Jon Hingston
An Emmy-winning digital experience and innovation leader with over twenty years shaping global programs for major brands. I bring creative, technology, and strategy teams together to build connected experiences and AI pilots that test feasibility, prove value, and deliver measurable business results.
Multi Platform Ecosystems
I lead large-scale platform programs that unite strategy, design, technology, and delivery teams to deliver enterprise sites, commerce platforms, and multi-platform ecosystems.
- Volvo: Global .com redesign and owner platforms, scaled to 30 markets and modernising digital touchpoints.
- Goldman Sachs: Trading simulator apps helping clients stress-test investments and cut deal cycles from nine months to three.
- Dolby: Optimizely migration and scalable website factory enabling faster global launches.
- Sub-Zero: Adobe AEM replatform and redesign for five markets, reimagined owner and trade tools, and AI roadmap with active pilots.
AI & Emerging Tech Pilots
I help organizations test and scale new technologies through rapid prototypes, from AI adoption to AR/VR and connected retail, proving what works before wider rollout.
- AI Tools assesments & Roadmaps: Feasibility testing and evaluation of AI platforms, from automation to content-generation agents, defining where tools deliver real value.
- Conversational AI Agents: LLM pilots tied to brand data and FAQs, creating service assistants that cut friction and measure adoption.
- AR/VR & Virtual Try-On: Pilots for luxury and retail brands testing augmented mirrors, try-ons, and immersive storytelling.
- Connected Digital-Physical Prototypes: Early concepts linking digital and physical experiences, helping clients learn fast before full investment.
I lead teams building nimble, connected experiences from within legacy systems, uniting technology, data and design to deliver seamless journeys across digital and physical touchpoints.
- MAC Cosmetics: Connected retail store with virtual try-ons and mobile saves, featured in Forbes and by Microsoft’s CEO.
- Universal Studios: Interactive wands and Power-Up Bands linking physical play to mobile rewards and upsell.
- Samsung: Connected-home ecosystem uniting appliances, mobile and retail environments.
- Shiseido: Chat Beyond Time, an installation at Shiseido’s Innovation Museum blending VR, storytelling and design to explore time, identity and beauty.
Immersive & Connected Experiences
Integrated Campaigns
Award-winning campaigns that merge narrative, culture and technology across film, digital, social and live channels — driving global reach, measurable impact and recognition including Emmy and Cannes Lions awards.
- Love Has No Labels: Emmy–winning diversity campaign featuring the live x-ray activation, reaching over 170 million views and shared by the Obamas.
- Beats by Dre: “Straight Outta” campaign extension in Shanghai, and Show Your Color launch for Japan introducing the brand through TV, OOH, interactive retail, posters and social content.
- Nike: Air-Max day Shanghai, an experience featuring personalized sneaker customization, multi-floor retail takeover and mobile activations amplifying the global launch.
- Mercedes-Benz: Photo Pass campaign activating a nationwide creator network, producing over 2 million user-generated assets and redefining how Mercedes engaged younger audiences.
