Chris Plehal is a writer and creative director who tries to use his powers for good. He stands for the environment, social justice, mental health, and when his legs get cramped from sitting too long. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife, son, and snorty dog.

plehal@gmail.com 646.463.4781

EXPERIENCE

VP, Creative Director, OBERLAND, July 2022-present

Group Creative Director, RTO+P, 2016-2022

Creative Director, co:collective, 2014-2016

Creative Lead, Google Creative Lab, 2012-2013

Freelance Copywriter, Mekanism, SS+K, Johannes Leonardo, Droga5, The Travel Channel, Cartoon Network, 2009-2012

Copywriter, JWT, 2007-2009

Jr Copywriter, Hill Holliday 2005-2007

RECOGNITION

AdAge Best Halloween Campaigns 2021

Communicator, Best Campaign/Series 2018

One Show, Social Media Merit 2017

Webby Awards, Social Video Honoree 2017

Adweek Arc Awards, Best Livestream 2017

Webby Awards, Public Service & Activism Winner 2016

Webby Awards, Viral Honoree 2013

Cannes, Film, Other Screens 2010

Cannes, Craft, Animation, Silver 2010

Cannes, Integrated Campaign, 2010

AICP Next Award, Integration 2010

One Show, Branded Entertainment, Gold 2010

One Show, Branded Content, Silver 2010

D&AD, Integrated Campaign, In-Book, 2010

Annecy Film Festival, Official Selection 2010

Anima Mundi Film Festival, Brazil, Official Selection 2010

Clios, Integrated Campaign, Bronze 2010

Clios, Radio Campaign, Bronze 2010

Effies, Silver 2010

Contagious, Most Contagious Work of 2009

Bob Garfield’s 10 Best Ads of 2009

Ad Age Top 10 Radio Ads of 2009

Radio Mercury Awards, Best Integrated Campaign 2009

Jay Chiat Awards, Gold 2009

Young Guns, Bronze 2009

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteer / Consultant, Penn Environment, 2015-Present

Tutor, 826NYC, 2013-2014