Realm is a stand-out, highly original, award-winning team on a mission to create an immersive, impactful difference for our clients.
With a background in computer science, engineering, Shane has become one of entertainment’s most innovative commercial and TV directors with the unique ability to deliver on a wide range of creative. From global brands, A-list celebrities to Power Tool commercials, Shane brings a unique level of imagination, platform development, and creative problem solving.
For the past 25 years Norman has been producing movies, commercials promo’s, and Music Videos. Norman has produced for the top directors in the entertainment business and the top advertising agencies all over the world. To name a few he just finished work with Paul Feig and Mark Pellington on a few very high profile campaigns for the Oscar Aston Martin with Tom Brady, respectively. He is the Managing Director and Partner at Realm Agency.
With a passion for creativity and people skills, Jess joined the Realm team after having spent the last five years selling digital advertising and helping startups scale. Graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Communications and Public Relations, she has a unique ability to problem solve branding needs and market businesses to stand out against competitors. A true Midwest native, who has called Chicago home since 2015. Out of the office, you will find her traveling and spending time outdoors, especially near any body of water, where she enjoys boating and water sports, along with her rescue pup, Charley.
With an education in the sciences, a passion for problem-solving, and an insatiable curiosity for creative development, Taylor Powers brings a refreshing new take on competence in an account management role to the Realm team, unencumbered by the dogma of her traditional agency counterparts. Taylor’s organizational skills and ability to keep cool under pressure have made her nothing short of a “hero of [the] Realm”, so it should come as no surprise to anyone that she got her start in the Marvel Comic Universe working with Digital Domain’s primary R&D team. When not keeping the team on task, you’ll likely find Taylor outdoors climbing, on a dirt bike, or playing soccer where her 13 years of playing experience and the tricks she’s picked up from her favorite team, the LAFC, have made her just as formidable on the field as in the office…
A self-professed marketing, economics, and consumer psych nerd, Steve Bergstrom brings front-line experience gained over years of building fledgling startups and managing global brands at national retailers, domestically and abroad. A true marketing generalist and staunch advocate of consumer experience, Steve’s resume covers brand, channel, and product management roles in which he’s managed everything from integrated partnership marketing campaigns to complex eComm/data projects, and from style guide development to merchandising rollout. A Chicagoland resident and native of the city’s southland, off-the-clock you can find Steve rowing the Chicago river, wrenching on classic and antique cars, or training for his next triathlon or CrossFit competition.–
I have over 20 years’ agency experience, working in various teams in London, Manchester and Chicago. I am now looking for my next role – somewhere I can help shape ideas, brew the coffee, and put a smile on clients and colleagues faces alike. I work hard to build client success stories and agency know-how. Often I lead. Sometimes I get out of the way, but always I strive to find great insights and support the team through creativity and thought leadership. • Conceptual art director, UX/UI designer, writer • Extensive brand and advertising experience • Strong presentation and client-facing experience • Collaborative, team-centric and supportive nature • Pressure Taker • Idea Finder • Effulgent Gentleman
Noboru is an Associate Creative Director with a background in visual communication– with experience in design and storytelling for numerous blue-chip companies, startups, agencies, and more. Driven to develop creative backed by insight, Noboru has hatched ideas for commercials and campaigns that truly energize brands.
