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YOU ARE: HOME > DETAILSWell maybe not so. . . Originally recruited for the CIA as an intelligence operative, Brandon Berger decided that a career in intelligence was an interest that Brandon wanted to pursue, but for the government the risk seemed to outweigh the reward. So Brandon joined the Astronomical Association Sirius for a small town out in the southern region of Finland. Accredited with finding and ultimately naming the Nebulan Berger (Neb-U-Laan Bear Gjay) a small cluster of stars within the Circinus galaxy, Brandon decided that the stars weren't the ideal place for his mind. So Brandon took to the open seas where he competed and was the first man ever to win the Regata Breitling solo. After being asked to join Larry Ellison's America's Cup ship, Brandon declined, his reason in the vein of Atlas Shrugged "I don't want to do it alone again." The America's Cup team was saddened but they understood, so in appreciation for his consideration they provided Brandon with one of Pablo Casals's Cellos. Unsure of what to do with this item and never willing to step down from a challenge, Brandon locked himself in a small room in Milan and composed the first and only 2 hour operatic rendition of Dr. Dre's "Nuthin' But a "G" Thang". Once finished Brandon took the line notes and mailed them in a blank envelope to the New York Philharmonic. Nothing was heard about it since, but there are rumors that Death Row has made a bid to buy it from them for an excess of 10 million dollars.
Not one for public focus, Brandon decided it was time to return to the States and pursue a career in technology, marketing, and communications. So after some time in technology, advertising and eventually co-founding WideRay Corp out of San Francisco Brandon joined Ogilvy Interactive in New York to create their Digital Innovation Group and eventually become the Head of Digital for MDC Partners.
Personal: male, 6'0, 175, 34(wow, that was even harder to type), NY, NY, One pet a dog (Norman, Golden Retriever Puppy Extraordinaire), no kids, but soon, for now i am one, i can list off 50 other attributes. where i've lived: Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boulder, New York, Neverland (not michael jackson's), and in my head. I try to sleep 8 hours a night. I read. I write. I play sports. I also play video games, paint (when inspired), do photograpy (my best work isn't posted) I used to surf and mt bike, but now I live in NYC so its hard to surf in the hudson. I imagine. I dream in color. I miss driving. I have an eclectic collection of music in my ipod.
Professional: Vice President, Digtial Innovation, MDC Partners. Previously Founded the Digital Innovation Group at Ogilvy,while at Ogilvy I led all gaming efforts for Ogilvy. (professional areas of focus: Gaming, Wireless, Branded Entertainment, ITV (IPTV), Digital OOH, and Broadband). Clients (throughout career) have included everything from Technology Platforms to Athletic Shoes, from Flavored Water to Diamonds, and just about everything in between. Awards have included (but not limited to): Clios, Addy, Cannes Lion, IDEA Industrial Design Excellence Award, Effie. There is a lot more in this section. . .
