Radio Mercury Awards Final Round Judge

Ryan Lehr

Co-Chief Creative Officer
Deutsch, LA

Ryan is an award-winning creative in the advertising and entertainment industries, currently serving as Co-Chief Creative Officer at Deutsch LA. In his 12 years at Deutsch, Ryan has worked across the agency's high-profile client portfolio on brands including: Taco Bell, Petsmart, Nerdwallet and the Keurig/Dr Pepper portfolio; Dr Pepper, Snapple, 7Up and Canada Dry.

Ryan's work for Dr Pepper is some of the most recognized in the industry and has garnered a host of awards, including a Gold Effie and Gold Sports Clio for "Fansville," Dr Pepper's sprawling College Football campaign, now entering its 7th season.

Prior to Deutsch, Ryan worked at TBWA/Chiat Day and helped establish Omelet LA, helping to grow the independent shop from five to 100 employees, working on campaigns for major brands including Microsoft, Marvel, Activision, HBO, ABC, and FOX along the way.

Outside of advertising, Ryan has written and sold pilots to Adult Swim and FOX. Ryan and his wife Cara live in Marina del Rey with their two sons, two cats, and not a moment's rest.