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Monday, December 06, 2010

OLSON promotes Will and Burgess to associate creative directors

OLSON has promoted and to associate creative directors. They were both previously senior copywriters.

“Matt and Noah contribute mightily to OLSON’s creative product—and to our culture,” says Tom Fugleberg, executive creative director, OLSON. “They have continually stepped up to meet greater challenges with class, humility and hilarity as we’ve grown. We’re thrilled to announce this promotion—they’ve earned it.”

Matt has been with OLSON since January 2008, joining from Campbell Mithun, where he was a copywriter. He works with clients such as the University of Minnesota, Capital One, Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, KraftMaid and General Mills. Matt has also worked at Best Buy Advertising, JWT New York, FCB Seattle and Martin/Williams. He attended Miami Ad School for copywriting after receiving his B.A. in journalism and advertising from the University of Minnesota.

Noah joined OLSON in April 2007 from WONGDOODY, where he was a copywriter. At OLSON, he works with clients like BAUER, the Minnesota State Lottery and Capital One. Noah has also worked for Fallon and Jung von Matt. He spent time at Miami Ad School after receiving his B.A. in journalism and business from the University of St. Thomas.