Hänsel, er ist gerade so heiß

Meet Hansel, an award-winning creative director with over a decade of experience in advertising and a passion for pop culture.

Having created two Super Bowl commercials that captivated audiences nationwide, Hansel's work has been recognized for its creativity, originality, and impact. He has won numerous awards for his campaigns, including the Cannes, D&AD, and One Show and has been featured in industry publications such as Adweek and AdAge.

Partner: Colin O’Toole

Contact

email: hansel@whereisgretel.com

Awards & Press

D&AD • 1 Yellow Pencil, 1 Graphite Pencil, 2 Wood Pencils, 1 Shortlist

Cannes Lions • 3 Bronze, 2 Shortlist

One Show • 1 Gold Pencil, 1 Silver Pencil, 2 Bronze Pencil, 2 Merit, 8 Shortlists

Clios • 1 Silver, 3 Bronze, 1 Shortlist

Effie • 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze, 1 Finalist

New York Festivals • 2 Bronze

2x Super Bowl Ads

1x Lurzer’s Archive Selection

2x Comm Arts Award of Excellence

1x Radio Mercury Award Most Innovative Use of Radio

3x Adweek Ad of the Day

1x NYC Poster House Gallery Exhibit

Work Experience

Leo Burnett Chicago • 10/22 - Present 

Energy BBDO Chicago • 10/14 - 10/22 

BBDO Shanghai China • Summer 2019

DDB Chicago • 02/14 - 09/14

Freelance Art Director Chicago • 05/12 - 01/14

Doner Detroit • 03/11 - 04/12

Y&R/Bravo Group Chicago • 07/09 - 02/11

Clients

American Egg Board, Avocados From Mexico, Alka-Seltzer Plus, Bayer Aspirin, Budlight, Chicago Bears, Claritin, Dunkin, Dr. Scholls, Extra Gum, Fiat, Firestone, Five Gum, Frito Lay, Grainger, Harman/Kardon, JBL, Jello, Kohler, Knob Creek, Maker’s Mark, Minute Maid, Orbit Gum, Old Forester, Phillips’ Laxative, Simply Orange Quaker, Raid, Safeway, Sears, Sonoma-Cutrer

Education

Miami Ad School Art Direction • 2007 - 2009

Florida International University Mass Communications • 2001 - 2006