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Evan Brown. CD. Writer. Musician. Friend to all cats.

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SUMMARY

Award-winning Creative Director with experience in advertising agencies and in-house roles, concepting and producing high-impact campaigns for global brands including Apple, adidas, Lowe’s, Facebook, Mazda, Activision, and more. Expertise in disruptive storytelling across all media channels. Strategic thinker skilled in team leadership, client relationship growth, and mentoring. Passion for narrative innovation and AI integration in creative processes

EXPERIENCE

Creative director, freelancer, ghostwriter.

July 2022-Present

Various Agencies & Clients (Highdive, Accenture, IDW Studios, Endeavor, Deutsch, Sensis, Netflix, Nature is Nonpartisan, Western Razor)
Led creative projects for diverse clients, delivering campaigns in traditionals, digital, social, and experiential media.
Served as ghostwriter for a world-renowned figure (NDA-protected)


Deutsch Los Angeles — Creative Director

January 2021 - June 202

Launched targeted campaign for professional contractors, including a high-visibility OOH stunt outside Home Depot, resulting in a 21% increase in Pro business within six months.


Facebook — Creative Director, Contract 
Setempber 2019 - April 2020
Developed and managed Giving Tuesday awareness campaign, driving donations to exceed $125 million in 2019.

Garage Team Mazda — Creative Director, Contract

November 2018 - May 2019

Spearheaded $4M global launch of Mazda3 across broadcast, digital, social, print, radio, web, retail, eCommerce, and video.
Managed 12-member creative team
Partnered with National Geographic on branded content

                                    


TBWA Media Arts Lab— Associate Creative Director

March 2016 - October 2018

Launched award-winning 360 Behind The Mac campaign; managed junior teams for high-quality output.
Directed iPhone campaign for Japanese market from Tokyo, overseeing successful second-year rollout.
Developed global Shot on iPhone campaign across media channels


Earlier Experience: (2008-2016)



Associate Creative Director / Senior Copywriter, Various Agencies (TBWAChiat Day, Sid Lee, Saatchi & Saatchi, 72&Sunny)

Created award-winning campaigns for Adidas, Gatorade, and Toyota including Toyota Camry’s “Thrill Ride” (highest-rated in 30+ years per Nielsen) and Adidas Originals global campaign.


Education


Creative Circus, Atlanta, Gerogia (Advertising degree)
University of Pittsburgh (B.A., Creative Writing)

 

Awards And Recognition

Cannes, One Show, D&AD, ANDYs, ADC, ADDYs 

Skills


Creative Direction & Leadership, Copywriting & Storytelling,
AI Integration & Tools (e.g., Generative AI for Ideation),
Digital/Social Media Strategy, Campaign & Brand Development,
Film/Video Production, Team Mentoring & Collaboration,
New Business

Publications


Author of five books, including One Person Found This Helpful (satirical Amazon reviews collection)