Not your ordinary LGBTQ-ECD-AD
Some answers to your FAQ…I’m a Texas-bumpkin living an unimagined life in New York City. I enjoy working across countless categories, especially tech, and continue to find myself drawn towards a similar challenge: solving difficult problems for complex clients.
I have won new business pitches, managed global teams as large as twenty and as small as two, created new brand platforms, devised creative models that helped clients avoid paying even a dime for production, and turn complex problems into simple solutions that have a sense of charm, style and wit. I’ve co-created content partnerships with The Grammys, The Economist and The New York Times, traveled the world shooting a reality content series using travel and food influencers, and even created an immersive video game simulating an airport cyber attack targeted towards security experts.
I have been recognized by Cannes Lions, One Show Pencils, the Art Directors Club, Clios, London International, and Communication Arts. I won Ogilvy New York its first-ever Emmy Award for Best Commercial. And because once is never enough, I have been nominated for two others in my career. My campaigns have had editorial write-ups in the New York Times and Time Magazine. And my films are part of MoMA Film Archives.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with big-shot influencers and OMG celebrities. People like Ellen DeGeneres, Beyonce, Conan O’Brien, Hugh Jackman, and even the cast from Glee. I also had the misfortune of working with Donald Trump.
I’ve collaborated with directors who, IMHO, are the best in the business. People like Teri Timely, The Mercadantes, Noam Murro, Paul Hunter, Bryan Buckley, Tim Godsell, and David Shane.
I’ve worked closely with the CMOs of IBM, American Express, Keurig, IKEA, Coca-Cola, Time Warner, TJMaxx, Nationwide, Philips Lighting, GMC, Philips Healthcare, Macy’s, and VitaminWater.
Things I’ve learned that are important to me are nice people, collaborative environments, production value, and staying hydrated. I also enjoy renovating old houses that nobody wants and turning them into houses that people do.
You can find me at dustduke@gmail.com
dustduke@gmail.com
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