Mike Preston
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Principal and Executive Creative Director at Headjam
Location: Greater Newcastle Area, Australia, Australia 14 work roles 1 school
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Principal and Executive Creative Director
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Greater Newcastle Area, Australia, Australia
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Mike Preston is listed as Principal and Executive Creative Director at Headjam, a company with 13 employees, based in Greater Newcastle Area, Australia, Australia. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at headjam.com.au, phone signal with area code 124, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Mike Preston.

Mike Preston previously worked as Co Founder at Creatives Co-Op and Consultant - Executive Creative Director - Enigma at Creatives Co-Op. Mike Preston holds Dipad, Graphic Design And Advertising from Southend School Of Art.

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About Mike Preston

In his 50 plus years in the industry Mike has created campaigns across a diverse range of categories.He has worked with a long list of renowned agencies including JWT, Publicis, McCann Erickson, FCB, George Patterson and Clemenger BBDO.Mike has also created the launch of major brands such as Optus and Hahn in the Australian marketplace and two of Australia’s longest running campaigns, one for Johnson & Johnson and the other for Colgate.Over the years Mike has developed his passion for social marketing and its ability to change peoples attitudes and behaviour for the benefit of the individual or the community as a whole. His experience in social marketing is vast having worked on many campaigns for both the Federal and State governments. Major entities with which Mike has collaborated include NSW Health, the Government Census, the RTA and EPA. Notably, for the latter the high profile ‘Tosser’ campaign. Mike joined Headjam as Executive Creative Director in 2014 after collaborating with the team on a series of mental health focussed campaigns for the Schizophrenia Fellowship NSW, the Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia and the Mental Health Commission of NSW.Mike’s passion for the industry and how it can make a positive difference for organisations and the wider community remains as strong as ever.Mike’s work has been recognized throughout his career at national and international award shows. AWARD, D&AD, New York One Show, Campaign Press, British Design Council, New York Festivals, London International, Irish Advertising Awards, Clio, Folio, AGDA, Caxton and Cannes Lions.He has served on the the AWARD committee, been a judge on numerous award shows and Chairman of Judges at AWARD.

Listed skills include Advertising, Creative Direction, Commercials, Creative Strategy, and 46 others.

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Headjam
Headjam
Principal and Executive Creative Director
australia
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14 roles · 57 years

Mike Preston work experience

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Principal And Executive Creative Director

Current

Newcastle, Australia

Headjam is a creative agency based in Newcastle, NSW, Australia, that is notable for its its production of intelligent, progressive and dynamic marketing and communication solutions in the research, arts, education and public health sectors.As Executive Creative Director, Mike is responsible for direction and overseeing the development of all of Headjam’s.

Aug 2014 - Present

Co Founder

Creatives Co-Op

Hunter NSW

Mike is the Co-Founder of Creatives Co-op, a consultancy that develops new ideas and solutions for marketing, brand and advertising communications.Creatives Co-op specialises in the mental health sector, an issue Mike is deeply passionate about. His first campaign was for the Schizophrenia Fellowship NSW, which was picked up by the national body, Mental.

Consultant - Executive Creative Director - Enigma

Creatives Co-Op

Newcastle, Australia

Newcastle creative agency, Engima engaged Mike in 2012 to take on the role of Executive Creative Director.During this twelve month contract, Mike was responsible for directing and overseeing the development of all creative communication campaigns. Highlights included securing the Newcastle Maritime Museum and Landcom Edmonson Park development accounts.

Feb 2012 - Feb 2013

Creative Director

Peach

Newcastle NSW

After a successful career in Sydney, Mike relocated to Newcastle with his family in 2007 to take on the Creative Director role at Peach. During his time with Peach, Mike successfully re launched the Kloster Motor Group brand and won new business pitches for the Panthers Group, NSW Government, NSW Health, WorkCover and the agency’s first Federal Government.

2007 - 2011 ~4 yrs

Senior Art Director

Sydney, Australia

As Senior Art Director at Clemenger BBDO, Mike was responsible for working across all agency accounts.During his time with Clemenger, Mike produced a number of major campaigns for national and international brands including the Road and Transport Authority (RTA), Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) including the highly-regarded ‘Tosser’ campaign.

1999 - 2007 ~8 yrs

Creative Group Head

George Patterson Bates

Sydney, Australia

Mike moved to George Patterson in 1993 to take on the role of Group Head. During his time with George Patterson, Mike oversaw all campaigns for Panasonic, Berocca, and Arnott brands, developing a number of successful new product launches. Notably, Mike was responsible for the campaign that launched Optus and its cable network, Optus Vision into the.

1991 - 1999 ~8 yrs

Creative Director

Ssb

Sydney, Australia

In 1989 as a Creative Director at SSB, Mike played a major role in turning the agency’s fortunes around. The turnaround lead to the agency winning major clients including Canon, Murdoch Publications, Big Sister Foods, Bradford Insulation, Hotel Nikko, CSR, Reckitt & Colman and the Government Census.His work at SSB included creating award winning campaigns.

1987 - 1991 ~4 yrs

Senior Art Director

Sydney, Australia

As Senior Art Director with FCB, Mike worked on a number of campaigns for clients including Garuda International, MLC, Colgate Palmolive, one of Australia’s longest campaigns for Spray’N Wipe, and the successful launch of New Zealand’s Steinlager into Australia.

1986 - 1987 ~1 yr

Senior Art Director

Mccann Erickson

Sydney, Australia

In 1985 Mike relocated to Sydney with his family to take on the role of Senior Art Director at McCann Erickson. Mike worked with brands across the agency’s accounts including Coke, Best Western and News Limited and Johnson & Johnson. His work included the direction of Johnson & Johnson’s ‘Flip Top Head’ campaign, which at over 25 years was one of.

1985 - 1987 ~2 yrs

Senior Art Director

London, United Kingdom

Mike worked as Senior Art Director for the London office of global advertising agency, Publicis. During his time with Publicis, Mike created major campaigns for Renault, Batiste, Boots Cosmetics, Adidas and a highly successful Tia Maria campaign that ran for 10 years.

1981 - 1985 ~4 yrs

Senior Art Director

London, United Kingdom

In 1980 Mike moved to Grey Advertising in London to take up the position of Senior Art Director. During his time with Grey, Mike work on a number of international brands including Mercedes Benz and the launch of the Mercedes G-Class cross country vehicle into the UK.

1980 - 1981 ~1 yr

Senior Art Director

Jwt

London, United Kingdom

Mike moved to JWT as an Art Director and in his four years with the company was promoted to Senior Art Director. As a Senior Art Director, Mike worked across many of the agency’s major clients including Knorr, NatWest Bank, Guinness, Kit Kat, Black Magic Chocolates, Corelle and Gillette.

1976 - 1980 ~4 yrs

Junior Art Director

Euro Advertising

London, United Kingdom

After learning the basics of his craft under Tony Brignull, Mike moved to Euro Advertising.As Junior Art Director, Mike created award winning work for brands including Hasselblad, Audi, Hilton Hotels and the London Weekly Advertiser.

1972 - 1976 ~4 yrs

Junior Art Director

London, United Kingdom

Mike started his career in the advertising industry working under the direction of Vernon Advertising’s Creative Director, Tony Brignull. Tony is regarded by his peers as one of the world’s greatest copywriters.

1969 - 1972 ~3 yrs
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Mike Preston education

  • Southend School Of Art
    Southend School Of Art
    Graphic Design And Advertising
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Mike Preston is listed as Principal and Executive Creative Director at Headjam.

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Mike Preston is based in Greater Newcastle Area, Australia, Australia while working with Headjam.

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Mike Preston has worked for Headjam, Creatives Co-Op, Peach, Clemenger Bbdo, and George Patterson Bates.

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Mike Preston holds Dipad, Graphic Design And Advertising from Southend School Of Art.

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Mike Preston is listed with skills including Advertising, Creative Direction, Commercials, Creative Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Concept Development, Television, and Art Direction.

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