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loren solomon

owner/executive creative director

An award-winning writer, producer, and Creative Director with over two decades of experience. Since 1992, Loren has created and developed successful integrated branding campaigns for clients from the local to global arena. Loren graduated with a BA in English from the University of Virginia, attended and taught at The Portfolio Center, one of the top Advertising Graduate Schools in the country. Her career included stints at J. Walter Thompson, The Martin Agency, and Grey Global before she went out on her own, quickly becoming one of the most well-known and respected marketing professionals in the country. Loren founded Solomon Says, Inc., her creative boutique, in 1996 and is currently its President and Executive Creative Director. In 2011, Loren founded and is currently managing Advertising For Good, LLC, a marketing communications agency specializing in purpose-driven advertising for both non-profits and corporations committed to social causes.

Client work includes: Arby’s, American Cancer Society, Atlanta Ballet, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, CARE USA, The Center for Disease Control, CNN, The Coca-Cola Company, Emory University, Good For You Network, The Home Depot, MAP International, NIKE, Sears, Showtime, Sprint/Nextel, and many more.

madeline spratt

director of client services

Madeline is Account Director with experience in strategic analysis, account direction, and new business development. She manages our account and creative teams on all current accounts. With a background of strategic thinking and pragmatic planning, Madeline manages projects with “smarts,” clarity, and diligence. She graduated from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School with a BBA, concentrations in Organization and Management & Information Systems and Operations Management. Today, she works directly with clients to develop creative briefs, serve as the liaison between client and creative team, and provide and manage production schedules and tactics.

Client work includes: American Institute of Architects - Atlanta, Atlanta Ballet, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, The Center for Disease Control, CARE USA, Galloway School, Good For You Network, Partnership for Quality Medical Donations, and TRX, Inc.

amelia miller linton

senior designer/art director

With 10 years of design experience, Amelia has worked with some of Atlanta’s best advertising and marketing agencies as both a senior designer and lead creative. She brings a truly fresh and creative approach to nonprofit creative concepting and design, while handling exceptional production and “perfect” creative execution for local to global clients. Amelia is a graduate of Florida State University with a major in Communications and minor in Visual Art.

Client work includes: Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Emory University and Hilton Hotels including their Luxury Brands, The Waldorf Astoria Collection and Conrad Hotels & Resorts, The Center for Disease Control, The Coca-Cola Company, Fraxel Laser Technology and Kate's Club.

david weinberger

executive director of insights & analytics

David is a results-oriented Consumer Insights and Marketing Analytics executive with best in class CPG, Retailing, B2B, Financial Services, and Utility experience. He is an expert at developing and implementing customer-centric marketing strategies to drive volume growth and has extensive experience applying marketing analytics to strengthen customer satisfaction, develop customer driven acquisition and retention programs, and enhance customer loyalty. He has a proven track record as a thought leader to effectively concept, initiate, and drive change strategies throughout an organization implementing consumer insights and marketing analytics.

Client work includes: Kraft Foods, The Coca-Cola Company, The Home Depot.

melba love

accounting manager

With over 20 years experience in accounting for advertising agencies and graphic design firms, Melba Love has the knowledge and experience to manage timely billing, budget tracking, vendor payments, and efficient systems. The Details: Abraham Baldwin College, Georgia State West GA College; Burton Campbell Advertising, Powell & Associates, Bedford Group

Client work includes: Ryder Truck Rental, Wilkinson Sword, Ted's Montana Grill, and Atlanta Bread Company.

mary ellen gordon

digital strategist

Mary Ellen Gordon is a marketing consultant with over 10 years of experience and a background in digital and traditional marketing. Most recently, Mary Ellen worked at MRY (formerly LBi) to develop and implement global and national marketing programs with The Coca-Cola Company.

Previously, Mary Ellen worked at Engauge, an Atlanta-based digital agency, and started her career at Solomon Says, a full-service boutique agency in Atlanta. She has experience across a broad spectrum of clients and industries. Her experience includes brand strategy and corporate identity; traditional and digital marketing planning; CRM strategy; product and app development; and social, experiential and word of mouth marketing. Clients include The Coca-Cola Company, Roche, Bayer CropScience, InterContinental Hotels Group, Emory University, TRX, eVestment Alliance, MAP International, and many more.

Mary Ellen graduated from Emory University. When she’s not working, she is a volunteer boot camp instructor and avid tennis player.

roddy freeman

media planner

Roddy Freeman is a 30-year veteran of media planning and buying at advertising agencies in New York, Baltimore and Atlanta. His specialty is developing strategic media solutions that help achieve marketing objectives. He has held positions at W.B. Doner, Bates, Cunningham & Walsh, NW Ayer and McCann Erickson. Roddy has written a number of articles for industry trade publications. He has worked on brands that include Folgers Coffee, Puffs Tissues, Arby’s, Colt 45 Malt Liquor, Motorola, Hefty Bags and others.