MATT THOMPSON
I was born an Air Force brat, and even lived in Guam for a bit. My family and I eventually touched down in Columbus, Ohio. After graduating from Ohio State, I moved to Cleveland to promote everything from paint rollers and roller coasters to big banks and Big Macs. Won plenty of awards, sold a lot of products. Still do.
WHERE I’VE WORKED:
Stern Advertising, Cleveland, OH
Creative Director | 1996 to 2024
CLIENTS: Ameritech Cellular, Aspen Dental, Cabo/Hatteras, Carls Patio, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland Museum of Art, Flight Options, Kay Jewelers, Max Wellness, McDonald’s, Northfield Park, The Ohio Lottery, Pearle Vision, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Southwest General Hospital, The Plain Dealer, Third Federal, Thistledown, Tuesday Morning
MHW Advertising, Cleveland, OH
Associate Creative Director/Senior Copywriter | 1993 - 1996
CLIENTS: Cuyahoga Community College, The Flood Company, The HoneyBaked Ham Company, Millbrook Bread, Perlmuter Printing, Six Flags/Geauga Lake, Tuxedo Junction
Griswold-Eschelman Advertising, Cleveland, OH
Copywriter | 1990 - 1992
CLIENTS: American Electric Power (AEP), Arby’s, Dutch Boy Paints, Lincoln Electric, Moen Faucets, Schwebel’s Bread, Union Electric Power, White Westinghouse Appliances
EDUCATION:
THE Ohio State University, Bachelor of THE Arts in Journalism
Minor in English/Poetry
ANNETTE CRAMER-THOMPSON
I’ve lived in Cleveland/Akron all my life and always will. My family is here, my friends are here, and I love it. I knew I wanted to be in the advertising business since I was a junior in high school and I still love my job, which seems crazy, right? I’ve worked on a ton of different clients, helped sell a lot of stuff and won lots of awards. I’m also a PTO President and a mom to an amazing boy.
WHERE I’VE WORKED:
Stern Advertising, Cleveland, OH
Creative Director | 1996 to 2024
CLIENTS: Aspen Dental, Cabo/Hatteras, Carls Patio, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Flight Options, Kay Jewelers, Max Wellness, McDonald’s, The Ohio Lottery, Pearle Vision, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, The Plain Dealer, Southwest General Hospital, Third Federal
Meldrum & Fewsmith, Cleveland, OH
Senior Art Director | 1992 - 1996
CLIENTS: Cedar Point Amusement Park, County Line, Glidden, Cub Cadet, Libbey,
Mr. Coffee, Rally’s Hamburgers
Hesselbart & Mitten, Fairlawn, OH
Art Director | 1988 - 1992
CLIENTS: Cedar Point Amusement Park, Cellular One, Cub Cadet, General Tire, Genie Garage Door Openers, Revco D.S. Inc., Society Bank
EDUCATION:
University of Akron, Bachelor of Fine Arts
University Honor’s Program Scholarship/Graphic Design