My Latest Work
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About me
Edson Athayde has worked in Advertising, Marketing and Communication for over 35 years.
He worked at large agencies such as Young & Rubicam, Ogilvy and FCB in Portugal and Spain during his career.
Since 2014 he has been CEO & Creative Director of FCB Lisbon.
Edson has published 12 books (including two novels). He writes for theatre and film. He has hosted television programs and taught creativity, political marketing, and communication courses.
Edson is the most awarded advertising professional working in Portugal, having won more than 1,000 awards and nominations at national and international festivals, including Cannes (10 Lions and 1 Grand Prix), NYF, Eurobest, Epica, London, Cresta, Clio, El Ojo, FIAP, Montreux, Art Directors Club of Spain, among many others.
Sector Experience
- Newspapers, Magazines, Books
- Racial/Ethnic/Minority/Disability Awareness
- Transport, Travel and Tourism
- Road Safety
- Sports Teams, Sports Events
- Disease Awareness, Support Groups & Associations
- Anti-Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse
- Cinemas & Theatres
- Institutional/Public Interest/Non-Profit Org.
- TV/Radio Programs & Stations
- Health & Pharmaceutical Products
- TV, Hi-Fi, Video, Personal Stereo & Accessories
- Consumer & Public Services
- Contraceptives & Pregnancy Tests
- Destinations (Countries & Places)
- Restaurants & Fast Food
- Milk & Milk Based
- Media, Publishing & Production
- Household Products & Maintenance
- Internet Sites (Excluding ISPs) / Apps.
- Fruit Juices & Drinks
- Charities, Foundations, Volunteers
- Cars
- Dairy Products & Eggs
- Oral Hygiene
- Cosmetics, Beauty Products & Perfumes
- Sports & Health Clubs, Gyms, Spas, Diet Clinics
Awards
- 2023 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
- 2023 CLIO Awards
- 2023 The One Show
- 2023 PHNX Awards
- 2023 The New York Festivals Advertising Awards
- 2023 AdForum Business Creative Report
- 2023 ADC Annual Awards
- 2022 LIA
- 2022 Epica Awards
- 2022 MAD STARS
- 2022 Eurobest
- 2020 ACT Responsible Tributes
- 2020 International advertising festival “White Square” (Minsk, Belarus)
- 2016 Golden Award of Montreux
- 2002 International Food and Beverage Creative Excellence Awards - FAB Awards
- 2002 CRESTA
My Work
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- BRAND:
- Penguin Books
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Portuguese (Re)constitution Board
- BRAND:
- Penguin Books
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Coming OutDoor
- BRAND:
- ILGA
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Wheelchange Tours
- BRAND:
- Wheelchange Tours
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
I'm late
- BRAND:
- ACA-M - Drivers safety association
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Roads Have Stories
- BRAND:
- FEVR
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Dreams
- BRAND:
- Portuguese Paralympic Committee
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Breast 2
- BRAND:
- Laço Foundation
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Breast
- BRAND:
- Laço Foundation
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Positions
Portuguese (Re)constitution Support 4
- BRAND:
- Penguin Books
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Portuguese (Re)constitution Support 3
- BRAND:
- Penguin Books
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Portuguese (Re)constitution Support 2
- BRAND:
- Penguin Books
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Portuguese (Re)constitution Support 1
- BRAND:
- Penguin Books
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Portuguese (Re)constitution
- BRAND:
- Penguin Books
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Portuguese (Re)constitution Board
- BRAND:
- Penguin Books
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Wheelchange Tours
- BRAND:
- Wheelchange Tours
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Orgasm
- BRAND:
- Portuguese Film Academy
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
The Furmacy
- BRAND:
- Royal Canin
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
The Moving Food Truck
- BRAND:
- ADEXO
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Tears form th Heart
- BRAND:
- Portuguese Association of Cardiology
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Stronger than Fiber
- BRAND:
- Portuguese Paralympic Committee
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Love Without Barriers
- BRAND:
- Rumos
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
- 2023 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
- 2023 CLIO Awards
- 2023 The One Show
- 2023 PHNX Awards
- 2023 The New York Festivals Advertising Awards
- 2023 AdForum Business Creative Report
- 2023 ADC Annual Awards
- 2022 LIA
- 2022 Epica Awards
- 2022 MAD STARS
- 2022 Eurobest
- 2020 ACT Responsible Tributes
- 2020 International advertising festival “White Square” (Minsk, Belarus)
- 2016 Golden Award of Montreux
- 2002 International Food and Beverage Creative Excellence Awards - FAB Awards
- 2002 CRESTA
Vice President Creative
Master Comunicação
April 2010 - January 2011 (9 months)
Advertising
Vice President
Ogilvy & Mather Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal
June 2005 - June 2008 (3 years)
Portuguese (Re)constitution Support 4
- BRAND:
- Penguin Books
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Portuguese (Re)constitution Support 3
- BRAND:
- Penguin Books
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Portuguese (Re)constitution Support 2
- BRAND:
- Penguin Books
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Portuguese (Re)constitution Support 1
- BRAND:
- Penguin Books
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Portuguese (Re)constitution
- BRAND:
- Penguin Books
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Portuguese (Re)constitution Board
- BRAND:
- Penguin Books
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Wheelchange Tours
- BRAND:
- Wheelchange Tours
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Orgasm
- BRAND:
- Portuguese Film Academy
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
The Furmacy
- BRAND:
- Royal Canin
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
The Moving Food Truck
- BRAND:
- ADEXO
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Tears form th Heart
- BRAND:
- Portuguese Association of Cardiology
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Stronger than Fiber
- BRAND:
- Portuguese Paralympic Committee
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
Love Without Barriers
- BRAND:
- Rumos
- AGENCY:
- FCB Lisbon
- 2023 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
- 2023 CLIO Awards
- 2023 The One Show
- 2023 PHNX Awards
- 2023 The New York Festivals Advertising Awards
- 2023 AdForum Business Creative Report
- 2023 ADC Annual Awards
- 2022 LIA
- 2022 Epica Awards
- 2022 MAD STARS
- 2022 Eurobest
- 2020 ACT Responsible Tributes
- 2020 International advertising festival “White Square” (Minsk, Belarus)
- 2016 Golden Award of Montreux
- 2002 International Food and Beverage Creative Excellence Awards - FAB Awards
- 2002 CRESTA
Member of the Board
Lusomundo
1996 - 1998 (2 years)
Vice President Creative
Young & Rubicam Advertising
February 1991 - November 1995 (4 years 9 months)
Ligat pears
- BRAND:
- Parmalat
- AGENCY:
- Edson Comunicacao
Heart
- BRAND:
- Fundacaõ Portuguese de Cardiologia
- AGENCY:
- Edson Comunicacao
Belly
- BRAND:
- Portal
- AGENCY:
- Edson Comunicacao
A and B
- BRAND:
- Nissan
- AGENCY:
- Edson Comunicacao
Wave
- BRAND:
- Beach can
- AGENCY:
- Edson Comunicacao
Breast
- BRAND:
- Parmalat
- AGENCY:
- Edson Comunicacao
Hand
- BRAND:
- Medips Dental Clinic
- AGENCY:
- Edson Comunicacao
Post it.
- BRAND:
- Medips Dental Clinic
- AGENCY:
- Edson Comunicacao
Yellow pages
- BRAND:
- Medips Dental Clinic
- AGENCY:
- Edson Comunicacao
Anti-Cellulite
- BRAND:
- Health club center
- AGENCY:
- Edson Comunicacao
Funnel
- BRAND:
- TSF
- AGENCY:
- Edson Comunicacao
Scissors
- BRAND:
- TSF
- AGENCY:
- Edson Comunicacao
Crows
- BRAND:
- Diario de Noticias
- AGENCY:
- Edson Comunicacao
Literary Competition
- BRAND:
- Diario de Noticias
- AGENCY:
- Edson Comunicacao
Cosmetic surgery
- BRAND:
- Health club center
- AGENCY:
- Edson Comunicacao
Liposuction
- BRAND:
- Algotherapia Cosmetic Center
- AGENCY:
- Edson Comunicacao
Education
Other professional activities
PHNX Tribute 2020
Awards Jury Member
PHNX 2022
Awards Jury Member
PHNX 2023
Awards Jury Member
ACT Submission 2023
Awards Jury Member
