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A Novel Approach to the Challenges of Our Profession

Copywriter Collective

Having spent 16 years as an agency copywriter/creative director, 13 as a freelancer, and 10 as a copywriting professor, many of my personal experiences turn up in the career of the boomer character, Ted Canby. Assessment of a creative concept is subjective and often depends on the performance of the person presenting the concept.

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Copywriting Corporate Books

Melanie Saxton

These nonfiction books might include contributions from the people who helped make it happen — the initial visionaries, founding members, executive teams, boards of directors, account executives, creative directors, advertising managers, brand ambassadors, and even the end users of products and services (the customer).

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How to Write a Reference Letter

Grammarly

It may mention different positions the applicant held while with their current employer, specific projects they contributed toward, certifications they hold, and any specialized skill sets they have. Yu, It is my pleasure to recommend Luz Heredia for a senior project manager position with your company.

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People Round Up, Early March, 2024

Publishing Trends

Sally Poulson will lead both imprints, Priddy Books and Neon Squid as managing director. Joanne Clark will become creative director and Fiona Macdonald will take on the role of publishing director. Shelly Romero has joined Chooseco as senior editor, she was formerly at Scholastic and Cake Creative.

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People Round-Up, Mid November 2023

Publishing Trends

Oliver Munday has returned to Doubleday , from Knopf , as creative director. Kelly Blair has been named senior art director for the Knopf Cooks line. In Agency news : Former founder of Brotherstone Creative Management , Charlie Brotherstone , has joined Aevitas Creative Management UK as VP and senior agent.

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People Round Up, Early April, 2024

Publishing Trends

Jen Schwabinger , VP and director, sales development is departing after 40 years with the company. Alison Martin is named SVP of customer solutions, analytics, projects, and strategy, and Jeanie Wood will report to her. Campbell Associates , Jennifer Custer joins as director of the London office. At Maria B.

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People Round-Up, Mid-August 2023

Publishing Trends

David Adams has been appointed reviews director. Current director for columns and special projects Rachel Deahl has been named director of branded content. At Doubleday , Director of interior design Maria Carella will retire. Julia Steffy has been promoted to assistant project editor at Sourcebooks.