Lindsey Brand-DeFelice, Group Creative Director on Influential Women
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Lindsey Brand-DeFelice

Group Creative Director

New York, NY 10007

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Degree Fashion Institute of Technology- A.A. Degree Fashion Institute of Technology- B.F.A. Cert Stay Ahead of the AI Curve Cert Use AI Responsibly Cert Maximize Productivity With Al Tools Cert Discover the Art of Prompting Member Monday Girl

Her Story

About Lindsey

Lindsey Brand is a seasoned Group Creative Director leading integrated campaigns for major brands, combining storytelling, social innovation, branded content, and media partnerships. With over a decade of experience in marketing and advertising, Lindsey has developed a reputation for transforming audience insights and data into compelling, culturally relevant campaigns that resonate across digital, social, experiential, and emerging platforms. She has spearheaded high-impact initiatives, including the Bomb Pop gaming and media integration campaign, which drove a 28% sales lift in just two weeks, and she consistently delivers campaigns recognized by Adweek, AdAge, and the Shorty Awards. Her leadership style emphasizes mentorship, team development, and innovation, often integrating AI-enhanced workflows to streamline creative processes and scale content efficiently. Lindsey cultivated a broad foundation in advertising and creative strategy, working at notable agencies such as GALE, MRY, UM Worldwide, Big Spaceship, and Edelman. She led cross-disciplinary teams on projects for top clients including Coca-Cola, Hasbro, Wells, Abbott, and MilkPEP, developing campaigns that blend social-first thinking with traditional media, experiential activations, and influencer marketing. Lindsey’s work demonstrates a consistent focus on creating integrated, audience-first experiences, ensuring that every campaign not only engages culturally but also drives measurable business results. Her approach blends creativity, analytics, and cultural insight, helping brands navigate new channels like gaming, the metaverse, and other emerging platforms. Lindsey holds a BFA in Advertising Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She is also a member of Monday Girl, a network supporting next-generation women leaders. Her career has been recognized by Business Insider as a Rising Star of Madison Avenue, and her campaigns have earned multiple awards and industry accolades.

Her Interview

Ten minutes with Lindsey

01What do you attribute your success to?

I attribute my success to my passion for innovative, audience-focused work and my willingness to explore all aspects of marketing—from social and experiential activations to traditional media and PR. Embracing new platforms and ideas, like creating the record-breaking Bomb Pop activation in Roblox, has allowed me to connect with audiences in meaningful ways while driving real business results. Staying curious and adaptable in a constantly evolving industry has been key to building a diverse and impactful career.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

The best career advice I’ve ever received is to write your own ending.

03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

My advice to young women entering this industry is that

04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

To me, the biggest challenge in the industry is overload. Everyone is overloaded with information and content everyday. How do you stand apart in the endless scroll on social? How do you make someone actually stop and look.

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