Radio Mercury Awards Final Round Judge

Jeff Warman

Partner/CCO
Curiosity

Jeff Warman loves being the scrappy Midwest underdog. He brought that attitude to Cincinnati's Curiosity as agency partner and Chief Creative Officer six years ago. Since then, Curiosity has grown in reputation and stature with major industry award recognition and high-profile client work for the likes of Dude Wipes, Native Deodorant, Holland America Line, Brooks Running, Bush's Beans and Academy Sports & Outdoors.

Warman landed his first copywriting job over 20 years ago, which led to his unique, emotive approach to bringing a brand's truth to life. He created nationally-recognized work for the Ohio Tobacco Prevention Foundation's "stand" campaign (a Radio Mercury finalist), carving out a name for himself with movement-based work. Later, he started his own agency with former NFL star and TV personality Dhani Jones, where Warman helped lead the vision behind repositioning the LIVESTRONG Foundation after the PR turmoil with Lance Armstrong, and brought award-winning content storytelling to Under Armour, the NFL, and the Muhammad Ali Center.

Warman and his team won a Radio Mercury Award in 2024 for Dude Wipes.