We are Damage
As an agency founded by Gamers, our mission is to deliver thought provoking, category shattering campaigns and content that resonate within the gaming community. By never camping out, holding still or being satisfied with our latest score, we will constantly deliver innovative, provocative and authentic ideas for our clients. We are the DPS, the hard carry a brand needs to ingrain themselves with gamers.
Partners with some
of the biggest names
in gaming
We are a
full-service agency
Brand Strategy & Consulting
We build one-of-a-kind, insightful campaigns designed to deliver a stronger ROI to your brand.
Content Production
We concept and produce award-winning video content to maximize your presence on traditional and digital media.
Creative Development
We create unique brand identities and campaigns that resonate with the gaming & esports community.
Team Partnerships
We offer exclusive access to some of the top professional esports organizations.
Experiential Live & Digital
We develop and launch live events and online esports tournaments to attract, engage and build new communities.
Influencer Marketing
We help secure top influencers in gaming to deliver your message from sources your audience can trust.
Meet our team
Johnny Ward
Co-Founder /
Chief Executive Officer
Johnny Ward
Co-Founder /
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Dubois
Director of Account Management
Andrew Dubois
Director of Account Management
Tyrone Wang
Co-Founder /
Chief Marketing Officer
Tyrone Wang
Co-Founder /
Chief Marketing Officer
Brian Kim
Co-Founder /
Chief Operating Officer
Brian Kim
Co-Founder /
Chief Operating Officer
Stacy Torres
Senior Producer
Stacy Torres
Senior Producer
William Wu
Co-Founder /
Chief Creative Officer
William Wu
Co-Founder /
Chief Creative Officer
Jon Runkle
Executive Creative Director
Jon Runkle
Executive Creative Director
Patti Blythe
Agency Operation
& Strategy
Patti Blythe
Agency Operation
& Strategy
LJ Johansson
Associate Creative Director
LJ Johansson
Associate Creative Director
Paul Sams
Co-Founder /
Partner
Paul Sams
Co-Founder /
Partner
Emil Fernandez
Design Director
Emil Fernandez
Design Director
Justin Dong
Sr. Art Director
Justin Dong
Sr. Art Director
Toshiki Nakamura
Graphic Designer
Toshiki Nakamura
Graphic Designer
Wesley Ruff
Multimedia Designer
Wesley Ruff
Multimedia Designer
Angelina Altobano
Graphic Designer
Angelina Altobano
Graphic Designer
Gregg Yacovone
Marketing Strategist
Gregg Yacovone
Marketing Strategist
Anthony Klachin
Esports Strategist
Anthony Klachin
Esports Strategist
Kyle Hiroto
Account Supervisor
Kyle Hiroto
Account Supervisor
Tony Chin
Project Manager
Tony Chin
Project Manager
Brandon Crews
Sr. Project Manager
Brandon Crews
Sr. Project Manager
Ed Kiernan
Partner
Ed Kiernan
Partner
Dean Heacock
Finance
Dean Heacock
Finance
Haleh Shoa
Creative Operations Strategist
Haleh Shoa
Creative Operations Strategist
Scott Chan
IT
Scott Chan
IT
AnnaLisa Matias
Office Manager
AnnaLisa Matias
Office Manager
Cheese
Damage Mascot
Cheese
Damage Mascot