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About TC.
If you know me, you know I hate talking about myself.
If you don't know me, know I hate talking about myself.
Any creative director worth their salt first gives credit to those they’ve worked alongside. I've been amazingly blessed to lead and create with some of the most talented writers, art directors, designers, production artists, editors, photographers and cinematographers. This collection of work represents a unified effort to solve problems with smart creative that I’m proud to share.
All of the work shown are brands in which I was honored to work with while at Brothers & Co. (Currently Idea Ranch)
Some things I believe:
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We are in the people business.
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Relational beats transactional everytime.
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In doing the right thing.
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In pushing people to be their best.
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Good work is hard – but worth it.
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We all have something to offer.
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In teamwork.
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There is opportunity in everything.
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The business is changing – always.
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In happy accidents.
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In authenticity.
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In owning your mistakes.
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The power of coffee.
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Together is better than alone.
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Family before work.
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Fear is a liar.
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My greatest work is in front of me.
Experience:
Brothers & Co: 2006 - 2020 (Currently Idea Ranch)
CCO / Sr. Creative Director / Creative Director:
Managed and lead Core Creative and Video teams: 35+ creatives.
Creative lead on: 5+ Accounts
Responsibilities: Lead, motivate, instigate, teach, nurture, inspire, concept, design, direct, protect and care.
Brothers & Co: 2000 - 2005 (Currently Idea Ranch)
Associate Creative Director / Sr. Art Director:
Responsibilities: Concept, design, art direction, execution and final delivery of all job requirements.
Unpaid promotion :)
The first things you learn about Tommy (TC) are his indomitable work ethic and his devotion to championing and defending his team. After working with him for 14 years, I still look forward to tackling creative challenges with him. He’s passionate about doing work that truly advances brands and makes life easier for clients. Just when you think a project is as good as it can get, TC fine tunes the art, the edit, the words – and boom. It’s next level greatness. He’s incredibly gifted in giving feedback that inspires instead of tearing down. I doubt even he knows the number of creatives he’s encouraged and mentored because it’s just second nature for him. TC is a coach at heart. He doesn’t look out for himself, because he’s far more interested in a team win. I don’t know a single person who isn’t better for being under his tutelage. I count myself incredibly blessed to know him.
Senior Storyteller and Ambassador of Heart and Soul at Idea Ranch
Tommy is a creative powerhouse. I knew I could always count on him to deliver when the work needed to be dead on strategically as well as creatively. He questions everything. The brief, the strategy, the brand position, the selling proposition, the creative givens. But he always over-delivers with fresh, unexpected, creative solutions. He takes ownership of every assignment, attacks it vigorously, and holds himself and everyone around him to the highest standards. I've learned a lot from Tommy Campbell.
And I consider myself lucky that I had the opportunity to work so closely with him for nearly a decade. He's one of the best
and working with him will not leave you disappointed.
Account Supervisor at Idea Ranch
Tommy "TC" exudes true creative leadership. I could stop there, but I would be selling him way to short. Over the past decade of working together (he as one of my clients) I continually admired his passion and desire to impact an audience. Across seemingly every medium he touched was a deep and thoughtful path to "great" work..."good" just wasn't enough. TC is the guy you just want on your team...always! As a friend, a leader, a creative savant or just someone to give you counsel, he's that guy. It's hard to think of anyone else that I could recommend more than TC to leave a lasting impact on a brand, team or organization.
It's a pretty short list of people I trust in the creative trenches, and Tommy is at the top. Working with him for well over a decade, I've had a front seat to the way he operates; honing his craft and always ensuring the final product is on strategy. He is a
true creative, with expansive ideas that go well beyond traditional advertising. Art and copy, digital design, photography, concepting and directing video are all in his wheelhouse, but it's his ability to lead a team and push the work from
competent to great, that's one of his most valuable assets.
Vice President / Content Delivery & Performance at Idea Ranch
Where to start. My time working with TC is measured in decades. We've been in the trenches together on so many projects and problem-solving missions, it's impossible to count. He is a consummate creative; never setting for just good enough. He always pushes the work to a better place. Conceptual thinker and big idea creative that understands the business realities of an given communication challenge. As admirable as he is as a colleague and teammate, that is not what impresses me most about Tommy. Seeing him as a husband, father, and friend is where you realize what he's truly made of. He's one of the good guys and
I admire him like few others. Do yourself a favor and make work with TC. You'll be better for it.
Managing Partner, CCO at Idea Ranch
Tommy never settles for good. As my creative leader for several years he always challenged me to do better, to be more, to reach for the stars. He hires and works with the sharpest creative minds and his teams produce the absolute best work, consistently leading the design frontier. Tommy asks the tough questions, sets expectations high, speaks directly and honestly - always with honor and integrity. His loyalty and dedication to the craft is inspiring and I would recommend him for any high level creative capacity where strong leadership and innovative vision is required.
Senior Marketing Specialist, Creative Solutions at T.D. Williamson
Tommy Campbell is the consummate visual marketing professional. His passion for excellence and eye for perfection is second to none. He pursues high concepts, pushes himself and inspires those around him to reach high goals. I have had the privilege to work with him on countless projects–for clients at an envious caliber–and we have achieved solutions at a level I thought to me unobtainable. Design, photography, videography, editing, writing, etc.–not just directing, but doing–there is seemingly no challenge Tommy will back down from–he is all in. An eagle eye and sharp focus, I have leaned on Tommy to lead us in
directions that would not only push the envelope, but move the needle as well. I have been in the business for 20+ years,
and have yet to work with anyone his equal. I am grateful every time I work with him. He makes everything he
touches better, and every person he works with better.
Creative Director at Idea Ranch
