Alumni in the news

Brandcenter alums create an immersive digital experience at ‘Red Rocks Unpaused’

When Red Rocks Amphitheatre put their 2020 concert season on pause, alums Kelley Bode (CW, 2019), Jeff Gillette (CW, 2006), Bonni Dinerstein (ST, 2020), and their team at Madwell created an interative music festival to keep the music alive.

Two Minutes with Brandon Viney (AD, 2012), Creative Lead at Google

"Growing up, being 'creative' was seen as more of a nuisance than something that was recognized as a gift." In a piece on Muse by Clio, Brandcenter alum Brandon Viney (AD, 2012), Creative Lead at Google talks about his journey growing up in rural Virginia and going on to work with some of the biggest brands in the world.

Developing UX Solutions for Getting Grocery During a Pandemic

Joelle Halle (XD, 2019) and her team at Kroger Technology & Digital are implementing UX solutions to keep grocery shoppers and associates safe during the pandemic.

Mira Kaddoura (AD, 2002) and Vann Graves Named to 600 & Rising Board of Directors

The newly formed nonprofit organization advocates for Black people working in the advertising industry.

Greg Greenberg (CW, 2006) Named to Adweek's "The Creative 100"

Each year, Adweek celebrates the Creative 100, a roster of gifted professionals who inspire current and future generations not only with their work but also their passion for creativity across advertising, media, art, literature, animation, and more.

Congrats to alum Greg Greenberg (CW, 2006) for being named to the 2020 list! Greg was recognized in the "Agency Leaders You Should Be Watching" category. He is currently a Group Creative Director at TBWA\Media Arts Lab in LA.

Nike Leads the Comeback Charge

Brandcenter alum Lee Jennings (AD, 2005) and his team at Wieden + Kennedy Portland are behind the inspiring new work from Nike, "Never Too Far Down, You Can't Stop Us.” Narrated by LeBron James, it’s an uplifting reminder for a world grappling with the impact of COVID-19.

Supporting Restaurants During Coronavirus

Brandcenter alum Jerry Hoak (AD, 2005) and his team at The Martin Agency produced two campaigns supporting clients DoorDash and Buffalo Wild Wings.

Love and Business at Brandcenter

Once upon a time, Rachel Scott Everett and Brian Gibson were dates to the Brandcenter Prom. Fast-forward 20 years, and they aren’t just husband and wife — they’re business partners.

Brandcenter Boasts Record Number of Alumni Ads in Super Bowl 2020

Brandcenter students gathered in the lecture hall last Sunday for the program’s first annual Super Bowl Watch Party. Of course, unlike the average football party, it wasn’t the football that captured everyone’s attention. This watch party was all about the ads.

Top Five Alumni Super Bowl Ads of the Last Decade

Super Bowl LIV is this Sunday, making this week one of the most exciting times of the year for our industry. We asked longtime Brandcenterer Ashley Sommardahl for her take on the best Brandcenter alumni Super Bowl ads from the last decade.

Selling something different: “Not going extinct”

Two Brandcenter alumni leave positions at Droga5 and Phenomenon to take on climate change and world hunger.

Brandcenter Alum Troy Gary (CBM, 2017) interviewed on We Are Next Podcast

Brandcenter alum Troy Gary (CBM, 2017), Director of Brand Strategy at Playboy, talks to We Are Next wants us all to create the environments we want to work in. Hear about how his early experience in sales and account management has been valuable, making sure we’re not talking to ourselves, fostering better relationships with senior leadership, why it’s smart to ask about an agency’s new business strategy in your interview, and the reasons behind his decision to take on a new role at Playboy.