About

Hello!

Sam is a left-handed copywriter making waves both online and in Minneapolis. Featured in Ad Week's esteemed Creative 100, Sam has left an indelible mark on the advertising world. With a knack for crafting content that elicits laughter or tugs at heartstrings, Sam has garnered recognition for his work at world-class agencies and brand-side studios. His portfolio boasts collaborations with industry giants like Google Brand Studio, YouTube Creative Studio, Twitter, Nike, Dodge, Audible, Coca-Cola, and Las Vegas, among others. Despite these prestigious affiliations, Sam remains grounded, infusing authenticity and wit into every project. A storyteller at heart, Sam continues to captivate audiences with his unique perspective and unwavering dedication to creativity.

TheDeskOfSamDolphin@gmail.com

Press:
Adweek Creative 100:
America's Most Inventive Talent in Marketing, Media and Tech

WHERE I’VE BEEN:
•FREELANCE•
GOOGLE
72andSUNNY
LUCKY GENERALS
Nike
X(formerly Twitter)
Stink Studios
HOOK
MONO
LEO BURNETT
B-Reel
PMH
DDB
MCCANN
ANOMALY

•FULLTIME•
WiEDEN+KENNEDY
GOODBY+SILVERSTEIN NYC
BARTON F. GRAF
B-REEL

AWArDS:

•2021
canneS, SILVER, MUSIC INNOVAtioN, HUM 2 SEACH
D&AD YELLOW PENCIL, DIGITAL SEARCH AND DISPLAY, GOOGLE BLACK OWNED
D&ADWOOD PENCIL, INTEGRATED, LARGE BUSINESS, GOOGLE BLACK OWNED
ONE SHOw, GOLD SoCIAL IMPACT PENCIL, GOOGLE BLACK OWNED
ONE SHOW, SILVEr Agency-Initiated & Originated Project PENCIl, GOOGLE BLACK OWNED
ONE show, Bronze Digital Product pencil, GOOGLE BLACK OWNED

•2017 
One Show, Shortlist, Claw Your Way to the Top

•2016
Most watched ads on YouTube: #1 + # 2, Jan + Feb, Clash of Clans
Cannes Lion, Cyber Shortlist, Clash of Clans
Webby, 2016 Honoree, Clash of Clans
Art Director's Club, Gold, Branded Entertainmnt, Emily's Oz 
Art Director's Club, Bronze, Integrated, Emily's Oz 
The Effie Awards, Gold, Emily's Oz 
The One Show, Gold, Integrated, Emily's Oz 
Andy Awards, Gold, Emily's Oz 


•2015 
Cannes, Bronze, Titanium & Integrated, Emily's Oz 
Cannes, Shortlist, Film, Emily's Oz 
Cannes, Shortlist, Film Craft, Direction, Emily's Oz 
Cannes, Shortlist, Film Craft, Art Direction, Emily's Oz 
Cannes, Shortlist, Film Craft, Script, Emily's Oz 
AdWeek, The 10 Best Ads of 2015, #3, Emily's Oz
Clio Awards, Silver, Integrated, Emily's Oz 
D&AD, Wooden Pencil, Production Design, Emily's Oz 
D&AD, Wooden Pencil, Casting, Emily's Oz 
Facebook Awards, Finalist, Emily's Oz 
AICP, Art Direction for Advertising, Emily's Oz 
Adcolor, Ad of the Year, Nomination, Emily's Oz (for diversity in advertising) 
IAB/MIXX Awards, Gold, Emily's Oz (excellence in digital advertising) 
New York Festivals, Third Place, Film Craft, Emily's Oz 
New York Festivals, Finalist, Film, Emily's Oz 


•2014 
One show, Silver Branded Entertainment Pencil, Hands on Ron Burgundy
One show, Silver Interactive Pencil, Hands on Ron Burgundy
Webby, Auto & Auto Services, Hands on Ron Burgundy 
Webby, People's Choice, Hands on Ron Burgundy
Shorty, Gamification Social Media Award, Hands on Ron Burgundy