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
SVP, GM Agency Operations
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what inspires Jon
Jon Genese
SVP, GM 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.
Sonny Kim
SVP, Digital Media
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what inspires Sonny
Sonny Kim
SVP, Digital Media
Doing things better
inspires me.
Why does your inspiration inspire you?
Having this perspective allows one to continually deliver against a standard of excellence and innovative thinking.
Most inspirational brand or slogan?
Lululemon
Most inspirational song to wake up to?
“Ode to Joy” - Ludwig van Beethoven
Brian Piccolo
VP, Interactive
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what inspires Brian
Brian Piccolo
VP, Interactive
Music inspires me.
Why does your inspiration inspire you?
Music is art. It's digital, transcendent and evokes emotions and memories with every note.
What inspires you outside AMP’s walls?
My two little girls and their zest for life and learning.
Most inspirational movie scene?
The championship game in Remember the Titans.
Jamie Graham
SVP, Exec. Creative Director
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what inspires Jamie
Jamie Graham
SVP, Exec. Creative Director
Blue sky inspires me.
Why does your inspiration inspire you?
Metaphorically, it’s limitless possibilities. In actuality, it lifts my spirits to explore them.
What most inspires you about AMP?
What we haven’t yet accomplished.
Most inspirational movie scene?
The opening of Fritz Lang’s Metropolis.
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, Digital Media
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what inspires Josh
Josh Pike
SVP, Digital Media
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 Services
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what inspires Elaine
Elaine Tocci
VP, Media Services
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
Stephen Anderson
SVP, GM San Francisco
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what inspires Stephen
Stephen Anderson
SVP, GM San Francisco
L'Alpe D'Huez inspires me.
Why does your inspiration inspire you?
As one of the most grueling climbs in the Tour de France, it represents the hard work and determination required to take on big challenges.
Most inspirational quote?
“We’re going to need a bigger boat.” - Jaws
Most inspirational song to wake up to?
“Meet Me in the Morning” - Bob Dylan
Jamie Pappas
VP, Social Media & PR
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what inspires Jamie
Jamie Pappas
VP, Social Media & PR
Possibilities inspire me.
Why does your inspiration inspire you?
There are endless possibilities to explore and exploring them leads to the best possible solutions for any given scenario.
What most inspires you about AMP?
The creativity, passion and fearlessness of AMP’s people and clients.
Most inspirational foreign phrase?
“Alis volat propris.” - Latin for “She flies with her own wings.”
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
Adriann Fonstein
Director, Brand Strategy
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what inspires Adriann
Adriann Fonstein
Director, Brand Strategy
Reinvention inspires me.
Why does your inspiration inspire you?
I believe people can reinvent themselves every day with a new look, idea, or opinion… and I’m obsessed with Madonna and Lady Gaga – both brilliant re-inventors.
Most inspirational quote?
“Be who you are, not who you were.”
Most inspirational foreign phrase?
“Ma tante a un crayon jaune.” It just means “my aunt has a yellow pencil,” but it was the first phrase I ever heard in French before falling in love with the language.
Amy Seeburger
Account Director, Digital
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what inspires Amy
Amy Seeburger
Account Director, Digital
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.
Colin Booth
Associate Creative Director
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what inspires Colin
Colin Booth
Associate 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
Brittany Schermerhorn
Account Director, Digital
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what inspires Brittany
Brittany Schermerhorn
Account Director, Digital
Innovation inspires me.
Why does your inspiration inspire you?
It’s exciting and inspiring to think that a business problem today could be solved tomorrow. This spirit of innovation and creativity gives me motivation in my day to day job.
What most inspires you about AMP?
Smart people and free lunch Thursdays.
What inspires you outside AMP’s walls?
Travelling the world!
Ellis Watts
Manager, Integrated Marketing
Burritos inspire me.
Why does your inspiration
inspire you?
Have you ever had one? They’re freaking delicious.
Most inspirational quote?
“I try not to break the rules, but merely to test their elasticity.” – Bill Veeck
Most inspirational movie scene?
Probably that one fight scene from The Protector where that dude breaks about 85 arms and legs belonging to an onslaught of nameless henchmen. I’ve never actually seen the movie, but man, that scene is gold.
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