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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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Karin Fyhrie, founder of Sovereign Objects, shares how she's guided AI to help her tap into her deeper unconscious.
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Jun 30, 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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Apr 11, 2024
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Delve into Dan Nelken's creative world, where humor meets copywriting and self-doubt is conquered with a unique approach.
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Apr 11, 2024
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Delve into Nick Parker's creative world, from shaping brand voices to his philosophy on writing and innovation. Learn from his experiences and tips for new writers.
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Apr 11, 2024
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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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May 16, 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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Jul 9, 2025
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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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Oct 16, 2024
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R/GA’s Brittany Messenger and Hans Aschim on bringing design thinking to language and building systems that treat verbal strategy as part of design.
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Oct 31, 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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Dec 8, 2025
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Explore the craft and strategy behind effective brand storytelling with Wolff Olins' Verbal Director, William Rauscher.
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Apr 11, 2024
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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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Apr 14, 2025
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Sari Azout, founder of Sublime - a platform for archiving interesting and inspiring things found on the internet - shares how her own archive informs her work and why curation is becoming a critical creative skill.
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Mar 25, 2026
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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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Sep 6, 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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Jul 24, 2025
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Explore Vikki Ross's insights on copywriting, from her London roots to shaping global brand voices and sharing wisdom on LinkedIn.
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Apr 11, 2024
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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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Jul 11, 2025
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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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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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Apr 11, 2024
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A conversation with Denomination’s Rowena Curlewis exploring how the most effective brands shift the conversation around the product rather than reinventing it.
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May 4, 2026
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In this installment of Creatives on AI, we chat with Gray Hauser, Design Director at Matchstic, on how AI shows up in his process, what it means for authorship, and when skepticism is healthy.
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Jun 12, 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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Jun 24, 2025
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Discover Claire Falloon's insights on copywriting, her creative projects, and the joys of life beyond the written word.
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Apr 10, 2024
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Angel Bellon shows how understanding human behavior and overlooked communities gives brands a strategic advantage in cultivating real relevance.
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Jan 16, 2026
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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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Apr 11, 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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