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Almost twenty percent of Ad Age’s list of creatives to watch in 2025 are Brandcenter alum

headshots of brandcenter alumni featured in the article

Brandcenter is incredibly proud to have a number of alumni on Ad Age’s recent list of “62 Creatives to watch in 2025.” The group includes creative directors, art directors, and copywriters at varying levels of seniority in their careers, with graduation years ranging from 2003 to 2023. With 11 of our alums included in the 62, almost 20% of the list has Brandcenter roots, and we are the single most represented academic program.

We cannot wait to see what these folks make in 2025.

Howard Finkelstein and Ross Fletcher headshot with flames and cats in background

Howard Finkelstein (Copywriting, 2005) and Ross Fletcher (Art Direction, 2012)

Group Creative Directors / Mischief @ No Fixed Address

View their portfolios: howfink.com / rossfletcher.com

Jacob Pankey and Toliver Roebuck

Jacob Pankey (Copywriting, 2016) and Toliver Roebuck (Art Direction, 2014)

Creative Directors / Arts + Letters Creative Co.

View their portfolios: pankeydotgov.com / toliverroebuck.com

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Michelle Fischer (Copywriting, 2007)

Group Creative Director / Battery

View Michelle’s portfolio: michellenam.me

Mark McColey (Copywriting, 2023) and Zey Masunu (Art Direction, May 2022)

Mark McColey (Copywriting, 2023) and Zey Masunu (Art Direction, 2022)

Copywriter & Art Director / The Martin Agency

View their portfolios: mrkmccly.com / heyzey.me

Amanda Abrams headshot

Amanda Abrams (Copywriting, 2003)

Executive Creative Director / Team One

View Amanda’s portfolio: amandaabramscreativedirector.com

Kelley Barrett and Katie Dinardo smiling in black and white photo

Kelley Barrett (Copywriting, 2020) and Katie Dinardo (Art Direction, 2020)

Senior Creatives / Uncommon Creative Studio

View their portfolios: kelleybarrett.work / katiedinardo.com

Blair Warren headshot

Blair Warren (Art Direction, 2014)

Global Executive Creative Director / Wieden + Kennedy

View Blair’s portfolio: blair-warren.com