To our clients who believe in bold ideas, our global network who makes the magic real, and our team who insists on doing it differently every day, thank you. This one’s for you. 🙌
We’re a creative company built on the belief that there’s a better way. We craft bespoke teams to tackle our clients toughest problems, and we do it quickly, efficiently, and with zero bloat. We’re a place where clients and talent are cared for with the same passion. Built for the global timezone of now, it’s creativity done differently.
01 TALENTÂ NETWORK
Our proprietary casting process starts with our global talent network of over 3,000 award winning humans including around 900 full-time software engineers. Fully distributed. Truly global. Opt-in army.
02
TEAM DESIGN
Round pegs for round holes, every time. A combination of art and science to craft the perfect collaborative team.
DISCIPLINE
Our first stop is skillset: Designer, Thought Leadership Writer, Brand Strategist, UX Designer, Motion Artist, CRM writer, Comms Strategist...you get the point. You need help, we can help.
EXPERIENCE
One thing is guaranteed, the people on every project have crushed that precise type of assignment before. No training wheels, no stretching, good ol’ fashioned expertise. Prefer a little built-in know-how? We can make sure the team has experience in your vertical as well.
PASSION
Ever felt like you were trying to get your team excited about your brand’s problems? That doesn’t happen. It’s not your job. We make sure every team member is truly energized about the opportunity on your business.
03 AWAYÂ WEÂ GO
We’ve put together teams across Marketing, Digital Experience and Service Design, Brand Design, and Commerce & Content. Always with 100% precision and ZERO bloat.
02 TEAMÂ DESIGN
Round pegs for round holes, every time. A combination of art and science to craft the perfect collaborative team.
DISCIPLINE
Our first stop is skillset: Designer, Thought Leadership Writer, Brand Strategist, UX Designer, Motion Artist, CRM writer, Comms Strategist...you get the point. You need help, we can help.
EXPERIENCE
One thing is guaranteed, the people on every project have crushed that precise type of assignment before. No training wheels, no stretching, good ol’ fashioned expertise. Prefer a little built-in know-how? We can make sure the team has experience in your vertical as well.
PASSION
Ever felt like you were trying to get your team excited about your brand’s problems? That doesn’t happen. It’s not your job. We make sure every team member is truly energized about the opportunity on your business.
03 AWAYÂ WEÂ GO
We’ve put together teams across Marketing, Digital Experience and Service Design, Brand Design, and Commerce & Content. Always with 100% precision and ZERO bloat.
OURÂ CLIENTS
AIG
AIG
Brand Design
Aptive Pest Control
Aptive Pest Control
Brand Campaign
Brightspeed
“Said Differently has proven to be an invaluable partner for Brightspeed. Their ability to easily scale teams to address our evolving needs has made them an essential component of our business. Additionally, their extensive range of services and access to exceptional talent is unparalleled.”
- Courtland Madock, CMO
Brightspeed
Brand Campaign
GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace
Content Creation
H&R Block
“Said Differently went above and beyond our expectations, over and over again. We gained new insights about our customers and co-created an experience strategy that will differentiate Block in the marketplace, and more importantly, help empower financial freedom for our customers. Said Differently was a perfect integration into our team and helped us to see our customers more clearly, as well as the path forward to serve them better. I’ve led projects with some of the world’s best design and innovation agencies – Said Differently stands out amongst them.
- Brian Bustos, Dir. of Experience Strategy
H&R Block
Product Design
Insomnia Cookies
Insomnia Cookies
Product Design
Jergens
“I wanted to express my most sincere gratitude to the team you assembled to help us create these assets. We love the final product, we loved working with you, and we very much appreciate and value the expertise you brought throughout the whole process.”
- Kevin Staverman, Senior Brand Manager
Jergens
Brand Strategy & Campaign
Kyndryl
“Thank you for showing up at just the right moment. Your guys’ adaptability, smarts and focus …and creative ninja skills were 100% needed. And, thank you for that.”
- Una Pulizzi, Global Head of Corporate Comms
Kyndryl
Brand Strategy & Campaign
McDermott Will & Emery
“I just wanted to reiterate how great I thought Said Differently was to work with. They were calm and collaborative amidst our many changes and just a great team to work with overall. The videos are interesting, sophisticated, and spot on.”
- Elizabeth Gooch, Chief Marketing Officer
McDermott Will & Emery
Brand Strategy & Campaign
NYSE
NYSE
Content Strategy
Neiman Marcus
“You’ve got a band of rock stars, that’s for sure — and it was clear just how much time, thought and work went into this project. I’m always so energized and impressed by how Said Differently approaches the needs of the business and the shopper with us. It’s exactly the kind of thing we need to have a more rounded and strategic view on where we go next.”
- Bob Kupbens, CTO & CPO
Neiman Marcus
Product Design
TIAA
TIAA
CRM Strategy & Content Creation
Unicef USA
Unicef USA
Creative Strategy & Campaign Development
Wild Turkey
Wild Turkey
Brand Campaign
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Our Leadership Team Honed Their Respective Superpowers At Places Like GE, AKQA, Fallon, BBH, Huge, Medialink And More
Linda
Boff
Prior to joining Said Differently, Linda was one of the most senior executives at GE, serving as Chief Marketing Officer, Vice President, Learning and Culture and President, GE Foundation. Passionate about the future of media and communications, Linda has been generously recognized as one the industry’s most influential marketing executives. She is a proud 2025 inductee into the Advertising Hall of Fame. She is also in the Forbes CMO Hall of Fame and won Adweek’s first B2B Innovation Lifetime Achievement Award. Today, Linda joyously spends her time focused on Said Differently’s clients and how to help drive their growth.
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Linda
Melissa
Gingrich
Melissa is a seasoned financial executive with a strong track record in driving growth and operational excellence in high-growth companies. With a career spanning over 20 years, Melissa has held key leadership positions in both finance and operations, making significant contributions to the success of various organizations.
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Melissa
Josh
Combs
Josh, our Chief Creative Officer, has spent more than two decades shaping ideas that move brands and audiences alike. From Fallon to AKQA, he’s led teams behind standout campaigns for Nike, Verizon, Wild Turkey, and H&R Block. His work has earned honors at Cannes, The One Show, the Clios, the Effies, and the Webbys. Today, that same creative fire fuels everything we do at Said Differently.
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Josh
Sophie
Dick
Sophie joined Said Differently in 2021 as a Principal, leading several of our most significant accounts. With a diverse background that initially spans finance before pivoting to strategic leadership, Sophie has a proven track record of helping clients solve complex business challenges. She is passionate about designing innovative solutions that drive client value and growth, and has been fortunate to collaborate with top-tier clients including Coca-Cola, Delta, BMW, Chick-fil-A, Brightspeed, Jergens, and H&R Block.
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Sophie
Dave
Foster
Dave is a Principal at Said Differently, where he leads a group of the agency’s existing clients. With 20 years in Account Management, he’s helped brands navigate brand, digital, and content marketing challenges at agencies including JWT, Digitas, Razorfish, and 160over90. Along the way, he’s had the privilege of leading impactful campaign initiatives for American Express, Chase Sapphire, Pepsi, Under Armour, UScellular, Burger King, AMC Networks, and Blizzard Entertainment.
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Dave
Avery
Prommer
Avery has left an indelible mark on the digital agency landscape for the past two decades. Her multifaceted journey has spanned production, finance, operations, and adept people management. Her core strength lies in instilling confidence and providing clear, tenacious guidance to teams and clients alike. Avery led integrated production and helmed the ZAG digital innovation group at BBH LA, serving clients like Google Play, H&M, Audi, Ariana Grande, E! Entertainment, and Red Bull.
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Avery
Phil
Pessaro
With 20+ years of experience leading production, project management, and client services for agencies and global brands, Phil serves as Head of Production, Project, and Product Management. Most recently Phil was the General Manager for Amazon's 40,000 square foot Brooklyn content studio specializing in campaigns, social content, product content, imagery, and digital product enhancements. Previously, he held production leadership roles at agencies 360i, Huge, Publicis, and Tribal DDB. His experience spans everything from social shoots on shoestring budgets, to live events to e-commerce websites to 30 second spots with celebrities and everything in between.
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Phil
Kevin
Yao
As Director of Technology Consulting at Said Differently, Kevin leads cross-functional strategy and implementation initiatives that help brands scale digital experiences and optimize technology investments. Kevin partners with clients to architect modern commerce solutions, streamline operations, and drive measurable business outcomes. Kevin came with over 25 years of enterprise architecture experience who worked previously at IBM, Capgemeni, PFSWeb and Verizon.
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Kevin
Rawson
Faux
Rawson leads corporate strategy at Said Differently, driving the company’s commercial growth through strategic partnerships, inorganic expansion, as well as facilitating new business development. Before joining Said Differently, he worked in various corporate strategy and business development roles at NBCUniversal, DraftKings, and MediaLink, a boutique consulting firm where he focused on growth strategy initiatives for leading media companies and brands.
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Rawson
Linda
Boff
Prior to joining Said Differently, Linda was one of the most senior executives at GE, serving as Chief Marketing Officer, Vice President, Learning and Culture and President, GE Foundation. Passionate about the future of media and communications, Linda has been generously recognized as one the industry’s most influential marketing executives. She is a proud 2025 inductee into the Advertising Hall of Fame. She is also in the Forbes CMO Hall of Fame and won Adweek’s first B2B Innovation Lifetime Achievement Award. Today, Linda joyously spends her time focused on Said Differently’s clients and how to help drive their growth.
CLOSE
Linda
Melissa
Gingrich
Melissa is a seasoned financial executive with a strong track record in driving growth and operational excellence in high-growth companies. With a career spanning over 20 years, Melissa has held key leadership positions in both finance and operations, making significant contributions to the success of various organizations.
CLOSE
Melissa
Josh
Combs
Josh, our Chief Creative Officer, has spent more than two decades shaping ideas that move brands and audiences alike. From Fallon to AKQA, he’s led teams behind standout campaigns for Nike, Verizon, Wild Turkey, and H&R Block. His work has earned honors at Cannes, The One Show, the Clios, the Effies, and the Webbys. Today, that same creative fire fuels everything we do at Said Differently.
CLOSE
Josh
Sophie
Dick
Sophie joined Said Differently in 2021 as a Principal, leading several of our most significant accounts. With a diverse background that initially spans finance before pivoting to strategic leadership, Sophie has a proven track record of helping clients solve complex business challenges. She is passionate about designing innovative solutions that drive client value and growth, and has been fortunate to collaborate with top-tier clients including Coca-Cola, Delta, BMW, Chick-fil-A, Brightspeed, Jergens, and H&R Block.
CLOSE
Sophie
Dave
Foster
Dave is a Principal at Said Differently, where he leads a group of the agency’s existing clients. With 20 years in Account Management, he’s helped brands navigate brand, digital, and content marketing challenges at agencies including JWT, Digitas, Razorfish, and 160over90. Along the way, he’s had the privilege of leading impactful campaign initiatives for American Express, Chase Sapphire, Pepsi, Under Armour, UScellular, Burger King, AMC Networks, and Blizzard Entertainment.
CLOSE
Dave
Avery
Prommer
Avery has left an indelible mark on the digital agency landscape for the past two decades. Her multifaceted journey has spanned production, finance, operations, and adept people management. Her core strength lies in instilling confidence and providing clear, tenacious guidance to teams and clients alike. Avery led integrated production and helmed the ZAG digital innovation group at BBH LA, serving clients like Google Play, H&M, Audi, Ariana Grande, E! Entertainment, and Red Bull.
CLOSE
Avery
Phil
Pessaro
With 20+ years of experience leading production, project management, and client services for agencies and global brands, Phil serves as Head of Production, Project, and Product Management. Most recently Phil was the General Manager for Amazon's 40,000 square foot Brooklyn content studio specializing in campaigns, social content, product content, imagery, and digital product enhancements. Previously, he held production leadership roles at agencies 360i, Huge, Publicis, and Tribal DDB. His experience spans everything from social shoots on shoestring budgets, to live events to e-commerce websites to 30 second spots with celebrities and everything in between.
CLOSE
Phil
Kevin
Yao
As Director of Technology Consulting at Said Differently, Kevin leads cross-functional strategy and implementation initiatives that help brands scale digital experiences and optimize technology investments. Kevin partners with clients to architect modern commerce solutions, streamline operations, and drive measurable business outcomes. Kevin came with over 25 years of enterprise architecture experience who worked previously at IBM, Capgemeni, PFSWeb and Verizon.
CLOSE
Kevin
Rawson
Faux
Rawson leads corporate strategy at Said Differently, driving the company’s commercial growth through strategic partnerships, inorganic expansion, as well as facilitating new business development. Before joining Said Differently, he worked in various corporate strategy and business development roles at NBCUniversal, DraftKings, and MediaLink, a boutique consulting firm where he focused on growth strategy initiatives for leading media companies and brands.
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Rawson
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