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Gabe McDonough is a senior producer of music and integration for [[DDB Worldwide]]. He has worked on memorable advertisements |
Gabe McDonough is a senior producer of music and integration for [[DDB Worldwide]]. He has worked on memorable advertisements for clients AB-InBev, McDonald's and State Farm. |
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Revision as of 17:48, 22 March 2010
Gabe McDonough is a senior producer of music and integration for DDB Worldwide. He has worked on memorable advertisements for clients AB-InBev, McDonald's and State Farm.
Early Life
A graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, McDonough moved to Chicago in
Career
Formerly the promotions director for Chicago’s legendary live music venue, The Empty Bottle, McDonough’s collaborative style and strong artist-producer relationships have established him in both the advertising industry and independent music communities at the national level. In 2009, Adweek recognized McDonough’s use of Os Mutantes song “A Minha Menina” in a McDonald’s commercial as being one of the five best ad songs of all time[1]. By including song “Lights Out” in Bud Light Lime commercials, music artist Santigold was catapulted to fame[2].
McDonough has written for many publications, including Billboard [3], Paste Magazine [4], Brandweek [5] and is a frequent contributor to Time Out Chicago. He participates in many industry events, including Advertising Age’s 2009 Idea Conference[6], where he brought recording artists Kid Sister and Atrak to the stage.
Personal Life
McDonough resides in Chicago with his wife, Rebecca Anderson. In his free time, he plays bass in the Chicago Stone Lightning Band.