Have you heard what people are saying
about Mark Wildenhaus?
“Besides having the two most essential qualities for a successful career in advertising, vision and talent, Mark also possesses a rare work ethic in this era of the quick fix: Mark is relentless. The first idea may, indeed, be the right one. But how can one be absolutely sure? For Mark, investigating a number of others is the only way to prove it. And after taking this journey, one invariably finds a better one or an improved version of the original one.
They have a name for this. It's called "the creative process."
And nobody "gets it" better than Mark. Louis B. Mayer, one of the founders of MGM once said to a producer, "I don't want it good,
I want it Thursday." Mark wants it Thursday as well, but he also wants it good.”
Steve Jankowski, Creative Director, Words & Pictures
"Mark is one of the hardest-working guys I've met in the business. He's very strategic-minded, and works to make sure
the creative, no matter how edgy, stays on strategy. He's not
afraid to explore new ideas, to take risks, to try things that
haven't necessarily been done before. Mark is also one of the
"good guys" in this business – very buttoned-up, but also
just a fun person to be around."
Tim Halpin, Creative Director, Adamson
“One of the best things about working with Mark is the enthusiasm he brings to every project. He is creative and collaborative, with
an uncanny ability to identify and nurture good ideas, so that
they become great work. More than a solver of singular problems (and a consummate one at that), Mark looks at each project as a chance to do bigger things. The result? Advertising with the ability to play a greater role in the success of a brand.”
Brenda Bertts Long, Partner, Creative a La Carte
“Genuine, creative, dedicated and insightful, Mark has a first-among-equals leadership style that always keeps the door open
to new possibilities and free collaboration. His enthusiasm and experience offer a rare combination that makes him both fun
to work with and extremely productive. A big-picture guy with an eye for detail, Mark leads by example while achieving exceptional results. In short, Mark is a quiet leader who creates achievements that roar!”
Bob Barnwell, Senior Copywriter, Creative Energy
“I found Mark a pleasure to work with. He was very open to a collaborative working relationship and maintained a calm,
even keel even when under the intense pressures and revisions
that are part and parcel of retail. I never saw him lose his cool,
even under extreme duress. Plus, he's a great guy!”
Myrna Reiss, Marketing Director, Shoe Carnival
“Mark reshaped Shoe Carnival into a major national retail
client by understanding what makes its core audience tick. Fortunately for us, that involved music. What I enjoy most
is his innate ability to identify how music should work within
a creative concept. He gets it fast, conveys it clearly, and let’s us do our thing. In the end, it’s spot on. What’s better than working on great spots that impact the bottom line and watching the client’s business grow exponentially?”
Steve Curran, President, Harvest Music + Sound Design
“Simply put, Mark Wildenhaus is a master of the art of advertising creative. He excels at using objective information about a brand and its issues to bring the hidden gem within the brand out into the open in a memorable way. Having checked whatever ego he may have had at some long-ago door, Mark is also a very positive person to work with, whether as a co-worker or service provider.”
Gail Gardner, Account Supervisor, Adamson
“It was a real privilege to work with Mark. As a Creative Director
he used a very collaborative approach to devise brilliant ways
to solve communications challenges. It was also fun working
with him and the work always got better with his involvement.
His creative was key to some pretty big wins for the agency.”
John Osthus, Director of Interactive Services, Adamson
“Working with Mark was really a pleasure. As a creative director
he has a knack for putting together and managing teams.
His creativity and dedication to his clients’ work is amazing.
Mark has a gift for creating big ideas and bringing them to life.
He treats everyone with dignity and respect and his ability to
work with difficult people and difficult situations with ease
and grace is impressive.”
Vanessa Minjarez, Producer, Adamson