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“The most innovative ideas are also the most effective business solutions.”
Miguel Bemfica's career is a testament to the power of a global perspective rooted in authentic local understanding. Beginning his journey as a copywriter in Brazil at the legendary AlmapBBDO, he quickly established himself as a formidable talent, contributing to the agency's "Agency of the Year" win at Cannes in 2000. His creative and leadership prowess grew as he moved to DM9DDB, where, as Creative Director, he helped the agency secure the "Interactive Agency of the Year" title at Cannes in 2005.
Miguel Bemfica's work has been recognized at the highest levels of the creative industry, including a Grand Prix Cannes Lion.
Miguel Bemfica's creative approach is centered on finding the "engaging and unexpected" solution to a business problem. He believes in flexing global creative platforms to resonate authentically in local markets, demonstrating a deep understanding of cultural nuances. His methodology is not confined to traditional advertising; he thinks in terms of modern, integrated ecosystems, including entertainment, brand experience, technology, and reactive content. He leads teams to explore the full creative potential of a brand, whether it's a "sexy car" or a financial product, pushing them to create work that is not just seen but felt and experienced.
**Cinematic Humanism.** Photography and film are characterized by a polished, cinematic quality with rich, often warm color palettes and purposeful, evocative lighting. Compositions are human-centric, focusing on authentic emotions and interactions, even when showcasing technology or products. Art direction prioritizes creating a tangible mood and telling a story within the frame, using wide shots to establish context and intimate close-ups to build emotional connection. The overall visual philosophy is to make the brand's world feel premium, authentic, and emotionally resonant.
Global Human Narratives
Global Creative Director
2011-2021 – Simultaneously held this role for a decade while at MRM, leading global accounts for Nestlé, Nespresso, and Zurich Insurance.
Copywriter
1996-2001 – Worked under the mentorship of Brazilian ad legend, Marcello Serpa, helping AlmapBBDO in becoming Agency of the Year at Cannes in 2000.
Chief Creative Officer
2021-2024 – Led creative for a portfolio including Ford and Emirates Development Bank.
Chief Creative Officer
2016-2021 – Led the agency for five years, famously winning the 2017 Cannes Entertainment Grand Prix for Santander's "Beyond Money"
Executive Creative Director
2008-2011 – Led the agency to become the second most awarded Spanish agency at Cannes during his tenure.
Served as the European Creative Director and played a pivotal role in successful campaigns, including the "Happy Can" project in Milan.
Globally unified the brand's iconic campaign "Priceless" including the famous tagline: "There are some things money can't buy. For everything else, there's Mastercard."
Was the global creative director for Nespresso for five years, developing award-winning campaigns for the international market.
During his time as a creative director at DM9DDB, he worked on award-winning campaigns for Volkswagen.
Creative Director
2000-2007 – Helped the agency win Interactive Agency of the Year at Cannes in 2005.
Audi was another automotive client while he was at DM9DDB.