Welcome to the OOMPH! Creative site, a fancy-schmancy (OK, more schmancy than fancy) way to showcase the portfolio and availability of one advertising & marketing copywriter/creative director/mensch: me, Gary Colen.

Why OOMPH!?

Glad you asked. I find the word funny. Not quite "pantalones" funny, but close. Also, it describes the impact my words and ideas have in influencing buying habits and swaying minds. Most important of all, when your given name reminds people of a certain diminutive actor (RIP) with a penchant for saying "Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis?," it's advisable to hide behind a shell company.

Stick your nose in my business

Go ahead, poke around. Read more about me (including opinions that aren't first- person!). Check out samples of my work from the last 19 years -- including my pre-OOMPH! years -- spanning all media and many industries. If you like what you see, maybe it's time to add some oomph to your marketing mix.