Hello. Great to meet you! I'm Mike Bednar, an award-winning branding/creative consultant recognized for launching and repositioning brands, developing inspiring creative strategies, building multi-platform content campaigns, and merging technology with creativity. As a true collaborator, I thrive on inspiration and teamwork, creating an open space where ideas flourish, diverse perspectives blend, passion fuels every project, and communication brings everyone together. On my career journey so far, I’ve had the opportunity to guide brand development–building dynamic brand voices, designing unique brand platforms, and generating ideas that stand apart. To me, it's about creating messages that move audiences to act. All while moving ROI needles. A few areas of expertise: • Branding/Creative Strategies • Brand Narratives and Storytelling • Creative Leadership and Team Building • Campaign and Content Creation • Branded Entertainment • Thought Leadership and Trends • Managing Outside Partners and Agencies • Remote and Distributed Team Experience A few Highlights as Chief Creative & Strategy Officer at Jarfish: • Built award-winning digital content practice exclusively focused creative strategies, content writing and execution of digital brand experiences. • Led creative strategy/creative development in repositioning Central Ohio Transit Authority, transforming the company from a typical transit authority to a new-age mobility solutions provider. • Won '23 Silver International Davey Award, '22 Gold International Davey Award and '21 Silver International Davey Award for Badcock Furniture digital content programs A few Highlights while Strategist/Head of Creative at Revolocity: • Led the Branded Entertainment start-up, Revolocity, merging it into The Shipyard, a digital/data-driven agency. • Created and directed "Gardenieres" a retail-based content campaign for Scotts Miracle-Gro winning The Home Depot's Innovator of the Year Award. • Strategically and creatively led the rebranding of AEP, the country's 6th largest power company, developing an inclusive brand voice reconnecting the company to its customers and communities. Other Career Highlights: • Transformed ZonePerfect Nutrition's traditional marketing plan into an immersive branded entertainment and digital/social customer experience, achieving 13% sales growth in a declining category. • Received MediaWeek's Non-Traditional Campaign of the Year award for Airborne. • Led global creative strategies for Bombardier (Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo, Can-Am), guiding each brand to #1 position within its category. Select Account Experience: Abbott Labs, GE Healthcare, Roche Pharma, ZonePerfect, ideobio, Airborne, GNC, Rexall-Sundown, American Electric Power, Wausau Insurance, Century Aluminum, SkillPointe, Nationwide Insurance, Hershey’s, Bird’s Eye, Coca Cola, Reddi-Wip, Scotts Company, Badcock Furniture, COTA, Corona Extra, Woodford Reserve, Van Gogh Vodka, NGK Spark Plugs, Monroe Shocks, Tenneco, Snap-On Tools, Sea-Doo, Ski-Doo, Evinrude, Can-Am, Logitech, Best Buy, Johnson Controls, WD-40, Master Lock, Skil/Bosh, The Home Depot, Dremel, Chick-fil-A See my portfolio in my profile; for additional background check out my LinkedIn

The only real money in DTC is made through retention, and if your creative isn't built around that, you're paying to acquire customers you'll never see again. Message me before you read further. If you're spending $100K+ a month on paid media and your creatives are optimized for clicks but not for customers who stay, that one shift alone is worth a conversation right now. Not after you've finished reading. Now. Still here? GOOD ... Let me show you what that looks like in practice. A supplement brand I worked with had solid media buying, decent hook rates, and a CPA they could live with. What they couldn't live with was a 60-day reorder rate that was bleeding them dry. The issue wasn't their ads; it was that the creative was attracting the wrong buyer. Discount-chasers. Skeptics. One-and-done clickers. We rebuilt the creative strategy around retention signals. New angles. New hooks. Scripts written to attract buyers who already believed in the mechanism, not just the offer. Within 90 days, reorder rate climbed. Refund requests dropped. Same ad spend, completely different customer quality. That's what I do. Most creative strategists hand you scripts and call it done. I build the systems that keep your creative working past the first test hooks that hold attention across weeks, not days, angles that deepen customer trust instead of burning it, scripts that don't just convert once, they convert the RIGHT customer who stays. Because a dropped CPA that spikes your churn isn't a win. A high ROAS that attracts the wrong buyer isn't a win. Retention is the win. What I do as a creative strategist: I research your competitive landscape using Meta Ad Library and organic content analysis. I map your customer's psychology across awareness stages. I develop the hooks and angles most likely to generate a response not based on guesswork, but on what's already working in your market and what's building long-term trust inside it. Then I turn that research into UGC scripts, native ads, advertorials, and direct response copy that your media buyer can test and that your customer retention numbers will actually feel. Every piece of work connects back to a performance metric. But the metric I care most about sits downstream from your first purchase. DELIVERABLES I PRODUCE:- — UGC scripts and full creative packages (concept, hook, scene breakdown, creator direction) — Meta ad copy and creative strategy built for long-term angle durability — TikTok ad scripts optimized for native-feeling, high-retention short-form — Direct response copywriting: advertorials, native ads, landing pages, VSL scripts — Performance creative frameworks and creative testing systems — Hook and angle development backed by competitive research — Ad creative strategy audits for brands scaling on Meta and TikTok Industries where I do my best work: Supplements, nutraceuticals, wellness DTC, health e-commerce, and performance marketing agencies managing multi-brand creative. As a supplement ad copywriter and Meta ads creative strategist, I understand the compliance constraints, the customer skepticism, and the emotional triggers specific to this vertical better than a generalist ever will and I know exactly which creative approaches build the long-term brand trust that keeps buyers subscribed and reordering. Who I work with: DTC founders and operators running $100K–$1M/month in paid media who've realized that creative isn't just a cost of acquisition it's the thing that determines whether acquired customers are worth anything. In-house performance teams that need fractional creative strategy support. Agencies that need a performance creative consultant who can plug in, understand the brand, and produce work without hand-holding. I work best with brands who treat creative as a strategic lever, not a content production line. What makes me different: I'm not a writer who learned some marketing. I'm a creative strategist who treats every script as a retention asset, something that should attract the right person, set the right expectation, and begin a relationship that outlasts the first click. A UGC script writer gives you words. A creative strategist gives you a reason those words will work and a system for finding the next winner after that one stops. I've worked with supplement brands, wellness DTC, e-commerce brands, and direct response agencies producing UGC scripts, Meta ads copy, native advertorials, and full creative strategy frameworks. My approach is research-first, performance-obsessed, and built for brands that measure everything. Top Rated Plus on Upwork. Top 3% globally. Fast response. Available for ongoing creative strategy partnerships, script packages, and full creative system builds. If your paid media needs a creative that moves metrics and keeps the customers you paid to acquire, message me. Tell me what you Tell me what you're spending and what your retention looks like. That's where we start.

Award-winning creative director, copywriter and brand strategist. Expertise in both brand design and advertising. Expert vetted on Upwork, so in the top 1% of my field. I help my clients find their 'why' with a deep dive strategic positioning process, rooted in finding an insightful idea to unify your brand or campaign. Then express this through compelling identities, ads and copy. Please contact me directly for a link to my portfolio.

A great idea is only valuable once people can see it, feel it, fund it, watch it, or buy it. That’s where I come in. I’m Alex Morsanutto, an award-winning writer, director, producer, screenwriter, and founder of Silvermine Productions. I help filmmakers, founders, brands, production companies, and startups turn ideas into scripts, pitch decks, commercials, branded films, crowdfunding videos, and production-ready creative packages. My background sits at the intersection of film development, TV development, screenwriting, creative producing, and commercial video production. I can help bring a movie, TV pilot, limited series, or documentary concept to life — while also bringing that same cinematic storytelling, production discipline, and audience-first thinking to brand videos, product videos, YouTube scripts, social ads, Kickstarter campaigns, and short-form content. Most recently, I wrote, directed, and produced Dark Skulls, a Viking psychological thriller feature film shot in Norway with an international cast and crew. I also produced TRAPPED, which won a Special Jury Award at SXSW, and Scent of Pho, a feature film with a worldwide release approaching $2M in gross. On the commercial side, I’ve created video content for brands including Unilever, Mastercard, Chevrolet, Zenni, Kiehl’s, Brother, and The Atlantic. My work has lived across broadcast commercials, digital campaigns, branded content, social media, documentary shorts, crowdfunding campaigns, film festivals, and narrative platforms. What makes me useful is that I don’t just write the thing. I understand how to build the thing. I can help shape the concept, sharpen the hook, structure the story, write the script, develop the pitch, think through production realities, and make sure the idea feels clear, compelling, cinematic, and actually executable. I can help with: Feature film development TV pilots, limited series, and scripted series concepts Screenplays, treatments, outlines, script rewrites, and dialogue polish Series bibles, pitch decks, loglines, synopses, and investor-facing materials Commercial scripts, brand films, branded content, and product videos YouTube scripts, short-form video concepts, social ads, and high-retention hooks Kickstarter videos, crowdfunding campaigns, and launch videos Creative producing, story consulting, and production strategy Full-service video production from concept through delivery If you have a film, show, brand, product, true story, campaign, or half-formed idea that needs to become real, I can help turn it into something people understand, remember, and want to watch. I don’t just make videos. I help build the story, the package, and the path to bring it to life. I’ve worked internationally across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, and I’m comfortable jumping into projects at any stage. I prefer to work on a flat-fee basis with 50% upfront and 50% on delivery. If you want something sharp, cinematic, and actually effective, let’s talk.

Most brands have a story worth telling. Few know how to make it land with the people it was actually made for. I'm a Creative Director with 15+ years of building campaigns and experiences for brands that want to reach real people, not a stock-photo version of their audience. I've directed work for Nike, Visa, Chase, and major F&B brands, led experiential activations at Comic-Con and NBA All-Star events, and repositioned SunnyD from a nostalgic 90s brand into the number one brand for fan engagement in its category by actually understanding the community it was trying to reach. What I do isn't just design. It's about finding the cultural angle that makes a brand feel like it belongs to the people it's for — then building the campaign, activation, or creative system that delivers that feeling across every touchpoint. I work best with: • Brands that want campaigns built around a real cultural insight, not a demographic report • Agencies that need a senior CD to step in and lead creative on experiential or integrated projects • CPG and food and beverage brands are trying to reach audiences that mainstream advertising consistently misses If you have a campaign, activation, or brand story that needs a senior creative partner, not just a designer, send it over. I'll tell you exactly how I'd approach it.

With over a decade of experience in graphic design, I am an educated and versatile professional specialising in the fields of art direction, creative strategy, UX/UI, branding, identity, print & layout, marketing, video editing and animation. View my portfolio at lazaruskreativ.com. Past collaborations with Red Bull, Nivea, Telenor, One.nz, Peoples Bank of Serbia, Hypo Alpe Adria Bank, Jelen Beer, 365 Scores, Milka and more.

Optimistic, good sense of humor, firm but flexible, open minded, consistent and thorough, always looking for new challenging projects. Mad about technology, NLP and design. He loves gadgets and hi-tech. This is why, 14 years ago, together with an American entrepreneur, Liviu has started a new project which came up with a new concept on the regional market, interactively combining design services with online marketing. Helping over 800 companies to establish their brands, generate sales leads, web traffic and maximizing advertising results, he had the pleasure of working with thriving start-ups, 5 star hotels & restaurants, global environmental projects and fortune 500 companies. As a manager, he has successful coordinated teams of over 200 experts in different domains. As an entrepreneur, life must be “always under construction. There is always something to improve and there is something that needs to be done better”. He is also involved in different type of programs from community projects and environmental activities to business programs, self development and journalism projects, staying always connected with people across the globe. Specialties: Marketing, Advertising, Neuro-linguistic Programming, Design, Negotiation, Hypnosis, Branding and identity ---------------------------- We craft insanely creative digital experiences throughout the Universe! Lunatix is a small team of lunatic people, enthusiasts, passionate about design, technology and all the digital things in the Universe. See us @ work!

A Creative Director for Entertainment, Sports & Media who works as a trusted Creative Partner to help ambitious, audience-facing brands tell stories that matter. Great ideas deserve to be seen, understood, and remembered. As a Creative Director, I partner with brands, creators, and organizations to transform ideas into compelling presentations, media kits, websites, and promotional experiences that captivate audiences and inspire confidence—helping you attract audiences, investors, sponsors, and new opportunities. My work spans film, television, sports, music, live events, and other audience-facing brands, with projects ranging from film and television pitch decks to investor presentations, media kits, sponsorship decks, and promotional websites. Combining strategic thinking, design, copywriting and AI-enhanced creative tools, I help clients shape stories that elevate brands, engage audiences, and stand out in competitive markets. I believe the best creative work happens through partnership. That's why many of my clients view me as a Creative Partner rather than a traditional freelancer—someone they trust to shape the story, elevate the brand, and guide the creative process from concept to completion. My approach is simple: the 3D Creative Process—Discovery, Development, and Delivery. 1 • DISCOVERY Understand your vision, audience, and goals. 2 • DEVELOPMENT Shape the story, messaging, and visual experience. 3 • DELIVERY Refine every detail and prepare materials that are ready to impress. SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS: • Created a feature film pitch deck that helped attract a Martin Scorsese attachment for a project now in post-production • Developed a TV pitch deck that led to an in-person Netflix meeting • Branded and built a survivor's online platform—creating the identity, website, and content strategy that transformed a deeply personal story into a movement, leading to a TEDx Talk, a feature in People Magazine, and a devoted community of followers sharing similar experiences. • Developed a personal brand and media kit for a Major League Baseball All-Star pitcher that continues to support sponsorship opportunities and brand growth • Experience includes projects for: National Hockey League, NFL, Sports Illustrated Kids, Nike, Hasbro, FAO Schwarz, Comedy Central, TNT, USA Networks, Hulu, Warner Bros., Google, American Express, and Coca-Cola. SPECIALTIES • Film & TV Pitch Decks • Investor Presentations • Media & Press Kits • Sponsorship Decks • Promotional Websites • Branding • Brand Storytelling SELECT TOOLS • Adobe Creative Suite • Keynote • PowerPoint • WordPress/Divi • Midjourney • ChatGPT

VIEW MY PORTFOLIO HERE: azimdesigns.myportfolio.com A LITTLE ABOUT ME: I am a passionate and versatile visual design specialist, with strong skills in both digital and print design—motivated and inspired by connection and positive change. I wake up everyday, inspired and ready to make an impact by illuminating my audience and connecting with them on a deeper level. The world today longs to connect emotionally to the brands they are loyal too. It is my mission to do just that. With expertise in story telling, brand elevation, brand identities, print, marketing strategy/campaigns, packaging, responsive/interactive digital design and engaging digital campaign creation that tells an impactful story. My contributions consistently increase sales, click through rates and audience engagement. SKILLS IN A NUTSHELL: • Creative/Art direction, story telling • Adobe Creative Suite programs • Brand identity, creative processes • UX/UI, proto-typing, mockups • Animations, web asset creation • Collaboration with developers • Email design, content development • Social media enhancement • Large scale catalog design, print, packaging • Vector illustration, image editing/compositing • High profile presentation creation • Interpersonal Communications • I love presenting ADDITIONAL EXPERTISE: • Resource/time management and organizational proficiency is a must—while managing multiple projects on tight deadlines • Strong team building and communication skills—ability to collaborate with all departments remotely, creative or otherwise to create design process, conceive designs, present concepts or mock-ups, receive/provide feedback and consistently meet deadlines/requirements • Working independently as well as in a team environment • Ability and willingness to hit the ground running, with little or no direction, on any given project, not limited to my expertise

⭐ EXPERT VETTED ⭐ ➡️ Managed over $60 million in Meta ad spend (up to $900K per month) ➡️ Over $110 million in revenue generated for DTC brands like happymammoth, glassguar, built-different, pulseofpotential, luxskin and more ➡️ Scaled brands from $500K to $4 million in monthly revenue ➡️ 6+ years specializing in Meta ads and creative strategy for ecommerce My name is Miro, and I help DTC ecommerce brands scale profitably on Meta. For the last six years I've worked with 7 and 8-figure brands as both their media buyer and their creative strategist, because at scale those two jobs are the same job. Here's the truth most agencies won't tell you: once you're spending real money, your account doesn't have a targeting problem or a bidding problem. It has a creative problem. Meta's delivery system is only as good as the angles, hooks, and concepts you feed it. My entire approach is built around finding the constraint that's actually holding your account back, then building a creative system that keeps producing winners instead of one-off lucky ads. Here is what I can help you with: ✦ Full Meta ad account audit to find the real constraint on your spend ✦ Creative strategy: angles, hooks, and concepts mapped to your market's awareness and sophistication level ✦ Static and video ad concepts, plus briefs your editors can actually execute ✦ Systematic creative testing (hook-first testing, ABO and CBO structures) ✦ Campaign architecture that holds up as you scale (Advantage+ Shopping and BAU) ✦ Accurate tracking and measurement so you trust your numbers (CAPI, clean attribution) This is what you can expect working together: ✦ Decisions made on profit metrics that matter (blended MER, CAC, contribution margin), not vanity ROAS ✦ A creative pipeline that consistently feeds the account, so scaling doesn't stall when one ad fatigues ✦ Predictable, profitable scaling while holding or improving your current return ✦ A clear strategy you can actually follow, with no jargon and no smoke My process is different from most freelancers and agencies. I integrate tightly with each brand and dedicate myself to the result, which is why I keep my client roster small. To do the best work I'll also need real input from your side, especially on product and customer insight. Send me a message and we'll set up a free, no-obligation Meta ad account audit and strategy call to map out exactly where your growth is being capped. Speak soon, Miro [keywords: meta ads, facebook ads, instagram ads, creative strategy, ad creative, UGC ads, direct-response marketing, DTC ecommerce, media buying, conversion rate optimization, Advantage+ shopping, ASC, paid social, performance marketing, scaling]