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Dive into the minds of the industry's finest with our Interviews section, featuring in-depth conversations with leading copywriters, verbal directors, and creative minds from renowned companies. Gain unparalleled insights into their creative processes, challenges, and triumphs in branding and copywriting. These interviews offer a rare glimpse into the strategies and personal journeys of those shaping the future of our industry.

 
 
 
 
 
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Jane Duru, Associate Creative Director at R/GA Australia, shares her insights, ethos, and experience in verbal design—crafting impactful brand voices and compelling narratives.
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The Subtext Editorial Team
Nov 22, 2024
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Discover how Rinee Shah shapes Oatly’s creative direction with her unique blend of humor, strategy, and innovation, making every project, from TikTok launches to cooking shows, distinctly Oatly.
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The Subtext Editorial Team
Apr 11, 2024
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Chara Smith is one half of Smith & Diction, the Philly-based design studio that specializes in creating thoughtful identities for imaginative clients.
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The Subtext Editorial Team
Sep 25, 2024
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Meet Will Nicklin, Head of Copy at How&How (and mid-run brainstorming enthusiast). Here, he sheds light on what skills truly matter, favorite ways to procrastinate and fresh ideas to make our industry more inclusive.
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The Subtext Editorial Team
Jan 9, 2025
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Emily Ash Powell discusses her path in copywriting, offering advice on branding, leadership, and breaking into the industry.
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The Subtext Editorial Team
Sep 6, 2024
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Explore the craft and strategy behind effective brand storytelling with Wolff Olins' Verbal Director, William Rauscher.
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The Subtext Editorial Team
Apr 11, 2024
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Meet Paddy Gilmore, the humor consultant behind successful ad campaigns, as he shares insights on using humor to captivate and engage, proving laughter truly is the best marketing strategy.
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The Subtext Editorial Team
Apr 11, 2024
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As creatives, the lines blur between what we get paid for and what we love. We spoke with four pros about hobbies, rituals, and inspiration.
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The Subtext Editorial Team
Dec 4, 2025
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Tasha Young, writer and creator of œvra, talks about her new platform helping creatives to work in the flow state.
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The Subtext Editorial Team
Dec 8, 2025
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Nomad Studio’s Stu Watson and Isabel Maguire share how they modernized The Economist’s voice while maintaining its connection with loyal readers.
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Izzy Colón
Aug 6, 2025
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Sonder & Tell Co-Founder Kate Hamilton talks navigating career transitions, leadership insights, and how she strikes a balance between business and creative energy.
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The Subtext Editorial Team
Jul 11, 2025
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For the team at Anthropic, voice is a craft, story is strategy, and AI isn’t just a tool—it's a creative partner.
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Carissa Justice
Jun 30, 2025
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Get to the future of advertising with Springboards.ai, where AI tools meet human creativity for faster, more innovative outputs. Pip Bingemann shares the vision of transforming agency workflows.
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Ayo Fagbemi
Apr 11, 2024
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Tom Hoare, Senior Copywriter at Koto, shares insights on crafting verbal identities, effective team collaboration and advice for thriving in the industry
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The Subtext Editorial Team
Dec 20, 2024
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Brand writer, strategist, and consultant Nana T. Baffour-Awuah shares how and why he went from high-level agency roles to thriving as an NYC freelancer, and the moves he's made along the way.
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The Subtext Editorial Team
Jul 9, 2025
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Yessy Downs shares her copywriting insights, her path from law to creativity, and her dedication to empowering diverse voices in business.
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The Subtext Editorial Team
Apr 11, 2024
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Margaret Kerr-Jarrett gives her insights into the world of verbal branding as a seasoned copywriter co-founder of Nihilo, a branding agency producing great brand writing.
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The Subtext Editorial Team
Oct 16, 2024
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Kevin Batory shares his path to success, creative inspirations, and insights from working at CENTER and co-hosting Front and Center.
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The Subtext Editorial Team
Sep 25, 2024
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From shaping brand narratives to writing poems, Allie Oliver shares how great writing starts with being true to yourself and knowing how to make your point of view resonate.
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The Subtext Editorial Team
May 28, 2025
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Dive into Austin L. Ray's world of copywriting, creative projects, and the balance between work and personal life in this revealing interview.
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The Subtext Editorial Team
Apr 11, 2024
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Pond Design's Emma Hagberg on the beauty of multilingual copy, eavesdropping as creative ritual, and why packaging is the most intimate form of copywriting.
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The Subtext Editorial Team
Jul 24, 2025
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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.
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The Subtext Editorial Team
Apr 14, 2025
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For Siegel+Gale's Pat Attenasio, simplicity isn’t a given—it’s an art that demands hard work, but leads to copy that lands and collaboration that flows naturally.
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The Subtext Editorial Team
Feb 20, 2025
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Cocogun copywriter Lewis Clark delves into the process of creating the Am Dash and what it means to write like a human.
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The Subtext Editorial Team
Jun 24, 2025
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Tim Cairns shares his journey in advertising, lessons learned, and creative philosophies from his work with top agencies and leading global brands.
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The Subtext Editorial Team
May 16, 2024
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