Mike Preston

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Multiple award winning Executive Creative Director @ Headjam
australia
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Greater Newcastle Area, Australia
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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.

Mike Preston's Current Company Details
Headjam

Headjam

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Multiple award winning Executive Creative Director
australia
Website:
headjam.com.au
Employees:
13
Mike Preston Work Experience Details
  • Headjam
    Principal And Executive Creative Director
    Headjam Aug 2014 - Present
    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 creative campaigns. Since joining the Headjam team, Mike has been responsible for a number of campaigns including the Newcastle University Grad School ‘At your own speed’, This is Not Art Festival 2016, Allambi Care Foster Care TVCs. With an aligned vision for the future of Headjam, Mike joined the Headjam ownership team in January 2016.
  • Creatives Co-Op
    Co Founder
    Creatives Co-Op 2011 - Present
    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 Illness Fellowship of Australia. Since this initial campaign, Mike has partnered with many other organisations in the mental health sector to deliver their creative campaigns.In 2013, Mike and the Creatives Co-op collaborated with Headjam for the creation of the South Western Sydney Partners ‘In Recovery’ campaign. Its success led to further collaboration in 2014 as part of the Eastern Sydney Partners In Recovery campaign.
  • Creatives Co-Op
    Consultant - Executive Creative Director - Enigma
    Creatives Co-Op Feb 2012 - Feb 2013
    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.
  • Peach
    Creative Director
    Peach 2007 - 2011
    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 campaign.
  • Clemenger Bbdo
    Senior Art Director
    Clemenger Bbdo 1999 - 2007
    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, Visa, Lotto, Campbell’s, Smith’s Snack Foods, Ingham, Mitsubishi, and directed the launches of Hahn and Suncorp Metway brands. Mike’s long-running advocacy and pro bono work in the area of mental health started in 2002 with the creation of the ‘early warning signs’ campaign for the Schizophrenia Fellowship.
  • George Patterson Bates
    Creative Group Head
    George Patterson Bates 1991 - 1999
    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 Australian marketplace.Mike was appointed to George Patterson’s Board of Directors and served on the board between 1998 and 1999.
  • Ssb
    Creative Director
    Ssb 1987 - 1991
    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 for Sony, Canon, Murdoch Publications, Smith Kline and The State Library.
  • Fcb Global
    Senior Art Director
    Fcb Global 1986 - 1987
    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.
  • Mccann Erickson
    Senior Art Director
    Mccann Erickson 1985 - 1987
    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 Australia’s longest running campaigns.
  • Publicis
    Senior Art Director
    Publicis 1981 - 1985
    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.
  • Grey London
    Senior Art Director
    Grey London 1980 - 1981
    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.
  • Jwt
    Senior Art Director
    Jwt 1976 - 1980
    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.
  • Euro Advertising
    Junior Art Director
    Euro Advertising 1972 - 1976
    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.
  • Vernon Advertising
    Junior Art Director
    Vernon Advertising 1969 - 1972
    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.

Mike Preston Skills

Advertising Creative Direction Commercials Creative Strategy Integrated Marketing Concept Development Television Art Direction Photography Logo Design Copywriting Digital Strategy Interactive Advertising Typography Brand Development Graphics Corporate Identity Corporate Branding Outdoor Advertising Digital Media Branding And Identity Digital Marketing Graphic Design Interaction Design Motion Graphics Brand Architecture Web Design Visual Communication User Interface Design Brochures Experience Design Information Architecture User Experience Image Manipulation Email Marketing Interactive Media Online Marketing Direct Marketing Online Advertising Mobile Marketing Multimedia Creative Services Content Strategy Interactive Marketing Social Marketing Direct Mail Information Design Seo Brand Implementation Relationship Marketing

Mike Preston Education Details

  • Southend School Of Art
    Southend School Of Art
    Graphic Design And Advertising

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