Ross is a junior copywriter at R/GA in NYC. One of MC’s fave things about portfolio sites is checking out what people did before they became copywriters. What lead them to a life of copywriting? For example, between May and July of 2006, Ross was a professional Ghost Hunter for Supernatural Occurrence Studies in Chicago. It’s like, duh. How else are you going to follow that up?
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/rosswolinsky
Michael is a senior copywriter at AJF Partnership in Melbourne, Australia. So cool to see portfolios from around the globe. So cool to compare humor and tone. To MC, the States and Australia aren’t too far apart, probably even closer than the States and the UK. Interesting.
Portfolio: michaelskarbek.com
Sara Greene, Director of Recruiting at Factory Labs in Denver, is looking for both a Copywriter and a Senior Copywriter. From Sara: “The North Face, Oakley, Callaway, and Aspen/Snowmass – These are just some of the premium brands we work on, and live every day. As a full-service agency we don’t do anything—we experience everything. From hiking to golfing to company snow days slopeside, our creatively rich environment is pure energy for those who live our brands. We are always looking for top talent who are looking to grow, learn, explore, expand and experiment at Factory.”
Send your rez/link to Sara at: careers@factorylabs.com
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Kathy is a copywriter/ACD at Proof in Austin. If you’re a sucker for crazy animation/illustration like MC, check out Kathy’s campaign for Heritage Boot Elves. (In Broadcast, second to the last spot.) Bonus points for Spanish with subtitles.
Portfolio: kathyfarley.com
Aimee is a copywriter/ACD in Chicago. Her site was submitted by fellow CW Mike Tuton (big ups), and it’s easy to see why. All kids of awesome work for a cool variety of clients like Adidas, Sorel, Tilex, Piperllime and Chipotle. She’s also started a new card company called Brain Surgeons & Rocket Scientists (link below). Love it.
Portfolio: withtwoees.com
Cards: bsandrs.com
Roger is a copywriter at Arnold Boston. Each of the campaigns on his site is represented by a TV star of the 80′s. Funny. I spent a few minutes trying to determine if there was some link between a star and his/her campaign, but quit when I hit Alf for Progressive Truck Insurance. In addition to work for Progressive, Carnival and McDonald’s, Roger’s got a little stand-up on his site. Once again proving MC’s theory that surfers, drummers and comedians make awesome copywriters.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/rogerfish
Anthony is a copywriter in Birmingham, AL. He’s incorporated as Battery Ads, and his site is part personal portfolio, part one-man shop. Which brings up an interesting question, especially relevant to 2012. As a freelance creative, at what point do you make the switch from individual writer to small biz? And to what degree?
Portfolio: batteryads.com
Carolyn Sweeney, Creative Recruiter for Digitas Boston, is looking for Senior Copywriters (more than one) and a straight-up Copywriter. From Carolyn: “Ready to do stuff nobody’s ever tried before? To work somewhere your colleagues not only get your ideas, but your jokes? And even your parents have heard of your clients? Welcome to Digitas. Our unique ebusiness model integrates digital strategy, web technology, creative, and marketing for the world’s top companies. You’ll be bombarded with new challenges—and inspired by people who are trailblazers, genuine, and accountable.” Um, yes please.
For info about Digitas, detailed job descriptions, or to apply, email Carolyn at the address below.
Carolyn: carolyn.sweeney@digitas.com
Digitas: digitas.com
James is a copywriter at McCann in Birmingham, UK. He shares a shiny new Cargo site with art director Tim Jones, and they’ve added all kinds of new work to it, including Vauxhall, Harley-Davidson and Avis. Don’t miss: McCann Birmingham Recruitment. Wonder how that would that play in the States?
Portfolio: timandjames.co.uk
Newt is a TV writer/new copywriter, breaking into the ad biz after years writing for the likes of Jimmy Kimmel and The Tonight Show. His portfolio is small and spec, but you can see where it’s headed. Fame and fortune is MC’s prediction.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/newtcox
Mark is a copywriter/ACD in NYC. There’s a killer variety of work on his site for clients ranging from Corona to Mitsubishi to Washington Mutual. But don’t leave without checking out his Personal section. Mark’s also a talented singer/songwriter, voiceover guy and photographer. His blog, Fucked Umbrellas, features pics of broken umbrellas abandoned on the streets of NYC along with captions of what each umbrella’s owner might have been thinking. In Haiku.
Portfolio: markradcliffe.com
Taking a break for the holidays, CWs. MC will be back Monday, Jan 2nd. Until then, may Santa leave presents under your tree. May you survive relatives. May you find something good to read.
Mike is a copywriter at Brunner in Pittsburgh. He put mullets on parking meters for Supercuts. “Has your haircut expired?” That’s funny. Anything with mullets is funny.
Portfolio: mikelatshaw.com
Bob is a copywriter/CD in Boulder and a fellow Duck (go Ducks!). In his Outdoor section, he has a campaign for the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame that features “the longest copy outdoor ads in American advertising.” About 10,500 words each. That’s what we like to see on MC. Only one complaint. Wish we could zoom in to read all of those beautiful words.
Portfolio: bobrickert.com
Andrew is VP ECD at NBCUniversal/ECD of Integrated Media. Check out his rez: CP+B, WK, JWT, Leagas, Fallon. Then check out his work. Then maybe cry a little. Then feel better. Then cry a little more.
Portfolio: andrewault.com
Andy is a copywriter in Los Angeles. He has magic writing powers that MC doesn’t have: he can write awesome lyrics. Check out the first video on his site, Prius Goes Plural, and the last, for Google Offers. Love ‘em. So much other great work up on his site, too. Plus the site itself is rad. Winner.
Portfolio: andykadin.com
Grant is a senior creative director at BBDO NY, and who knows if he’s had the time or need to update his portfolio site in awhile. MC doesn’t care. The writing in Print + OOH (Red Stripe) and More TV (FedEx) is so genius, Grant can now add MC Faves Week 3 to his list of accomplishments, right between London International and Radio Mercury. Or maybe not.
Portfolio: Click here
Jeff is a copywriter at 22squared in Tampa. He’s got a ton of Buffalo Wild Wings work in his book, including a print campaign for their 18 signature sauces. Which got MC to thinking, how has MC never been to a Buffalo Wild Wings? Hello, New Year’s Resolution #1. Nice to meet you.
Portfolio: jeffpospichal.com
John is a student copywriter at Creative Circus who’s about to graduate. (Got a theme going this week.) You have to like a creative who is both confident and self-depricating. Someone who can dress it up and laugh in the mirror. And judging from John’s site (check out his “About I” link), he does both. Look out advertising, here comes John Ennis.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/myadshere
Christian is a 22-year-old student copywriter who’s graduating from Miami Ad School Europe at the end of December. His site’s called The Banner Theory, and it’s crazy on the eyes. Like Netscape Navigator circa 1995. Hilarious.
Portfolio: thebannertheory.com
Dan Stewart, VP/CD at deep in Springfield, MO, is looking for a writer to join their shop. Look at deep’s work, you’ll probably find yourself getting hungry. From Dan, “Although we have a focus on food marketing, we work with a variety of great clients and brands. We’re looking for a storyteller, who is comfortable crafting great headlines and engaging long copy. A desire to create brilliant, breakthrough creative in a team environment with a great attitude is paramount.” Check out deep’s work and email Dan at the link/address below:
Portfolio: deepgroup.com
Email: dstewart@deepgroup.com
Friend of MC, genius copywriter and brilliant human being Chris Ford is back in the States (and the Bay Area) as CCO at Draftfcb. He’s also got a new Cargo site that’s just loaded. Welcome home, Ford.
Portfolio: chrisford.tv
Caroline is a copywriter at MTV in NYC. She gets to put words in Beevis and Butthead’s mouths for a living. So awesome. In honor of its awesomeness, we shall reprint here Beavis’s famous class Haiku:
Huh huh, huh huh huh
huh huh mmm, uh huh huh huh
huh huh, huh huh huh.
Portfolio: dangdood.com
Jason is a copywriter/ACD/VP at McCann in Los Angeles. MC saved this one special for the holiday, because it’s deep (22 projects) and fun. Think of it as an excuse for getting away from the fam for a little breather. “Going to go down to the basement for a few, Uncle Herm. Got to check out this big portfolio site.” Don’t forget to grab a bottle of something on your way down. And a turkey leg.
Portfolio: krop.com/jasonrappaport
