Vinny Warren
Vinny Warren | |
|---|---|
| Born | Galway, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish, American |
| Occupation | Advertising creative director |
| Known for | Creating Whassup? advertising campaign |
Vinny Warren is an Irish-born American advertising creative director, most notable for his iconic "Whassup?" campaign for Budweiser (Anheuser-Busch).[1][2] Warren was inducted into the Clio Awards Hall of Fame in 2006.[3] He is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Personal life[]
Warren was born in Galway, Ireland. Warren attended the National University of Ireland, Galway[4], and later moved to London, where he studied design and art. After his studies, Warren won a US Diversity Immigrant Visa lottery[5] and moved to New York, where he briefly worked as a horse and buggy driver in Central Park, before being hired by advertising executive Ed McCabe.
References[]
- ^ Lauro, Patricia Winters (February 16, 2001). "THE MEDIA BUSINESS: ADVERTISING; Whassup? America's Asking". The New York Times. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
- ^ Baar, Aaron (November 6, 2006). "Creative Director Warren Exits DDB in Chicago". Adweek. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
- ^ "WASSUP?, BEAR, FOX, INDUCTED INTO CLIO HALL OF FAME". Campaign Brief. May 15, 2006. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
- ^ Murphy, Judy (August 20, 2013). "Vinny's 'Wassup' moment became worldwide slogan". Connacht Tribune. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
- ^ Burn, David (December 4, 2009). "The AdPulp Interview: Vinny Warren". AdPulp. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
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