Conover Tuttle Pace is a full-service marketing agency based in Boston’s North End. Staffed by agency veterans with global brand experience, we deliver integrated strategies that weave together advertising, public relations, interactive and grassroots marketing.
Agency
Creative
Grant Pace
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Grant Pace - Executive Creative DirectorGrant’s big break in advertising came in a very big way. The Super Bowl, where a series of his spots for Anheuser Busch ran in a promotion called the Bud Bowl. It’s one of the most successful promotions in the history of advertising, so you may have heard of it. Since then, Grant’s creative reputation and ideas have only gotten bigger. His refreshing work for Miller Genuine Draft helped make that Cold-Filtered brew even cooler. He single-handedly put Audi back on the road in the US. He and Michael Jordan put plenty of Hanes underwear on all of our behinds.
Oddity: My middle name is misspelled. |
Mark Bappe
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Mark Bappe - Creative DirectorIf you are a dog, cat, a homeless person or a child in need, you’ve probably benefited from Mark’s creativity. He’s done award winning work for The Pine Street Inn, The Home for Little Wanderers, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and currently sits on the board of two animal welfare organizations, AnimalKind and The Massachusetts Animal Coalition. Mark also finds a little time to do some work for many For-Profit clients as well. He’s done award-winning work at several agencies in the Boston area as well as others in San Francisco and Raleigh, NC. His experience ranges from healthcare to high tech.
Oddity: I love redheads. |
Michael McCrary
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Michael McCrary - Interactive DirectorMichael is a true craftsman, on and off the computer. Over the years, he’s been a gardener, landscape designer, glazier, and even a restoration carpenter. Always a handy guy, Michael got into technology by building his first computer from spare parts, and never looked back. For ten years, Michael’s been using his trade skills to build websites, develop software, architect information, and construct online media for nationally broadcast television programs, formal education products, and museum and outreach projects.
Oddity: He’s completely normal. |
Angela Bassiri
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Angela Bassiri - Workflow & Wellness GuruLeave it to Angela, a Yoga instructor, to keep our office in a calm, centered place. She always keeps our work flowing. And when it comes to TV and Radio production, she brings us great clarity. Just ask Continental Airlines, Herbal Essences, KitchenAid, McDonalds, Celebrity Cruises and PBS to name a few of her past clients. Whether she’s shrinking our waistlines, solving broadcast dilemmas, managing our daily meetings or simply dazzling clients with her natural warmth, Angela always keeps things in a healthy balance. And that’s a breath of fresh air.
Oddity: Spends time upside down every day. |
Jay Courtney
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Jay Courtney - Creative DirectorTo put it briefly, Jay is a good writer because he’s a good listener. In fact, if you’re in a meeting with Jay and he isn’t speaking, that’s because he’s listening. About your brand, your competition, your marketing philosophy, or your daughter’s soccer game. Whatever you happen to be talking about. Jay has put his well-honed listening skills to work for a plethora of clients. From international giants like HSBC Bank to American icons like General Motors to passion brands like Steinway & Sons and Sam Adams.
Oddity: Knows location of every 7-11 in 20 mile radius. |
Scott Williams
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Scott Williams - Interactive Design DirectorSome might say that Scott’s years as a bicycle messenger did nothing to prepare him for a career as a designer, but anyone who’s ever driven in Boston knows the creativity required to get through traffic. When it comes to his work, Scott never puts on the brakes. He’s handled the messages of big clients such as Gillette, Duracell, Wal-Mart, The Breeders’ Cup, and Eastern Bank and every time, he’s shown that he truly knows how to deliver. No matter what kind of work you try to hit Scott with, you’ll be surprised at his ability to ride it to the finish. He’ll be sure to bring you what you need.
Oddity: Profoundly terrified of bees. |
Jaclyn Sousa
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Jaclyn Sousa - Traffic ManagerThere’s a lot we admire about Irish Step Dancers. Their attention to detail. Their dedication to perfection. Their ability to keep their upper body perfectly still while doing a jig. Lucky for us, Jacki hasn’t lost any of this since her days on stage. As our traffic manager, she not only makes sure we all stay in step, but she makes sure our clients get exactly what they’re looking for. And with a background in graphic design, her eye for creative work is impeccable. Which helps keep us on our toes.
Oddity: Can make a very accurate seagull noise |
Lana Burstein
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Lana Burstein - Broadcast ProducerFrom 3rd graders to Barry Bonds, Lana has dealt with all kinds of characters throughout her career. Which makes her perfect for handling all of our broadcast needs on and off the set. Hailing from the sunny state of California, Lana took on 3rd graders at a school in San Mateo before realizing she still wanted to pursue her TV production dream. After various internships and a close encounter with the homerun king, she landed a job as a broadcast coordinator. And having spent time on everything from MINI Cooper to Chipotle burritos, she’s got no problem taking on any project. Or character.
Oddity: When pumping gas, the amount always has to end in an even number. |
John Ediger
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John Ediger - Web DeveloperJohn has always been hardwired to work with computers. With basic computing embedded in him early on in college, John launched into the world of web design and obtained a degree in CS: Multimedia. After logging in hours at several jobs, John finally upgraded to an internship at Pentad Systems where he worked over a year. Eventually, John decided to take a byte out of the Ad Industry, and CTP was glad to attach him to the company. His amiable personality is a real refresher around the office, and his vast knowledge of computers and design together make his work a real plus plus!
Oddity: Is from the West Coast. |
Susan Schneider
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Susan Schneider - Junior Art DirectorWith a Major in Advertising Design and Minor in Spanish, Susan has kinda got the whole “communication” thing down pat. Not only can she answer “Donde esta la biblioteca?” but she can really make the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words” mean something. Being able to speak through designs and graphics is a talent, and lucky for CTP, it’s one of Susan’s many.
Oddity: Hates things with wings. |
Jessica Ruggieri
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Jessica Ruggieri - Junior Art DirectorBeing able to visualize great ideas and execute them is a gift, and lucky for us, Jessica’s came in a really, really big box. With a background in art and visual communication, and time spent across the pond in London, Jessica is always surprising us, and our clients, with breathtaking designs and groundbreaking concepts. And even while she pushes the boundaries of creative thinking, she is adept at adhering to client objectives and communicating with target audiences. Talk about the whole package.
Oddity: Dreams almost every night, and usually remembers every one. |
Erica Hara
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Erica Hara - Junior Traffic ManagerWhen dealing with celebrities like Adam Sandler and Chris Rock, you gotta be cool, calm, collected and have excellent bladder control. Just ask Erica. In her days as a server at King’s, she’s dealt with quite a few stars and their shenanigans. Now she uses her coolness under pressure and sense of humor to handle the trafficking and characters of CTP. With a degree from Northeastern University in Media Communication and time as a Production Coordinator for a health and wellness magazine, Erica is as comfortable at the helm of an agency as she is with handling celebrity egos.
Oddity: Always puts ketchup on mac and cheese |
Samantha Matson
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Samantha Matson - Print Production ArtistImagine a pristine beach with the sun setting and light dancing off the water. Picturing it? Well, not only is that what Sam can see out her house’s kitchen window, it’s also what it feels like to look at a piece of work after she’s done designing the heck out of it. A skilled designer who’s done everything from fishstick packaging to stationary and invitations, Sam brings a plethora of creative and artistic thinking to help our clients not only reach their audience, but visually grab their attention. And with that view in front of her every day, she’s got no shortage of inspiration.
Oddity: Likes to eat frozen grapes |
Julie McCullagh
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Julie McCullagh - Associate Web DesignerThings most people have done by the time they’re 10: mastered shoe tying, eaten a twinkie, hopefully been potty trained. What Julie did by 10: built her first website. Pretty crazy. Unless you talked to one of our clients. They would believe it in a second. That’s because her web and graphic design repertoire have been blowing them away since she started here as an intern many moons ago. A vital member of the interactive team, Julie continues to work magic with the computer and go above and beyond for our clients.
Oddity: Has studied Spanish, Russian, German, and Japanese |
Jeff Marois
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Jeff Marois - Junior CopywriterJeff learned a lot of important things during his 7 years as a landscaper. Like what poison ivy looks like. And what happens when you pick it up. But more importantly, he learned that it takes a lot of hard work, sweat, and digging to create something great. And it’s with that knowledge that he tackles every creative project thrown his way. After spending time in agencies in both Connecticut and Boston, Jeff is now getting his hands dirty for our clients, and helping their big ideas grow and come to life.
Oddity: Knows what’s in hotdogs, and still thoroughly enjoys them |
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