Copywriting

I love words. And I love the challenge of bringing them together to inspire, to make a difference and to sell products. I have experience working in every medium, for clients ranging from telecom to retail and the Military to hotels. You can check out my work online at: www.alisonhammer.com

The secret to writing really, really good copy is finger strength.

Culture junkie who acts half his age but writes with the wisdom of twice his age.

The biggest obstacle in my career has been explaining to my family what my career is.

I'm a recent grad of Northwestern's creative writing sequence and would love your feedback on my work - http://cargocollective.com/emilyakins. Thanks!

I need to run.

Known for telling it like it is — usually in the form of words on anything that will hold them — I'm a New York native who's held creative posts at some of the most highly regarded agencies in the world, including TBWA\Chiat\Day, Hill|Holliday, Merkle and Leo Burnett/Arc. Having worked in just about every discipline for clients in a variety of categories, I dig in deep to develop a strategy, construct a comprehensive plan designed to drive results and execute smart creative. I suppose you might say I'm fully versed in helping clients find value in integrated campaigns. And, with a knack for simplifying the complex, I've been published in DM News for my approach to email loyalty touch strategies and have been invited to speak to numerous groups on this very subject. Over the past few years I've taken on management roles and have successfully directed teams of 10+ Writers, Art Directors, Production Designers and Developers. However, my desire to concept, write and produce amazing work keeps me very involved with my sleeves rolled all the way up. After thirteen professional years in New York City and four in Boulder, Colorado, I'm now living on the north shore of Chicago with my wife, two kids and our dog Cooper.

Technically, I'm a jr. copywriter. But I like to think of myself as a little more. An entertainer. A salesman. An inventor, patenting new ideas for brands. I'm also a bit of a traveler. I graduated from Miami Ad School-Madrid and am Spanish/English bilingual (my future is in the general market, but hey, it never hurts right?). And speaking of traveling I don't respect boundaries. I've worked on/offline with Lápiz-Leo Burnett, Chicago, and then for Arista, a big digital shop in Madrid. What I do respect is doing sharp work. Like stuff for Warner Bros International, Pampero Rum, IE Business Schools, Schweppes, Trina (Spanish soft drink), Signal Toothpaste, All State, GMC, Herbal Essences, Bush's Beans and H&R Block. So that's my brief tale. The history of my creative passport. Now I'm in Chicago waiting for another stamp so I can takeoff again.

Aspiring and in the works copywriter at The Chicago Portfolio School. Seeking advice and maybe stir up some conversation at the same time.

A copywriter is a creative thinker, talker and doer. I come up with big ideas and can break them down into bite-size pieces in all flavors of media. By creating smart messages, every combination is delicious.

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Creative, smart, Senior-level Copywriter seeking a full time nook on a creative team. Inquire within.

Styles is a contributing Writer for The Chicago Egotist and Creative Director currently working in Chicago. Be sure to read WTF Monday every Monday. You can email Styles directly at styles4chiegotist@gmail.com or post a comment.