With his work being awarded at every international festival including two Clio Grand Prix, Cannes Gold Lion, One Show gold pencil and a Cannes Titanium shortlist. His work has been featured on The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Buzzfeed, The New York Times, Mashable and Jimmy Kimmel.
During his time at Amazon his team has been named Adage In house agency 2024 of the year and has produced award winning campaigns for Prime Day ( Megan Thee ____) and Holidays ( 5-Star Theatre).
Previously a Creative Director at Droga5 NYC where he spent seven years helping to create world renowned and awarded campaigns for The New York Times, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Adcouncil and many more. During that time Droga5 was named Agency of the decade by Adweek and Adage.
Some of his proudest moments include getting 40 publications to publicize each other in the support of a better informed society, developing a brand that encourages conversation to help prevent teen suicide and saving the bagel emoji with a schmear of cream cheese.
Prior to that he was at Droga5 Sydney before he got beamed over to the Mothership, with his start in advertising at Ogilvy Sydney.
He has a relentless passion for creating influential and innovative work with insightful thinking at the heart of it all.
Gold Lion - Mobile: Real-time Response, Philadelphia “Bagelgate” TitaniumShortlist - New York Times " Read More, Listen More" Silver Lion - Outdoor, Dry Dock Lager “Dangerous Creatures” Silver Lion - Outdoor, Dry Dock Lager “Dangerous Debris” Bronze Lion - Audio & Radio: Use of Music, Prime Day “ Megan Thee [____] “ Bronze Lion - Influencer & Creator: Social Film Series, Amazon “5 Star with Adam Driver” Bronze Lion - Mobile: Social Trends, Philadelphia “Bagelgate” Bronze Lion - PR: Real-time Response, Philadelphia “Bagelgate” Bronze Lion - Print & Publishing: Innovation in Print & Publishing, New York Times " Read More, Listen More" Bronze Lion - Outdoor, Platinum Blonde Lager “Upside down” Bronze Lion - Outdoor, Platinum Blonde Lager “Corkscrew” Shortlist - Influencer & Creator:Brand Storytelling, Amazon “5 Star with Adam Driver” Shortlist - Media, New York Times " Read More, Listen More" Shortlist - Direct, Parkinson’s Shake It Up “The day we shook up Australia" Shortlist - PR: Social Behaviour & Cultural Insight, New York Times " Read More, Listen More" Shortlist - PR: Media Relations, New York Times " Read More, Listen More" Shortlist - Direct: Corporate Social Responsibility, New York Times " Read More, Listen More" Shortlist - Direct: Breakthrough on a Budget, New York Times " Read More, Listen More" Shortlist - Creative Strategy: Collaboration, New York Times " Read More, Listen More" Shortlist - Social & Influencer: Real-time Response, Philadelphia “Bagelgate” Shortlist - Social & Influencer: Food & Drink, Philadelphia “Bagelgate” Shortlist - Social & Influencer: Breakthrough on a Budget, Philadelphia “Bagelgate” Shortlist - PR: Real-time Response, Philadelphia “Bagelgate”
CLIO AWARDS
Grand Clio - Partnerships & Collaborations, “ Read More, Listen More” New york Times / UNESCO Grand Clio - for Use of Music in Film/Video, Casting/Performance “ Megan Thee ____” Prime Day GoldClio - Partnerships & Collaborations, “ Read More, Listen More” New york Times / UNESCO Gold Clio - for Branded Entertainment and Content “ Megan Thee ____” Prime Day Gold Clio - for Sponsorship, Partnerships, and Collaborations “ Megan Thee ____” Prime Day Gold Clio - in Use of Music in Advertising, Lyrics “ Megan Thee ____” Prime Day Silver Clio - for Use of Music in Film, 61 seconds to 5 minutes “ Megan Thee ____” Prime Day Silver Clio - for Film/Video, Score “ Megan Thee ____” Prime Day Silver Clio - for Film/Video, Songwriting “ Megan Thee ____” Prime Day Bronze Clio - Social Media: Philadelphia “ Bagelgate”
ONE SHOW
Gold - Integrated: Co-promotions, New York Times / UNESCO “ Read More, Listen More” Bronze - Artist/Brand Collaboration Prime “ Megan Thee [____] “ Bronze - Film & Video varying length, Amazon “5 Star with Adam Driver” Merit - Branded Content, Amazon “5 Star with Adam Driver” Merit -Brand Side, Film & Video, Amazon “5 Star with Adam Driver” Merit -Film & Video Use of Humor, Amazon “5 Star with Adam Driver” Merit - Branded Content, Prime “ Megan Thee [____] “ Merit - Integrated: Integrated Campaign, New York Times / UNESCO “ Read More, Listen More” Merit - Integrated: Innovation in Integrated Branding, New York Times / UNESCO “ Read More, Listen More” Shortlist - Media Relations, New York Times / UNESCO “ Read More, Listen More” Shortlist - Social Media & Viral Marketing. Philadelphia “Bagelgate” Shortlist - Social Post - Real-time response. Philadelphia “Bagelgate” Shortlist - Social Engagement - Stunts &activations. Philadelphia “Bagelgate” Shortlist - Outdoor. Dixie “Deadzone Diner” Shortlist - Branded Entertainment: Music Videos. Seize The Awkward “Whatever gets you talking” Shortlist - Health & Wellness: Direct Marketing. Seize The Awkward “Whatever gets you talking” Shortlist - Health & Wellness: Radio & Audio. Seize The Awkward “Whatever gets you talking” Shortlist - Music & Sound: Original Music - Song . Seize The Awkward “Whatever gets you talking” Shortlist - Radio & Audio: Online - Streaming Audio Advertising . Seize The Awkward “Whatever gets you talking” Shortlist - Radio & Audio: Online - Streaming Audio Advertising. Seize The Awkward “Whatever gets you talking” Shortlist - Radio & Audio: Craft - Writing - Single . Seize The Awkward “Whatever gets you talking”
London International Awards
Gold: 5-Star Theater: Creative Use of Data > Data-Led Creativity Silver: 5-Star Theater > Use of Social Media & Influencers > Humour Bronze: 5-Star Theater > Online Film>Creativity in Commerce Campaign Bronze: 5-Star Theater > Online Film>Branded Content Campaign Bronze: 5-Star Theater > Use of Social Media & Influencers > Branded Content Finalist: Megan Thee [___] > Use of Social Media & Influencers > Craft: Original Music
D&AD
Wood Pencil - Digital Marketing / Use of Trends & Tactical Marketing, Philadelphia Cream Cheese “Bagelgate” Shortlist - Digital Marketing / Use of Social Media, Philadelphia Cream Cheese “Bagelgate” Shortlist - Direct / Direct Integrated Campaigns, New York Times " Read More, Listen More" Shortlist - Integrated / Earned Media/Large Business, New York Times " Read More, Listen More" Shortlist - Integrated / Innovative Use of Media, New York Times " Read More, Listen More" Shortlist - Integrated: Content Led Campaigns. Seize The Awkward “Whatever gets you talking” Shortlist - Radio & Audio: Entertainment. Seize The Awkward “Whatever gets you talking”
ADWEEK
Top 100 Creatives of the Year 2020
Media Plan of the Year: Best Use of Native Advertising - New York Times + UNESCO “ ReadMore, Listen More” Droga5 Adweek's Agency of the Decade (2010–2019)
ADAGE
Creative of the Year 2019 - Top 3 Global finalist Best work for Good - Finalist “ Read More, Listen More” New York Times/ UNESCO Tiny But Mighty - Finalist “Bagelgate” Philadelphia Cream Cheese Ad Age In-House Agency of the year 2024 Amazon XCM Droga5 Adage Agency of the Decade (2010–2019)
THE WEBBYS
Winner - People's Voice for Best Original Music “ Megan Thee ____” Prime Day 2025 Nominee - Best Creator or Influencer Endorsements “ Megan Thee ____” Prime Day Nominee - Video Ad Shortform “ Amazon Five Star Theater” Amazon Nominee - Social, Public Service & Activism “Whatever gets you talking” Seize The Awkward Nominee - Advertising, Media & PR: Real-Time Response, Philadelphia Cream Cheese “Bagelgate” Nominee - Advertising, Media & PR: Best Viral PR Campaign, Philadelphia Cream Cheese “Bagelgate” Honoree - Comedy “ Amazon Five Star Theater” Amazon Honoree - Social Weird, Philadelphia Cream Cheese “Bagelgate” Honoree - Advertising, Media & PR, Best Original Music “Whatever gets you talking” Seize The Awkward Honoree - Video, Public Service & Activism (Branded) “Whatever gets you talking” Seize The Awkward
NEW YORK FESTIVAL
Silver - Film, Best Use Humor, Amazon, 5-Star Theater Silver- Social Media Influencer, Best Use Partnerships, Prime Day “ Megan Thee [____] “ Bronze - Collaborations & Partnerships, Best Use Celebrity/Influencer, Amazon, 5-Star Theater Finalist - Film, Online, Amazon, 5-Star Theater Finalist - Social Media & Influencer, Humor, Amazon, 5-Star Theater Finalist- Collaborations & Partnership Celebrity/Influencer, Best Use Partnerships, Prime Day “ Megan Thee [____] “ Finalist- Creativity in Commerce, Entertainment, Best Use Partnerships, Prime Day “ Megan Thee [____] “
SHORTY SOCIAL GOOD AWARDS
Winner - Music & Dance “Whatever gets you talking” Seize The Awkward Gold - Mental Health “Whatever gets you talking” Seize The Awkward Gold - Best Influencer & Celebrity Partnership “ Seize the awkward” Ad council Gold - Best Public Service Announcement “ Seize the awkward” Ad council Silver - Best Multi-Platform Campaign “ Seize the awkward” Ad council Nominee - Best Overall Instagram Presence “ Seize the awkward” Ad council Nominee - Best Overall Youtube Presence “ Seize the awkward” Ad council
AICP
Shortlist - Creative Commerce “ Megan Thee ____” Prime Day 2025 Shortlist - “ Amazon Five Star Theater” Amazon
YOUTUBE STREAMY AWARDS
Winner - Social Good Campaign - “Whatever gets you talking” Seize The Awkward
RADIO MERCURY AWARDS
Best Spot for a Cause - “Whatever gets you talking” Seize The Awkward
SHOTS
Bronze - Charity “Whatever gets you talking” Seize The Awkward
THE EFFIES
Bronze - Carpe Diem - Products, Philadelphia Cream Cheese “Bagelgate” Bronze - Social Good/ Non-Profit, Ad Council “ Seize The Awkward” Bronze - Youth Marketing, Ad Council “ Seize The Awkward”
Winner - Seize the Awkward Campaign - Ad Council Winner - Read More, Listen More - The New York Times and UNESCO Second Place - Best Use of Creativity “Whatever Gets you talking” Seize The Awkward
CANNES YOUNG LIONS
Australian Young Lions Runner up - print Australian Young Lions finalist - print x 4 Australian Young Lions finalist - digital x 2 Australian Young Lions finalist - film x 2
