I'm a seasoned Madison Ave creative director with 25+ years of experience building brands as a writer, big thinker, storyteller, filmmaker, and production company owner. I've led brand development and national campaigns for giants like Coca-Cola, P&G, and Amex, co-founded Branding Shorts, and produced award-winning documentaries and the What If (60 sec) series. I thrive in collaborative teams, turning bold ideas into concise, bulletproof stories, screenplays and helping teams hit a home run. I’m a published author and seasoned storyteller.

MICKI PAGANO

I'm a seasoned Madison Ave creative director with 25+ years of experience building brands as a writer, big thinker, storyteller, filmmaker, and production company owner. I've led brand development and national campaigns for giants like Coca-Cola, P&G, and Amex, co-founded Branding Shorts, and produced award-winning documentaries and the What If (60 sec) series. I thrive in collaborative teams, turning bold ideas into concise, bulletproof stories, screenplays and helping teams hit a home run. I’m a published author and seasoned storyteller.

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I’m a seasoned Madison Ave creative director with 25+ years of experience building brands as a writer, big thinker, storyteller, filmmaker, and production company owner.

I’ve led brand development and national campaigns for giants like Coca-Cola, P&G, and Amex, co-founded Branding Shorts, and produced award-winning documentaries and the What If (60 sec) series. I thrive in collaborative teams, turning bold ideas into concise, bulletproof stories, screenplays and helping teams hit a home run. I’m a published author and seasoned storyteller.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Co-Founder, Creative Director at Branding Shorts
January 1, 2008 - November 14, 2025
Co-founded Branding Shorts; responsible for branding, training, social, and national productions with crews located across the country.

Education

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Qualifications

Cannes Lions Award
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
Clio Award
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
Effie Award
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
London International Awards
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
New York Festivals
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
MarCom Award
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
Davey Award
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026
Telly Awards
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods