Gary Pilla

Gary Pilla Email and Phone Number

Creative Director, Brand Guru, Sculptor of Disney, Father to 4, Husband to 1 amazing woman. @ Great American Waterfall Co.
Gary Pilla's Location
Newberry, Florida, United States, United States
About Gary Pilla

Gary Pilla is an Executive-Level Creative Director, with his craft being Art Direction, responsible for some of the most memorable advertising campaigns in the past 15 years. Kay Jewelers, Xbox, NordicTrack, SelectQuote, Bulletproof Coffee and many more. Gary’s led campaigns have consistently delivered double-digit increases in leads. Gary has also written, directed and produced over 300 commercials for broadcast and digital media.STRONG ROOTS:Born into an advertising family with a father that helped bring “With a Name Like Smucker’s it has to be Good” to market, what else could Gary do for a living? Maybe animation? He has done some of that, successfully launching an animated series, The Nine Lives of Claw. Show launching for testing late 2019. AWARDS AND RESULTS:Gary's now got over 80 of those. “There have been so many award-winning campaigns that failed to generate sales, even interest. Yet there have been countless campaigns that didn’t win awards yet increased sales for the client. We must do both.” exclaims Pilla. ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRITGary's started 3 companies, created an animated cartoon for distribution and has several patents. He's always looking for his next adventure and digs in and takes ownership of every opportunity.

Gary Pilla's Current Company Details
Great American Waterfall Co.

Great American Waterfall Co.

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Creative Director, Brand Guru, Sculptor of Disney, Father to 4, Husband to 1 amazing woman.
Gary Pilla Work Experience Details
  • Great American Waterfall Co.
    Director Of Branding And Creative
    Great American Waterfall Co. Aug 2021 - Present
    Hudson, Fl, Us
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  • Collective & Co.
    Chief Creative Dreamer
    Collective & Co. May 2019 - Present
    Gainesville, Florida, Us
    Collective & Co. is for all the phases of you:A College Student? An Entrepreneur? Entering or reentering the Workforce? An Established Business? A Product Developer? Retired Executives? Our unique process of mentorship, coaching, design, creative spaces, nutrition,health, wellness and curriculum will elevate you and bring your vision momentum. What does that really mean? You’ll achieve success faster. That's Collective.Then there's & Co; the machine that builds brands and experiences for our partners. I lead this charge and connecting audiences to companies ways that are memorable and visceral.
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  • Invisible Sneakers
    Chief Creative Officer
    Invisible Sneakers Jan 2013 - Present
  • 9Livesofclaw
    Founder, Producer, Writer
    9Livesofclaw Mar 2005 - Present
    A Cat and Mouse not fighting with each other but fighting together for the good of all? You better believe it. Reluctant superheroes with super hijinks, gadgetry and hilarity can only mean one thing: Furious Feline fun for all! The Nine Lives of Claw stars the legendary: Jim Cummings (Winnie the Pooh and over 500 credits to his name) Chris Knights (Shrek, Madagascar) Jessy Schram (Once Upon a Time, Veronica Mars, Falling Skies) Max Osinski (Marvel’s Agents of Shield) Created by Gary Pilla and Greg Scheetz Developed by Jay Lender (SpongeBob, Phineas & Ferb) Writers: Derek Iversen (SpongeBob, Rocko’s Modern Life, Teen Titans Go!) Antoine Guilbaud (Sanjay & Craig) Adam Aseraf and Hunter Cope (Sanjay & Craig) Deanna Oliver (The 7D, Animaniacs) John Mathot (The Simpsons, Futurama, Family Guy)
  • Frankel Media Group
    Creative Director
    Frankel Media Group May 2018 - May 2019
    Gainesville, Florida, Us
    Led a group of soon-to-be rockstars on their way to conquering Mt. Sellmore goods and services.
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  • Selectquote Insurance Services
    Director, Brand And Creative Services
    Selectquote Insurance Services Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
    Overland Park, Kansas, Us
    Establish direction across projects, guiding the greater team, and leading presentation efforts. Provide vision for digital experience, branding, and what it takes to position a brand in digital culture. Tell stories online to position product. Emphasis on digital experience, eCommerce, and content for eComm experience.Collaborate with the team to drive several large-scale digital projects to completion including websites, branding, content, TV, radio and more. Inspire leadership, as well as my team through collaborative concepts with a strong understanding of business strategy to creative execution to drive results to multiple audience in multiple verticals. Auto and Home, Life and Medicare.
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  • M7 Lab
    Founder, Chief Creative Officer
    M7 Lab 2013 - Dec 2016
    Having the right combination of creative and strategic experience, I led the connection of content, social and digital efforts for multiple brands to satisfy business growth objectives. I not only led, but rolled up my sleeves to help create content, as well as work with teams inside and outside of the organization to support our overall brand and growth goals for marketing campaigns including video, digital, social media, print, POS, sales materials and other assets as needed.
  • Respond2
    Executive Creative Director
    Respond2 Mar 2011 - May 2013
    Portland, Or, Us
    Prepare proposals, presentations, creative briefs and treatments.Manage design processes from concept to final delivery for DR and DRTV.Lead designers and writers, while displaying an ability to be heavily involved in creative design – helping to get things done.Also provided creative ideas and direction for print and digital advertisements, in-store installations and events. Knowledge of best practices, trends and industry techniques to share ideas and knowledge with teams was critical to success.
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  • Doner Advertising
    Creative Director
    Doner Advertising Feb 2007 - Mar 2011
    Created positive environment for the development of the highest quality creative talent and product. Collaborating with eCommerce and Marketing teams to translate creative into clear, executable messages for Advertising, eCommerce Content, PR and 
social communications.
  • Stern Advertising
    Group Creative Director
    Stern Advertising 2005 - 2007
    Cleveland, Oh - Ohio, Us
    Working with marketing and global design teams to develop strategy, understand market needs, and create effective solutions. Created consistent visual designs across all digital and print marketing materials as well as TV and radio. Delivered a strong range of work from website updates, email marketing, printed collateral — brochure design, trade show assets, and video concepting/storyboarding/scripting.
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  • Attingo Communications
    Founder, Chief Creative Officer
    Attingo Communications Mar 2003 - Jun 2005
    As Creative Director with a keen eye for design and superb client management skills it was an incredible challenge to take on entrepreneurship and now have to worry about making sure we were paid. Grew and lead an internal design team or 2 to 12 for social media marketing, POS and content.
  • Sherman
    Creative Director
    Sherman 1995 - 2003
    Developed and lead creative strategy for internal clients, including concepting, writing and creative direction. Improved and managed overall creative development process, both internally and externally. Managed team of designers and videographers.

Gary Pilla Education Details

  • The Art Institutes
    The Art Institutes
    Advertising Art And Copywriting
  • Cleveland Institute Of Art
    Cleveland Institute Of Art
    Graphic Design And Visual Communications

Frequently Asked Questions about Gary Pilla

What company does Gary Pilla work for?

Gary Pilla works for Great American Waterfall Co.

What is Gary Pilla's role at the current company?

Gary Pilla's current role is Creative Director, Brand Guru, Sculptor of Disney, Father to 4, Husband to 1 amazing woman..

What schools did Gary Pilla attend?

Gary Pilla attended The Art Institutes, Cleveland Institute Of Art.

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