2025
Virtual Coaches
Ryan Paulson
Chief Creative Officer
Dentsu Creative
New York
Ryan Paulson previously ran creative for Samsung Global at BBH-USA, overseeing the launch of new products and brand messaging. His role also involved leveraging Publicis’ capabilities for Samsung around the world.
Prior to that, he spent several years at McCann New York on the Verizon and Mastercard accounts. On Verizon, he was part of a team that returned the brand to the Super Bowl with a Cannes, Clio and D&AD-winning campaign.
He also spent time at Droga5 New York, working on the Chase business. At the
agency Mekanism, he spent several years on the global food giant Pepsi-co. But it all started with his first internship which, coincidentally, was with Dentsu.
Ryan is passionate about helping creatives develop and has taught at the School of Visual Arts, Denver Ad School, Ad House and as part of D&AD’s Shift program. As a mentor, he has worked with the 4A’s MAIP program and One Show’s One School.
Ryan studied acting in Chicago and then moved to New York to pursue a career on the stage before finding his way to advertising.
Prior to that, he spent several years at McCann New York on the Verizon and Mastercard accounts. On Verizon, he was part of a team that returned the brand to the Super Bowl with a Cannes, Clio and D&AD-winning campaign.
He also spent time at Droga5 New York, working on the Chase business. At the
agency Mekanism, he spent several years on the global food giant Pepsi-co. But it all started with his first internship which, coincidentally, was with Dentsu.
Ryan is passionate about helping creatives develop and has taught at the School of Visual Arts, Denver Ad School, Ad House and as part of D&AD’s Shift program. As a mentor, he has worked with the 4A’s MAIP program and One Show’s One School.
Ryan studied acting in Chicago and then moved to New York to pursue a career on the stage before finding his way to advertising.