The Creative Momentum

Our Atlanta-based, full-service creative agency’s workspace is open, airy, and engaging. There are no roadblocks to interrupt the workflow, engagement, or creative process. We are a fast-paced creative agency without clutter or confusion. The Creative Momentum is a firm that is blessed to have the most talented individuals in the creative space, as well as a team with over two decades of experience. We excel at ramping up our clients’ results. While our creative firm has a strong management team, we consider everyone who touches your project to be an inspired and motivated leader.

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• Carl Widdowson CEO/President

  Carl founded The Creative Momentum with a single purpose: to provide the ultimate creative and an everlasting branding experience for a clients’ customers/prospects. He has over a decade of experience in delivering visionary and realistic ideas, and the highest quality in the industry for organizations of all shapes and sizes. As the CEO of The Creative Momentum, Carl always treats each client the same- with passion and the understanding that everyone has a common goal. That goal is to create a return on investment and have great customer loyalty. He is known to be well involved in every step of the process- from helping to deliver concepts, to hand coding websites, and to help reinforce the highest quality possible (which some would say he is a little obsessed). Carl maybe the CEO; however, he will tell you he is every bit apart of the teams’ day-to-day tasks and ensuring the client gets the momentum effect they deserve.

  • Hometown/General
    Mobile, but pretty much Atlanta, Starbucks-aholic, Can play the guitar, Inpsiring the fellow person.

  • Play Hard
    Designing, Concepting, Coding and more coding, Drawing, Working out.

  • Favorite Quote
    “Success comes from taking the initiative and following up... persisting... eloquently expressing the depth of your love. What simple action could you take today to produce a new momentum toward success in your life?”

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• Michael White VP of Customer Relations

  Michael has over 7 years of experience in understanding what clients’ needs are and how to exceed their expectations. He leads overall client service and is passionate in making sure that the client’s vision is met, they are well-informed throughout the process, and that the client gets the results they deserve.

  • Hometown/General
    Atlanta- Yes, a native Seriously? Starbucks-aholic, Can play Alto Saxophone, and an Eagle Scout

  • Play Hard
    Rock Climbing, Tennis, Camping, International Traveling, and Fellowship

  • Favorite Quote
    “Do just once what others say you can’t do, and you will never pay attention to their limitations again.”

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• Chip Evans Creative Director

  Chip is a team player known for creativity, flexibility, and reliability and has extensive experience in both print and web. He is comfortable in every role within the creative environment and has a passion for pushing projects forward. He is an award-winning designer with more than a decade's worth of experience ranging from marketing and branding to visual design and front-end development. Over the past decade he has held job titles ranging from graphic designer to Chief Design Officer while working for small to large advertising, marketing and communication firms in Metro Atlanta.

  My main goal is to clearly convey the message and achieve the ultimate goal of the project in a beautiful and memorable way. The message always comes first and it is my job to connect that message with the user as impactfully as possible. Design should not get in the way of your message and your target audience. It should facilitate a relationship that lasts.

  • Hometown/General
    Atlanta by way of Savannah. Is a hall of fame athlete from Oglethorpe University.

  • Play Hard
    I am raising 2 girls with a third on the way. Time for me? You kidding?

  • Favorite Quote
    “Design should never say, “Look at me.” It should always say, “Look at this.”

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• Janice Wood Marketing Director

  Janice brings 10 years of marketing experience to The Creative Momentum, including a stint at Atlanta's High Museum of Art where she managed marketing campaigns and events for the Membership department. Graduating from the University of Georgia with a major in English and minor in Mass Communications, she specializes in event planning, copy-editing, email and print marketing. In the summer of 2010, she founded a non-profit to raise funds for a local child diagnosed with brain cancer. After a hardworking marketing campaign,innovative branding and a rocking benefit concert hosting 1200 guests, the non-profit raised $45,000 in 8 weeks and gained local media attention from 11Alive News and Atlanta radio stations Star 94, Q100, 99X and 94.9 "The Bull."

  Your marketing materials should sound great, look fresh and work – by using tested techniques that WILL increase your ROI. There is a creative strategy for every budget and Janice brings her expertise to every project.

  • Hometown/General
    Atlanta native, Mom of 3, Altruist, Church's Event Team Leader

  • Play Hard
    Backpacking, Gardening, Carpool

  • Favorite Quote
    “Well-behaved women rarely make history.” - Marilyn Monroe

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• David Bowman Animation / Video Director

  David began crafting videos for fun when he was a young teenager, and since that time he has continued to develop his natural talents in the world of professional visual media. With over 6 years of experience and a background in post-production and visual effects, he is experienced with both the technical and artistic sides of the film-making coin, and can help clients bring their visions to life in a way that is effective and captivating. He has worked with anyone from entrepreneurs to large companies such as Nokia, Dell, and Call of Duty.

  • Hometown/General
    Atlanta. Has an IV that injects caffeine directly into his system. Recently engaged.

  • Play Hard
    Film. Random adventures. Travel. Church and fellowship.

  • Favorite Quote
    Anything Calvin and Hobbes ever said...

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• Gabe Hamby QA Director

  Gabe has one main goal that he brings to every quality assurance testing effort that he leads, and it is to ensure that the quality of the delivered product meets the customer’s high expectations. With his years of experience in testing everything from web sites to web services, he brings a wealth of knowledge around testing both functionality and user experience.

  • Hometown/General
    Wartburg, TN. Have a wonderful wife and 2 great kids. Trainer for other QA professionals.

  • Play Hard
    Softball, Flying Model Rockets, Travel, and Fellowship

  • Favorite Quote
    "To know the answer is to be the question." Patrick Heintze