About me

I've been a trusted leader on amazing global brands including Apple, Meta (AR, VR and Metaverse), TikTok, Amazon, Disney Pixar, Honda and UNICEF. I've helped build and empower departments fueled by pride and passion, which has inevitably led to some breakthrough creative work spanning digital, social, performance, influencer, partnerships, traditional channels and the metaverse.

Currently leading all marketing for Hyundai, Genesis and several other global brands.

Other points of interest:

Developed and wrote Apple "Mac vs PC" campaign (Campaign of the Decade by AdWeek and Top 15 Campaigns of the Century by AdAge).

Adweek Top 30 Creative Director + Campaign 40 Over 40 Top Digital Creatives.

Winner of Grand Effie, Cannes Gold Lions in Film, Cyber, Design, Health and Branded Content & Entertainment. Emmy nom.

Author of Creative Directions: Mastering the Transition from Talent to Leader (HarperCollins Leadership) and Look at Me When I'm Talking to You: Building Brand Attraction in an Age of Brand Aversion (@lookatmebook on IG), the first-ever book on Instagram.

Developed The Imaginary Friend Society, the first-ever animated film series for pediatric cancer patients. The 23 films have been translated into 13 languages and are being used in 5 countries.

Created VR series about the trials and tribulations of teenagehood, as well as a best selling note-taking app for iPad.

Board Member: UCLA School of Sociology, Depressed Cake Shop, Meta VR for Good

Skills

Advertising, Art Direction, Brand / Logo Design, Brand Management, Brand Stategy, Branding, Content Management, Copywriting, Creative, Creative Direction, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Graphic Design, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Outdoor (OOH), Social Media, Typography, UX/UI

Sector Experience

Advertising, Animation, Audio / Visual, Automotive, Beverages, Books & Periodicals, Brand Management, Branding, Charity / Not for profit, Creative Services, Design, Digital (SEO, PPC, SEM...), Education, Electronics, Film (Feature), Food & Beverages, Healthcare, Lifestyle, Luxury, Marketing, Media, Mobile, Non-profit, Outdoor, PR, Restaurant / Café, Technology, UI / UX

Awards

Addy Awards Gold, AICP Awards Winner, American Advertising Award Gold, Andys - Gold, Campaign BIG Award - Gold, Cannes Lions - Gold, Clios - Gold, Communication Arts Competition, D&AD Award - Yellow Pencil/White pencil, Effie\'s - Gold, IDEA Award - Gold, New York Ad Festival - First Prize, One Club Award - Gold, Shorty Award, shots Award, The Drum Award, Webby Award

Clients

El Pollo Loco, Genesis Motor America, Hankook Tire, HOAG Medical Group, HYBE, Hyundai Motor America, Jinro, Kia Motors America, Korean Air, Manscaped, nexon, Signature Kitchen Suite, Supernal, Taylormade Golf, UC David Health, Uneekor, Wienerschnitzel, Xcient

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Achievements
2025 TOP 100 Creative LeadersCreative Leader of the Year
Project featured:Luxe Is in the Details
on 29th May 2025
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Jason Sperling has been a Contributor since 25th November 2015.

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Location
Huntington Beach, CA, United States
Languages
English, Spanish
Creativepool member since 28 May 2025