Stephens & Associates
Derek Colling has over 20 years of experience in the advertising and design industry. Derek currently holds the position of Group Creative Director at Stephens & Associates Advertising, Inc since November 2021. Prior to that, they served as Group Creative Director at VMLY&R for 15 years from May 2006 to November 2021. Derek also worked as a Creative Director at VML from October 2006 to June 2021. Before that, they started their career as a Designer at Willoughby Design, Inc. from May 1997 to October 2000.
From 1995 to 1997, Derek Colling attended Johnson County Community College. It is not specified whether or not they received a degree or studied a particular field of study during their time at the college.
Stephens & Associates
We build relationships between brands & people. The sum of our unique interests combined with individual expertise is what makes us a strategic and creative powerhouse. We're business leaders. Creative thinkers. Bright minds who bring varied perspectives and inspiration to the table. Across multiple categories, diverse target audiences and ever-changing communication channels, we leverage psychology and creativity to create brand relationships that are sustainable, substantial & profitable. Our unique Brand Whispering philosophy creates connected, meaningful experiences between you and your customers. Making a difference, not just things. Our expertise is in animal health, health & beauty and financial services, but the principles of Brand Whispering unlock the potential in any brand. It's a nimble approach that enables us to listen and understand, then apply the right pressure to push your audience to act — and push your brand to grow. Connections that lead to a lifetime of loyalty. That's Brand Whispering. And we are The Brand Whisperers.