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From a disastrously named Australian ute to Tommy Hilfiger billboards and REI’s Black Friday rebellion, this piece explores the mechanics and references of authority — and the intangibles that can’t be taught.

Max Maclean

Feb 26, 2026

Interviews

Working with boring industries doesn't mean the work has to be. Nina Vukelic guest interviews Founder Natashsa Peskin of Boring Studio and gets the inside scoop on what it's like to work on boring businesses all day..

Nina Vukelic

Feb 26, 2026

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Kriston Rucker explores how brands can simplify complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives—without losing rigor, impact, or strategic focus.

Kriston Rucker

Feb 23, 2026

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Growth leader and entrepreneur, Mallory Contois, on earning trust, teaching as leverage, the power of community building, and orienting your ambition to the life you want - not the salary you think you need.

Mallory Contois

Feb 20, 2026

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Nick Parker, creator of Voicebox and Tone Knob, joins us to talk authority, the state of language in the age of AI, and why “showing you’re alive” matters more than ever.

The Subtext Editorial Team

Feb 12, 2026

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A sharp analysis of political rhetoric, contrasting Trump and Mamdani to show how language reshapes authority, authenticity, and the very structure of public speech.

Genevieve Ross

Feb 12, 2026

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Verbal Archive

StreetEasy’s verbal identity and NYC-centric campaigns resonate with locals, using wit and authenticity to stand out in the city’s real estate market.

Jason Ferguson

Apr 29, 2024

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February 26, 2026

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

Interviews

R/GA’s Brittany Messenger and Hans Aschim on bringing design thinking to language and building systems that treat verbal strategy as part of design.

October 31, 2025

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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

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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

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

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The Subtext's outside-the-box gift ideas to inspire and delight the writer or creative in your life.

December 10, 2024

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Think beyond the Moleskine. Ditch the coffee mug with a typewriter on it. This gift list / wish list proves that gifts for copywriters can be thoughtful, without thinking too hard.

December 15, 2023

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