Description: Dave started writing ads in the early 1990s. His work has been featured in Communication Arts magazine, Archive, and Ad Age and he’s earned both a Gold Pencil from The One Show and two Silver Pencils from D&AD. Dave has also won multiple national, regional and local Addy Awards. In 2012 he was named “Copywriter of the Year” by the American Advertising Federation Nashville.
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I began my career in Memphis, TN. Since then, I’ve worked at BBDO in Atlanta, Hill Holliday in Boston, Bohan in Nashville and the Richards Group in Dallas. In addition, I’ve freelanced for various agencies such as Boone Oakley, Ogilvy, McGarry Bowen, Vitro and many others. Some of the brands I’ve worked on are AT&T, Bank of America, ESPN, BlueCross BlueShield, Russell Athletics and Boston University.
I have proven experience writing across all mediums and as a creative director, video producer and brand strategist. My work has been recognized by Communication Arts, The One Show, Archive and I have been awarded two Silver Pencils from D&AD, three Emmys and multiple Addy Awards. In 2012 I was named “Copywriter of the Year” in Nashville.