Dan Magdich has been promoted from director of creative services to VP, executive creative director at integrated marketing agency Brunner.

Within his new role, Magdich will drive Brunner’s creative product forward leading all creative projects, progress, and execution--from big-idea campaigns to scrappy video productions and a slew of work in between. His current client roster includes Blistex, Church’s Texas Chicken, Dairyland, The Home Depot Rental, WesBanco and YellaWood.

With nearly 20 years of experience, Magdich has demonstrated a penchant for playful and elevated creative advertising. He has helped build brand recognition through his big ideas for several companies, such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Field & Stream, Dropbox, Google, GNC, Nationwide, WebMD, Huffy, Duck Tape and Walgreens, among others. Previously, Magdich has worked at other creative companies, including Moxie and Animal Inc.

“Dan has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, an unparalleled drive for creative excellence, and a passion for the work and the agency. As Brunner continues to expand, Dan will continue to remain a vital part of the growth of the people and the agency as a whole,” said Ken Johns, partner and director of client experience, Brunner. “Dan ‘gets it’--not only as a creative leader of the organization but as a leader overall. His unique set of skills and experiences, his dedication to our clients, and his enthusiasm for the work makes me excited to see where he leads us creatively.”