bethany-cranfield-to-president?hsLang=en) Austin, Texas — Door No. 3, the Austin-based growth marketing firm, announced today the appointment of Bethany Cranfield as President, marking a pivot... 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