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“Great advertising touches people in a genuine way that drives emotion and action.”
Cheryl Berman is one of the most influential female leaders in advertising, rising to Chairman and Chief Creative Officer at Leo Burnett USA. Known for creating iconic campaigns for Altoids, McDonald's, Proctor & Gamble, Hallmark, and Disney, she elevated emotional storytelling in advertising and pioneered the integration of music as a core brand asset.
Advertising Hall of Fame, Clio Awards, Cannes Lions,
Cheryl believes in finding the emotional heart of a brand and expressing it through powerful storytelling, music, pop culture and a deep understanding of powerful emotional human behavior to create deeper connections with audiences. Her sensitivity to human behavior and telling stories in other's words, are magic for brands.
Visual approach centers on warm, rich, and inviting colors that evoke genuine emotion, often incorporating soft gradients or natural lighting to create an intimate, human feel. Imagery focuses on authentic human moments—candid expressions, shared connections, and relatable everyday scenes—captured in dynamic, cinematic compositions that draw viewers into the story. Her design philosophy emphasizes balancing simplicity with depth, allowing emotional resonance to shine through while integrating subtle musical or rhythmic visual cues, such as flowing lines or circular patterns, to echo the role of melody. Typography is bold yet approachable, using clean, modern serif or sans-serif fonts with thoughtful spacing to ensure clarity and warmth, often paired with handwritten or script accents for a personal touch. Visual storytelling is layered and immersive, using juxtaposition, movement, and metaphor to guide viewers through a narrative that feels heartfelt, memorable, and deeply connected to the brand’s essence.
Finds the emotional heart and mind of a brand and expresses it through powerful storytelling, music, pop culture with a deep understanding of emotional human behavior to create deeper connections
“What used to take our agency weeks now happens in minutes. The quality of the creative output is simply mind-blowing.”
Chairman and Chief Creative Officer
1974-2007
Founder and Chief Creative Officer
2007-present
Developed the iconic 'I'm Lovin' It' campaign
2003
Created emotional campaigns including 'When You Care Enough to Send the Very Best'
1990s
Led brand transformation campaigns
1990s-2000s
Developed memorable campaigns focusing on emotional connections
1980s-1990s
leading all brands
2000s