David Banta
I’ve won two Grand Prix and Titanium at Cannes, and the Best of Show at the Connecticut Ad Club. I have run Nissan, Microsoft, Cadillac, Liberty Mutual, Merrill Lynch, Six Flags, AT&T Wireless and Diamond Auto Used Car Superstore. I’ve worked in NY, Boston, Boulder, Detroit, Atlanta, San Francisco and Connecticut. I’ve seen it all, and my depth and breadth of experience is hard to find these days. I’ve been called calm, funny, smart, empathetic, strategic, creative, as well as Coach, David, Dave and most often, Banta.
Awards
Cannes Titanium
Cannes Grand Prix
Cannes Innovation
D&AD Black
Grand Clio
LIA
Art Directors Club
Andy
AICP
New York Addy
EffieBest Ads
2024-Present: Freelance Creative Director and Writer
Develop powerful platforms, manage complicated projects (and the not-so-complicated ones), create great work across every channel, motivate teams, mentor creatives and am always ready with a little jokey-joke.
2019-2024: TBWA/Chiat/Day
Head of Creative
Managed the Nissan United group of 50 creatives, and oversee all Tier 1 and Tier 2 work including broadcast, social, digital, experiential, multi-cultural, e-commerce, CX, activations, media partnerships and more.
2014-2019: McCann Erickson, NY EVP
Executive Creative Director
Managed a group of 40, including digital, social, technology and traditional teams. Oversee work for all Windows, Surface and global Microsoft brand assignments.
2007-2014: Hill, Holliday, Boston
Executive Creative Director
Managed a group that included Cadillac, Liberty Mutual, Dunkin Donuts, Chili’s, Bank of America, Merrell Shoes and Capella University.
2004-2007: Crispin Porter Bogusky, Boulder
Creative Director
VW, Burger King, Miller Lite, Shimano, Giro and Nike
2001-2004: Doner, Detroit
Group Creative Director
Blockbuster, Six Flags, Canadian Tire
1997-2000:FCB/McCann, San Francisco
Group Creative Director
AT&T Wireless and Levis