Jeff is a copywriter at 22squared in Tampa. He’s got a ton of Buffalo Wild Wings work in his book, including a print campaign for their 18 signature sauces. Which got MC to thinking, how has MC never been to a Buffalo Wild Wings? Hello, New Year’s Resolution #1. Nice to meet you.
Portfolio: jeffpospichal.com
John is a student copywriter at Creative Circus who’s about to graduate. (Got a theme going this week.) You have to like a creative who is both confident and self-depricating. Someone who can dress it up and laugh in the mirror. And judging from John’s site (check out his “About I” link), he does both. Look out advertising, here comes John Ennis.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/myadshere
Christian is a 22-year-old student copywriter who’s graduating from Miami Ad School Europe at the end of December. His site’s called The Banner Theory, and it’s crazy on the eyes. Like Netscape Navigator circa 1995. Hilarious.
Portfolio: thebannertheory.com
Dan Stewart, VP/CD at deep in Springfield, MO, is looking for a writer to join their shop. Look at deep’s work, you’ll probably find yourself getting hungry. From Dan, “Although we have a focus on food marketing, we work with a variety of great clients and brands. We’re looking for a storyteller, who is comfortable crafting great headlines and engaging long copy. A desire to create brilliant, breakthrough creative in a team environment with a great attitude is paramount.” Check out deep’s work and email Dan at the link/address below:
Portfolio: deepgroup.com
Email: dstewart@deepgroup.com
Friend of MC, genius copywriter and brilliant human being Chris Ford is back in the States (and the Bay Area) as CCO at Draftfcb. He’s also got a new Cargo site that’s just loaded. Welcome home, Ford.
Portfolio: chrisford.tv
Caroline is a copywriter at MTV in NYC. She gets to put words in Beevis and Butthead’s mouths for a living. So awesome. In honor of its awesomeness, we shall reprint here Beavis’s famous class Haiku:
Huh huh, huh huh huh
huh huh mmm, uh huh huh huh
huh huh, huh huh huh.
Portfolio: dangdood.com
Jason is a copywriter/ACD/VP at McCann in Los Angeles. MC saved this one special for the holiday, because it’s deep (22 projects) and fun. Think of it as an excuse for getting away from the fam for a little breather. “Going to go down to the basement for a few, Uncle Herm. Got to check out this big portfolio site.” Don’t forget to grab a bottle of something on your way down. And a turkey leg.
Portfolio: krop.com/jasonrappaport
MC is two years old this month. To celebrate, I’m doing something I’ve never done before. I’m posting my own site. Which is both exciting and terrifying. To everyone who’s sent a link to MC over the past two years, the CWs, friends of CWs, schools, students, CDs, ADs, spouses, and that one Mom, thank you. It’s been a blast. Let’s keep it going.
Portfolio: jasonsiciliano.com
Theresa Thornhill, recruiter at Barkley in Kansas City, is on the hunt for CWs. From Theresa, “Barkley is the largest employee-owned advertising agency in the US. Ownership has its advantages. So if you’re looking to work with people who have skin in the game, we might be a pretty good fit. We’re looking for a conceptual, collaborative thinker who’s able to put big ideas on paper. Your book is filled with big ideas presented in a simple, direct format. Your style is undetectable because you take a fresh approach for every brand and every assignment you take on. You’re comfortable (and good at) writing short copy and headlines…short and to the point.” Send your link and rez to Theresa at the email below:
Theresa’s email: tthornhill@barkleyus.com
BONUS: Barkley’s also looking for an ACD/CD-level freelance team to potentially go full-time.
Joanne Modica, an independent recruiter in Boston, checks in with a couple of CW positions at a Boston agency that’s willing to relocate. From Joanne: “Small, dynamic creative shop in Boston is in need of two CWs. Must have a killer conceptual portfolio and be ready to jump in with great ideas on day one. The agency has done award-winning work and is poised for new very-high profile client wins. Very collaborative working atmosphere and the CD is focused on mentoring his people, so there’s no waiting for the top guy to see your stuff. Great growth potential and opportunity to work on every kind of media. Be a big fish!” Send rez (in Word) and $$$ requirements to Joanne at the email below.
Joanne’s email: talentsearchboston@gmail.com
Image credit, freefoto.com.
Caroline is a senior copywriter at Digitas in Chicago. Don’t miss: Starburst. So true: the asterisk* on her Post adult cereals campaign. “Try talking about the natural advantage of fiber without having it sound like poop.” Word.
Portfolio: imcaroline.com
Brent is a copywriter/CD at Meers in Kansas City. You know what looks awesome in a portfolio? Photos of work in real life. Almost all of the campaigns on Brent’s site are presented in awesome photography, and it just looks stellar.
Portfolio: andbrent.com
Max is a copywriter at WAX in Calgary. Yes, it rhymes. What do you do when you’re handed a brief for boring insurance? If you’re Max, you make a boring campaign (above). Great line, from Max’s Calgary International Film Festival campaign: “Film Festival? I think my wife already donates to them.”
Portfolio: iammaxmay.com
Caroline is a digitally-inclined copywriter/designer at Denuo in Chicago. It could be an old-school thing, but whenever MC sees a portfolio that lists someone as a writer/designer, we hold our breath. Caroline is the real deal though. Plus, she’s got the digital thing. Can someone say “extremely marketable in the current industry environment”? MC can.
Portfolio: caroline-chen.com
Matt is a freelance copywriter in Los Angeles. His link was sent in by friend of MC, Karyn Campbell (at IdeaLists). The work on his site made me shoot coffee out my nose.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/mattheath
Erin is a copywriter at The Richards Group in Dallas. She graduated from Portfolio Center in 2010, so her site has both of student and produced work—16 campaigns in all. So cool to see what someone did in school, and then what they do as soon as they land. Such an awesome time in the CW journey.
Portfolio: mypencilhasapoint.com
Jessi is a senior copywriter at Kuhn & Wittenborn Advertising in Kansas City. Explore her site and the links on it, and you’ll find about 50% copywriting and 50% other writing: blogs, poetry, posters, etc. Which makes sense, seeing as how she started life as a magazine writer/editor. Copywriters come from everywhere. MC likes that.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/jessihamilton
Mark is a copywriter/CD in NYC. All kinds of awesome work on his site, including a mini-campaign within the MasterCard Priceless campaign about a boy and his Zamboni. And check out kissinglink.com for Dentyne. Who have the people you’ve kissed kissed?
Portfolio: markborcherding.org
Ladies and gentlemen, MC is honored to present the portfolio sites of the Fall 2011 Creative Circus graduating copywriters (in alphabetical order):
Peter Berta – peterwberta.com
Amanda Caldari – cargocollective.com/amandacaldari
Rachel Carlson – rachelmcarlson.com
Megan Cohen – cargocollective.com/megancohen
Marco Diaddezio – marcopywriter.com
Skyler Dobin – skylerdobin.com
Jason Donaldson – thisreadsright.com
Sarah Gatling – sarahgatling.com
Peter Harris – peterharriscw.com
Shannon Hollsten – shannonhollsten.com
Chip Kelly – yochipper.com
Nick Larson – nicklarsonwriter.com
Matt League – mattleague.com
Amy Lieberthal – amylieberthal.com
David Ma – david-ma.com
Kristen McManus – kristen-mcmanus.com
Simmi Nikki Patel – nikkispatel.com
Bryce Post – brycepost.com
Sara Steinberg – sarawithnoh.com
Cameron Van Der Veer – cameronvanderveer.com
Nikki’s anti-facial hair campaign for Gillette cracks up MC. So does her disclaimer above it: “This campaign does not represent the beliefs or ideals of Nikki S. Patel. Any potential employers that have facial hair should not trash her resumé on account of being insulted. We are sure Nikki S. Patel thinks facial hair looks extremely manly and rugged on you, kind sir/ma’am).” Smart move. Especially if she’s eyeing a shop in Boulder or Minneapolis.
Portfolio: nikkispatel.com
I remember seeing David’s GRADMEN idea somewhere (created with fellow Circus grads Deanna Director and Mike Quattrocchi), and thinking it was genius. Doesn’t matter if they got Don Draper to speak at their graduation ceremony or not. They got to spend time with 50 working CDs at agencies most CWs would love to land in right out of school. Winner.
Portfolio: david-ma.com
Lots of student books include entrepreneurial ideas these days, which is awesome. What makes Chip’s extra awesome is the number if those ideas he’s gone and executed. You get the feeling he’s one of those creatives who just likes to makes stuff. Those are good creatives to have at your agency.
Portfolio: yochipper.com
MC had the opportunity to meet Sara, along with fellow Circus grads Shannon Hollsten and Kristina Spaid, when they were in the Bay Area recently doing agency tours/interviews. Can’t say enough good things about the three of them. Can’t say enough good things about Circus, and how fast they are to respond to opportunities for their students. Tip o’ the hat to Kim Kurtz, Director of Career Services.
Portfolio: sarawithnoh.com
Sara Greene, Recruiting Strategist at Factory Labs and friend of MC, is looking for a CW, two Sr CWs, and an ACD/CW at Factory in Denver. From Sara, “The North Face, Oakley, Callaway, and Aspen/Snowmass – These are just some of the premium brands we work on, and live every day. As a full-service agency we don’t do anything—we experience everything. From hiking to golfing to company snow days slopeside, our creatively rich environment is pure energy for those who live our brands. We are always looking for top talent who are looking to grow, learn, explore, expand and experiment at Factory.”
Send your rez/link to Sara at: careers@factorylabs.com
CW job description: Click here
Sr. CW job description: Click here
ACD/CW job description: Click here
Tom is a copywriter/ECD at Brand Content in Boston. You know what’s great about portfolio sites? Versus the old portfolio portfolios? The archive section. If they love it, it’s like extra credit. If they don’t love it, it’s like, so what? It’s the archive section. (Plus, for writers, it means being able to include your fave headlines on one-shots, spec ads, oldies, and so-so art directed pieces.) Be sure to check out Tom’s archive section. Some awesome work in there. Glad we got a chance to see it.
Portfolio: tomkellycopywriter.com
Nick is a copywriter at Connelly Partners in Boston. Tons of great work on his site, but here’s a few don’t misses: Danversbank Branding, Hatch Video 2008, Stowe Mountain Resort, and Mother’s Day Shorts.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/consolidatedprojects
Lee is a copywriter at Colle+McVoy in Minneapolis. His site is titled “THINGS I WRITE:” and his work is organized in categories that finish the sentence – “on bus shelters” and “on jumbotrons” and “for osteoarthritic canines.” Makes you want to click on all of them, just to see what’s what. Fun.
Portfolio: thingsiwrite.com
Ladies and gentlemen, MC proudly presents the portfolio sites of the Chicago Portfolio School 2011 Fall copywriter grads (in alphabetical order):
Eamon Conway – eamonconway.com
Chris Davis – chrisdaviscw.com
Ben Klassman – benklassman.com
Mike McCarthy – mikemccarthyads.com
Lisa Norris – lisajnorris.com
Tim Ottolin – cargocollective.com/timottolin
Natalie Pavalko – nataliepavalko.com
Lauren Phillips – laurennphillips.com
Andrew Shaffer – andrewcopywriter.com
Steve Stenholt – cargocollective.com/stevestenholt
Jake Thompson – bookofjake.com
Big thanks to CPS grad Steve Stenholt for helping put together Chicago Portfolio School Week on MC. Steve’s off to Ogilvy NYC in a week after being named a finalist in the Big Ad Gig Competition, and landing a freelance contract. Sweet. Go get ’em, Mr. Stenholt.
Portfolio: cargocollective.com/stevestenholt
Here’s a new one. How about a campaign for Toys-R-Us, targeting divorced/joint custody Dads, appealing to the fact that spoiling their kids might get them more face time? MC is still laughing.
Portfolio: benklassman.com