Advertising & Print

Nationally recognized as a leading force in the fields of graphic design and marketing communications, Sam Ajluni’s career is as distinguished as it is multifaceted. An art director, educator, designer, speaker, manager and thinker, he has won virtually every major national and international advertising award, including Gold and Silver One Show Pencils, Cannes Cyber Lions, London International Advertising Awards, New York Festivals Awards, Mobius Awards, International Automotive Advertising Awards and Caddy Awards.

Sam has been a senior vice president and group creative director at BBDO Detroit and creative director at FCB Worldwide, Bozell Worldwide and Leo Burnett. His experience in multiple mediums and disciplines includes print, Internet/interactive, TV, outdoor, gaming, events, in-dealership promotion, direct marketing and integrated marketing. A major force behind the creation and development of many of the well-known—and well-remembered—Jeep, Chrysler, and Dodge campaigns, Sam also created numerous ads, commercials and campaigns for Harley Davidson, Coleman, Hush Puppies, Comedy Central, Little Caesars, Warner Brother Studios and Mercedes. A frequent attendee of the annual TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) Conference, Sam remains in the forefront of emerging trends and the confluence of various communication mediums.

He and his wife have traveled the globe, yet remain highly committed, through volunteer work, to the enhancement of life in their local community and beyond.