https://zakdelange.com Zak DeLange Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:18:56 +0000 https://zakdelange.com en https://zakdelange.com/About Wed, 24 Nov 2021 01:28:25 +0000 Zak DeLange https://zakdelange.com/About <img width="1222" height="1586" width_o="1222" height_o="1586" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5d37e3290377dffbe2751b7a9f625f525321c2ecb0e51f4cb24bc4df997d196a/Artboard-1.png" data-mid="250819691" border="0" data-scale="71" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5d37e3290377dffbe2751b7a9f625f525321c2ecb0e51f4cb24bc4df997d196a/Artboard-1.png" /> <img width="1562" height="300" width_o="1562" height_o="300" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9154bbc11a2be44efd12e690e5cccce522d37ebb4207c3cdc46e3d7d1835597c/zak_delange.png" data-mid="135810095" border="0" data-scale="65" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9154bbc11a2be44efd12e690e5cccce522d37ebb4207c3cdc46e3d7d1835597c/zak_delange.png" />(dee&nbsp;· lang) You are Zak DeLange. You were born in West Michigan. Your high school mascot was a massive humanoid chicken wielding a lightning bolt. Now living and working in New York City, you are half of&nbsp;Zak and Andrew, who are currently at Wieden + Kennedy NY, directing as a duo called&nbsp;Behemoth. Your work has spanned dozens of clients by now, but the favorites are listed on the left side of this website. Your bio is written in the 2nd person. Wieden + Kennedy NYNew York CityCopywriter2024—Present Rethink NY New York CityAssociate Creative Director2024 Goodby Silverstein &amp; Partners San FranciscoCopywriter2018—2024The Creative CircusCopywriting2018Michigan State UniversityAdvertising2016ContactEmail me: zakdelange@gmail.com AWARDS &amp; RECOGNITION Let’s not worry too much about that. https://zakdelange.com/Splash-Page Tue, 08 Mar 2022 17:34:22 +0000 Zak DeLange https://zakdelange.com/Splash-Page Have a seat, I’ll be right with you. <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/01916a6d34c1965a2dcd8163e07f752e4169e67d5c09cd88e1725a3860e089b1/chair.png" data-mid="250818391" border="0" data-scale="100" data-draggable src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/01916a6d34c1965a2dcd8163e07f752e4169e67d5c09cd88e1725a3860e089b1/chair.png" /> (you can move the couch.) https://zakdelange.com/ULTRA-Super-Bowl Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:18:56 +0000 Zak DeLange https://zakdelange.com/ULTRA-Super-Bowl Michelob ULTRA Super Bowl ‘26 Winning an Ultra is worth training for. “The Instructor” ft. Kurt Russell FILM PRESS/Etc. AdMeter Rank #5 Role: Writer Sr. Art Director &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Creative DirectorCreative Director Production Company &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Director &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Andrew Congleton &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nik ReedWill Binder&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;RESET Joseph Kosinski https://zakdelange.com/BMW-Super-Bowl-Walken Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:38:36 +0000 Zak DeLange https://zakdelange.com/BMW-Super-Bowl-Walken BMW Super Bowl ‘24 Christopher Walken knows better than anyone— imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.&nbsp; FILM - “Imitations” :60 The New York Times chose it as their #1 ad at the Super Bowl. As did my mom and most of my uncles. <img width="1396" height="1608" width_o="1396" height_o="1608" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/520e66896d2920c1dddf1afe3900a94f61c57c2605b3415bb57b8dce20494ebb/Screenshot-2024-02-12-at-8.54.32-AM.png" data-mid="204468122" border="0" data-scale="38" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/520e66896d2920c1dddf1afe3900a94f61c57c2605b3415bb57b8dce20494ebb/Screenshot-2024-02-12-at-8.54.32-AM.png" />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; But Yahoo said we “strayed too far from the light of God.” So, you be the judge.<img width="666" height="260" width_o="666" height_o="260" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/91da0a1a65207c9778c735aeed3f54575fefd1723f0f95a8a83b947ea1675151/Screenshot-2024-02-12-at-9.51.52-AM.png" data-mid="204468173" border="0" data-scale="47" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/666/i/91da0a1a65207c9778c735aeed3f54575fefd1723f0f95a8a83b947ea1675151/Screenshot-2024-02-12-at-9.51.52-AM.png" /> Leading up to the Game, we dropped a couple of teasers: AGENT (teaser) YEAH! (teaser) Role: Writer Sr. Art Director &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Executive Creative DirectorExecutive Creative Director ACD Production Company &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Director &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Andrew Congleton &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Matt EdwardsWes PhelanKevin Leung+Clemens Zlami &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Hungry Man Bryan Buckley https://zakdelange.com/Califia-Farms Fri, 04 Feb 2022 19:52:32 +0000 Zak DeLange https://zakdelange.com/Califia-Farms CALIFIA FARMS Try Califia Farms plant milk. You’ll have a Calilujah moment. FILMS Role: Writer Art Director &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Creative Directors&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Production Company &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Director &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Andrew Congleton&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Kate Baynham &amp; Hanna Wittmark&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;DUMMY&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Harold Einstein&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; https://zakdelange.com/Rockstar-Recovery Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:21:55 +0000 Zak DeLange https://zakdelange.com/Rockstar-Recovery ROCKSTAR RECOVERY&nbsp; A boost, when you need it.&nbsp; FILMS Instead of putting off social deliverables, Realité and the team at CANADA helped us lean into it; boarding the spots in 9x16 from the beginning, and making the most of out limited resources. Role: Writer Sr. Art Director&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Executive Creative DirectorExecutive Creative Director Production Company&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Director &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Andrew Congleton &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Matt EdwardsWes Phelan&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;CANADARéalité https://zakdelange.com/BMW-heist Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:58:18 +0000 Zak DeLange https://zakdelange.com/BMW-heist BMW CERTIFIED Get the real thing. The difference is obvious. FILM - “Guinea Pig Heist” :60 Role: Writer Sr. Art Director&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Executive Creative DirectorExecutive Creative Director Production Company&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Director &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Andrew Congleton &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Matt EdwardsWes Phelan&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;RESETDorian &amp; Daniel https://zakdelange.com/Rockstar-Energy-1 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:49:43 +0000 Zak DeLange https://zakdelange.com/Rockstar-Energy-1 ROCKSTAR ENERGY Anthem brand film for Rockstar Energy, starring Angus Cloud. BRAND FILM - “What’s Next?” :60ish <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/834c94ec5ea4c7863ac029ea371d48a099132fbad69441cb8b1cd368ab700d4b/rockstar_keyframesArtboard-1-copy.png" data-mid="168433568" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/834c94ec5ea4c7863ac029ea371d48a099132fbad69441cb8b1cd368ab700d4b/rockstar_keyframesArtboard-1-copy.png" /> <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d16a592a115eec08f088fd6a27c925a283af7c7317f2c25453aeea3ba8dd9131/rockstar_keyframesArtboard-1-copy-3_1.png" data-mid="168433312" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d16a592a115eec08f088fd6a27c925a283af7c7317f2c25453aeea3ba8dd9131/rockstar_keyframesArtboard-1-copy-3_1.png" /> <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/efffae0995af9dc49d398d05bf60293475a838ddaa1d91aff28fd9766cad1e6e/rockstar_keyframesArtboard-1-copy-5_1.png" data-mid="168433718" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/efffae0995af9dc49d398d05bf60293475a838ddaa1d91aff28fd9766cad1e6e/rockstar_keyframesArtboard-1-copy-5_1.png" /> <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4f90064dde71f17db5a4ad04adb86e0c218f0505a1110acb1592d27bbedb4911/rockstar_keyframesArtboard-1-copy-6_3.png" data-mid="168433470" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4f90064dde71f17db5a4ad04adb86e0c218f0505a1110acb1592d27bbedb4911/rockstar_keyframesArtboard-1-copy-6_3.png" /> <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/72a4f83f49c55f0f7c133ddf1bfb34c3052df72ea5b2e7df97e9456bbe07f970/rockstar_keyframesArtboard-1-copy-6_5.png" data-mid="168433529" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/72a4f83f49c55f0f7c133ddf1bfb34c3052df72ea5b2e7df97e9456bbe07f970/rockstar_keyframesArtboard-1-copy-6_5.png" /> <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e0e81d11b2d99f38ec45097ddbc29e4de014498cfdfc833b51beae7ede137b6c/rockstar_keyframesArtboard-1-copy-8_2.png" data-mid="168433535" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e0e81d11b2d99f38ec45097ddbc29e4de014498cfdfc833b51beae7ede137b6c/rockstar_keyframesArtboard-1-copy-8_2.png" /> Role: Writer Sr. Art Director&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Executive Creative DirectorExecutive Creative Director Production Company&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Director &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Andrew Congleton &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Matt EdwardsWes Phelan&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;CaviarRomain Chassaing https://zakdelange.com/HP Mon, 14 Feb 2022 18:00:12 +0000 Zak DeLange https://zakdelange.com/HP HP Meet the HP+ Smart Printer, the newest smart device in town. Film Role: Writer Art Director &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Creative Director &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Production Company &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Director &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Andrew Congleton &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Laura Petruccelli&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Park Pictures &nbsp;Lance Acord https://zakdelange.com/Uber-Direct Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:33:12 +0000 Zak DeLange https://zakdelange.com/Uber-Direct Uber Direct&nbsp; To launch Uber Direct, we invented some horrible delivery ideas. FILM - “ZIPLINE” :30 <img width="739" height="415" width_o="739" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2ea6952f5fb02d345c28130ab1bbb501b710da89cebcc76e1907212529e58c48/Uber-Direct-Doggo-high.gif" data-mid="222399252" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/739/i/2ea6952f5fb02d345c28130ab1bbb501b710da89cebcc76e1907212529e58c48/Uber-Direct-Doggo-high.gif" /> <img width="739" height="415" width_o="739" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e963742c05ba83f3b3325173ee28adba746f37b8714474efddf34b1cfcc6e0c9/Uber-Direct-2024_OLV_Doggo_30_Youtube_16x9_UBERDIRECT-377-24D30E-high.gif" data-mid="222399251" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/739/i/e963742c05ba83f3b3325173ee28adba746f37b8714474efddf34b1cfcc6e0c9/Uber-Direct-2024_OLV_Doggo_30_Youtube_16x9_UBERDIRECT-377-24D30E-high.gif" /> FILM - “ROSITA” :30 <img width="739" height="415" width_o="739" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5e43216cb207fe8bcaf8cb840d678c04eb32f2b2c5978c441f81c81565c2cb23/Uber-Direct-2024_OLV_Rosita_30_Youtbe_16x9_UBERDIRECT-374-24D30E-high.gif" data-mid="222399254" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/739/i/5e43216cb207fe8bcaf8cb840d678c04eb32f2b2c5978c441f81c81565c2cb23/Uber-Direct-2024_OLV_Rosita_30_Youtbe_16x9_UBERDIRECT-374-24D30E-high.gif" /> <img width="739" height="415" width_o="739" height_o="415" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fcfc26efaf55dce44484f3c73a267bc93c819661eed1b4a5ea1c486adc278ac0/Uber-Direct-2024_OLV_Rosita_30_Youtbe_16x9_UBERDIRECT-374-24D30E-high-3.gif" data-mid="222399253" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/739/i/fcfc26efaf55dce44484f3c73a267bc93c819661eed1b4a5ea1c486adc278ac0/Uber-Direct-2024_OLV_Rosita_30_Youtbe_16x9_UBERDIRECT-374-24D30E-high-3.gif" /> THE BANNERS YOU CRAVE <img width="1920" height="520" width_o="1920" height_o="520" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7dda92c0f00df360326370a18d3d07953f36889bf24e0486199d8368f1b426f7/UBERDIRECT_SOCIAL_STATIC_Batch2_Educate_1920x520.png" data-mid="222399249" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7dda92c0f00df360326370a18d3d07953f36889bf24e0486199d8368f1b426f7/UBERDIRECT_SOCIAL_STATIC_Batch2_Educate_1920x520.png" /><img width="2026" height="530" width_o="2026" height_o="530" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9ca804a0b03c6f0105b8c86b56d0bfb097405afcd2fe010b179fe31c6d3a488c/Screenshot-2024-09-13-at-3.25.36PM-1.png" data-mid="222399246" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9ca804a0b03c6f0105b8c86b56d0bfb097405afcd2fe010b179fe31c6d3a488c/Screenshot-2024-09-13-at-3.25.36PM-1.png" /><img width="1920" height="627" width_o="1920" height_o="627" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/49f3bd5409ac1e0bdec500a8eae17ff5161de2a579846bd122a38cf7754901ee/UBERDIRECT_SOCIAL_STATIC_Batch2_Educate_1200x627.png" data-mid="222399248" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/49f3bd5409ac1e0bdec500a8eae17ff5161de2a579846bd122a38cf7754901ee/UBERDIRECT_SOCIAL_STATIC_Batch2_Educate_1200x627.png" /> Role: Writer/ACD (Rethink NY) ACD / Art Director &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Executive Creative DirectorChief Creative Officer Production Company &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Director &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Andrew Congleton &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tara LawllDaniel Lobaton&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Arts &amp; Sciences Taso Alexander