Creative Legends
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Cheryl Berman
Leo Burnett, Unbundled
A legendary creative force behind iconic campaigns for Altoids, McDonald’s, Procter & Gamble, Hallmark, Disney, and more. The first female Chief Creative Officer of Leo Burnett, she is one of the most awarded women in advertising history who shaped global pop culture with bold ideas that built billion-dollar brands.

Chuck Porter
Crispin Porter + Bogusky
Co-founder and former Chairman of Crispin Porter + Bogusky, the agency that fundamentally rewrote the rules of advertising. He is a master of creating culturally resonant, media-agnostic ideas that generate massive earned media and become pop culture phenomena. His work is defined by its provocative nature, audience interaction, and a relentless focus on creating things people actually find interesting.

Dave Metcalf
Ogilvy, Leap
A fearless creative leader who crafts bold, emotionally resonant campaigns that reject convention and spark cultural conversations. At Ogilvy, he was one of the original copywriters behind Dove's Campaign for Real Beauty which was voted the #1 Ad Campaign of the 21st Century.

Donna Weinheim
Cliff Freeman, BBDO
A legendary advertising comedy master, best known for her Wendy's "Where's the Beef" and Little Caesars "Pizza Pizza" campaigns which became cultural phenomenons. She's created monumental work that has transformed advertising into a cinematic spectacle that has endured for decades.

Janet Champ
Wieden + Kennedy, BBH
A legendary copywriter and executive creative director forged in the fires of Wieden + Kennedy's golden era. One of the original writers behind Nike's "Just Do It" and "Let Me Play" campaigns, she is celebrated as both the "voice of women" and the voice of profound human truths wherever they lie.

Jimmy Smith
W+K, Amusement Park Entertainment
A visionary creative leader known for blending cultural authenticity, innovation, and storytelling across advertising, entertainment, and technology.

Lewis Williams
Leo Burnett, Burrell
A masterful storyteller who uses advertising to foster empathy, celebrate diversity, and inspire change.

Miguel Bemfica
McCann, AlmapBBDO
Miguel Bemfica is a globally-acclaimed creative leader with a rich Brazilian heritage and extensive international experience across five countries. He is renowned for his ability to craft engaging and unexpected campaigns that translate global brand platforms into culturally resonant local stories. A decorated creative and founder of the influential Escola Cuca, Bemfica is a master of integrated storytelling, consistently producing award-winning work across entertainment, technology, and brand experience.

Ned Crowley
McgarryBowen, Leo Burnett
A famed creative director turned Hollywood film director who turns human truth into unforgettable stories – both with brands and on the big screen. He’s led iconic campaigns with a rare mix of heart, craft, and clarity. A master of distilling big emotions into simple, resonant ideas, he’s the quiet force behind some of advertising’s loudest work.

Paul Lavoie
TAXI, Beau Lake
A Canadian advertising legend and visionary entrepreneur, best known as the co-founder and creative force behind TAXI, one of the most influential and awarded agencies of its time. He built an international creative powerhouse on the disruptive philosophy of "doubt," questioning conventional thinking to produce exceptional business results for clients.

Rick Boyko
Ogilvy, Chiat\Day
A legendary force in advertising, and a celebrated creative leader and educator who reshaped agency cultures by championing memorable advertising grounded in a brand’s truth. As Co-President, Chief Creative Officer of Ogilvy North America, he revitalized the agency with a relentless passion for big ideas and a perfectionist's eye for detail.

Steffan Postaer
Leo Burnett, Gyro
A master of smart, subversive storytelling—the kind that stops you, stings you, and stays with you. Known for turning irreverence into impact, he’s built brands with sharp wit, bold craft, and total cultural fluency. His work doesn’t follow trends—it makes them impossible to ignore.

Tom Burrell
Burrell Communications
A pioneering advertising creative leader and visionary founder of Burrell Communications, one of the world's top multicultural advertising agencies. He revolutionized the industry by championing authentic, insightful marketing to the African American community. His work dismantled stereotypes and established a new standard of excellence for culturally relevant and respectful advertising.

Vince Cook
BBDO, Leo Burnett
The X-Factor of imagination. A revolutionary and boundary-pushing creative who transforms 'impossible' ideas into unforgettable brands.