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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.

Where I’ve made ads

Antidote Advertising < 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, Handel’s Ice Cream

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