John O’Malley
Experiential
Leader ︎
Marketing
Creative ︎
Brand
Strategist ︎
Strategist ︎
About Me
I’m an award-winning account leader, strategist, and problem-solving creative with over a 15 years of experiential marketing and brand building expertise. I specialize in creating the operational infrastructure for transformative ideas for major brands with a specialty in hospitality, entertainment, and financial services.
I’m a theatre kid at heart and trained in the art of collaboration, always returning to my roots with the programs I lead; exposition, setting, characters, conflict, point of view, plot, and more. I put in the hours in the theatre department at Creative Artists Agency as well as marketing and operations lead for the New York premiere of Sleep No More, which just concluded its monumental 15 year run. And yes, I used to perform on cruise ships around the world too so I know how to sell a pitch.
Current and previous clients include American Express, Resy, Paramount, Moët Hennessy, Billboard, Lexus, Reddit, Gilead, Bulgari, Colgate, Petsafe, Samsung, Mercedes-Benz, and Cadillac, and many more.
When off the clock, I’m deeply passionate about music and art, an active patron of theatre and dance, and an amateur self-taught graphic designer. I’m an active and ardent supporter of Printed Matter, Soho Rep, and Playwrights Horizons, and part of the Avant Garde at the Park Avenue Armory.
CLIENTS
Amazon
American Express
Barry’s Bootcamp
Billboard
Cadillac
Focus
Genesis
The Hollywood Reporter
Lexus
Moët Hennessy
Paramount
Resy
Spotify
& More
AWARDS
2022 - AdWeek Experiential Brand of the Year
Group Account Director / Executive Producer
Cient: Resy
2020 – Gold Winner, Best Single Market Event
Project: Resy Drive-Thru Miami
Client: American Express Gold / Resy
2020 – Silver Winner, Best Production of An
Event
Project: Resy Drive-Thru Miami
Client: American Express Gold / Resy
2019 – Gold Winner; Best Multi-Cultural
Campaign
Project: ‘A Beautiful Future’ CampaignClient: Belvedere Vodka
2021 – Winner, Best Mobile/Roadshow Tour
Project: The American Express Gold Diner
Client: American Express Gold x Resy
2021 – Winner, Best Catering
Project: Platinum Coast
Client: American
Express Platinum: Global Dining Access x Resy
2021 – Winner, Best Reimagined Event
Experience
Project: Platinum Coast
Client: American Express Platinum: Global Dining Access x Resy
2021 – Best Use of Physical Distancing
Design
Project: Resy Drive-Thru Miami
Client: American Express Gold / Resy
2021 – Bronze Winner, Best Pop-Up Event; Resy Drive-Thru
Client: American
Express Gold / Resy
2022 - Silver Winner, Best 360 Campaign
Project: RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 Premiere
Client: Paramount/MTV
2022 - Bronze Winner, Best 360 Campaign
Project: Yellowstone Season Five
Client: Paramount/MTV
2021 – Finalist , Best Influencer Kit
Project: RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14 Season Premiere
Client: ViacomCBS/VH1
2022 - Gold Winner, Best Culinary or Spirits Promotion
Project: Resy Drive-Thru (Miami)
Client: Amex Gold / Resy
2022 - Package Design Winner, Music & Entertainment
Project: RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15
Client: Paramont/MTV
