MARKETING CAMPAIGN

CRIMINAL MINDS: EVOLUTION

Evolving an iconic television franchise through a campaign that honors 17 seasons of legacy while ushering in a darker, more cinematic era for streaming.

Network: Paramount+

Season: 18

THE BRIEF: Criminal Minds: Evolution dives into the next chapter of television’s most elite profiling unit as the show moves from broadcast (CBS) to streaming (Paramount+). For this campaign, I crafted a series of bold, elevated key art pieces that nod to the gritty, suspenseful visual language of the original 17-season run while introducing a more cinematic, prestige edge, all while keeping its army of passionate and devoted fans satiated and wanting more in a campaign across Paid Media, Digital, Print & Digital OOH, OTT and Social.

SOLUTION: By centering the narrative on the personal stakes between the BAU and the UnSubs, we created an "upgraded" visual identity that honors the show’s 17-season history while leaning into a darker, cinematic streaming era, bridging legacy and reinvention. To keep fans guessing, we included easter eggs in the art, a nod to the villains that will appear in episodes throughout the season.

IMPACT: This season was a hit with fans and was subsequently renewed for an additional season.

CHARACTER PORTRAITS

PARAMOUNT+

Art optimized for the Paramount+ platform across OTT, Web, and Mobile.

WORK IN THE WORLD

The campaign featured key creative across high-impact OOH and DOOH placements, such as New York’s Times Square, along with a large paid digital media plan.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE

  • SHOW: Criminal Minds: Evolution S3

  • MY ROLE: Art Direction • Key Art Conception/Ideation • Photo Shoot Ideation • Photo Retouching • Set Brand Guidelines • Design & Direction of Production Materials: Outdoor, Digital, Print • Consulted on Styling

  • SVP OF CREATIVE: Ryan Brockington

  • VP OF ART: Kristina Jensen

  • PHOTO TEAM: Christine Ramage, Ken Kwok

  • CREATIVE TEAM: James Goyhenetche, Tom Palmer, Lena Parker-Duncan

  • MARKETING TEAM: Jeff Brea, Alex McMackin, Lauren Hamilton, Rosalava Orozco, Josh Powers

  • CREATIVE PARTNERS: LA, Canyon

  • PHOTOGRAPHER: Sally Montana

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