Hi there, I'm John.

I strategize and lead creative content, campaigns and experiences. I’m based in New York City.I’m the Director of Branded Content and Development at Jomboy Media. Previously, I've been the lead creative strategist on award-winning campaigns across various mediums and industries.Combining a journalism background with a decade of marketing experience, I deploy expert-level storytelling and communication to lead teams in crafting innovative campaigns that resonate, influence and inspire.Get a taste of my work below. My full experience can be found over at LinkedIn. To contact me, click here.

Highlights

Paid Social Video

I've driven creative strategy across campaigns for top global brands of all industries, including PepsiCo, L'Oreal, Unilever, NBCUniversal and many more.

Highlights

YouTube & Social Brand Integrations

As Branded Creative Director, I’ve brainstormed, pitched and helped produce native brand integrations with Corona, Mountain Dew, Best Western and more.

Highlights

Branded Editorial &
UX Strategy

I’ve brainstormed and overseen the development of premium interactive storytelling experiences, in collaboration with brands and sports leagues.


Awards & Recognition

DIGIDAY PUBLISHING AWARDS

Best Custom Advertising

In partnership with the NBA, I oversaw ideation and production for a suite of fully custom assets that drove tune-in for the season's opening slate of games on ESPN and TNT.

META CASE STUDY

Boosted Brand Lift at Lower Cost

I led creative strategy behind a campaign for BOTOX Cosmetic that drove a 14-point boost in brand lift at 48% lower cost.

MARKETING DIVE

Huge Spikes in Engagement with AI-Driven Campaign

I served as the lead creative strategist for a campaign with men's retailer DXL that drove 6.5% engagement with a dwell time of 21.6 seconds.


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Paid Social Campaigns

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BRANDED EDITORIAL & UX STRATEGY

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YouTube & Social Brand Integrations

LONGFORM VIDEO

Bucket Golf Challenge with KFC Buckets

In partnership with KFC, we seamlessly integrated the brand's packaging and spirit into a viral challenge format.

NARRATIVE-DRIVEN SOCIAL VIDEO

Baseball Across America with Best Western

In partnership with Best Western, we showcased the country's most vivid baseball destinations.

LONGFORM VIDEO

Playing Catch in the Park with Corona Extra

In partnership with Corona, we brought the beach to the Bronx — complete with trivia games and good eats.

QUICK-HIT SOCIAL VIDEO

Pop Quizzes
with Perplexity AI

In partnership with Perplexity AI, under the guise of a football trivia setup, we creatively brought the brand's unusual Super Bowl spot to life on social platforms.

YOUTUBE SKIT

Who Ordered the Code Red? with Mountain Dew

In partnership with Mountain Dew, we brainstormed, pitched and produced several branded skits to appear within longform programming.