Mark Ingraham

Mark Ingraham

Proprietor of ingraham.creative; Partner at Creative Fulcrum; Chicago / Evanston

Greater Chicago Area

Current
  • Partner at Creative Fulcrum
  • Proprietor at ingraham.creative
Past
  • Associate Creative Director at The Ungar Group, Ogilvy & Mather, BBDO
  • Art Director at BBDO, Chicago
Education
  • American Academy of Art
  • Ferris State University
Connections
97 connections
Industry
Marketing and Advertising
Websites

Mark Ingraham’s Summary

Mark Ingraham; Proprietor; ingraham.creative - Design & Advertising

Innate skills in art and typography led to a 20+ year career in Chicago
Ad Agency Creative Departments as an Art Director.
Art Directors are advertising-focused 'Designers', that hone the craft
of defining and communicating a company's strengths.
In short, The Art of Selling and Persuasion.

Taking the reins, Mark is now Proprietor of ingraham.creative,
a Design and Advertising firm specializing in aggressive branding
solutions built on a strong strategic foundation.
The key is to hone in on a company's most unique point of difference,
and then amplify that single-minded message in a different, relevant,
and bold fashion.

Mark's background enables him and his team to apply this focus in all
visual mediums; from web to print; brochures, signage, broadcast video
and guerrilla tactics.

ingraham.creative works with aggressive companies desiring growth
and attention. Companies that are launching new entities or going through
transition, that need to get the word out about "who they are".
These companies understand that they need bold communication that will
get noticed, and stimulate a relationship.

Your communication can, and should, INSPIRE you, your team,
and your prospects. Let's make a statement.

Mark Ingraham’s Specialties:

Key Words
Graphic Design
Marketing
Advertising
Strategy
Strategy Assessment
Ideas
Concepts
Web Design
Internet
Design
Logo
Brand Identity
Brochures
Annual Reports
Ads
Outdoor
Signage
Print
Art Direction
Art
Graphics
Layout
Comp
Presentation
Art Production
Digital Assembly
CS Software
Photoshop
Typography
Retouching
Production Supervision
Printing Supervision
Illustration
Art Buying


Mark Ingraham’s Experience

  • Associate Creative Director

    The Ungar Group, Ogilvy & Mather, BBDO

    (Marketing and Advertising industry)

    January 1988October 2005 (17 years 10 months)

    These companies make up my almost two decades
    of full time downtown Chicago ad agency work.
    I would like to apply this vast experience to your
    specific business communication needs.

  • Art Director

    BBDO, Chicago

    (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; OMC; Marketing and Advertising industry)

    19871995 (8 years)

    Art Direction; concept, design, execution of creative
    on all accounts.


Mark Ingraham’s Education

  • American Academy of Art

    Associates Degree , Design and Illustration , 19831984

  • Ferris State University

    Associates Degree , Advertising • Commercial Art and Design , 19801982


Additional Information

Mark Ingraham’s Websites:

Mark Ingraham’s Interests:

Art Direction and Design, Adobe Creative Suite Software, Garageband Recording, Camping, Electric Guitars, Music, Film, Kayaking, Landmark Education, LinkedIn, Twitter, Rollerblade, Biking, Running, Bowling, Racquetball,

Mark Ingraham’s Groups:

Landmark Education,
The Networking Group,
Sandler Presidents Club,
Evanston Chamber of Commerce,
Skokie Chamber of Commerce,
LinkedIn,
Twitter,
DonorsChoose.com

  •    Wikipedia Users Group
  •    Landmark Graduates
  •    Tweeple
  •    CHICAGO BLUES FANS
  •    Fender Musical Instruments
  •    Kayak Club
  •    Ferris State Alumni
  •    Gibson Owners Group
  •    Landmark Forum Graduates' Business Network
  •    BBDO Chicago Alumni of the early 90s

Mark Ingraham’s Honors:

Cannes
Addy Awards
Telly Awards
New York Festival
Effie Effectiveness Award
London International
AICP
International Film Festival
Vision
Creativity Annual
Mobius
Hermes
BMA Chicago Marketing
Summit Awards
W3 Webbies
Communicator Award
BBDO Employee of the Year 1997


Mark Ingraham’s Contact Settings

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  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • business deals
  • reference requests
  • getting back in touch

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