ABOUT

Diane is one of the top Creative Production & Operations Executives in the US. She transcends barriers and expectations, not only by what she does for the companies she works with but also by who she is as an industry leader, mentor and creator. She defies the conventional constructs of the production discipline and in turn, has significantly impacted not only the North America ad and marketing community, but also the global advertising industry.
Diane is dedicated to the principle that if you cultivate a culture that encourages people and ideas to thrive, it results in happiness and purpose, which are the key drivers for success.

At Facebook & Meta, Diane led Global Production for Creative & Experiential within Global Business Marketing. Her team supported Global Content Development, Global Experiential and Industry Events & Global Creative Development for regional creative hubs working with agencies, production companies, and creators in the strategic positioning and execution of ideas, campaigns, content, and experiences for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, Quest, and Horizon Worlds.  In 2022 Diane led production for “Meet Meta”, the company’s Global Business re-brand, the Meta “Beach” Activation and Experiences at Cannes Lions Festival and most recently, Meta “Connect”, the largest company wide initiative, outlining Mark Zuckerberg’s vision for the future. She was responsible for co-authoring Meta’s industry-wide Production Playbook, expanding Meta’s Master Suppliers Program and the implementation of operational changes for optimization, as well as the expansion of her department’s capabilities.

As Chief Production Officer at DDB, Diane built a diverse and agile team of integrated producers and makers. The work produced included, the Broadway Show for Skittles as a Super Bowl activation, the first ever episodic Branded Entertainment show, “Bud House” for Anheuser- Busch and the Emmy winning work for Bud Light.  She introduced a new production model that allowed the agency to quickly produce branded content for both planned and unplanned opportunities, and designed Studio225, a 10,000-square-foot multi-purpose facility within the agency that handled “always on” social content. Diane advised on production procedure, best practices, market trends, media solutions, and creative collaborations throughout the DDB global network. Thus, not only was Diane critical to sustaining DDB Chicago’s growth and profile in the industry, she also took an active leadership role in strategizing for the entire agency network. Her influence permeated the company both locally and globally on brands such as Molson Coors, Fiat Chrysler, Mars/Wrigley, State Farm, McDonald’s and the U.S. Army. Colleagues and clients alike recognize Diane’s rare combination of tenacity, strategic vision, and creativity.

Diane is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in advertising. As a former board member of the VCU Brandcenter, she is invested in encouraging young people of color to consider advertising as a career path. She has sponsored the Free Spirit Media Program, which connects more than 700 underserved youth in the Chicago area to arts education and opportunities in media production. Diane was also an early supporter of “Free The Bid” and ensured that DDB was one of the first agencies to partner with the initiative, focused on increasing the number of female directors, and now supports “Free the Work” for broader inclusion.  She has also championed and remains engaged in efforts that support production sustainability best practices industry wide.

Diane has led award-winning production teams, creating work that has been recognized by the Emmys, Cannes Lions, The One Show, D&AD, London International Television Awards, ANDYs, Clios, Webbys, and the Effies.
In 2018, Diane was presented the Gold Stevie Award and named Woman of the Year, in Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations.

Diane has been a juror on numerous award shows. In 2012 she was selected for the Film Craft Jury at the Cannes Lions Advertising Festival, making her the first female agency head of production to be part of a Cannes jury. She served again in 2018 and, the following year, Diane was on the Film Advertising Jury for the D&AD Awards. She has been Jury President at the London International Awards and has also served multiple times on the AICP Curatorial Panel for the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Last year, Diane was the Jury President for the AdAge Creativity Production Jury as well as judging the Shots Awards and Cannes Young Director’s Awards.

Diane is mum to Spike and Alfie and lives in the city of Chicago with her fiancé and their Vizsla, Paprika.

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TESTIMONIALS

Di is a legend and rockstar wrapped into one. She loves bold ideas. She loves the craft. She is the kind of producer that can make the impossible possible. Because she knows having a truly breakthrough idea is only as good as our ability to bring it life. And that’s what she does. She works tirelessly to bring it to life … all the while rocking a wardrobe on set to be envied by all!

 

Diane has an impeccable eye for talent, instinctively knowing how to spot potential. It doesn’t matter if someone has what others would see as “pedigree,” Diane looks for raw talent and when she sees it she champions it

 

Diane Jackson is the consummate professional in the field of production; however, her talent and expertise extend well beyond that area. She is incredibly adept at bringing multi-dimensional and compelling brand stories to life. I sincerely value her as one of the premier Chief Production Officers in the industry.

 

Essex bird who gets shit done.

 

I wouldn’t be in the position I am in now, if it wasn’t for Diane, and I’m not alone. Those who have been fortunate enough to work under Diane have risen to impressive ranks thanks to her impactful influence and steadfast investment in our careers.