Colby Spear
...is an advertising creative director and copywriter. Originally from the boutique-sized state of Rhode Island, he’s now based in New York City. He’s a graduate of Miami Ad School in Hamburg, Germany.
EXPERIENCE:
2026 → now - 72andSunny, New York
2021 → 2025 - Freelance (FIG, Translation, 72andSunny, Mojo Supermarket, Mekanism, Peloton, Coinbase, Nike, and more)
2019 → 2021 - McCann, New York
2017 → 2019 - Anomaly, New York
2015 → 2017 - Ogilvy, New York
2015 - Sid Lee, Montreal
CLIENTS:
Google, Nike, TikTok, Meta x Ray-Ban, Coinbase, Peloton, Verizon, Activision Blizzard, Bleacher Report, Hard Rock Bet, E*TRADE, WhatsApp, Smirnoff, New York Lottery, Panera Bread, Hershey’s, Lenovo, Motorola, UPS, American Express
CONTACT:
Project: Outer Banks
Client: Google x Netflix
Agency: 72andSunny, New York
Sometimes, even the simplest, everyday problems can feel like ancient riddles. But with Google Search, finding the answer doesn’t have to be an adventure. And who better to prove it than the kings (and queens) of treasure hunting adventures: the Pogues from Outer Banks?
Featuring John B and Pope from Netflix’s Outer Banks.
We also sat down with actors Chase Stokes and Jonathan Daviss from the show to reflect on moments when their respective characters could’ve used Google Search to make their lives a lot easier.
Group Creative Director: Whitney Yando
Group Creative Director: Clare Jensen
Creative Director: Colby Spear
Creative Director: Kelley OHare
Copywriter: Sean Condrick
Art Director: Michelle Greeley
Director: Spencer Riviera, O Positive
Editor: Sophie Solomon, Final Cut