The son of an ad man, Allen
Kay began studying art at the
Museum of Modern Art in New
York City when he was 6. Later, he
spent summer vacations working
at his father’s advertising agency, and graduated with honors from
Art Center College in Los Angeles. He joined McCann Erickson in
New York two days later.
He went on to become one of the most honored creative
directors in advertising, winning 18 Clios and14 Andys; five gold
and four silver medals, and two Lions d’Or at the Cannes Film
Festival; and six Fortune Magazine “Best Read Advertising”
awards over a seven-year period – when Kay stopped counting.
At age 24, Kay was drafted by Jack Tinker & Partners to craft
Nelson Rockefeller’s gubernatorial campaign. During his 11 years
at Needham Worldwide, he rose to senior vice president, creative
director and a member of their New York board. He formed Korey
Kay & Partners in 1982. Known for putting companies on the map
(Virgin Atlantic Airways, Comedy Central and Celebrity Cruises),
Korey Kay allows Allen to spend 28 hours a day helping clients
grow their businesses. New York-wise, Korey Kay has had many
New York centric accounts, has been MTA’s agency for 14 years
and was awarded the Port Authority account this year.
A popular speaker, Kay's credits include being chosen by
Advertising Age as one of 11 people who influenced hi-tech
marketing the most from 1975-2000. He’s credited for conceiving
the Clio Hall of Fame Xerox “Brother Dominic – It’s a Miracle!”
commercial, also chosen as one of the Top 10 All-Time Superbowl
Spots and judged one of the 25 best advertising
campaigns of the 20th century.
