Sound Off

Sound Off is a dynamic platform for original pieces where writers explore a wide range of topics related to branding and copywriting. From passionate rants about industry trends to thoughtful deep dives into the craft of writing, this category encourages a diverse array of voices to share their unique perspectives. Engage with content that challenges, educates, and inspires, sparking new ideas and conversations among our community.

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Unpack the essence of branding with Brandy Cerne: achieving resonance through emotional connection, differentiation, and engaging communication.

Brandy Cerne

Mar 12, 2024

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Rishi Dastidar reveals how poetic techniques can unlock richer, more resonant brand stories, urging brands to move beyond clichés.

Rishi Dastidar

Dec 2, 2025

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Senior Content Marketing Consultant Laura Blackwell shares three ways she stays creatively centered and keeps the AI doom at bay.

Laura Blackwell

Jun 10, 2025

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Discover the journey behind Between The Lines, Zosia Swidlicka's zine exploring the often overlooked but vital role of brand language in shaping a brand’s identity.

Zosia Swidlicka

Apr 10, 2024

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Why naming for the now is good, but futureproofing your name to stand the test of time is better.

Stevie Belchak

Dec 13, 2024

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Embrace the challenge and creativity in B2B projects with insights from Acree Graham Macam's journey in making complex industries engaging.

Acree Graham Macam

Mar 12, 2024

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In our series centered around Community, pathbreaking Black women in the horror genre have given Nadira Jamerson the courage to share her voice and artistry – the scary sisters deserve their flowers too.

Nadira Jamerson

Apr 9, 2026

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Copywriter Nida Ahmad shares how Dungeons & Dragons became her creative superpower—transforming pandemic isolation into better storytelling, collaboration, and words that hit harder.

Nida Ahmad

May 15, 2025

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Discover Austin Powe's approach to making marketing copy presentations as engaging as storybook readings, elevating the art of storytelling in copywriting.

Austin Powe

Mar 5, 2024

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Simple doesn’t always mean better. Sometimes friction and messiness are what bring the best ideas forward.

Luke Bell

Oct 31, 2025

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Copywriters often mute their own voice in service of a higher purpose: great brand writing. Natalie Doggett makes the case for bringing individuality back into the process.

Natalie Doggett

Sep 23, 2024

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Siegel+Gale’s Michelle Duda explains how to communicate clearly in a world where language expires fast and every niche community reads messages differently.

Michelle Duda

Jan 16, 2026

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Take a stroll through LinkedIn’s quirks with this A-to-Z guide of insights and laughs for anyone in the brand writing world.

Joe McKay

Dec 6, 2024

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Audits help brands uncover opportunities by examining competitors and categories. Discover how to use audits creatively to spark new ideas and strategic direction.

Dan Steiner

Jun 28, 2024

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A survival guide for navigating LinkedIn, gaining professional insights and copywriting inspiration without losing your sanity.

Andrew Boulton

Oct 28, 2024

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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

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Crafting a compelling narrative is more than hiring talented copywriters. The best brand writing includes a clear TOV, regular assessments, and a solid strategy to anchor it all.

Jaz Allen-Sutton

Sep 16, 2024

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Snowbird’s billboard campaign proves why brands that aren’t for everyone often win, using bold messaging to attract their perfect audience.

Stevie Belchak

Mar 12, 2024

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A thoughtful exploration of why rest matters, and how taking space can help creatives rekindle their intuition, energy, and appetite for new ideas.

Meg Loughman

Dec 2, 2025

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From a disastrously named Australian ute to Tommy Hilfiger billboards and REI’s Black Friday rebellion, this piece explores the mechanics and references of authority — and the intangibles that can’t be taught.

Max Maclean

Feb 26, 2026

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Hanna Sorbito shares her unique insights on producing great copywriting as a bilingual copywriter.

Hanna Sorbito

Oct 28, 2024

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Matchstic's Clayton Notestine argues for minimizing excessive adjectives in copywriting to create impactful and concise messages.

Clayton Notestine

Nov 4, 2024

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Unveiling content design: the synergy of strategy, UX writing, and storytelling in digital projects.

Kendra Rainey

Mar 12, 2024

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Brand writing, like working in a kitchen, thrives on trust, teamwork, and knowing when to follow the recipe—and when to improvise.

Sam Lightfinch

Mar 4, 2025

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Ben Shown, design leader and lecturer, on what a Murphy bed, a birth control pack, and a sidecar motorcycle can teach us about designing better products today.

Ben Shown

Mar 23, 2026