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Verbal Archive

Sonder & Tell brings ease to the kitchen with the Plants rebrand—cracking a strategy built around the real secret ingredient: time.

Kate Hamilton

May 7, 2025

Sound Off

A writing career is rarely a straight line. It’s a road full of twists, turns, and open to work banners—every detour bringing another lesson.

Dan Steiner

May 5, 2025

Interviews

Ashley Johnson went from Pentagram client to Associate Partner. Now, as Pentagram’s first Head of Brand Narrative, she’s proving the words can hit just as hard as the visuals.

The Subtext Editorial Team

Apr 14, 2025

Interviews

After seven years with one brand, you’re bound to break a few rules. Papier’s Copy Lead, Jennie Watson, shares how she keeps the brand voice fresh—and what the industry gets wrong about in-house writing.

The Subtext Editorial Team

Mar 24, 2025

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Mother teamed up with StreetEasy to create a campaign that's a love letter to New York City, through the eyes of those who regretfully left.

Martin Baker

Mar 21, 2025

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Take a look into Leah Gordon’s crystal ball. As Pinterest’s Creative Director, she brings strategy and storytelling together for Pinterest Predicts.

The Subtext Editorial Team

Mar 13, 2025

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Verbal Archive

StreetEasy’s verbal identity and NYC-centric campaigns resonate with locals, using wit and authenticity to stand out in the city’s real estate market.

Jason Ferguson

Apr 29, 2024

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Freelance copywriter Gemma Strang dives into the creative benefits of playing board games as copywriters and the best ones you should check out.

December 6, 2024

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The Subtext's outside-the-box gift ideas to inspire and delight the writer or creative in your life.

December 10, 2024

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Pamela Henman celebrates The Subtext's success after one year, encouraging writers to submit raw, bold ideas, offering a space for free expression and creative writing.

July 31, 2024

Sound Off

Great copy sings like a melody. Robin Albin explores how the musicality of words—rhythm, rhyme, and sound—elevates copywriting and leaves a lasting impact.

June 20, 2024

Verbal Archive

Beca Tea's verbal identity blends tradition with creativity, crafting a bold narrative that reshapes tea's future with a fresh, rebellious voice.

March 27, 2024

Sound Off

Loah’s playful tagline charms, but does the rest of their messaging hit the mark? A review of the highs and lows of their brand identity and copy.

March 29, 2024

Verbal Archive

KesselsKramer helps hotelier citizenM challenge the hospitality industry's status quo with a cheeky, rebellious verbal identity that speaks directly to modern travelers.

November 22, 2024

Verbal Archive

Bite Back’s new identity gives a voice to young activists, challenging food industry giants with bold messaging and a focus on exposing harmful marketing practices.

May 22, 2024

Submissions

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