Scott Lackey Email & Phone Number

Scott has over thirty years of experience in the communications business. He founded Jugular fifteen years ago in 2006. Scott has guided the agency into a prominent position as one of the premier New York-based agencies that combines traditional communications with a strong digital and social media focus. Jugular’s current clients range from fresh green produce companies to luxury travel companies to wine & spirits; to education. Before Jugular, Scott developed campaigns for numerous agencies including McCann Erickson and Young & Rubicam Partnerships and has worked alongside advertising legends like Roy Grace, Diane Rothschild and Jerry Della Femina. Scott has originated campaigns for over 150 companies including IBM, Motorola, Nestle, Kraft, Mazda, and Sony. He has worked on products ranging from fast cars to bioengineered skin for diabetic patients.Prior to entering advertising (thinking then it would be all about drinking during the day) Scott taught English at NYU. His unique approach to writing instruction was featured in a New York Times article by the renowned education writer, Edward Fiske. Scott’s students have included Chris Columbus (screenwriter of "Gremlins" and director of "Home Alone") and Cathy Schulman (Oscar winner for "Crash”). He claims absolutely no responsibility for their success.Scott holds a BA in English from Lafayette College in Easton, PA and an MA and ABD in English from New York University.Specialties: Strategic and creative development. Client confidante. Defender of youth and new ideas. Relentless.Extensive (and intensive) category experience includes: food, wine & spirits, luxury travel, finance, retail, cars, telecom, pharmaceuticals, corporate, tech, sports, home design and decorating. Branding, consumer, business-to-business, direct to consumer.

Listed skills include Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Creative Direction, and 7 others.