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Ken has over 30 years of advertising experience, working on some of the world’s most famous brands. A Philadelphia-area native, he spent time

in NYC as a creative director at BBDO and McCann Erickson on FedEx, Doritos, Duracell, Microsoft and Lowe’s Hardware stores. Back in Philly, his “Philly’s more fun when you sleep over” campaign is considered one of the most successful post-9/11 tourism campaigns in the industry. His work has been highlighted in the New York Times, CA, and Adweek.  His FedEx "Apology" Super Bowl spot is

in the permanent collection of the Museum of Radio and TV.

Machinery, Philly

2/07 – present   Executive creative director

Window Nation • Cardiac Partners • Golden Nugget Casino

Boscov’s • Auto Lenders • Peanut Chews • Metro Cable Co-op • Fuse

 

RedTettemer, Philly

8/01 – 2/07   VP, Creative Director

PA Tourism • Hatfield Meats • Adventure Aquarium • Penn • Cablevision

 

McCannErickson, NYC

11/99 – 8/01   Associate Creative Director

Lowe's • Gateway Computers • Burger King

 

BBDO, NYC

6/97 – 10/99   Associate Creative Director

FedEx • Doritos • Duracell

 

Margeotes/Fertitta & Partners, NYC

2/95 – 6/97   Associate Creative Director

The McGrawHill Companies • NFL Sunday Ticket • Colonial Williamsburg

 

Education

George Washington University, BBS

Villanova University, MBA

 

Recognition

Clio, Emmy, Effie, CA, Mobius. Commercial in the permanent collection of the Museum of Radio and TV in NYC.


609.410.6614

kcills@comcast.net

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