Chief Creative Officer
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About

Ahoy there!

About

Brynna is Chief Creative Officer of adam&eveDDB US, an advocate for women in the industry, pet-parent, and mac n cheese connoisseur.

After helping grow GUT Miami in 2020, Brynna was promoted to ECD and given the chance to lead and launch GUT’s first Canadian office. Over the last 3 years, she has built a team of over 60 with 30+ creatives, all whilst leading one of the biggest brands in Canada, Tim Hortons. In 2023 & 2024 she expanded the office’s portfolio beyond the principal client to include GoodLife (Canada’s largest gym chain), Mitsubishi social, and projects for Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Rubik’s Cube, Gund, Microsoft, and KY.

Over the course of her career, Brynna has received over 75 international awards, was ranked #10 ECD in the US in 2022, was named one of One Show and 3% Movement’s Next Creative Leaders in 2019, was ranked #4 Copywriter in the world by the One Club, and #2 Copywriter in the world by the ADC in 2018.

She is passionate about leading big brands to do great work, mentoring and growing creative talent, and leaving the industry a little bit better than she found it. 

When not making ads, Brynna relentlessly pursues the perfect mac and cheese and the ultimate narwhal costume (they’re the unicorns of the sea, you know).

recognition

LIA 2023 Judge- Film Jury

One Show 2022 Judge- Direct Jury

One Show 2022 - #10 ECD in the US

Mad Stars 2022 - Judge

Cannes 2022 Silver  – Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – PR

Cannes 2022 Bronze  – Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – PR

Cannes 2022 Bronze – Timbiebs, Tim Hortons – Entertainment Lions for Music

Cannes 2022 Shortlist  – Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – PR

Cannes 2022 Shortlist  – Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Social & Influencer

Cannes 2022 Shortlist  – Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Media

Cannes 2022 Shortlist  – Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Entertainment Lions for Sport

Cannes 2022 Shortlist  – Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Entertainment Lions for Sport

D&AD 2022 Graphite Pencil - Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – PR

D&AD 2022 Graphite Pencil - Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Digital

D&AD 2022 Wood Pencil - Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Entertainment

D&AD 2022 Shortlist - Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Social

One Show 2022 Gold -- Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Social Media

One Show 2022 Silver -- Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Targeted Video / Online

One Show 2022 Silver -- Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Social Channel

One Show 2022 Bronze  -- Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Innovation & Tech

One Show 2022 Bronze  -- Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Active Engagement

Clio Awards 2022 Gold  -- Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Social Media

Clio Awards 2022 Silver  -- Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Social Post


3% Conference Panelist 2021 - Next Creative Leaders Who Are Shaping the world

ADCC Advertising Awards 2021 Judge

Andy Awards 2021 Gold - Headspace Promise, Headspace - Idea

Effie Collegiate 2021 Judge

Business Insider’s 40 Rising Stars of Madison Avenue 2020

Judge for One Club & 3% Next Creative Leaders 2020, Feature Piece by One Club

Op-ed in Campaign US 2020

WARC Effective 100 2020 - # 3 most effective campaign in the world

One Club & 3% Next Creative Leaders 2019

3% Conference 2019 - Panelist

The Big Won 2019 - 6th most awarded campaign in the world

Cannes 2019 Silver – Prescribed to Death, NSC – Creative Effectiveness

’The Show’ AdFed Minneapolis 2019 Judge

Kyiv International Advertising Festival 2019 Judge

The Drum 50 Under 30 U.S. 2018

Art Director’s Club 2018 - #2 Copywriter in the World

One Show 2018 - #4 Copywriter in the World

Cannes 2018 Gold - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Outdoor, Displays

Cannes 2018 Gold - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Outdoor, Special Build

Cannes 2018 Gold - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Health and Wellness, Non-profit

Cannes 2018 Silver - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Creative Data

Cannes 2018 Bronze - Prescribed to Death, NSC – PR, Public Affairs

Cannes 2018 Bronze - Prescribed to Death, NSC – PR, Events

Cannes 2018 Shortlist - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Outdoor, Ambient

Cannes 2018 Shortlist - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Outdoor, Live

Cannes 2018 Shortlist - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Direct

Cannes 2018 Shortlist - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Health and Wellness, Fundraising

Cannes 2018 Shortlist - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Health and Wellness, Non-profit

Cannes 2018 Shortlist - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Health and Wellness, Non-profit

Cannes 2018 Shortlist - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Health and Wellness, Non-profit

Cannes 2018 Shortlist - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Creative Data

D&AD 2018 Graphite Pencil - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Experiential

D&AD 2018 Graphite Pencil - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Spatial Design

D&AD 2018 Wood Pencil - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Media

D&AD 2018 Wood Pencil - Prescribed to Death, NSC – PR

One Show 2018 Gold -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Experiential

One Show 2018 Gold -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Craft

One Show 2018 Silver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Experiential

One Show 2018 SIlver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – PR

One Show 2018 Bronze -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Events

One Show 2018 Bronze -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Ambient

One Show 2018 Merit -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Ambient

One Show 2018 Merit -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Print & Outdoor

One Show 2018 Merit -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Ambient

ADC 2018 Designism Cube -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Design for Good

ADC 2018 Gold -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Design for Good

ADC 2018 Silver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Design for Good

ADC 2018 Silver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Environmental Design

ADC 2018 Silver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Craft Online

ADC 2018 Silver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Experiential Design

ADC 2018 Silver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Design for Good

ADC 2018 Bronze -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Digital Experiences

LIA 2018 Gold -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Medical Social Responsibility

LIA 2018 Silver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Branded Entertainment & Experiential

LIA 2018 Silver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Branded Entertainment & Social Awareness

LIA 2018 Silver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Health & Wellness

LIA 2018 Silver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Medical Multi Platform

LIA 2018 Bronze -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Ambient NGO

LIA 2018 Bronze -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Experiential

FWA 2018 Site of the Month -- Prescribed to Death, NSC

The VOWSS 2018 - What She Was Wearing - Piece Screened at Cannes

The VOWSS 2018 - What She Was Wearing - Piece Screened at D&AD

The Clio Awards Grand Clio(2), The Clio Awards Gold (6), The Clio Awards Silver (3), The Clio Awards Bronze (1), The Clio Awards Shortlist (3)
New York Festival First Prize, New York Festival Second Prize (2), New York Festival Third Prize (5) New York Festival Shortlist (8)

Brands

TIM HORTONS (ECD, overseeing department, AOR)
GOODLIFE FITNESS (ECD, overseeing department, AOR)
MITSUBISHI (ECD, overseeing department, Social AOR)
MIKE’S HARD LEMONADE (ECD, overseeing department, project)
CUTWATER (ECD, overseeing department, project)
MICROSOFT (ECD, overseeing department, project)
NOTCO (ECD, overseeing department, project)
KY LUBRICANT (ECD, overseeing department, projects)
GUND (ECD, overseeing department, project)
RUBIK’S CUBE (ECD, overseeing department, project)
CERVEZA PATAGONIA
(CD, overseeing multiple teams)
HEADSPACE (CD)
PHILLY CREAM CHEESE (CD, overseeing multiple teams)
BUD LIGHT (CD, overseeing multiple teams)
ZIPLOC
(ACD; co-ran account, oversaw multiple teams)
THE CRADLE (ACD; co-ran account reporting to CCOs)
AT&T (ACD; wrote + oversaw junior team)
CAPE LINE (ACD; oversaw junior team, pitched to win business)
PAVE (ACD; co-ran account reporting to CCO)
NSC (Senior Copywriter; oversaw junior team)
ZTE (Senior Copywriter; oversaw junior team, pitched to win business)
AVOCADOS FROM MEXICO (Senior Copywriter; pitched to win business)
DR. SCHOLL’S (Senior Copywriter; co-led new brand campaign)
KOHL’S (Senior Copywriter)
ALLSTATE (Senior Copywriter)
PURINA PRO PLAN (Senior Copywriter)
OFF! BUG SPRAY (Copywriter)
ONE A DAY (Copywriter)
PEARLE VISION (Copywriter)
LAY’S (Copywriter/Jr. Copywriter)

Experience

GUT TORONTO: Executive Creative Director (5/21 - present)

GUT MIAMI: Creative Director (1/20 - 5/21)

RED FUSE NYC: Associate Creative Director (10/19 - 1/20)

BBDO CHICAGO: Associate Creative Director (05/18- 10/19)

BBDO MEXICO: Associate Creative Director, Energy Exchange Program (05/18 - 08/18)

BBDO CHICAGO: Senior Copywriter (10/16 - 04/18)

LEO BURNETT CHICAGO: Senior Copywriter (09/15 - 10/16)

BBDO CHICAGO: Copywriter (06/13 - 09/15), Junior Copywriter (05/12 - 06/13) 

contact

brynna.aylward@gmail.com