Christopher Franzese has been creating digital experiences and brand communications for nearly twenty years, from leading massive e-commerce sites like AT&T Wireless to defining purpose-driven brand platforms like Tylenol.
His work has been recognized with Cannes Lions, One Show, Art Director's Club, Clio and Effie awards. WPP, the holding company that owns roughly a third of the advertising industry, has repeatedly showcased his campaigns as among the best in their network.
When not glowing in front of a screen, Christopher can often be found only if you have a map and compass. He is a Wilderness First Responder and outdoor guide for beginner to advanced adventurers alike.
Whether in the office or the backcountry, he's found nothing so satisfying as helping his clients go where they've always dreamed and do what they've never dared.
Experience
JWT
Creative Director 2008–2017
ANOMALY
Creative 2007–2008
HANFT RABOY & PARTNERS
Associate Creative Director 2003–2007
BBH
Digital & Design Permalance 2001–2003
DENNIS INTERACTIVE
Senior Art Director 1999–2001
K2 DIGITAL
Art Director 1997–1999
Education
BFA
University of Oklahoma 1997
Clients
ALCOHOL
Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Wild Turkey
AUTOMOTIVE / LUXURY
DeBeers, Hertz, Lenox China, Lexus
ENTERTAINMENT
B There, Happen Magazine, NY/LA Toast, Disruption
FASHION / APPAREL
Levi's, Timex
FINANCIAL
Atlanta Internet Bank, eSpeed, Fidelity, Standard & Poor's
HEALTHCARE
Doug Flutie Foundation, National Business & Disability Council, Revolution Health, National Alliance on Mental Illness
PACKAGED GOODS
Axe, Bayer, Benadryl, Imodium, Kleenex, Listerine, Pepcid, Rolaids, Stouffer's, Sudafed, Tylenol, Visine, Zyrtec
RETAILERS
Circuit City, Macy's
TECHNOLOGY
Bellcore, Fortify, Qwest, Tekelec
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ATTWireless.com, Bell Atlantic, Cingular, MCI Worldcom, Vigin Mobile
TRAVEL / HOSPITALITY
Leading Hotels of the World, Loews Hotels, Royal Carribean, Travelzoo
WEB SERVICES
Chemistry.com, Match.com, ServiceMagic, uDate, Varsity Books, Wavetop
Awards & Recognition
One Show One Screen
Tylenol #HowWeFamily — Best Branded Content, 2015
Effie
Tylenol #HowWeFamily — Bronze, 2015
WPPED Cream
Tylenol Rockwell — Winner, 2015
CLIO HEALTHCARE
#IWillListen — Gold, 2014
WPPED Cream
#IWillListen — Highly Commended, 2014
Smarties
#IWillListen — Silver, 2014
WEBBY AWARDS
Will It Kill It — Nominee, 2012
CLIO HEALTHCARE
Will It Kill It — Silver, 2012
CLIO HEALTHCARE
Max My Dream — Bronze, 2011
FWA
eos — SOTD, 2008
ONE SHOW INTERACTIVE JUROR
2005
ART DIRECTOR'S CLUB
Axe AMS — Gold, 2003
CANNES CYBER LION
Axe AMS — Finalist, 2003
ONE SHOW INTERACTIVE
Axe AMS — Merit, 2003
CANNES CYBER LION
The Axe Effect — Silver, 2003
ANDY AWARDS
AxeEffect.com — Silver, 2003
COMMUNICATION ARTS
Loews Hotels — Site of the Week, 2001
MC ICON AWARDS
Circuit City — Bronze Kiosk, 2001
CLIO AWARDS
LexusSafety.com — Silver, 2000
ONE SHOW INTERACTIVE
LexusSafety.com — Merit, 2000
CLICK Z CHALLENGE
Doug Flutie Foundation — Most Compelling Creative, 1999