About
Brynna is Chief Creative Officer of adam&eveDDB US, an advocate for women in the industry, pet-parent, and mac n cheese connoisseur.
As the first US CCO of adam&eveDDB New York & West, Brynna set out to become known as an agency that can deliver both traditional AND nontraditional work crafted at the highest level. Battling institutional headwinds, a recent merger, and rapid industry changes, she (and her fellow leaders) rebuilt the creative and agency structure, resulting in renewed positive agency sentiment, increased creative capabilities, improved client relationships, and a significant improvement to the work output.
Prior to adam&eveDDB, Brynna helped grow GUT Miami in 2020, was promoted to ECD and given the chance to lead and launch GUT’s first Canadian office. For 3+ years, she built a team of over 60 with 30+ creatives, all whilst leading one of the biggest brands in Canada, Tim Hortons. In 2023 & 2024 she expanded the office’s portfolio beyond the principal client to include GoodLife (Canada’s largest gym chain), Mitsubishi social, and projects for Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Rubik’s Cube, Gund, Microsoft, and KY.
Over the course of her career, Brynna has received over 75 international awards, was ranked #10 ECD in the US in 2022, was named one of One Show and 3% Movement’s Next Creative Leaders in 2019, was ranked #4 Copywriter in the world by the One Club, and #2 Copywriter in the world by the ADC in 2018.
She is passionate about leading big brands to do great work, mentoring and growing creative talent, and leaving the industry a little bit better than she found it.
When not making ads, Brynna relentlessly pursues the perfect mac and cheese and the ultimate narwhal costume (they’re the unicorns of the sea, you know).
recognition
Immortal Awards 2025- US Jury
LIA 2025 Judge- Non-Traditional Jury
Adforum 2025 - Cannes Panel
ANA 2025 Social and Digital Conference Panel
Communication Arts 2025- Annual Jury
Persuasion 2025: Persuading Through the Chaos - Panel
Embracing the Challenger Spirit LBB Article
AdAge 2025 Creativity Awards- Work Jury
Business Insider- Super Bowl 2025 Story
ADCC Created Podcast Episode
LIA 2023 Judge- Film Jury
One Show 2022 Judge- Direct Jury
One Show 2022 - #10 ECD in the US
Mad Stars 2022 - Judge
Cannes 2025 Bronze — The Last Timbit, Tim Hortons — Entertainment for Music
LIA 2025 Bronze —Hero Gum, Gift of Life — Package Design
ADCC 2025 Silver — The Last Timbit, Tim Hortons — Branded Content
ADCC 2025 Silver — The Last Timbit, Tim Hortons — Film
ADCC 2025 Silver — The Last Timbit, Tim Hortons — PR Campaign
ADCC 2025 Silver — The Last Timbit, Tim Hortons — PR Stunt
Cannes 2022 Silver – Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – PR
Cannes 2022 Bronze – Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – PR
Cannes 2022 Bronze – Timbiebs, Tim Hortons – Entertainment Lions for Music
Cannes 2022 Shortlist – Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – PR
Cannes 2022 Shortlist – Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Social & Influencer
Cannes 2022 Shortlist – Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Media
Cannes 2022 Shortlist – Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Entertainment Lions for Sport
Cannes 2022 Shortlist – Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Entertainment Lions for Sport
D&AD 2022 Graphite Pencil - Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – PR
D&AD 2022 Graphite Pencil - Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Digital
D&AD 2022 Wood Pencil - Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Entertainment
D&AD 2022 Shortlist - Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Social
One Show 2022 Gold -- Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Social Media
One Show 2022 Silver -- Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Targeted Video / Online
One Show 2022 Silver -- Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Social Channel
One Show 2022 Bronze -- Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Innovation & Tech
One Show 2022 Bronze -- Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Active Engagement
Clio Awards 2022 Gold -- Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Social Media
Clio Awards 2022 Silver -- Save it See it, Michelob Ultra – Social Post
Effie Awards 2022 Gold — Timbiebs, Tim Hortons — Influencer Marketing
Effie Awards 2022 Silver — Timbiebs, Tim Hortons — Brand integration
3% Conference Panelist 2021 - Next Creative Leaders Who Are Shaping the world
ADCC Advertising Awards 2021 Judge
Andy Awards 2021 Gold - Headspace Promise, Headspace - Idea
Effie Collegiate 2021 Judge
Business Insider’s 40 Rising Stars of Madison Avenue 2020
Judge for One Club & 3% Next Creative Leaders 2020, Feature Piece by One Club
Op-ed in Campaign US 2020
WARC Effective 100 2020 - # 3 most effective campaign in the world
One Club & 3% Next Creative Leaders 2019
3% Conference 2019 - Panelist
The Big Won 2019 - 6th most awarded campaign in the world
Cannes 2019 Silver – Prescribed to Death, NSC – Creative Effectiveness
’The Show’ AdFed Minneapolis 2019 Judge
Kyiv International Advertising Festival 2019 Judge
The Drum 50 Under 30 U.S. 2018
Art Director’s Club 2018 - #2 Copywriter in the World
One Show 2018 - #4 Copywriter in the World
Cannes 2018 Gold - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Outdoor, Displays
Cannes 2018 Gold - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Outdoor, Special Build
Cannes 2018 Gold - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Health and Wellness, Non-profit
Cannes 2018 Silver - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Creative Data
Cannes 2018 Bronze - Prescribed to Death, NSC – PR, Public Affairs
Cannes 2018 Bronze - Prescribed to Death, NSC – PR, Events
Cannes 2018 Shortlist - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Outdoor, Ambient
Cannes 2018 Shortlist - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Outdoor, Live
Cannes 2018 Shortlist - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Direct
Cannes 2018 Shortlist - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Health and Wellness, Fundraising
Cannes 2018 Shortlist - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Health and Wellness, Non-profit
Cannes 2018 Shortlist - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Health and Wellness, Non-profit
Cannes 2018 Shortlist - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Health and Wellness, Non-profit
Cannes 2018 Shortlist - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Creative Data
D&AD 2018 Graphite Pencil - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Experiential
D&AD 2018 Graphite Pencil - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Spatial Design
D&AD 2018 Wood Pencil - Prescribed to Death, NSC – Media
D&AD 2018 Wood Pencil - Prescribed to Death, NSC – PR
One Show 2018 Gold -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Experiential
One Show 2018 Gold -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Craft
One Show 2018 Silver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Experiential
One Show 2018 SIlver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – PR
One Show 2018 Bronze -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Events
One Show 2018 Bronze -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Ambient
One Show 2018 Merit -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Ambient
One Show 2018 Merit -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Print & Outdoor
One Show 2018 Merit -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Ambient
ADC 2018 Designism Cube -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Design for Good
ADC 2018 Gold -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Design for Good
ADC 2018 Silver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Design for Good
ADC 2018 Silver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Environmental Design
ADC 2018 Silver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Craft Online
ADC 2018 Silver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Experiential Design
ADC 2018 Silver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Design for Good
ADC 2018 Bronze -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Digital Experiences
LIA 2018 Gold -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Medical Social Responsibility
LIA 2018 Silver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Branded Entertainment & Experiential
LIA 2018 Silver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Branded Entertainment & Social Awareness
LIA 2018 Silver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Health & Wellness
LIA 2018 Silver -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Medical Multi Platform
LIA 2018 Bronze -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Ambient NGO
LIA 2018 Bronze -- Prescribed to Death, NSC – Experiential
FWA 2018 Site of the Month -- Prescribed to Death, NSC
The VOWSS 2018 - What She Was Wearing - Piece Screened at Cannes
The VOWSS 2018 - What She Was Wearing - Piece Screened at D&AD
The Clio Awards Grand Clio(2), The Clio Awards Gold (6), The Clio Awards Silver (3), The Clio Awards Bronze (1), The Clio Awards Shortlist (3)
New York Festival First Prize, New York Festival Second Prize (2), New York Festival Third Prize (5) New York Festival Shortlist (8)
Brands
TIM HORTONS (ECD, overseeing department, AOR)
GOODLIFE FITNESS (ECD, overseeing department, AOR)
MITSUBISHI (ECD, overseeing department, Social AOR)
MIKE’S HARD LEMONADE (ECD, overseeing department, project)
CUTWATER (ECD, overseeing department, project)
MICROSOFT (ECD, overseeing department, project)
NOTCO (ECD, overseeing department, project)
KY LUBRICANT (ECD, overseeing department, projects)
GUND (ECD, overseeing department, project)
RUBIK’S CUBE (ECD, overseeing department, project)
CERVEZA PATAGONIA (CD, overseeing multiple teams)
HEADSPACE (CD)
PHILLY CREAM CHEESE (CD, overseeing multiple teams)
BUD LIGHT (CD, overseeing multiple teams)
ZIPLOC (ACD; co-ran account, oversaw multiple teams)
THE CRADLE (ACD; co-ran account reporting to CCOs)
AT&T (ACD; wrote + oversaw junior team)
CAPE LINE (ACD; oversaw junior team, pitched to win business)
PAVE (ACD; co-ran account reporting to CCO)
NSC (Senior Copywriter; oversaw junior team)
ZTE (Senior Copywriter; oversaw junior team, pitched to win business)
AVOCADOS FROM MEXICO (Senior Copywriter; pitched to win business)
DR. SCHOLL’S (Senior Copywriter; co-led new brand campaign)
KOHL’S (Senior Copywriter)
ALLSTATE (Senior Copywriter)
PURINA PRO PLAN (Senior Copywriter)
OFF! BUG SPRAY (Copywriter)
ONE A DAY (Copywriter)
PEARLE VISION (Copywriter)
LAY’S (Copywriter/Jr. Copywriter)
Experience
adam&eveDDB: US Chief Creative Officer (10/24 - present)
GUT TORONTO: Executive Creative Director (5/21 - 10/24)
GUT MIAMI: Creative Director (1/20 - 5/21)
RED FUSE NYC: Associate Creative Director (10/19 - 1/20)
BBDO CHICAGO: Associate Creative Director (05/18- 10/19)
BBDO MEXICO: Associate Creative Director, Energy Exchange Program (05/18 - 08/18)
BBDO CHICAGO: Senior Copywriter (10/16 - 04/18)
LEO BURNETT CHICAGO: Senior Copywriter (09/15 - 10/16)
BBDO CHICAGO: Copywriter (06/13 - 09/15), Junior Copywriter (05/12 - 06/13)
contact
brynna.aylward@gmail.com