Ari Weiss, long-serving North America after which world CCO of DDB, has died from most cancers on the early age of 46.
Weiss started his profession as a copywriter at Goodby Silverstein & Companions in San Francisco earlier than stints at Cliff Freeman, BBDO, Wieden+Kennedy 180LA, a return to GS&P and 6 years as CCO of BBH New York. Latterly he co-founded new company High quality Expertise.
Amongst many trade accolades he helped DDB win Cannes Lions Community of the 12 months in 2023, the primary time in its 74 yr historical past.
DDB worldwide chairman emeritus Keith Reinhard says: “Ari by no means didn’t encourage. I used to be impressed by his ardour for our trade and our firm. I used to be impressed by his pattern-breaking work for our purchasers, together with the sold-out Broadway musical for Skittles that Ari conceived and produced for Tremendous Bowl Sunday in 2019.
“However what impressed me most was his bravery. Even within the face of his hardest battle, with quiet resolve, he carried on — creating award-winning work, main DDB inventive groups throughout the globe, and taking part in pivotal roles in trade occasions.”
