Kevin McKeon

Chief Creative Officer @ Olson

As quotes go, here’s a great one from Louis C.K.: “Everything you do should be better than anything you did before.”

Kevin is one of those rare individuals who believes that the more you accomplish in life, the more you’re on the hook to keep pushing further—to never ever get comfortable with what’s already on your resume. He’s also a firm believer that at the end of the day, the end product is all that matters, and everyone he partners with, regardless of department or stated area of expertise, is really doing the same job—making great creative work that makes a difference in the world and in our clients’ business.

Kevin has carried this thinking with him to great success at many of the best agencies in the country, including BBH, Strawberryfrog, BBDO, Lowe, and now at Olson, which he joined in September as Chief Creative Officer. Kevin introduced America to Axe Body Spray and Johnnie Walker’s “Striding Man,” and his work for these and many other clients has been recognized at every major award show, including Cannes, The One Show, Clios, Andys, ADC Awards and Effies. During his tenure at BBH, the agency was recognized as East Coast Agency of the Year. He’s served on the judging panels of virtually every major award show, served on the boards of The One Club and Art Directors Club, taught at The School of Visual Arts, and in his spare time, run a few marathons.

One question he’s sometimes asked is, “Why Minneapolis, and Olson, after such a long and successful career in New York?”

He refers that question to Louis C.K.

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