Welcome to the first annual 500 under 500, a list of 500 people in advertising under 500 years old. They’re storytellers, disrupters, visionaries and dreamers – but most importantly, they have yet to turn 500 – so they’re just getting started.
500 years ago, people had to worry about the Bubonic plague. The only thing Taylor has to worry about is continuing to make great ads.
SARAH MENACHO Junior Copywriter, McCann
Her name contains the word “nacho” which makes sense because we can’t get enough of her. And when we’re around her, we often need napkins.
Z GEVORKIAN Creative Director, Oshyn, Inc
We’re naming our first born Z Gevorkian.
MAX WANG Art Director, Saatchi & Saatchi
Refuses to answer which Saatchi he prefers.
DEREK FRIDMAN Group Creative Director, HUGE
Even though you can’t be sure from this photo, after seeing the quality of his work, we’re certain he has two eyes.
BERRI WINDSOR Junior Copywriter, Publicis
Looks like she’s at a Braves game in this photo. Coincidentally, their record this year is under .500 and so is she.
DAVE HERMAN Senior Producer, McCann
Went to the same high school as Kobe. But after appearing on this list, people will be saying Kobe went to the same high school as Dave.
ALICE ERICSSON EVP/Executive Creative Director, Grey Group
She may be wearing camouflage, but she still stands out.
LINDSAY LAMB Copywriter, AKQA
When big bubbles aren’t coming out of her mouth, even bigger ideas are.
ANDREW TOBIN Creative Director, NSG/SWAT
He’s a lord of advertising. And potentially, dogtown.
ANSELMO RAMOS Chief Creative Officer/Founder, David
His name might contain the word “elmo” but don’t tickle him.
J. WALTER THOMPSON Sea Captain/Founder, J. Walter Thompson
He’s probably disappointed not to be higher on this list. Probably more disappointed to be dead though.
DAVID LUBARS Chief Creative Officer, BBDO
If he’s 500, then Wikipedia isn’t always accurate.
TABOR THERIOT Senior Digital Project Manager, Spark44
World-famous body builder/actor and former governor of California.
MATTHEW CONNOLLY Art Director, SK+G
Only writes Yelp reviews if he’s got something nice to say.
JESSICA JOHNSON Senior Media Planner, Paramore | the digital agency
She’s a specialist appearing on a special list.
JACOB FIELDS Senior Copywriter, GS&F
Despite having “Senior” in his title, does not get discounted movie tickets.
WILLIAM MONTGOMERY Senior Art Director, McCann
This guy is like 30, tops.
ANDY VON KENNEL Chief Client Officer, Initiative
Vampires live to 500, but this guy looks way too nice to be one.
ERIN WENDEL Creative Director, Saatchi & Saatchi
She’s Canadian and despite the historically and increasingly tense relationship between her nation and ours, we’re not even holding it against her because she’s so great.
ALEXANDRE SCHMITT Executive Producer, POSSIBLE
This guy is about to flip the advertising world on its head just like he did with the last two letters of his first name.
LEE LAWRENCE Copywriter, Droga5
Apparently he really likes the Wu-Tang Clan. Well, with the great work he’s producing, we really respect his method, man.
