786-849-5863 • juancastanobran@gmail.com • Based in Miami, Florida
Colombian / Green Card Holder
WHO AM I?
I'm Juan Bran, an accomplished bilingual copywriter (Spanish and English) and advertising leader with 15+ years of experience driving innovative campaigns and brand communications across diverse channels. Skilled in formulating integrated marketing strategies, overseeing creative development, managing agency relationships, and analyzing performance metrics to optimize brand messaging in both English and Spanish-speaking markets. Passionate about popular culture and connecting with consumers through relevant, culturally resonant content tailored to each target audience. Adept at translating business goals into captivating creative executions that build brand awareness and engagement, ensuring effective communication with multicultural consumers. My bilingual expertise allows me to bridge cultural gaps, fostering meaningful connections between brands and their diverse customer base.
EXPERIENCE

The Community US
Verizon
Mullenlowe SSP3
Budweiser - Michelob - Domino's Pizza - Amway - Nutrilite - Bupa Health - Knorr
Chunky (Dog Food) - Frisby (Fast Food) - Decameron Hotels and Resorts
March for Our Lives - Somos Defensores (Non-Profit Organizations)
Grey Group
Tigo (Mobile service provider)
DDB
Play-Doh - EPM (Utility Services) - Bancolombia (Banking)
TBWA
SURA (Health Insurance)
McCann Worldgroup
EPM (Utility Services)

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

CANNES LIONS
SILVER / PRESS / PLAY-DOH
SHORTLIST / PRINT / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
D&AD AWARDS
WOOD PENCIL / PRESS & OUTDOOR / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
ONE SHOW
SILVER / SOCIAL MEDIA / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
MERIT / BRAND PLACEMENT / DOMINO'S DELIVERY PLAYER
FINALIST / BRAND IDENTITY / CLARA & EMA
CLIO AWARDS 
BRONZE / DIRECT / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
ART DIRECTORS CLUB
MERIT / UNFINISHED STORIES
EL OJO DE IBEROAMÉRICA 
SILVER / EFFECTIVENESS & CREATIVE BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION / UNFINISHED STORIES
SILVER / DIGITAL / DOMINO'S DELIVERY PLAYER
SILVER / DESIGN / CLARA & EMA
SILVER / TYPOGRAPHY / CLARA & EMA
SILVER / PR / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
SILVER / MEDIA / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
SHORTLIST / DIGITAL / USERNAMES AGAINST BULLYING
SHORTLIST / PROMOCIONALES / CLARA & EMA
SHORTLIST / MEJOR IDEA LOCAL / CLARA & EMA
SHORTLIST / BEST LOCAL IDEA / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
SHORTLIST / DIGITAL & SOCIAL / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
SHORTLIST / MEDIA / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
SHORTLIST / PRESS / PLAY-DOH
SHORTLIST / OUTDOOR / PLAY-DOH
SHORTLIST / RADIO / UNE
FIAP AWARDS
SILVER / ADVERTORIAL / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
BRONZE / SOCIAL CONTENT / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
FESTIVAL EL DORADO (Colombia)
GRAND PRIX / BEST OF SHOW / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
GOLD / CULTURAL CHANGE / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
GOLD / MEDIA / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
GOLD / PR / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
GOLD / MEDIA / DOMINO'S DELIVERY PLAYER
GOLD / DIGITAL / DOMINO'S DELIVERY PLAYER
SILVER / BRAND EXPERIENCE & ACTIVATION / DOMINO'S DELIVERY PLAYER
SILVER / DIRECT / DOMINO'S DELIVERY PLAYER
SILVER / DESIGN / CLARA & EMA
SILVER / OUTDOOR / PLAY-DOH
SILVER / DESIGN / UNFINISHED STORIES
SILVER / INDUSTRY CRAFT / UNFINISHED STORIES
BRONZE / CREATIVE DATA / UNFINISHED STORIES
BRONZE / PRINT / UNFINISHED STORIES
BRONZE / DESIGN / CLARA & EMA
BRONZE / CREATIVE EFFECTIVENESS / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
GERETY AWARDS
SILVER / WORK FOR GOOD / ALTERNATIVE / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
BRONZE / COMMUNICATION CUT / CAMPAIGN / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
SHORTLIST / WORK FOR GOOD / UNFINISHED STORIES
CRISTAL AWARDS
SILVER / PRINT / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
SHORTLIST / DIGITAL / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
EPICA AWARDS
BRONZE / MEDIA / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
BRONZE / CONSUMER DIRECT / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN
UN WOMEN
SILVER / PREMIOS DE IGUAL A IGUAL / WOMEN REWRITE WOMEN​​​​​​​
PUBLICATIONS
LÜRZER´S ARCHIVE ADVERTISING WORLDWIDE / 2015
LÜRZER´S ARCHIVE 200 BEST DIGITAL ARTISTS / 2015
LÜRZER´S ARCHIVE ADVERTISING WORLDWIDE / 2018
LÜRZER´S ARCHIVE ADVERTISING WORLDWIDE / 2020
LÜRZER´S ARCHIVE ADVERTISING WORLDWIDE / 2021