Chris Corley
Executive Creative Director / Writer
I’m passionate about building, leading and coaching diverse creative teams.
I’m energized by collaborating to develop insight-driven ideas that come to life with a clear brand voice.
I’m a believer that brand affinity can and does drive sales.
I’m a storyteller who leverages tension to create memorability.
AWARDS / RECOGNITION
Emmys x2
Cannes Lions (Grand Prix, Gold x5, Silver x12, Bronze x6)
Clios (Grand Clio, Gold x3, Silver x3, Bronze x2)
One Show (Gold Pencil x2, Bronze Pencil x2, Merit x2)
Communication Arts Annual (x4)
Effie (Bronze, Finalist)
D&AD Wood Pencil
IAB Mixx (Gold)
Facebook Studio Awards (Silver, Merit)
Webby Award
Shorty Award
New York Festivals (Finalist)
National Addys (Gold x3)
Mercury Radio Awards (Finalist)
EXPERIENCE
ECD / WRITER // AKCELO — 2023-present
TikTok, Amazon, Wondery, McDonald’s, TELUS Digital, Fresh Prep, The Grey Cup
ECD / WRITER // DUNN&CO. — 2021-2023
Tampa Bay Lightning, Smokey Bones, Bonaire Tourism, Grow Financial, IMG Academy, Lazy Mountain Brewing
ECD / WRITER // AgentCC FREELANCE — 2020-2021
McDonald’s, Gatorade, Omaha Steaks
ECD / WRITER // VMLY&R — 2012-2020
Wendy’s, Danone (Oikos, Light + Fit, Danimals, Too Good)
CD / WRITER // BERNSTEIN-REIN — 2002-2012
McDonald’s, Wal-Mart
WRITER // DMB&B, ST. LOUIS, MO — 2000-2002
Coca-Cola, Mars, Inc. (Skittles, Combos)
EDUCATION
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS — BS Journalism, 1999
CONTACT
therealchriscorley@gmail.com
@callmecorley
913.481.2472