STORYTELLER. STRATEGIST. LEADER.
Creative Director and Marketing Director with national agency and global brand experience. A big idea and strategic thinker that loves collaborating and inspiring others to create world-class work. Passionate storyteller with a deep understanding of what excites consumers.
Creative Direction & Storytelling
I imagine and develop all creative campaigns with a visionary eye, and a consumer’s point of view. Finding a brand’s Unique Selling Point and telling that story in an way that cuts through the clutter. I oversee the design, creative direction, and execution of brand creative strategy across all touch points.
See My WorkBranding & Marketing
I create results-driven long and short term marketing plans and budgets that use hard data, and market demographic knowledge. I develop authentic & deep customer/brand relationships using integrated marketing techniques, that lead to more market share and brand equity.
See My WorkLeader & Mentor
I lead, inspire, enable, and energize the creative team, including designers, producers, content strategists, and account managers. I oversee the day-to-day activities of the creative team while fostering a creative, inspired, and collaborative culture.
See My WorkStrategist & Negotiator
I develop long and short-range marketing plans that support current goals and objectives. Integrated data-driven strategies for the month, quarter, and year. I also negotiate high-stakes contracts – short term and multi-year.
See My WorkPORTFOLIO
Here’s a look at some recent projects I’ve worked on. Mostly TV, but also some print and experiential. Creative that excites.
Phenom – Vegas
Phenom – Vegas
Honda, TV SpotPerfect Getaway – Hawaii
Perfect Getaway – Hawaii
Honda, TV SpotGuilty Pleasure – Hawaii
Guilty Pleasure – Hawaii
Honda, TV SpotRugga – Vegas
Rugga – Vegas
Honda, TV SpotGame Day
Game Day
Honda, TV SpotSo Shibumi
So Shibumi
Acura, TV SpotSo Fast
So Fast
Acura, TV SpotHawaii Rugged
Hawaii Rugged
Honda, TV SpotHawaii Pa ‘ina
Hawaii Pa ‘ina
Honda, TV SpotType-S New Generation
Type-S New Generation
Acura, TV Spot, VideoMe Gusta
Me Gusta
Acura, TV SpotLess Sugar, More Spice
Less Sugar, More Spice
Acura, TV SpotHawaii CPO
Hawaii CPO
Honda, TV SpotLBGP Digital
LBGP Digital
Acura, Digital, ExperientialMDX Kids
MDX Kids
Acura, TV SpotLB Grand Prix
LB Grand Prix
Acura, TV SpotIn the Dust
In the Dust
Acura, TV SpotBeauty of Life
Beauty of Life
Honda, TV SpotHondas are Here
Hondas are Here
Honda, TV SpotHonda – Drive Starts Now
Honda – Drive Starts Now
TV SpotAudi – Movie Screening
Audi – Movie Screening
ExperientialPorsche Cayenne Event
Porsche Cayenne Event
ExperientialMercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz
PrintBRANDS/CLIENTS
Here are some of the incredible brands & clients I’ve worked with over the years. A diverse group including those in the entertainment, finance, software, and automotive industries.
Kind Words
“Markus is the complete package. He can develop a data-driven strategic plan, and then put it in motion by managing the entire creative team and process. A rare blend of talent rarely found in one person.
Marketing, Creative and Leadership.”
– Kelly G, SVP @ Pearson Digital