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Interviews

Tom Hoare, Senior Copywriter at Koto, shares insights on crafting verbal identities, effective team collaboration and advice for thriving in the industry

The Subtext Editorial Team

Dec 20, 2024

Verbal Archive

Casa Malka takes the throne with a commanding verbal identity that has crowns on, and pinkies up. All hail the queen.

Margaret Kerr-Jarrett

Dec 19, 2024

Interviews

Natalee Ranii-Dropcho shares her insights on building verbal identities and starting the strategy team at PORTO ROCHA

The Subtext Editorial Team

Dec 18, 2024

Featured

From standout successes to surprising missteps, we’re looking back at 2024’s most memorable rebrands and campaigns. Discover the brand writing that turned heads—and the ones that missed the mark.

Carissa Justice

Dec 17, 2024

Featured

A round up of 2024's stand out holiday marketing and branding strategies, and how and why they work.

Emily Coyle

Dec 17, 2024

Sound Off

Why naming for the now is good, but futureproofing your name to stand the test of time is better.

Stevie Belchak

Dec 13, 2024

Resources

Our resource library is an ever expanding collection of inspiration curated for writers and creatives. Find helpful tools, recommended books and articles, invaluable websites, and more.

Verbal Archive

Switchboard's verbal identity ensures inclusive, dependable, and sensitive communication, creating a welcoming space for every conversation in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Nice & Serious

Mar 5, 2024

Featured

Sound Off

Great copy sings like a melody. Robin Albin explores how the musicality of words—rhythm, rhyme, and sound—elevates copywriting and leaves a lasting impact.

June 20, 2024

Verbal Archive

Beca Tea's verbal identity blends tradition with creativity, crafting a bold narrative that reshapes tea's future with a fresh, rebellious voice.

March 27, 2024

Sound Off

Gen-Z in advertising is redefining the industry, focusing on collaboration, AI, and creativity while challenging outdated hierarchies and junior copywriter expectations.

May 22, 2024

Verbal Archive

West Hollywood's new texting platform uses bold, Gen-Z-inspired language, emojis, and creative campaigns to connect with residents, celebrating the city’s unique culture.

June 27, 2024

Interviews

Nikki Baker discusses her career in advertising, Fallon’s creative process, the importance of collaboration, and tips for young writers in this exclusive Subtext interview.

May 22, 2024

Verbal Archive

Bite Back’s new identity gives a voice to young activists, challenging food industry giants with bold messaging and a focus on exposing harmful marketing practices.

May 22, 2024

Verbal Archive

KesselsKramer helps hotelier citizenM challenge the hospitality industry's status quo with a cheeky, rebellious verbal identity that speaks directly to modern travelers.

November 22, 2024

Featured

Freelance copywriter Gemma Strang dives into the creative benefits of playing board games as copywriters and the best ones you should check out.

December 6, 2024

Submissions

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