Michael J. Russo

As Chief Creative Officer at brandRUSSO, Michael works closely with clients to help establish their voice through both messaging and design. His specialty is bringing brand voices to life – working with the creative and strategic teams at RUSSO to develop branding initiatives that effectively change the conversation.

As an award-winning art director, copywriter, and designer, Michael serves as a creative judge for the International Telly Awards, the International Muse Awards, and the Titan Brand Awards. 

After receiving his BFA (Advertising Design) from the University of Southwestern Louisiana, Michael worked in Seattle before returning home and co-founding brandRUSSO. Michael is a published author and co-host of the He Said, She Said, Razor Branding Podcast.