UPDATE: Rob Hall

Rob is a copywriter/ACD at FP7 McCann in Dubai, UAE. His site features projects for brands like Arla, Mastercard, TCS, Rolex, Hardee’s, Lux, McDonald’s, Volkswagen, and STA. Don’t miss “Recipe for Change” for Puck (Gold, Silver, Bronze Lion 2025), a campaign that licensed displaced Lebanese mothers’ recipes to restaurants abroad. Or “Sponsored Balls” for Testicular Cancer Society (Bronze Lion 2025), where CD Leganés put the charity’s logo on their shorts against FC Barcelona.

Also from Rob’s bio: Rob’s 12+ years of international experience spans three countries and creative cultures. At BBL/P London, he led creative on Rolex, doubling the brand’s social following to over 20 million. At M&C Saatchi Berlin, he sold a campaign on his first day there. That thrill never faded. His work has picked up over 30 international awards across Cannes Lions, Dubai Lynx Grand Prix, One Show, Clios, and New York Festivals. He specializes in ideas that solve real problems, not just make more noise. And he’s still chasing the next idea that moves the needle.

Portfolio: robhall.work

Erik Williams

Erik is a brand storyteller/digital strategist/producer at Gray Media in Cleveland. His portfolio is a collection of 13 video projects he wrote that were directed and produced by his team at Gray (with the exception a few spec spots he made himself). From Lakeshore Dance & Gymnastics to Reliable Snow Plowing, there’s a crazy variety of brands and campaigns on his site. Dig it.

Portfolio: advertisingagainsthumanity.com

Joshua Hughes

Joshua is a freelance copywriter/ACD in Nashville, formerly a creative strategist at 72andSunny (and a bunch of killer agencies). As one would expect from a writer/strategist combo, there are all kinds of smart projects in his portfolio for brands like the Harlem Globetrotters, MadeGood (highly thoughtful snacks), Hurley (featuring Kai Lenny), The Truth (anti-smoking), Fight Camp, Callaway, and MLB. Dig it.

Portfolio: hughesjosh.com

VCU Brandcenter Class of 2025

It’s that time of year again! From Ashley Sommardahl, Associate Director at VCU Brandcenter:

“We are thrilled to debut the Class of 2025. They are a talented group of students with concentrations in Copywriting, Art Direction, Strategy, Brand/Account Management, and Experience Design.

Please check out their portfolios here. You can search by concentration and/or skill. Each student has a profile with links to their portfolio and calendar so you can easily review their work and schedule time to chat with them.”

Love it!