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Rich Wakefield

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Executive Creative Director at Unlikely Story
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Rich Wakefield is an Executive Creative Director with over 30 years of experience in advertising, known for his expertise in branding and storytelling. He has led creative teams at various agencies and was instrumental in the Cingular Wireless rebranding to AT&T. People who have worked with him describe him as "extremely creative. "

Rich is passionate about the evolution of advertising, showing a keen interest in the intersection of artificial intelligence and the creative process. He appreciates unconventional and clever marketing, particularly well-executed stunts, and follows the work of legendary creative agencies for inspiration.

He helped shape the brand story for one of the largest telecom transitions in history: Cingular Wireless becoming the new AT&T.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Executive Creative Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Brand Storytelling
His career is dedicated to telling remarkable stories for brands, a highlight being his work transforming Cingular Wireless into AT&T.
Creative Direction
As an Executive Creative Director, he has extensive experience leading creative efforts in ideation, branding, social media, digital media, and video production.
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Career

Work history

2-2023
Executive Creative Director
Unlikely Story
8-2020
Creative Director
InPipe Energy
1-2019
Executive Creative Director
The Union Ad Agency
7-2016 - 8-2022
SVP Group Creative Director
Digitas Health LifeBrands
12-2013 - 7-2016
Executive Creative Director
D4 Creative Group
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