As a creative director, I've been lucky to work with some of the world's most successful companies, and with so many incredibly talented people.

 

Having a degree in Economics, I also get to combine that creativity with a unique understanding of—and appreciation for—my clients' business challenges. 

 

Together we've created work that's been honored at Cannes, won multiple awards for digital innovation, a One Show Pencil for social community building, the Grand Clio for "Cross-Platform Integrated Branding,"

and numerous Effie awards for effectiveness.

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As an artist, one of my paintings was selected to the NAT 22 Exhibit by a Pulitzer Prize-winning art critic. And in 2012 I took a sabbatical to study creative writing at Yale.

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I'm the founder and publisher of monolisticle.com, an arts, culture, and entertainment media site and culture-fueled brand engagement agency.

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A former NCAA Division I athlete and endorphin addict, I play sports of all kinds, and bike to work year-round. When not playing a sport myself, I can be found cheering on my kids in theirs.

 

Reach me at derekpletch@gmail.com.

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