An independent, untethered, no-bs
kind of shop
FIND A WAY
Our “official” Creative Approach
At VGCA, we start every job simply by focusing on truths. And when we do so, we always find ourselves in the right headspace to uncover greatness. Then we geek out—HARD.
We enjoy peeling back the layers of previous marketing mumbo-jumbo to strike gold and employ the true human emotions that cause people to react. Our detailed work ethic, conjoined with our unapologetic "what if? Why not?" mentality, is what drives us
Having access to the best writers, designers, strategists, shooters, developers, editors, and producers, we maintain the collective flexibility to tailor our teams to each job so we can manage costs efficiently, cut time out of the process and unleash a heap load of creative dexterity. So whether it's the beginning of a project, on set, in-studio, or in the middle of the desert, we expect everyone to live in the moment and...
Rob McKinnie
A seasoned creative veteran with over twenty years of experience defining brands through advertising, content, design, and whatever else seems impossible.
Convo Starters
After starting his career in Atlanta, Rob has allowed himself to be influenced and inspired while creating in cities such as Durham, Austin, Nashville, Los Angeles, New York, and Barcelona. As a Creative Director, Art Director, and Designer, Rob has the ability to look at work with a more practical and strategic view that eliminates the unnecessary and bolsters the intriguing. His brain never stops thinking about how things can be smarter, more creative, or more efficient.
With the client’s mission and goals always at the core of any job, Rob prides himself on keeping his ideas and executions focused on what will help grow awareness and public desire. He's filled sketchbook after sketchbook with ideas for blue-chip brands such as AT&T, Dell, Southwest Airlines, BMW, Metlife, and Walmart.
Still, he loves partnering with audacious brands to develop and unleash their voice with authentic captivation.
Scott Stripling
Award-winning creative director/writer with over twenty years of industry experience, dedicated to helping brands find their soul, voice, and purpose.
Convo Starters
Scott is a creative director and writer who, through compelling storytelling, makes consumers say "Hey, I want that!" or "Yeah, I should probably do that!" With over twenty years of experience across agencies in Richmond, San Francisco, Seattle, and North Carolina, he helps brands find their soul and purpose, then tells the world about it in imaginative, results-driven ways.
He's sold Whoppers, cell phones, freight trains, and lottery tickets. He's talked to soon-to-be voters, Wall Street wizards, landscaping fanatics, and mediocre golfers.
No matter the challenge, he believes humans want to be spoken to like humans — which is a good place to start. He also has too many sneakers, a borderline unhealthy obsession with RC planes, and his wife and two daughters still think he's a kid.
Ashley Audia
Cursed with an insatiable curiosity, she pushes everyone to think differently and more extensively, which leads to unexpected and compelling perspectives.
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Ashley is continually saying, “Did you know...?” and sending us ideas and articles that relate to our client’s business and marketplace trends. She provides a collaborative brand and strategy stewardship for our clients and loves to uncover profound insights that make the difference.
Over the past 20 years, Ashley garnered in-depth account experience in a broad range of categories, including consumer packaged goods, financial, travel, retail, and government. Brand experiences with BMW, PepsiCo (Tostitos, Sunchips), American Airlines, Extraco Banks, and Capital Metro have provided her access to CEOs and CMOs tackling some of the more competitive marketing challenges in the marketplace.
This collective knowledge translates to helping our clients find innovative approaches to drive brands forward with creativity and thoughtful strategies
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what we’ve cooked up.
If the work doesn’t make you grin, laugh, or wanna fist-bump, we didn’t do our job.
No fluff. No guessing.
Just years of hard-earned knowledge honed in advertising, design, content, brand strategy, and media.