Jason Rappaport is a Group Creative Director/Writer at LOLA USA, where he is the lead creative on the global adidas business and Molson Coors. His recent work includes Backyard Legends, the Emmy-nominated World Cup film at the heart of what adidas called the most successful campaign in the brand’s history. Before joining LOLA USA, Jason spent over a decade at 180LA, helping lead pitches and creative for brands including Orgain, Hallmark, Postmates, Miller Lite, Dollar Shave Club, Virgin Mobile, and Pepsi’s global World Cup campaign. Alongside longtime creative partner Mike Bokman, he also ran the Boost Mobile business, including Boost Your Voice, which won two Grand Prix and a Titanium Lion at Cannes, and helped grow Cox Communications into a highly awarded account. Prior to 180LA, Jason worked at David&Goliath on Kia and California Lottery, and at Ground Zero on brands including ESPN, and 2K Sports.
Advertising goes back three generations in Jason’s family. His grandfather worked in the business, his dad did too, and Jason followed them into it. He never went to ad school, instead starting as an intern at TBWA\Chiat\Day, where he learned the business around people like Lee Clow while working across brands including PlayStation, Nissan, adidas, Infiniti, and Mars.
The One Club for Creativity ranked Jason the #4 Group Creative Director in its 2022 One Show rankings and #6 in 2023. He’s mostly interested in making work that people actually want to watch, talk about, and share. Born and raised in Venice, California, French was Jason’s first language. These days, it’s a respectable second.
Awards & Recognition
Integrated Grand Prix, Cannes
Promo Grand Prix, Cannes
Titanium, Cannes
Gold, Cannes (Entertainment)
Gold, Cannes (Outdoor)
Gold, Cannes (Digital Craft)
Gold, Cannes (Health & Wellness)
Silver, Cannes (Digital Craft)
Silver, Cannes (Direct)
Silver, Cannes (Promo)
Bronze, Cannes (Entertainment)
Bronze, Cannes (Creative Strategy)
18x Shortlist, Cannes
Gold, One Show (Experiential)
Gold, One Show (Innovation, Film)
Gold, One Show (Innovation, Branded Entertainment)
Gold, One Show (Innovation, Moving Image Craft)
Gold, One Show (Innovation, Interactive & Mobile)
Gold, One Show (Interactive, Visual Craft)
Gold, One Show (Product)
Gold, One Show (Innovation Design)
Gold, One Show (Digital Design)
Gold, One Show (Moving Image Craft)
Gold, One Show (Branded Entertainment)
Gold, One Show (Branded Entertainment)
Gold, One Show (Interactive)
Gold, One Show (Interactive & Mobile Craft)
Gold, One Show (Film)
Silver, One Show (Moving Image Craft)
Silver, One Show (Interactive & Mobile Craft)
Silver, One Show (Branded Entertainment)
Silver, One Show (Integrated Branding)
Silver, One Show (Cultural Driver)
Silver, One Show (Integrated - Use of Technology)
Silver, One Show (Creative Use of Data)
Silver, One Show (Technology)
Bronze, One Show (Film)
Bronze, One Show (Outdoor Innovation)
Bronze, One Show (Branded Entertainment)
Bronze, One Show (Interactive & Mobile Craft)
Bronze, One Show (Craft)
White Pencil, D&AD
Wood Pencil, D&AD
Wood Pencil, D&AD
Graphite Pencil, D&AD
Gold, Effie
Silver, Effie
Bronze, Effie (For Social Good)
Bronze, Effie
Grand Clio, Clio
Gold, Clio
Gold, Clio (Film)
Gold, Clio (Creative Use of Data)
Gold, Clio (Digital Mobile)
Gold, Clio Health (Use of Data)
Silver, Clio Health (Design)
Silver, Clio Health (Digital UX)
Bronze, Clio Health (Innovation)
Bronze, Clio Health (Digital/Mobile)
Bronze, Clio (Innovation)
Bronze, Clio (Branded Content)
Gold, ADC (Design for Good)
Silver, ADC (Online Film)
Bronze, ADC (Design for Good)
Bronze, ADC (Product Design)
Campaign of the Year, AdAge/Creativity
Craft of the Year for Drawn Closer, AdAge/Creativity
Communication Arts
TBS Worlds Funniest Commercials