John Gavin Gilbert


Big ideas open big doors.

While we live in an era of big data, big analytics, and big AI potential—and those are all incredibly valuable tools—the fact remains that big ideas are informed by data and technology, not formed by them.

Creativity is the rocket fuel of big ideas, whether it’s new media, traditional, or something that might not even count as media.

For example, creating the world's first Twitter-activated beer tap. Or redefining tuna from a comfort food into a healthy, portable snack. It's challenging people to rethink where they stand on organ donation by literally changing where they stand, and inventing digital tools that reduce teen DUI casualties.

I’ve earned a One Show Gold Pencil, an Effie, a Bronze Clio, a Graphis Silver Award, some Tellys, and more than 150 local, regional, and national Addy Awards. My work’s been featured in Adweek, Creativity, Luerzer’s Archive, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and The Wall Street Journal. What this all means is I’m internationally recognized for both creativity and effectiveness.

So if you need to open some big doors, give me a shout and we’ll unlock something great together.


Awards

2023
Bronze Award, The Clios
2021
Bronze, Integrated Marketing, The Financial Communications Society
2020
Finalist, The Effies
2019
Effie: Sustained Success, The Effies
2019
Silver Award, Graphis Advertising Annual
2017
Silver Award, Regional Addy Awards
2016
Gold, National Addy Awards, Regional Addy Awards
2014
Best of Digital, Philadelphia Addy Awards
2012
Best of Radio, Philadelphia Addy Awards
2009
Gold Pencil, The One Show
2009
Best of Show, Philadelphia Addy Awards
2009
Archive Magazine, Luerzer’s
2008
Ad of the Day, Adweek
2006
Best of Show, Philadelphia Addy Awards
2005
Best of Public Service, Philadelphia Addy Awards
2005
Best of Show, Benjamin Franklin Awards for Direct Marketing
2004
Best of Show, National Education Marketing Awards
2004
Best of Show, Benjamin Franklin Awards for Direct Marketing
2004
Gold, Telly Awards
2003
Best of Show, Philly Golds
2003
Best of TV, Philadelphia Addy Awards
2002
Best of Show, Philly Golds
2002
Gold, Telly Awards

Clients

  • StarKist
  • Del Monte
  • Yuengling
  • ESPN
  • 2KSports
  • Hershey's
  • Mrs. Dash
  • Microsoft
  • Turkey Hill Dairies
  • AT&T
  • DraftKings
  • Seagram's
  • ASICS
  • Trex