Ben Spivak | Creative Development, Operations, & Production
I am a senior creative and operations leader with deep experience shaping and executing ambitious creative programs from concept through delivery. My work sits at the intersection of storytelling, brand stewardship, and execution - delivering highly creative and effective work that align people, process, and purpose so complex ideas move seamlessly from vision to reality.
I have grown a small NYC design company from ~$2M to $20M+ full-service agency in annual client work and staffed bi-coastal offices appropriately. I have worked with agencies big and small to develop creative communications strategies while remaining hands-on in production, balancing high-level narrative development with disciplined execution across multifaceted content, live events, and experiential platforms. I’ve led brand and communications initiatives for high-profile individuals and organizations spanning professional sports, global technology, private aviation, and philanthropy - overseeing all elements of brand messaging, media assets, and public-facing storytelling tied to major cultural moments, legacy franchises, and impact-driven campaigns.
I regularly partner directly with founders and C-level leaders, serving as a trusted creative and communications lead responsible for translating executive vision into authentic, cohesive personal brands. This work requires discretion, judgment, and consistency—managing voice, narrative, and public presence across platforms while operating effectively in fast-moving, high-visibility environments.
I am known for managing multiple complex projects simultaneously while building and guiding creative teams with clarity, momentum, and accountability. At my core, I focus on long-term narrative development—elevating personal brands, philanthropic initiatives, and community impact through thoughtful, well-crafted storytelling that blends art and commerce to build enduring value, trust, and cultural relevance.
Branding, creative content, and strategic growth with Mike Kassar and Oren Giladi of Organic Oren, Wexlers Deli, and the upcoming Bar di Bello.
Mac-A-Roni NYC 2024 Launch Event. One of many conceived and produced at FleishmanHillard (Omnicom) as VP Creative Production & Operations.
Lowe’s - Special Events, Corporate Communications, & Production Strategy in collaboration with CEO Marvin Ellison.
Chase Bank Earned Media Campaign with sports journalist Taylor Rooks.
The Atlantic (Laurene Powell Jobs Emerson Collective) - 2021 Campaign with John Mayer for Range Rover
The Atlantic - 2019/20 Campaign with Hanz Zimmer for Range Rover
General Motors Super Cruise GTM Strategy and Global Content Production 2017/18.
Cadillac Brand Campaign - with cinematographer Janusz Kamiński
NY Cosmos - RELAUNCH (New Ownership Group led by Seamus O'Brien and Eric Stover) - Integrated campaigns, stadium branding, social media, broadcast, and game day activations.
Univision Deportes - Branding, Network Upfront, Live Action Productions, Promos, and Events.
Five Years working directly with Jeff Bezos to brand and launch Amazon Products and Services (2009-15) as Partner at Eyeball.
Alive Inside - Executive Producer of this Sundance Winning Documentary Feature and Charity Organization
Juice Press and WheelsUp, a few examples of brand development with Kenny Dichter.
PBS national rebrand & American Documentary
SAP - Times Square Super Bowl Experiential
NBCUniversal Upfront - Hero content, ROS planning for NBCU Upfront, scripting/copywriting/planning marketing campaign, and all creative development.
Chase ATM Audio Branding
Target Shaun White and other Target Commercials
Saturday Night Live - Weekend Update, Commercials, Digital Shorts, and Documentaries
Chicago 10 - Sundance Opening Night Film
Kings Of Leon - The Bucket
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FLEISHMAN HILLARD (OMNICOM) | VP, Creative Production & Operations (2024-2025)
SGK | Senior Director, Creative Client Services / Executive Producer (2021-2023)
THE ATLANTIC | Executive Producer (2018-2020)
MODOP, EYEBALL, VERITAS DIGITAL, SAGE, MCC DALLAS, MODUS OPERANDI, EYEBALL DIGITAL | Owner (2007-2023)
ROKKAN (RAZORFISH/PUBLICIS) | SVP, Integrated Production (2017)
EYEBALL | Managing Partner, Executive Producer, and Creative Director (2007-2017)
TRONIC | Executive Producer (2007-2008)
EDGEWORX | Creative Producer (2001-2006)
COSSETTE | Agency Broadcast Producer
UNITED VIRTUALITIES | Digital Producer
EISNOR INTERACTIVE | Creative Producer
LIVE FROM THE KNITTING FACTORY | Director of Photography, Editor, Producer
BOSTON UNIVERSITY | College of Communication
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BRANDS & ORGANIZATIONS 2K Games, Abbvie, Adidas, Aetna, Albertsons, Alive Inside Foundation, Amazon, Amazon Kindle, American Express, American-Scandinavian Foundation, Apple, Apple Music, AstraZeneca, The Atlantic, AT&T, Baha Mar Bahamas, Belvedere Vodka, Boehringer Ingelheim, Best Buy, Bud Light, Cadillac, Caterpillar, Chase, Chase Aviate, Chase Bold, Cisco, Classpass, Clinique, CMJ, Coke, Creative Planning, CVS, Disney, The Economist, Elanco, Electronic Arts, Facebook, Fender, Ferrari, Fiber One, Fidelity, Ford, Fruit Of The Loom, Fuji, Garnier, Gatorade, General Electric, General Motors, Google, Groupon, Hallmark, The Hartford, Hasbro, Herzog & deMeuron, Hilton, HP, HTC, Hugo Boss, Huntington Bank, Hulu, Hurraw, Hyundai, IRS, Jared, JCP, Jeep, Jetblue, Kawasaki, Kmart, KTM, Land Rover, Liberty of London, Life Cereal, Little Caesars, L'Oreal, Lowes, Macys, Marriott, Marriott Bonvoy Bold, Master & Dynamic, McDonalds, Mercedes, Meta, Microsoft, Moby, Moet, Natrol, New York Aquarium, New York Cosmos, New York Public Radio, Neil Diamond, Nike, Novo Nordisk, Nvidia, Oculus, Olivia Rodrigo, Oracle, Pearle Vision, Pfizer, Philips, Polariod, Preferred Hotels, Purina, Qriously, Quaker Mac-A-Roni, Ringling Brothers, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Samsung, SAP, Scotts Miracle Gro, Servpro, Siemens, Sizmek, Shaun White, Skechers, Skyy Vodka, SLB, Sodastream, Sony, Southwest, Starwood Hotels, State Farm, Stonecastle Financial, Sun Pharma, Super Cruise Cadillac, Sylvia Day, Synchronoss, Target, TD Ameritrade, Telus, Toyota, Trident, Trivago, United Healthcare, US Polo Association, V Magazine, Van Cleef & Arpels, Verizon, Virgin, Vogue, Volvo, Vtech, WaterWipes, WeWork, Western Governors University, Wheels Up, Why Hunger, William Grant & Sons, Wired, Wisk, Yahoo
BROADCAST NETWORKS, STUDIOS, & PUBLISHERS A&E, ABC, AMC, Amazon Studios, American Documentary, Animal Planet, AOL On, BBC America, Bio, BET, Bloomberg, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CBS Sports, Centric, Chiller, Cloo, CMT, CNN International, Comedy Central, Discovery, Disney, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Esquire, Ken Burns' Florentine Films, Food Network, Fox Sports, Fusion, FYI, G4, Galavision, Global Canada, HBO, Highsnobiety, History, HGTV, Hulu, IFC, LMN, MNN, MSNBC, MTV, National Geographic, NBC Universal, Nickelodeon, Noggin, Nuvo, One World Sports, Ovation, OWN, Oxygen, PBS, Pixar, Playboy, POV Documentaries, Susan Sarandon's Reframed Pictures, Saturday Night Live, Screenvision, Seeso, Sesame Street, Spike, Sprout, Showtime, Sky, Sport24, Starz, Syfy, TBS, Telemundo, TLC, Travel Channel, TV Land, TV One, Univision Deportes, USA, Viasat, VH1, VH1 Classic, WNYC, WQXR
AGENCIES & DESIGN COMPANIES 180 Global, 22 Squared, Ad Asia, AEA Consulting, Alma, Amalgamated, Avrett Free Ginsberg, Arnold, Barkley, BBDO, Blitz, Boathouse, Bravo, Colangelo, Cossette, Deloitte Digital, DentsuMB, Deutsch, Digitas, Disney Yellow Shoes, Doner, Eicoff, Eisnor Interactive, Enviromedia, Erwin Penland, FCB, FleishmanHillard, Freestyle Collective, Futurebrand, Grey, Havas, Innocean, Jack Morton, JWT, Kraftworks, Laird+Partners, Lewis Communications, Lippincott, Martin Agency, McCann, McGarryBowen, Merkley+Partners, Methods+Mastery, The Mill, MMB, Momentum Worldwide, Mono, Muhtayzik Hoffer, Mullen, Nice Shoes, NSG Swat, Ogilvy, OKRP, Periscope, Publicis, Proof Advertising, Psyop, Re:think, The Richards Group, Rokkan, Saatchi & Saatchi, Serino Coyne, SGK/Schawk!, Significant Others, Siegal+Gale, Starcom, Tracy Locke, Tronic, Truth Co, Twoxfour, United Virtualities, Uniworld Group, UVPH, Y&R, Walton Isaacson, Wong Doody, Zimmerman