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About Me

Psychologist turned journalist turned creative. That kind of career path says two things:

  1. I’m terrible at math.

  2. I’m fascinated by ideas.

No. 1 is negotiable. But if you share No. 2...let’s create something truly great together.

Ryan Biek!

Some of my recent work…

  • Cover image for Walmart's "Add to Heart" shoppable rom-com.

    Walmart "Add to Heart" World Premiere

    To tout Walmart’s debut holiday "RomCommerce," we didn’t just promote a fictional Walmart love story — we celebrated the thousands of real-life Walmart love stories.

  • Still of McDonald's character "Grimace" with limited-edition Crocs shoes.

    McDonald's x Crocs

    McDonald’s went big for Crocs’ largest ever global partnership — and made superfans feel seen.

  • Members of the U.S. women's national soccer team practice on Allstate's coachable art.

    Allstate Talking Walls

    70% of youth soccer players quit the game by 13-years-old due to a lack of coaches. That’s where we subbed in…

  • Still from Tisa Korean's Sprite x McDonald's  music video

    McDonald's Sprite Static

    For the ultimate drink that “hits different,” we needed an idea that felt different. McDonald’s Sprite’s biggest fans long compared the drink to “static,” but how do you get new fans onboard?

  • Bartender holding an Allstate Safetini

    Allstate Safe Sips

    The holidays involve a lot of driving, and a fair amount of drinking. But never together.

    That’s why Allstate stepped up with a drink of its own…

  • Woman safely driving slowly

    Allstate Beautifully Safe

    20% of accidents occur in parking lots, and personal grooming is one of most common distractions behind the wheel.

    We all want to look our best, but Allstate believed safe driving is beautiful driving.

  • Coffee farmer enthusiastically welcoming visitors to McCafe's biodome.

    McCafé Sustainable Biodome

    As THE global restaurant, McDonald’s has a responsibility to the planet—but sustainability at scale takes time. It’s a journey.

  • Allstate Giving Athletes Our All

    In 2021, amidst Covid, the entire college sports landscape changed with three simple words…Name, image, and likeness.

  • Midjourney generated image of Amazon Echo against a dark purple background

    Scam Spotter

    If fraud can happen anywhere through nameless, faceless technology, we thought…what if technology could help keep you safe? No face, but a well-known name. Alexa.