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Matt McNelis

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About

I love advertising. And I love being around people who feel the same way. It’s pretty simple.

Where I’ve made ads

Antidote Advertising < Associate Creative Director/Senior Copywriter, 2018-Now >

O’Leary & Partners < Associate Creative Director/Senior Copywriter, 2006-2018 >

Young & Rubicam < Copywriter, 2005-2006 >

Brainsaw < Copywriter, 2003-2005 >

Lawrence, Mayo & Ponder < Jr. Copywriter, 2001-2003 >

How I learned to make ads

The Book Shop, Los Angeles, CA < Advanced Advertising Portfolio School >

Cal State Fullerton < B.A. Advertising >

Tony the Tiger < He started it all for me >

Brands I’ve created ads for

Kawasaki, Disney, Callaway Golf, WD-40, Fantastic Sams, Cleveland Golf, Rubio’s, Fatburger, Cremo Company, Jack Black Grooming, California Department of Health, AIDS Services Foundation, CO-OP Financial Services, Big Brand Tire and Service, Circle K, Singapore Tourism, Land Rover, Mattel/Hot Wheels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mother’s, Eat Smart, Oroweat, Entenmann’s, AAA, Blaze Pizza, Wetzel’s Pretzels, In-N-Out

Awards I’ve won for making ads

Communication Arts, One Show, Graphis, MPA Kelly Award, Beldings, Archive, New York Festivals, Print, Creativity, Adweek, National Addy, Orange County Best of Show