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Greg Robertson

Principal+Creative Director

PowerFlite Communications

Quincy, MA

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About Greg Robertson

Having spent more than a couple of decades creating concept-driven advertising, branding programs, and more for national brands, small companies and everything in-between, the core advantage I give clients today is genuine understanding. Understanding the real-world demands on a business principal. Understanding how to turn a client's offerings into market desire. And understanding how to combine short-term results and long-term brand growth in every marketing message.

One result of the above is that my "ad agency" today specializes not in one industry or marketing discipline, but in clients who actively want to improve the direction of their brand(s) using smarter marketing to advance their cause.

This often requires setting aside the status quo in favor of well-considered "risky" advertising. Some of my best work was made possible by clients who recognized that they had to step outside the "safe" zone and do something bold to capture new interest. This attitude shows in my agency's work today, and my business principal sensibilities assure that our approach is always applied toward real-world results.

Types of Work I do: TV, Radio, Print, Branding, Graphic Design, Direct Mail, Web, and more.

Related Stuff: I have a proven skill for signing, writing for, producing, and interviewing public figures. I have done the aforementioned with Tracey Ullman, Alan Rachins, Jonathan Katz, Shaquille O'Neal, John Wooden, Norm Abram, and others.

Vertical markets in which I've done a lot of work: Packaged Goods, Health Care, Senior Markets, Retail, Professional Services, AEC, Communications, Real Estate, Medical Products, Banking & Finance, Insurance, Cause Marketing, Entertainment.

My professional awards include: IBA, Telly, Caples, CASIE, NEDMA, Communicator "Award of Distinction," Summit, ADDY, American Marketing Association "Mark of Excellence" Awards, Silver Microphone, Mobius, Aster, eHealthcare, WorldWideWeb Health Awards, WebAwards.

A writer, producer, and graphic artist for over 25 years, I own a small advertising and branding agency called PowerFlite Communications (http://www.powerflitebrand.com). I'm also a dog lover, amateur historian, car buff, classic cartoon nut, and part-time genealogist. But enough about me. What's that on your nose?

birthday

July 1st

political views

Center Left/Progressive

hometown

Greater Boston, MA

relationship status

Married

activities

PowerFlite has developed a better way to leverage our clients' brand equity using highly-targeted moving media delivered where and when audiences WANT to see it. It's very cool, very effective, and it's only getting better. How can I NOT be having fun, huh?, Dog Management, Writing, Illustration, Business, Home Improvements, Reading, Volunteerism

interests

See above., Dog Rescue and Care, Business, Politics, Tree Hugging, Architecture, Classic Cars

music

Spoon, Jim's Big Ego, Carla Bruni, Radiohead, Barenaked Ladies, Robyn Hitchcock, Five for Fighting, etc.

tv shows / movies

Current TV: The Daily Show, CSI, NCIS, Two and a Half Men, The Simpsons, Life. Classic TV: Bullwinkle, Twilight Zone, MASH, Star Trek(s), Seinfeld. Movies: Arthur, The Princess Bride, The Life of Brian, Cinema Paradiso, etc.

books

The Risk Pool by Richard Russo, Cider House Rules by John Irving, Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut, From Time to Time by Jack Finney, more.

Greg Robertson's Contact Info
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work email

work phone

617-803-1274

website

www.powerflitebrand.com

work address

53 Upton Street
Quincy, MA 02169-1120

work fax

617-687-0226

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15 Unusual and Creative Bus Stops (PICS)

Creative and unusual bus stop designs that make the time you spend waiting for the bus a bit more bearable. more »

Greg Robertson dugg a story on Digg Mar 22, 2009

Follow the Bailout Cash

There was plenty of outrage on Capitol Hill last week over the executive bonuses paid out by AIG after getting federal bailout money. But another money trail could make voters just as angry: the campaign dollars to members of Congress from banks and firms that have received billions via the Troubled Asset Relief Program. more »

Greg Robertson dugg a story on Digg Mar 21, 2009

Fox falsely claims Dow fell 56 points during Obama Speech

Less than a week after presenting a 6 month old clip of Joe Biden as new, Fox’s Live Desk is at it again. This time, Fox's Trace Gallagher falsely claims the Dow dropped 56 points during a speech by President Obama. Of course, even if Gallagher’s false claim were true, you cannot measure the success of speeches by short-term fluctuations in the dow more »

Greg Robertson dugg a story on Digg Mar 14, 2009

Bill Maher Takes On Madoff, Michael Steele (VIDEO)

Bill Maher, in the monologue from the most recent episode of his HBO show "Real Time with Bill Maher," took on Bernie Madoff, calling him "the most reviled person in America except for perhaps that e-Trade talking baby," and revealing what the police found in the cavity search as they took him to prison. more »

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Ricky Gervais' Hilarious "Sesame Street" Appearance (VIDEO)

Gervais was on the set for an interview with Elmo that will air this November when "Sesame Street" premiers its 40th Anniversary episode. Luckily, the AP got a sneak peek. more »

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Greg Robertson's Professional Experience
Principal+Creative Director
1995 - Present
PowerFlite is an advertising, branding, and graphic design agency that bridges divides for a living. Our work brings together sellers and buyers. Producers and consumers. Doctors and patients. Benefactors and those who could use a break.

We do this by creating memorable advertising, brand strategies, graphic design, promotions, and other works that get noticed, make smart arguments, and influence behaviors. We are storytellers whose heroes commit acts of commerce or conscience to save the day for audiences who may or may not yet know they need to be saved. We are strategists and artisans, humorists and technologists, planners and businesspeople. And we know a lot of smart ways to reach out to, pull in, and connect with people.

In addition to work for corporate clients, local businesses, and non-profits, under the aegis of PowerFlite, I also served as a creative and branding consultant to other agencies, including Partners+Simons, R+D Advertising, Thunder House, Block & Nardisi, Modem Media, and Hill Holliday.
Creative Director
1991 - 1995
Led a 10-person creative team creating concept-driven ads, TV, radio, POS, and other work for PepsiCo, Payless Shoes, Michelin, BFGoodrich, Virgin Megastores, Time-Warner Cellular, Pepperidge Farm, Mott's, Evian, Dannon, Gentleman Jack, Glenmorangie, Wisk, American Dairy Association, ADT Home Security, and others.
Associate Creative Director
1991 - 1991
Developed advertising, direct, and promotional concepts and copy for Fortune 500 companies while helping manage a 6 person creative team.
Senior Copywriter
1990 - 1991
Developed concepts and copy for MetLife, Holiday Inn, Chef Boy-ar-dee, US Postal Service, PAM cooking spray, Orajel, FreshWorld, and other national brands.
Associate Creative Director
1987 - 1990
Developed concepts and copy for Washington Gas, Ryland Homes, Washington Cadillac Dealers Association, Columbia First Savings Bank, Westbrook Hospital, Poretsky Building Group, Builder magazine, Rocky Gorge Communities, Trammel Crow, and others. Also acted as Broadcast Producer.
Copywriter
1985 - 1987
Concepts and copy for Gulf South Health Plan, Furman Lumber, Pizzeria Uno, Allen Furniture, Strato Medical Products, and Monarch Health.
Copywriter
1983 - 1985
Developed ads, direct mail packages, radio, and TV for Fidelity Investments, State Street Bank, Woodside Travel Management, King Arthur Flour, and others.
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