Partner / Creative Director at Dare
Almere Stad Area, Netherlands
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- Partner / Creative Director at Dare
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- Creative Director at Karma
- Head of Creative - MTV Benelux at MTVNE
- Creative Director at english&pockett
- Art Director at Valkieser
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Danny Smit’s Summary
Dare
Dynamic Branding Agency
Igniting brands with ideas and inspiration!
We are Dare. Independent, creative thinkers specialized in the development and marketing of brands. Our creativity is applied to: Strategy, design, communication and brand activation.
We believe in dynamic brands. Brands that react to the changes in the marketplace and identities that adapt to the needs of the environment as change is the only constant.
Our services include: brand strategy and positioning, identity, channel branding, marketing, promotion and advertising.
Danny Smit's Experience:
Brand design and direction for entertainment and sports: UEFA Champions League, UEFA Euro 2008, UEFA Cup, Eurosport, NASN, RTL, MTV, Comedy Central, SBS, Dutch Public Channels, SVT, Viasat, Discovery Channel and National Geographic Channel.
Danny Smit’s Specialties:
Specialties: Creation of Brands, Development of Brand Strategies & Concepts, Management of Creative & Design projects, Development of Marketing, Advertising & PR plans. International experience in event and broadcast branding.
Danny Smit’s Experience
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Partner / Creative Director
Dare
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
September 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)
DARE is a creative agency working full service across branding, design and advertising. We have our roots in television but love online, print and outdoor as much. Our creativity is applied to strategy, concepts and execution. The aim is always to make sure that you become the inspiration for your audience.
We worked with: MTV, Comedy Central, Red Bull, Veronica, UPC. -
Creative Director
Karma
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Computer Hardware industry)
November 2006 — August 2008 (1 year 10 months)
Karma is an award winning company specialized in branding, design and advertising for the media industry. We work for clients like MTV, Comedy Central, World Wildlife Fund and many public broadcasters.
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Head of Creative - MTV Benelux
MTVNE
(Broadcast Media industry)
May 2005 — October 2006 (1 year 6 months)
Creative Director for MTV Benelux, responsible for all on air design, promotion and marketing.
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Creative Director
english&pockett
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
2000 — April 2005 (5 years )
English & Pockett is a creatively led international branding and design agency.
It has build up a vast amount of experience in building brands for broadcasters throughout the world. Clients include UEFA CUP, UEFA Champions League, Deutsche Welle, Arrivo on Demand, Disney Channel, Viasat, TV3+, Britisch Airways, Heineken, Eurosport, NASN, SVT. -
Art Director
Valkieser
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
1995 — 2000 (5 years )
Broadcast Media, Branding, Design, Graphic Design, Interactive Design.
Senior creative leading teams in the conception and execution of corporate identities, on air identities, title sequences, web sites, DVD and CD-ROMs.
Responsible for the direction of film shoots, animation and high-end post production. Leading role in pitches and client presentations. Clients include RTL 4, RTL 5, SBS 6, NET 5, FOX, AVRO, KRO, RKK, NPS, VARA, Game TV, Endemol, IDTV, SAM ITC, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Discovery.
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Danny Smit’s Honors:
Most recent awards
Dutch Promo Awards 2008 - Gold - Best Reality Show Promo
Promax/BDA Europe 2008 - Silver - Best Original Logo Design
Promax/BDA World Gold - Gold - Best promo for a Website
Promax/BDA World Gold - Gold - Best campaign for a Website
Promax Europe 2007 - Finalist - Best Logo Design
Promax Europe 2007 - Finalist - Best Promo for a Website
Promax Europe 2006 - Gold - Best Film Promo
Promax Europe 2006 - Finalist - Best Graphics
