Sam Surprise, President
Prior to founding Surprise Advertising in 1989, Sam worked in New York City for The Movie Channel/Show Time, for Direct Broadcast Satellite, Inc. and for a variety of advertising agencies. Sam has over twenty years of advertising and marketing experience.

Interests: Collecting tin toys from the 40’s and 50’s, Alfa Romeos, Watches, fine food and travel.

Jennifer Blake, Account Executive
Jennifer holds a BFA from Maine College of Art with a concentration in photography. Jennifer brings to Surprise Advertising over 8 years experience in business-to-business sales and marketing.
Favorite Movies: Shakespeare in Love, Empire Of The Sun, Austin Powers (all 3) and anything with Mike Myers in it, Moulin Rouge, Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Musicians: Madonna, Gwen Stefani, U2, Pat Benetar and most anything that appeals to my ears.
Interests: Spending time with my son Alexander, Photography, Design, Art, Music, Walking, Skiing, Movies/Theatre and Sushi.
Things I want to do: Travel throughout Europe, especially Ireland. Enjoy life, one day at a time. Take more photographs and have a gallery exhibit of my own work someday.
Chief Doggy Dog, Gatekeeper
As a Bernese Mountain dog receptionist, Chief has demonstrated an excellent ability to keep unwanted vendors at bay while opening doors and fetching slippers for our favorite clients, which is everyone on our roster.

 
     

207.879.4570
Portland, Maine