“What Jonathan and his teams did for this brand was something of a miracle.”
Chuck Mooty, CEO, Dairy Queen
“I’ve heard nothing but good things about you. The terrific job you’re doing is showing up in sales.”
Warren Buffet, Berkshire Hathaway (DQ parent)
“The pinnacle of what Olympic advertising should be.”
Juan Antonio Samaranch, President, International Olympic Committee (on McDonald’s work)
“Jonathan’s ideas always made me say, ‘Why didn’t I think of that?’ He’s insightful, funny, and collaborative. In the QSR category, he‘s in a league of his own.”
Rob Crews, VP Marketing, Wendy’s International / CMO Church’s Chicken
“Wow. Thank you for the amazing transformation of our company. Thank you for your perfectionism, your careful listening, and your drive to get us where we need to be.”
Nicole O’Rourke, VP, Advertising and Brand Management, Aetna
“Fresh, breakthrough, very funny work – and a true business partner in every sense of the word.”
Michael Keller, Chief Brand Officer, Dairy Queen
“I very much enjoyed working with Jonathan. He understands brand building and activation. He brings creativity, passion, and engagement to all that he does and…he listens (go figure). He knows you are trying to build and sustain a business.”
John Caron, President, Olive Garden / CMO, Darden Restaurants
“Think mad scientist, with both feet on the ground.”
Ben Sheridan, EVP Marketing, Progressive Insurance
“Jonathan’s innovative, creative ideas on branding HP and our partners were second to none. He’s a true professional.”
Ken Archer, VP Channels and Alliances, Hewlett Packard
“Son, I swear you’ve got ketchup in your veins.”
Roy Bergold, Chief Marketing Officer, McDonalds
“Jonathan has an uncanny ability to understand a brand’s essence, and translate that into sales.”
David Napolitan, Chief Executive, Restaurant Strategies
“The smartest creative director I ever worked with.”
Nat Puccio, Chief Strategic Planner, MasterCard (Priceless)
“The best fast-food advertising in the world.”
Bob Garfield, Columnist, Ad Age
“My all-time favorite creative director.”
Barbara Rodgers, Mother (not the agency – my Mom)