Ben James
Ben James serves as Chief Creative Officer at Crispin Porter + Bogusky (CP+B), the iconic independent creative agency renowned for its bold, culture-shifting advertising. In this role, he oversees the creative output of an agency with a legacy of landmark campaigns for brands including Burger King, Volkswagen, and Domino's, continuing CP+B's tradition of work that blends wit, provocation, and cultural relevance. James has built his career across creative leadership roles within the advertising industry, developing expertise in brand storytelling, integrated campaigns, and creative strategy. His trajectory reflects a progression through creative ranks at agencies where he honed his ability to develop ideas that resonate across platforms and audiences. CP+B, where James now leads creative, has long been considered one of the most influential agencies in the industry, having pioneered approaches to brand disruption and earned media. James's appointment to CCO places him at the helm of that creative legacy as the agency continues to evolve in a rapidly changing media landscape.
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Ben James serves as Chief Creative Officer at Crispin Porter + Bogusky (CP+B), the iconic independent creative agency renowned for its bold, culture-shifting advertising. In this role, he oversees the creative output of an agency with a legacy of landmark campaigns for brands including Burger King, Volkswagen, and Domino's, continuing CP+B's tradition of work that blends wit, provocation, and cultural relevance. James has built his career across creative leadership roles within the advertising industry, developing expertise in brand storytelling, integrated campaigns, and creative strategy. His trajectory reflects a progression through creative ranks at agencies where he honed his ability to develop ideas that resonate across platforms and audiences. CP+B, where James now leads creative, has long been considered one of the most influential agencies in the industry, having pioneered approaches to brand disruption and earned media. James's appointment to CCO places him at the helm of that creative legacy as the agency continues to evolve in a rapidly changing media landscape.
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- Appointed Chief Creative Officer at Crispin Porter + Bogusky
- Overseeing creative renaissance at one of advertising's most historically significant independent agencies