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Creative Visionary Pierce Thiot Dies at 40
28 Aug
Summary
- Pierce Thiot, a creative leader at Maximum Effort, passed away at 40.
- He died at home in Orem, Utah, from a pulmonary embolism.
- Thiot was known for impactful campaigns for brands like DoorDash and Apple.
Pierce Thiot, a highly influential creative director known for his work with Maximum Effort, has died at age 40. Thiot passed away on Tuesday at his home in Orem, Utah, following a pulmonary embolism. He was instrumental in launching some of the most culturally relevant brand campaigns during his tenure.
Co-founders Ryan Reynolds and George Dewey of Maximum Effort described Thiot as a "shining light of creativity, kindness and hard work." Before joining Maximum Effort, Thiot had a distinguished career, working on campaigns for major brands like Apple, Nike, and Coca-Cola, and creating the viral sensation "Will It Beard?"
At Maximum Effort, Thiot spearheaded significant projects, including a Super Bowl campaign for DoorDash featuring 50 Cent and innovative work for L'Oréal Paris and Lancôme. His contributions also extended to campaigns for Mint Mobile and a Groundhog Day-themed series for Lay's. He also lent his writing talents to the Emmy Award-winning documentary series Underdogs.
