Gary Colen
CEO
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what inspires Gary
Gary Colen
CEO
Questions inspire me.
Why does your inspiration inspire you?
One can never ask enough or learn enough.
What most inspires you about AMP?
The people, the creativity and the product we produce.
Most inspirational quote?
“Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.” - William Somerset Maugham
Jon Genese
GM, SVP, Agency Operations
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what inspires Jon
Jon Genese
GM, SVP, Agency Operations
My father inspires me.
Why does your inspiration inspire you?
My father was my best friend growing up, I looked up to him and now his legacy represents the success and happiness in work and family that I aspire to achieve everyday.
What most inspires you about AMP?
The energy and youthful spirit of the agency along with the diversity of skills we deliver to many different clients.
What inspires you outside AMP’s walls?
Wishing losses on all Boston sports team (except the Bruins). Well I actually do that inside the walls of AMP also. (Right, I don’t have many friends at the Agency. Go Yankees!)
Nikki Raffenetti
SVP, Talent
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what inspires Nikki
Nikki Raffenetti
SVP, Talent
Happy people inspire me.
Why does your inspiration inspire you?
Happy people make a happy workplace, especially since you’re with co-workers 6,080 hours a year.
What inspires you outside AMP’s walls?
Old family photographs. They tell so many interesting stories with no words or sounds.
Most inspirational brand or slogan?
Just do it.
Amy Seeburger
GM, SVP, AMP San Francisco
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what inspires Amy
Amy Seeburger
GM, SVP, AMP San Francisco
Freddie Mercury
inspires me.
Why does your inspiration
inspire you?
He reminds me of my childhood and all the whimsy and big dreams that go along with that.
What most inspires you about AMP?
Seeing the realized potential of collaboration, intelligence, and the will to do great things every day.
Most inspirational movie scene?
I really love the scene at the end of Amelie, where they finally meet each other. I’m a sucker for love stories.
Erica Melia
SVP, Account Management
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what inspires Erica
Erica Melia
SVP, Account Management
City Lights inspire me.
Why does your inspiration inspire you?
City lights represent life and what’s happening in the now. They could be a business meeting, they could be a family playing board games, they could be a romantic dinner at a restaurant, they could be a musician trying to make it, they could be a student pulling an all-nighter, they could be someone just sitting at home trying to figure it all out. City lights represent endless possibilities of everything and everyone around you.
Most inspirational quote?
”I haven’t failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” - Thomas Edison
What inspires you outside AMP’s walls?
My daughter, she continues to, and has taught me so much more than I’ve taught her.
Matt Jacobs
VP, Managing Director, NYC
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what inspires Matt
Matt Jacobs
VP, Managing Director, NYC
Kiva.org inspires me.
Why does your inspiration
inspire you?
Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help those in need create a better life for themselves
Most inspirational quote?
“Listen to the mustn'ts, child. Listen to the don'ts. Listen to the shouldn'ts, the impossibles, the won'ts. Listen to the never haves, then listen close to me... Anything can happen, child. Anything can be.” ― Shel Silverstein
Most inspirational song to wake up to?
In the Air Tonight - Phil Collins
Steve Mccall
SVP, Integrated Marketing
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what inspires Steve
Steve Mccall
SVP, Integrated Marketing
A blank page inspires me.
Why does your inspiration inspire you?
A blank page represents the endless possibility of what you can create.
What inspires you outside AMP’s walls?
Deep dish pizza.
Most inspirational quote?
“Limits are like fears, often they are just an illusion.” - Michael Jordan
Josh Pike
SVP, Search & Analytics
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what inspires Josh
Josh Pike
SVP, Search & Analytics
The Google inspires me.
Why does your inspiration inspire you?
Search is how people navigate their lives. From connecting with friends, to finding that perfect restaurant, Google is a pioneer and continues to be at the epicenter of search innovation.
Most inspirational movie scene?
Any locker room speech issued by Coach Taylor from Friday Night Lights.
Most inspirational song to wake up to?
The first 2 minutes of ”Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey.
Elaine Tocci
VP, Media
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what inspires Elaine
Elaine Tocci
VP, Media
Positive energy inspires me.
Why does your inspiration inspire you?
Energy drives growth. Positivity allows you to embrace all things and people that enhance your life. The two together are the most powerful way to be open to all of the best that is around you.
What inspires you outside AMP’s walls?
My daughters and their journeys through life each day, and my own journey along side them.
Most inspirational quote?
“Instead of just getting through the storm, learn to dance in the rain.” - Bunny Armstrong
Pamela Neville
VP, Account Management
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what inspires Pamela
Pamela Neville
VP, Account Management
The Earth inspires me.
Why does your inspiration
inspire you?
Because it is vast, beautiful, unknowing and full of opportunity. The Earth is to be protected and harvested, just like one's ideas.
What most inspires you about AMP?
The people. AMP is filled with intelligent, inspiring individuals who collaborate to produce exceptional work.
Most inspirational foreign phrase?
Que sera sera. Translation: What will be, will be.
Graham Nelson
SVP, Account Management
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what inspires Graham
Graham Nelson
SVP, Account Management
@twinliving inspires me.
Why does your inspiration inspire you?
We live in a world where individuals have a lot of ways to express themselves, both real and virtual. (My daughters have had a virtual personality on twitter since they were born three years ago.) Watching them grow up in an age where technology will influence — and often define — their relationships, their perceptions, and their realities inspires me.
Most inspirational quote?
“As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do note refer to reality.” - Albert Einsten
Most inspirational song to wake up to?
Gershwin's
Colin Booth
Creative Director
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what inspires Colin
Colin Booth
Creative Director
“I don’t know” inspires me.
Why does your inspiration inspire you?
“I don’t know” were Kurt Vonnegut’s three favorite words because right after he said them, he learned something new – which is kind of awesome.
What inspires you outside AMP’s walls?
An empty stomach and a kitchen full of ingredients that don’t make sense together.
Most inspirational quote?
“Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.”
- Confucious
Joel Breen
VP, Search Marketing
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what inspires Joel
Joel Breen
VP, Search Marketing
'What's Next' inspires me.
Why does your inspiration
inspire you?
I am fascinated by what is coming, whether it is what my kids will do next, or what is just around the bend. Trying to foretell what is coming down the road or how the landscape is shifting or what the next big opportunity is what makes life exciting.
Most inspirational movie scene?
The chicken wing scene from Tommy Boy.
Most inspirational quote?
"I drank WHAT?" - Socrates
Michael Mish
Director, Business Development
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what inspires Michael
Michael Mish
Director, Business Development
Underdog victories inspire me.
Why does your inspiration
inspire you?
It takes tremendous passion, perseverance and resiliency to succeed despite the odds. They rise after they fall, staying focused on their end goal. They believe failure is simply the opportunity to try again.
Most inspirational quote?
“Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character.” – John Wooden
What inspires you outside AMP’s walls?
My wife and my kids
Jason Rivera
Director, Brand Strategy
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what inspires Jason
Jason Rivera
Director, Brand Strategy
Surfing and hot rods
inspire me.
Why does your inspiration inspire you?
With surfing, every unique wave presents its own challenge – pushing you to adapt. Hot rods are made of thousands of parts, letting you can create a custom piece of art to reflect your personality.
What most inspires you about AMP?
AMP’s ability to reinvent itself in the face of challenge.
Most inspirational quote?
“You need to know what you don’t know.”
- Albert Einstein
Kyle LeTellier
Director, Event Operations
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what inspires Kyle
Kyle LeTellier
Director, Event Operations
Flip flops inspire me.
Why does your inspiration
inspire you?
Similar to my desire to think outside of the box, my feet also don’t like to be constrained… Additionally, my desire to someday live in a tropical climate on or very close to the beach serves as its own inspiration to succeed; wearing flip flops in the winter just remind me of that!
What most inspires you about AMP?
The people… I have worked at a few agencies over my career and I can say with confidence AMP has some of the best minds in the business.
What inspires you outside AMP’s walls?
My Family, especially my daughter Harper; her infectious smile makes everything seem okay no matter what the challenge.
Kevin Casey
Associate Creative Director
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what inspires Kevin
Kevin Casey
Associate Creative Director
Memes inspire me.
Why does your inspiration
inspire you?
It's crowd-sourced group-think gone viral. Which is just an awesome combination of words.
Most inspirational song to wake up to?
Meow Mix theme song.
Most inspirational brand or slogan?
Skittles.
Brittany Schermerhorn
Director, Media
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what inspires Brittany
Brittany Schermerhorn
Director, Media
World Travel inspires me.
Why does your inspiration inspire you?
By travelling around the world I have found that I learn so much about the amazing places I go but even more about myself each stop along the way.
What most inspires you about AMP?
Smart people and free lunch Thursdays.
Most inspirational quote?
"The ultimate measure of a person is not where they stands in moments of comfort, but where they stand at times of challenge and controversy."
Jon Bishop
Creative Technologist
Random acts of kindness inspire me.
Why does your inspiration
inspire you?
I was inspired by the Reddit group “Random Acts of Pizza”, a community where people send pizzas to random strangers in need of a quick meal. I am inspired by the fact that people are doing good things for other people for no reason other than it makes them feel good.
Most inspirational quote?
"You dropped a 150 grand on an education that you could have gotten with a $1.50 worth of late charges at the public library." - Good Will Hunting
Most inspirational movie scene?
The hacker scene from Swordfish.
