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Brian O'Rourke
Brian O'Rourke
Brian currently oversees all production globally for Apple at TBWA\Media Arts Lab - the brand's bespoke advertising agency. His passion is to create multi-screen experiences that build emotional connections with audiences and affect culture. At the forefront of blending short and long-form content, he's brought to life many commercials, documentaries, TV series, events, and digital experiences. Other global companies that have sought his expertise include Sony, Nissan, Gatorade, Adidas, Airbnb, Intel, Visa, Pepsi, and many others.
Brian currently oversees all production globally for Apple at TBWA\Media Arts Lab - the brand's bespoke advertising agency. His passion is to create multi-screen experiences that build emotional connections with audiences and affect culture. At the forefront of blending short and long-form content, he's brought to life many commercials, documentaries, TV series, events, and digital experiences. Other global companies that have sought his expertise include Sony, Nissan, Gatorade, Adidas, Airbnb, Intel, Visa, Pepsi, and many others.
O'Rourke's production roots run deep, including work at production companies and tv stations before his long tenure on the ad agency-side. Along the way his work has garnered many awards including 11 Emmy nominations, 3 Cannes Lion Grand Prix's, 2 Tribeca X Awards and countless others. He was nominated as the Agency Producer of the Year by AdAge and served on the Television Academy Board of Governors for five years. He credits the Television Academy for his success since he was Foundation Intern many moons ago.
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TV Academy Governor Brian O'Rourke and Television Academy Governor Ann Leslie Uzdavinis seen at the Television Academy commercial nominee reception at the Montage Beverly Hills on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
TV Academy Governor Brian O'Rourke and Television Academy Governor Ann Leslie Uzdavinis seen at the Television Academy commercial nominee reception at the Montage Beverly Hills on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
TV Academy Governor Brian O'Rourke and Television Academy Governor Ann Leslie Uzdavinis seen at the Television Academy commercial nominee reception at the Montage Beverly Hills on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
TV Academy Governor Brian O'Rourke, Television Academy Governor Ann Leslie Uzdavinis, nominee Ashlye Vaughan, and nominee Diego de la Maza seen at the Television Academy commercial nominee reception at the Montage Beverly Hills on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
TV Academy Governor Brian O'Rourke, Television Academy Governor Ann Leslie Uzdavinis, nominee Ashlye Vaughan, nominee Diego de la Maza, and nominee Rocky Morton seen at the Television Academy commercial nominee reception at the Montage Beverly Hills on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
TV Academy Governor Brian O'Rourke, Television Academy Governor Ann Leslie Uzdavinis, and nominee John McKelvey seen at the Television Academy commercial nominee reception at the Montage Beverly Hills on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Carolyn Pedrossian, TV Academy Governor Brian O'Rourke, and Amy Grgich seen at the Television Academy commercial nominee reception at the Montage Beverly Hills on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Daryll Merchant, Brian O'Rourke, Frank Scherma and Dan Bootzin at the Commercials Nominee Reception at the Montage Beverly Hills.
Television Academy governors Brian O'Rourke and Rick Fishbein at the Commercials Nominee Reception at the Montage Beverly Hills.
Frank Scherma and Brian O'Rourke at the Commercials Nominee Reception at the Montage Beverly Hills.