Various Companies In Advertising, Entertainment, And Tech

"Cognitive flexibility and innovation have brought Daniel unprecedented achievements at an exceptionally young age." - Forbes, 2014 Daniel Barak is an internationally acclaimed creative director based out of Los Angeles with over 14 years of experience in creating groundbreaking campaigns. Described by Forbes Magazine as advertising industry’s next generation, and chosen by Business Insider and Forbes as one of the 30 most creative people in advertising for 2 consecutive years. Currently serving as a freelance ECD/CD/CW for top agencies and clients such as The Walt Disney Company, Google, Illumination Entertainment, Museum of Ice Cream, Johannes Leonardo, Denizen (Netflix), Anomaly ACE, Saatchi NY, TBWA, McCann NY, Garage Team Mazda, David&Goliath, MasterClass and more. In the past, Barak oversaw the creative department at Saatchi & Saatchi LA, and led digital & innovation for Toyota. Prior to that, he served as vice president and creative director for Deutsch LA, where he oversaw the digital work for Volkswagen, Target, among others. Career highlights: • Pushed the boundaries of the industry by pioneering the use of Artificial Intelligence in advertising. • Had his work permanently archived at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. • Won over 100 creative honors and awards including multiple golds at Cannes Lions, One Show, Clios, Webbys, ANDYs, LIAA, Creative Circle, New York Festivals, Effies, The FWA, Eurobest, and more. • Launched an innovative tool that let people read articles online 3 times faster. • Helped Saatchi & Saatchi LA launch Toyota's global Olympic campaign, win AOR duties for ASICS , launch an innovative short film series for Toyota, and ingeniously harness the advertising industry to save shelter animals together with Getty Images. • Earned Deutsch LA a respected place in Ad Age’s ‘Most Innovative Companies' as well as the #6 spot on the ‘Agency A List'. • Earned McCann the title of #1 Network For Good by the Gunn Report and Act Responsible.