Ron Saltmarsh Email & Phone Number

I help ad agencies, design firms and advertisers connect with their audience in powerful and highly targeted ways. Kind of like warm hugs, only without spreading germs or upsetting personal boundaries.As a copywriter and creative director who's been in the business for over 25 years, I enable the folks who hire me to kick ass by:-Elevating their brands with smart and entertaining TV spots, web films, digital content, social media ads, print, radio, OOH, manifestos, taglines and promotional ideas.-Thinking strategically, quickly and flexibly.-Working with clients directly to understand their needs and their audience and presenting creative ideas that solve their problems.-Helping plan, present and win new business pitches.-Managing creative partners with encouragement, kindness and respect.The brands I've helped create, grow and rejuvenate include Apple, Microsoft, Sony, Audi, Chevy, Ford, GMC, Hyundai, Lexus, Porsche, Toyota, Levis, Old Navy, Haggar Apparel, Charles Schwab, Bank of America, Citibank, Visa, Budweiser, Burger King, Taco Bell, California Milk, Foster Farms, Pizza Hut, Sky Vodka, Finlandia Vodka, Snapple, Starbucks, California Lottery, Washington Lottery, Blue Cross, Group Health, UCSF Hospitals, AAA, Allstate, Esurance, Redfin, Macy's, Restoration Hardware, Bing, Yahoo, Alaska Airlines, Disney, Hilton, MGM Grand, Universal Studios, UPS, PG&E.I've won my share of awards and recognition over the years, including One Show and Cannes metal, CA, D&AD, Kelly Awards, Clios and EFFIEs. I've had a Super Bowl Spot for Chevy Trucks get over five and a half million views on YouTube before it officially aired. And had a spot appear on the TV show, "America's Funniest Commercials." My work has been featured in magazines and online publications, including an Adweek article recognizing advertising's freelance creative stars.My special talents include cutting through the crap, seeing the big picture and sweating the details.

Listed skills include Creative Strategy, Art Direction, Advertising, Strategy, and 12 others.

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  University Of Oregon

  Journalism/Advertising