Brian Olsen is an American strategist and marketer living in San Francisco.
He’s currently a freelance Brand + Comms Strategy Director.
Before that, he spent time at Fallon, BBDO, and ARGONAUT, most recently as Head of Strategy.
Work Me
I’m a holistic marketer with expertise in strategy, media, comms, and growing brands, with over 16 years of experience.
A champion of the consumer and a believer that actions can truly change the world.
I use insights and data to inform strategies and ideas and take pride in creating and executing non-traditional tactics and campaigns—especially in the digital space.
I'm an entertainment expert and pop culture lover--having launched nearly 200 TV shows in my career.
I was also a college mascot, so that was fun.
Expertise
Brand/Strategic Planning,
Media, Comms/Connection Planning,
Social/Digital Marketing, Creative Strategy,
Leadership/Mentorship,
Idea --> Execution
Starbucks x Brandon Blackwood
Dexter: New Blood - Showtime
Titanfall 2 - EA
Gift Like You Get Them - Pinterest
CANAL STREET WEAR - eBay
Sun Bum x Skin Cancer Awareness Month
We Have The Meats - Arby's
Beyond The Numbers - Infiniti
Talenti Gelato
Turn To The Nerds - Nerdwallet
Credit Karma
Timeless Toys. Endless Possibilities. - Melissa & Doug
Ghost Recon Breakpoint - Ubisoft
T.J. MAXX
Me Me
A Midwesterner at heart, but I love living on the best coast.
I’m an audiophile—ask me about the spreadsheet—and a very, very amateur DJ.
Industries + Clients
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Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Twitch, Amazon Prime Gaming, Comedy Central, truTV, SpikeTV, VH1, IFC, MTV, Syfy, msnbc, Showtime, AMC, Paramount, TaylorMade, AmFam Soccer
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Pinterest, Fitbit, Shutterfly, Dropbox, Cricket Wireless, Samsung, eBay, Bose, Logitech, H&R Block, Nerdwallet, Credit Karma, Travelers, Metlife, Dave
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Arby’s, Taco Bell, Starbucks, Liquid I.V., Johnny Walker, Captain Morgan, Don Julio, Sun Bum, TAZO, Talenti Gelato, Carl’s Jr., Hormel, Jennie-O, SPAM, Post, Boston Market
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Infiniti, Cadillac, Electrify America, T.J. Maxx, Melissa & Doug, Degree, Vaseline, Albertsons, Raley’s, Scholastic + New Worlds Reading Initiative