I’m a creative director, strategist and copywriter with a background in fashion, TV, comedy, tech, start-ups and CPG. No priors.
2026 Johnnie-O National Brand Spot
As the editorial director of Johnnie-O, I refined the brand leading up to and executing their 20th anniversary with a new brand book, new site, new copy guidelines and a flood of top-level creative from CTV, print and OOH.
2024 Johnnie-O Women’s Launch
2025 Johnnie-O National Brand Spot Supercut
The Wins
Double-digit grown and beaten revenue/EBITDA goals every year, a huge win credited to the leveled-up marketing and creative
Creation of the company’s brand book
Successful launches of the women’s collection, NFL collection.
Successful partnerships and collateral with PGA, MLB and NFL athletes including NFL MVP Matthew Stafford.
I was tapped by the Everlane to lend a hand with their denim launch and the campaign for their line of outerwear made of recycled plastic.
As the Head Writer for Original Programming and Content at Fubo Sports Network, I was the co-creator and producer of a late night style show and 2 interview shows—Drinks with Binks and The Cooligans. During Covid, we took over production of No Chill with Gilbert Arenas and Terrell Owens’ Getcha Popcorn Ready. My team and I successful navigated the switch from linear and studio production to fully remote online during Covid creating a different revenue structure.
No Chill with Gilbert Arenas: All-Star Special
Ball is Back: March Madness Special
The Wins
Wrote and produced over 300 shows and podcasts
Was the Executive Producer and creator of branded content specials for the NBA Finals, NBA All-Star Game and March Madness
Wrote and shot weekly digital sketches, monologue jokes and ads for the shows featuring celebrities and professional athletes
Booked talent for a year, filling my phone with numbers of legendary athletes who needed to be walked through how to set up their camera.
SeatGeek x Dallas Cowboys: Official Ticketer Launch Video
I joined the SeatGeek Creative Team to launch their video content and refine their brand voice after rapid fire deals were signed with MLS, NFL and NBA teams. With our world-class creative we handled everything from emails to national video campaigns, branding and beyond.
SeatGeek: Let’s Go National Campaign Commercial
SeatGeek: Let’s Go National Campaign Commercial
The Wins
Successful launches with MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL and MLS partners
Elevated the user-experience on the app with cleaner copy and flow with the UX team
Created custom collateral for influencers to attend Coachella
Wrote and directed branded content with the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Pelicans
My first project at J.Crew was to write a blog story about the founders of Harry’s. At first as a consultant and then joining their team, I created and refined their brand voice through marketing channels, content, video and commercials. During my time there, I was clean-shaven every day.
Movember x Harry’s: Men’s Health Month: “Junk Men”
Movember x Harry’s: Men’s Health Month: Pro-State Tailgate
Harry’s: 3rd Anniversary: Thanks for the Customers
Harry’s: Mixing with Zsolt: A Guide to Harry’s Chemistry
The Wins
Launched Harry’s in Target—an insane takeover that was the most successful men’s grooming launch in the Target history
Launched several new products including a travel kit, face wash, post-shave balm, Winston 2.0 and more
Partnered with Partners & Spade and artists like Tim Lahan to make out there, unique content for the brand
As a copywriter, my main focus was product copy and menswear. During this time, I developed a knack for making something out of the projects nobody else wanted—adding more life to retail signage, creating window concepts that went viral and ultimately was assigned video, OOH and more after discovering Jenna Lyons and I shared the same offbeat sense of humor.
The Wins
Writing and researching over 1000 products for men’s, women’s and kids copy
Creating OOH assets for international stores in Paris, London and Hong Kong
Contributor to the iconic J.Crew catalog
Maker of fun, weird stuff to sneak into the stores and window displays that were debated and discussed in several online forums (ask, as they are NSFW)
“Very bizarre, but very funny.”
-Jenna Lyons, Former President & ECD of J.Crew
“Any team with Dan at the helm is a force to be reckoned with.”
-Blair Pfander, VP Creative at Bobbie
“Dan was a joy to work with and was instrumental in building our brand voice.”
-Jeff Raider, Founder of Harry’s
“Caraway would not be the powerhouse brand we are today if it weren't for Dan’s creativity.”
-Kaleel Munroe, VP of Brand & Creative at Caraway
That’s What She/He Said
Selected Written Works I Refuse to Go Home Sick, Even If It Means Infecting the Entire Office, The New Yorker, Shouts & Murmurs
Why I, Santa, Am Demolishing My Workshop and Replacing it with an Enormous Ballroom, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency (Included in the 2026 McSweeney’s Advent Calendar Now on Sale)
The Results of Doc’s Examination on the Other Six Dwarves, McSweeney’s Internet Tendency
The Time I Convinced Harry’s to Let Me Write a Cease and Desist to Gillette with Help from Our Legal Counsel
What I Bring to the Party
Brand Book Creation
Brand Voice Creation
Brand Copywriting
Brand Strategy
Branded Content
Comedy Writing
Copy Direction
Content Strategy
Creative Problem Solving
Creative Direction
Performance Marketing Writing
Production Consultant
Script Consultant
Wine
The Good Room: A Holiday Tale
I wrote and directed (and played a character in) this radio play with some of my favorite comedic friends in New York City from stand-ups, to Late Night writers and sketch legends of UCB, it’s still one of my favorite things I’ve ever made.