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Cocogun copywriter Lewis Clark delves into the process of creating the Am Dash and what it means to write like a human.

The Subtext Editorial Team

Jun 24, 2025

Interviews

In this installment of Creatives on AI, we chat with Gray Hauser, Design Director at Matchstic, on how AI shows up in his process, what it means for authorship, and when skepticism is healthy.

The Subtext Editorial Team

Jun 12, 2025

Sound Off

Senior Content Marketing Consultant Laura Blackwell shares three ways she stays creatively centered and keeps the AI doom at bay.

Laura Blackwell

Jun 10, 2025

Interviews

Ayo Fagbemi kicks off our Creatives on AI series with a conversation with Carly Ayres on how AI is reshaping content, strategy, and creative workflows.

Ayo Fagbemi

Jun 5, 2025

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Messaging Director Cameron Leberecht explores whether generative AI is really an effective tool for creativity—or if it's just diluting our ideas.

Cameron Leberecht

Jun 2, 2025

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How to discover brand stories that matter, and shape them into a strategy with real impact.

Sam Lightfinch

May 29, 2025

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Verbal Archive

The AJC’s new verbal identity embraces its Southern roots, combining top-tier journalism with a bold, relatable voice that reflects the diverse spirit of the South.

Cameron Leberecht

Jun 27, 2024

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Interviews

Get to the future of advertising with Springboards.ai, where AI tools meet human creativity for faster, more innovative outputs. Pip Bingemann shares the vision of transforming agency workflows.

April 11, 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

Sound Off

Hanna Sorbito shares her unique insights on producing great copywriting as a bilingual copywriter.

October 28, 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

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Discover the journey behind Between The Lines, Zosia Swidlicka's zine exploring the often overlooked but vital role of brand language in shaping a brand’s identity.

April 10, 2024

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Loah’s playful tagline charms, but does the rest of their messaging hit the mark? A review of the highs and lows of their brand identity and copy.

March 29, 2024

Sound Off

Delving into the creative world of 404 pages, showcasing how brands like Heinz and Dominos use them to enhance their brand voice and connect with their audience.

March 5, 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

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