Michael Wood
Executive Creative Leader
Boston, MA
My goals are simple. Explore. Create. Lead. Change. Grow.
Insightful? Check. Inciter? Absolutely. I thrive on leading teams in dreaming up, developing and delivering "amazing" for some of the world’s most recognized brands. I am laser focused on finding unexpected, creative, strategic solutions to marketing challenges. Whether developing live activations, advertising, digital integrations, and everything in between, I will always push for the right idea, and deliver creative that gets results.
Insightful? Check. Inciter? Absolutely. I thrive on leading teams in dreaming up, developing and delivering "amazing" for some of the world’s most recognized brands. I am laser focused on finding unexpected, creative, strategic solutions to marketing challenges. Whether developing live activations, advertising, digital integrations, and everything in between, I will always push for the right idea, and deliver creative that gets results.
Selected work
IBM Think 2019
IBM at CES 2020 (1)
- The computer that grabbed 150,000 eyes and cameras. IBM Quantum at CES
- The computer that grabbed 150,000 eyes and cameras. IBM Quantum at CES
- One key main hall lobby space - almost as valuable as a spot on the floor
- the push to learn more on the show floor
- Physicalizing the power and process of AI
- Data in action
- AI being demonstrated in action
- The exact look we wanted - spellbound!
- Quantum follow ups in the booth
- What does a celebrity chef have to do with technology? – everything when his food is fueled by Blockchain technologies
- Active and engaged audiences is the name of the game
Macy's Path to Growth Meeting
- Main stage inspiration
- 1,000+ stars – one for every single attendee
- Firing up the crowd with content
- Special touches for attendees also brought new initiatives to life
- Unique learning sessions included a late night talk show format
- Golden Star Awards night - this close to being in Hollywood!
- Getting the crowd up, up, up!
- Dancing with the Stars to wow the audience and show some "best of the best" in action
- The Golden Star Awards After Party, complete with fireworks – it is Macy's after all
- A little sizzle added some pizazz to educational sessions
- Putting technology in the spotlighht
- Inviting deeper explora
Dreamforce
- main entry to Marketing Zone amazingness
- Oculus Rift to show the future
- Experts and Networking in harmony
- Five individual Customer/Technology spotlight zones
- The communal (and collapsible) theater to draw people in
- Who knew refrigerators could be so high tech? Transparent touchscreen
- The theater alive with knowledge sharing
- Social Media to the extreme
- Hands on learning and sharing
- Rallying the crowd for the big keynote
- One pop up store (planned, propped and popped in two weeks)
- Getting the intel that makes Tom's tick
- From the get go, Foundation Zone never saw an empty house
- Sold out Partner showcase
- Custom displays to cobrand the space
- Amazing the attendees
- The theater in a moment of pause
- Digital t-shirt activation inspired creativity and connection
- The room alive
Samsung Hope for Children Gala
- A dramatic entry
- "Blue" carpet arrivals
- The room
- Controlling the vibe
- Connecting talent to the cause
- Star studded stage
- An amazing, emotional moment
- Traditions amplified
- A closing act to bring the house down
Cisco GSX
- Owning the space
- Enough said
- Physical and digital interactions
- Owning the space
- Brand love
- The Hub in action
- Let the games begin
- Orchestration by design
- Physical and digital to engage and extend
- Creating the space for content
Mead Westvaco Drinktec
- Overview of the arresting set design
- One to few demonstrations and white boarding
- Review of the live action machine - sold on site!
- The "hero pack" machine in action
- One to one consultative selling
- One to one consultative selling
- Live design demonstration
- Live design demonstration
- Casual business conversations at the cafe
Under Armour
- 360 projection at the House of Innovation
- Live workout classes
- Retail sales
- The Under Armour Drumline team - on site and on the streets
- Non stop action
- Sports celebrity appearances
- Media remote broadcasts
- Interactive product displays
Speck
- The swag everyone wanted
- Never rule out lowFi engagements
- "Show us your Speck" sparked creativity across San Francisco and the country
- Drawing crowds with authenticity
- Pure consumer generated content
- It's all about smiles with Speck
Chobani
Samsung Hope for Children Gala 2013
The Human Rights Campaign
- loud and proud
- Now that's eye-catching
- connecting the live event to the social-sphere
- Delivering the information that matters
- On the road
Gillette Fusion ProGlide
- As a key player in the P&G Brand Agency Lead model, I helped develop an authentic approach to utilizing peer-to-peer communicati
- The Fusion ProGlide Studio facilitated live trials, demos, and unfiltered feedback
Ubisoft - Shaun White Skates
- Visual wizardry brings a new video game to life in an old school way
- Mesmerizing images wowed the E3 crowd
- Stunt signage piqued interest
- Letting fans engage and spread the word via their own social channels
- Letting fans engage and spread the word via their own social channels
TD Bank Free Agents
- Introducing a great new benefit to everyday life
- showing the relevance to every consumer
- Going guerilla to get the word out
- Street teams to spread the word and the love
Skyy
- An iconic brand gets a fresh jolt of energy
- Bringing the refreshing new product to the masses
- Setting up shop to let fans get a first taste
- Messaging in store with high end collateral
- Putting Skyy style on premise
Scotts
- Imagining the wonder of the world below the surface to life
- Interactive terarriums put on an electrified educational show
- Details made the difference
- Education ruled the day
- Gearing the experience to young and old to get everyone involved
- Product sales were amped at every stop
- Giving consumers the information they needed to make smart choices
Lunchables
- Celebrating the potential in America's youth
- Engaging kids to reach moms
- Turning an American icon into a cool machine
- Using digital tools to further the relationship
- Giving a taste to drive appeal
Honey Bunches of Oats
- Bringing joy to the masses through a wholly integrated campaign
- An advertising campaign comes to life
- Unique interactions drive awareness and get the buzz going
- A true Joy Ride
- Making the connection with shoppers
Boy Scouts of America - Adventure Base 100
- Celebrating 100 years of Scouting coast to coast
- View from the top
- Engaging minds
- Classic elements get an update
- The Go Dome - 360° of cinematic thrills
- Getting kids active
Capri Sun
- A definite crowd pleaser
- Putting the full set into full swing
- Boards, blades, and bikes reinforce the brand's active image
- Giving the kids a leg up
- Pure adrenaline sets the crowd on fire
Sharpie
- Creating a clever campaign with big appeal on a minimal budget
- Giving students the tools of self expression
- Providing the path to reconnect and incent
- Enabling fans to lend a hand
- The Right to Highlight!
- The Right to Highlight!
- Successful participation leads to amazing results
River Monsters promotion
- just when you thought it was safe to go driving
- Integrated video promos make thes efish more than just a bunch of pretty faces
- Instant spectacle everywhere they swam
- River Monsters season 2 launched and never looked back
View Michael's Resume for more information. |mwoodmaine@gmail.com