Matt Blitz has been named senior VP, executive producer at DDB Chicago. He will report to Diane Jackson, DDB Chicago’s chief production officer.
With more than 20 years of production experience, Blitz has executed creative ideas, spanning platforms and disciplines, that have garnered global recognition and attention. Blitz joins DDB Chicago from Leo Burnett where he was a sr. VP, exec producer, and led production globally on the Samsung account. Additionally, he was responsible for managing the production teams for Nintendo, Esurance, and UnitedHealthcare, among other brands. Blitz has received accolades across every major award show including Art Directors Club, D&AD and the One Show. Most recently, Blitz won seven Lions at this year’s Cannes Festival of Creativity for Samsung’s “Ostrich.”
Blitz’s arrival at DDB Chicago supports the agency’s commitment to investing in and attracting top creative talent. DDB Chicago’s Jackson and chief creative officer John Maxham have been focused on cultivating a creative team of inventors, storytellers and artists with a depth and breadth of skills that can deliver innovative ideas.
“With creative talent at the heart of our business model, Matt will have the opportunity to create a meaningful impact on our client’s business,” said Jackson.
Prior to joining the agency world, Blitz worked as assistant director on several films and multiple television series, giving him a sense of production not typical for many advertising producers.
