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Principal+Creative Director, PowerFlite Communications
Quincy, MA

Professional Summary

Having spent more than a couple of decades creating concept-driven advertising, branding programs, and more for national brands, small companies and everything in-between, the core advantage I give clients today is genuine understanding. Understanding the real-world demands on a business principal. Understanding how to turn a client's offerings into market desire. And understanding how to combine short-term results and long-term brand growth in every marketing message.

One result of the above is that my "ad agency" today specializes not in one industry or marketing discipline, but in clients who actively want to improve the direction of their brand(s) using smarter marketing to advance their cause.

This often requires setting aside the status quo in favor of well-considered "risky" advertising. Some of my best work was made possible by clients who recognized that they had to step outside the "safe" zone and do something bold to capture new interest. This attitude shows in my agency's work today, and my business principal sensibilities assure that our approach is always applied toward real-world results.

Types of Work I do: TV, Radio, Print, Branding, Graphic Design, Direct Mail, Web, and more.

Related Stuff: I have a proven skill for signing, writing for, producing, and interviewing public figures. I have done the aforementioned with Tracey Ullman, Alan Rachins, Jonathan Katz, Shaquille O'Neal, John Wooden, Norm Abram, and others.

Vertical markets in which I've done a lot of work: Packaged Goods, Health Care, Senior Markets, Retail, Professional Services, AEC, Communications, Real Estate, Medical Products, Banking & Finance, Insurance, Cause Marketing, Entertainment.

My professional awards include: IBA, Telly, Caples, CASIE, NEDMA, Communicator "Award of Distinction," Summit, ADDY, American Marketing Association "Mark of Excellence" Awards, Silver Microphone, Mobius, Aster, eHealthcare, WorldWideWeb Health Awards, WebAwards.

A writer, producer, and graphic artist for over 25 years, I own a small advertising and branding agency called PowerFlite Communications (http://www.powerflitebrand.com). I'm also a dog lover, amateur historian, car buff, classic cartoon nut, and part-time genealogist. But enough about me. What's that on your nose?

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53 Upton Street
Quincy, MA 02169-1120
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PowerFlite Communications / Principal+Creative Director
1995 - Present
PowerFlite is an advertising, branding, and graphic design agency that bridges divides for a living. Our work brings together sellers and buyers. Producers and consumers. Doctors and patients. Benefactors and those who could use a break.

We do this by creating memorable advertising, brand strategies, graphic design, promotions, and other works that get noticed, make smart arguments, and influence behaviors. We are storytellers whose heroes commit acts of commerce or conscience to save the day for audiences who may or may not yet know they need to be saved. We are strategists and artisans, humorists and technologists, planners and businesspeople. And we know a lot of smart ways to reach out to, pull in, and connect with people.

In addition to work for corporate clients, local businesses, and non-profits, under the aegis of PowerFlite, I also served as a creative and branding consultant to other agencies, including Partners+Simons, R+D Advertising, Thunder House, Block & Nardisi, Modem Media, and Hill Holliday.
The Ryan Partnership / Creative Director
1991 - 1995
Led a 10-person creative team creating concept-driven ads, TV, radio, POS, and other work for PepsiCo, Payless Shoes, Michelin, BFGoodrich, Virgin Megastores, Time-Warner Cellular, Pepperidge Farm, Mott's, Evian, Dannon, Gentleman Jack, Glenmorangie, Wisk, American Dairy Association, ADT Home Security, and others.
DMB&B / Associate Creative Director
1991 - 1991
Developed advertising, direct, and promotional concepts and copy for Fortune 500 companies while helping manage a 6 person creative team.
Young & Rubicam/New York / Senior Copywriter
1990 - 1991
Developed concepts and copy for MetLife, Holiday Inn, Chef Boy-ar-dee, US Postal Service, PAM cooking spray, Orajel, FreshWorld, and other national brands.
The Bomstein Agency / Associate Creative Director
1987 - 1990
Developed concepts and copy for Washington Gas, Ryland Homes, Washington Cadillac Dealers Association, Columbia First Savings Bank, Westbrook Hospital, Poretsky Building Group, Builder magazine, Rocky Gorge Communities, Trammel Crow, and others. Also acted as Broadcast Producer.
Matzell & Richard / Copywriter
1985 - 1987
Concepts and copy for Gulf South Health Plan, Furman Lumber, Pizzeria Uno, Allen Furniture, Strato Medical Products, and Monarch Health.
Quinn & Johnson/BBDO / Copywriter
1983 - 1985
Developed ads, direct mail packages, radio, and TV for Fidelity Investments, State Street Bank, Woodside Travel Management, King Arthur Flour, and others.

Education

BA, Communications, 1983
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Untold Truths About the American Revolution

HOWARD ZINN | The American Revolution—independence from England—was a just cause. Why should the colonists here be occupied by and oppressed by England? But therefore, did we have to go to the Revolutionary War? more »

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15 Unusual and Creative Bus Stops (PICS)

Creative and unusual bus stop designs that make the time you spend waiting for the bus a bit more bearable. more »

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Follow the Bailout Cash

There was plenty of outrage on Capitol Hill last week over the executive bonuses paid out by AIG after getting federal bailout money. But another money trail could make voters just as angry: the campaign dollars to members of Congress from banks and firms that have received billions via the Troubled... more »

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