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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. In the agency world, you either get promoted to creative director, go freelance, teach, or write for an in-house ad department.

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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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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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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.

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People Round Up, Mid January, 2024

Publishing Trends

In Agency News… Anna Llewellyn has joined as project coordinator at Brockaman, Inc. At Hachette Book Group , Suet Chong has been promoted to creative director of Artisan and Workman. At HarperCollins Publishers , Andrew DiCecco has been promoted to director or production. Molly Gendell has joined Maria B.

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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. At Simon & Schuster , Louisa Solomon has been promoted to executive managing producer and casting director at S&S Audio.

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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. Megan Westbrook has been promoted to project manager at Crown. Sam Priddy will serve as publisher.