Mike Cacciabondo

Mike Cacciabondo has a significant amount of experience in the advertising industry. Mike started their career as an Art Director at FCB Global in 1995, where they developed numerous concepts and carried out projects from initial briefs to production. In 1998, they became a Senior Art Director at Jordan Tamraz Caruso (JTC) and led a creative team in developing strategies and executing campaigns for retail and automotive clients.

In 2000, Mike joined Brown Marketing Communications as an Associate Creative Director, where they coordinated art direction, writing, and TV production for DeVry and Keller Grad School. Mike then moved to J. Walter Thompson Worldwide in 2001 and worked as the Vice President/Creative Supervisor. In this role, they developed and executed advertising campaigns for Ford Motor Company in the Chicago region, managing a $50+ million budget.

Mike joined Pinnacle Advertising in 2010 as a Creative Director/Producer/Social Strategist. Mike directed production for Honda and Acura TV, web, and print campaigns. Mike also created logos, landing pages, web banners, and managed social media outreach.

In 2011, Mike moved to Rocklin Irving Marketing Solutions as a Creative Director, where they partnered with marketing professionals on strategy, concept creation, and execution of traditional and interactive media. Mike was responsible for creative team development, client relations, and developing solutions to drive response for various clients.

Mike served as a Judge for The One Club for Creativity San Diego in 2018 and also served on the Judging Council for the Telly Awards in 2017.

In August 2015, Mike returned to Pinnacle Advertising as a Creative Director and eventually became the Group Creative Director in August 2020. Mike is responsible for the creative vision, look, feel, and tone of client brands. Mike thinks, questions, and visualizes ideas to develop their personality and perspective.

Mike Cacciabondo obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art, Design, and Art History from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. The duration of their education at this institution is not specified.