Emmy award winner, Jill Hotchkiss, Founder of Creative Waves Agency, has more than two decades of global experience marketing to adults, tweens and kids. Her expertise ranges from strategic marketing and media planning to marketing content as well as the creation of content.
Most recently, she led the creative brand vision, creative strategy and tactics for all on-air marketing and creative assets for Disney Branded Television, a provider of original content -- scripted and unscripted, live-action and animated -- for Disney+, Disney Channel, Disney XD and Disney Junior, with a primary focus on imaginative, aspirational stories.
She led the creation of The Walt Disney Company's history and heritage month branding as well as the citizenship campaigns for its kid-focused television platforms including "Be Inspired" for which she won an Emmy Award.
Prior to Disney, Jill was a creative force at Warner Brothers (The WB, where she was the architect of their creative marketing launches of Felicity and Gilmore Girls to name a few!) as well as NBC (News, Entertainment and Late Night).
Mentorship has been a key driver during Jill’s career. Among the dozens of mentees she has guided, she was proud to be named a Mentor for the U.S Department Of State Global Sports Mentorship Program.
Jill has presented at global leadership and marketing conferences and is available for speaking engagements.
RAVES AND REVIEWS
Ashley S., Director of DEI
“Jill is one of those unique and special leaders who, despite her extensive experience and level of seniority, never shies away from the hard work, difficult conversations, and being involved in the day to day of what makes the machine run. Jill's style of participative leadership truly makes those around her better, she uses her power and privilege for good, and continues to elevate her own understanding of underrepresented communities and how best to support and champion them. I have had extensive experience working with senior leaders and rarely if ever have I seen a D&I champion put in the effort to ensure she could be an equitable champion across communities - those she identifies with just as much as those she works to be an ally for.”
Gary M., Post House President
“I've had the honor and pleasure of working with Jill for more than a decade. In that time, we've collaborated on hundreds, if not thousands of projects. I've always found Jill to be ahead of the curve and creatively driven, elevating the level of everyone in her purview. If you're looking for a senior level creative executive who strives to bring out the best in her team while embracing an ever-changing landscape, look no further!”
Jenn W., Marketing Executive
Jill is a true creative, developing compelling and memorable campaigns that capture the heart of a story. She builds solid relationships with show creators, EPs, and the studio to create a narrative that braids together many voices into a clear creative vision. Jill is a huge asset to any team that is lucky enough to have her!
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
Storytelling is the core, the heart, the kyber crystal, the ruby slippers for all things including marketing! Formulating a narrative for your campaign is our specialty. Brand unity excites us! The unexpected message drives us!