Steve Red

Partner / Co Chief Creative Officer @ Red Tettemer O'Connell + Partners

About Steve Red

President & Co-Chief Creative Officer

Steve Red serves as the President and Co-Chief Creative Officer at Red Tettemer O'Connell + Partners. In his role, he oversees all creative and strategic outputs from the agency, ensuring that each piece aligns with the agency’s vision and standards. His involvement spans across various projects, embodying his belief that people are intelligent and that advertising should reflect this intelligence.

Founder of Red Tettemer O'Connell + Partners

Steve Red is the founder of Red Tettemer O'Connell + Partners. As the founder, he has been instrumental in shaping the agency's direction and ethos. Under his leadership, the agency has developed a reputation for its creative and strategic excellence. His commitment to quality and innovation drives the agency's success in the competitive advertising landscape.

Creative and Strategic Oversight

Steve Red is deeply involved in all aspects of creative and strategic direction at Red Tettemer O'Connell + Partners. His hands-on approach ensures that every piece of work that the agency produces meets high standards of quality and creativity. This involvement reflects his philosophy that effective advertising should engage and respect the intelligence of its audience.

Personal Philosophy and Interests

Steve Red upholds a personal philosophy that people are intelligent and that advertising should reflect this belief. On a personal note, he holds strong opinions about martinis, asserting that a true martini is made with gin. He is also a father to teenagers and has plans to revisit his passion for painting in the future, an activity encouraged by his father.

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