AMF Media Group Names Industry Veteran Geoff McGan

SAN RAMON, Calif., Jan. 03, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMF Media Group  (AMF), an award-winning full-service marketing agency, welcomes Geoff McGann as executive creative director. McGann’s wealth of experience in campaigns such as Nike’s “Just Do It” makes him an invaluable asset to AMF’s growing client list. McGann joins AMF from McGann and Partners, where he was chief creative officer. Over the past 35 years, he has been a creative force behind powerful campaigns for both non-profit and commercial clients, including prominent brands such as Miller Lite, MTV and Gap. McGann will lead the agency’s creative team, develop brand strategy and manage the design and production of creative assets from the agency’s Los Angeles office.

AMF is also pleased to announce the promotion of Joe Lopez from associate creative director to creative director. Prior to joining AMF two years ago, Joe served at top-notch agencies including BBDO, FCB and Doner. Joe will oversee the agency’s creative operations from its headquarters in San Ramon, California.

“Geoff McGann brings tremendous success and experience in driving campaigns for household brands, such as Nike, to our growing agency,” said Vintage Foster, president of AMF Media Group. “His industry reputation as an innovator makes him extremely valuable to AMF, and we look forward to continuing to bring results-driven, award-winning campaigns to clients of all shapes and sizes.”

Previously, at Wieden+Kennedy Portland, Geoff McGann was one of the initial, principal creative forces behind Nike’s “Just Do It” television and print campaign. He has also worked at 72andSunny and Public Interest, a non-profit advertising agency/production company dedicated to socially-aware, cause-marketing initiatives, founded by The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

“AMF’s boutique size and major-league team gives it the unique ability to be agile and serve clients with evolving needs,” said Geoff McGann. “It appealed to me as an opportunity to leverage the various aspects of my background to deliver true impact for clients.”

Geoff has extensive experience as a creative director, writer, executive producer and manager of creative teams, account teams, production vendors and clients. He also gained prominence as an artist and fine art photographer, hosting private and public gallery shows. He’s received Gold award accolades from the Cannes Lions, The One Show and Communication Arts. Outside of work, Geoff is an award-winning Jiu Jitsu artist.

About AMF Media Group AMF Media Group  is a full-service agency that delivers a comprehensive and clear approach on brand strategy and marketing, public relations, crisis communications, internal communications, multimedia production, web design and development, and event planning and management. Clients include: Blue Shield, Jamba Juice and Kaiser Permanente.

Contact: Kyle McGuire AMF Media Group (925) 790-2788 kyle@amfmediagroup.com