Hello, I’m Josh, an American Copywriter

I live in New York, USA

Executive Creative Director | Adweek Creative 100 Selection

Josh is an award-winning, globally recognized, creative leader.

From Nike and Adidas, to Apple, Taco Bell, DirecTV, BetMGM and many more, Josh has consistently driven business growth for iconic brands by uniting teams around a disruptive creative vision.

As Executive Creative Director and Partner, Josh led independent agency Zambezi, to win Ad Age’s Small Agency of the Year, as well as being named as one of Adweek’s Creative 100 and Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Creatives. His breakthrough work has been recognized globally by every major show and publication from The One Show and The Clios, to the Cannes Lions Advertising Festivals where he’s won more than 40 Cannes Lions.

His opinions and ideas have been published on Business Insider, Entrepreneur Magazine, AdAge, AdWeek, Forbes, NY Times and dozens of others.

He thrives on fresh thinking and big ideas that break through noise to deeply connect with people. Josh delivers work that moves audiences while moving the needle for brands.

Skills

Josh’s Copywriter Portfolio

Agencies as a freelancer

McCann Worldgroup

Agencies as an employee

Zambezi, LLC
180LA
Deutsch LA
CAA Marketing
TBWAChiatDay
Wieden + Kennedy

Awards

ADWEEK CREATIVE 100 SELECTION
ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE TOP CREATIVES
FACEBOOK “FACES”
D&AD YELLOW PENCIL, SOUND DESIGN & USE OF MUSIC
D&AD GRAPHITE PENCIL, MUSIC/FILM

BELLAGIO “JOY”
SILVER, CANNES LION, FILM
SILVER, CANNES, MUSICAL SCORE
SILVER, CLIO, ORIGINAL SCORE
ADAGE EDITOR’S PICK
CREATIVITY PICK OF THE DAY

FACEBOOK “NEVER LOST”
SILVER, CANNES LION, FILM
SILVER, CANNES LION, MUSIC/FILM
GOLD, ONE SHOW, ORIGINAL MUSIC
SILVER, ONE SHOW, FILM
D&AD YELLOW PENCIL, SOUND DESIGN & USE OF MUSIC
D&AD GRAPHITE PENCIL, EDITING
SILVER, CLIO, FILM
BRONZE, CLIO, SOUND
AD AGE EDITOR’S PICK

BRAND JORDAN
SILVER, CANNES, BRAND JORDAN “MAYBE IT’S MY FAULT”
SILVER, ONE SHOW, BRAND JORDAN “MAYBE IT’S MY FAULT”

STANCE SOCKS – STAR WARS “SHOP WITH THE FORCE”
GOLD, CANNES LION, MOBILE
ONE SHOW, GOLD, MOBILE
GOLD, PIXEL AWARD, MOBILE
AD AGE DIGITAL CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR

TAYLOR MADE “THE WAIT”
BRONZE, CLIO, FILM
BRONZE, ONE SHOW, FILM

EXPEDIA & ST.JUDES “DREAM ADVENTURES”
BRONZE, CANNES LION, OUTDOOR
BRONZE, CANNES LION, ENTERTAINMENT
BRONZE, CANNES LIONS, HEALTH
D&AD WOOD PENCIL, OUTDOOR
D&AD WHITE PENCIL, AMBIENT
AICP, INTEGRATED CAMPAIGN WINNER
CREATIVITY AWARDS, BEST OF 2016
AUDIENCE HONOR, CREATIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY
SHORTY SOCIAL GOOD AWARDS WINNER, HOSPITALITY & TRAVEL

TACO BELL “RONALD MCDONALD”
SILVER, CANNES LION, PR
SILVER, CANNES LION, INTEGRATED CAMPAIGN
BRONZE, CANNES LION, INTEGRATED CAMPAIGN
BRONZE, CANNES LION, MEDIA
BRONZE, CANNES LION, PR
BRONZE, CLIO, PR

KEEP A CHILD ALIVE “DIGITAL DEATH”
GOLD, CANNES LION, CHARITY
GOLD, CANNES LION, NOT FOR PROFIT
BRONZE, CANNES LION, PR
BRONZE, CANNES LION, MEDIA

ESPN “THIS IS SPORTSCENTER”
BRONZE, CANNES, ESPN “THIS IS SPORTSCENTER”
BRONZE, ONE SHOW, ESPN “THIS IS SPORTSCENTER”

BETMGM
DRUM AD OF THE WEEK

DIRECTV
AD AGE EDITOR’S PICK
THE DRUM US AD OF THE DAY

AFLAC MARCH MADNESS
AD AGE EDITOR’S PICK
MUSE BY CLIO EDITOR’S PICK

SUPERCUTS
ADWEEK PICK OF THE WEEK
THE DRUM PICK OF THE WEEK
AD AGE EDITOR’S PICK

NBA “WHOLE NEW GAME”
AD AGE EDITOR’S PICK

GATORADE
EDITOR’S PICK CREATIVITY

NETFLIX
CREATIVITY PICK OF THE DAY
AD AGE EDITOR’S PICK

Media types

Articles/Editorials
B2B communications
Blogs
Brand/Corporate identity
Brand guidelines
Brand names
Brochures/Magazines
Digital Media
Direct mail
Internal Communications
Newsletters
Packaging/Product Description
Presentations
Press Releases
Print/Post Ads
Sales/Corporate Brochures
Social Media
Slogans
Speeches
TV/ Video Scripts
Websites

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Josh is the American copywriter that clients hire when they need a writer they can trust. With a polished combination of talent, experience and dedication, Josh will ensure your brand stands out.

Josh is available for work onsite in New York or remotely for clients anywhere in the world. Whether short-term assignments, or ongoing projects. He is particularly experienced in the Fashion sector.

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