Dan Nelken

Senior Copywriter

Nelken Creative

Author of A Self-Help Guide for Copywriters, Creative + Brand Consultant for Hire, Available for talks + workshops.

Author | Speaker | Brand Consultant

Creative Director

lululemon

I've been a bit of a Swiss Army Knife for lululemon. I've acted as a bridge between strategy and creative to help articulate the brand's overall positioning as they take aim at some big, humongous goals. I've been a creative lead on several global marketing campaigns and most recently helped launch them into a completely new category (lululemon selfcare). The work's been great but it doesn't hold a candle to the amazing people the brand attracts and grows. Free fitness classes don't hurt either.

Creative Lead/Copywriter

Arrivals + Departures

Worked closely with the creative and strategic leadership teams to create brand campaigns for their most important clients.

Freelance Associate Creative Director

Grumo Media

During my time at Grumo Media we helped start-ups all over the world, and a handful of Fortune 500 companies, tell their stories in the form of fun, playful animated videos. These videos played a small role in helping so many genius founders raise over a billon (raises pinky to mouth) dollars collectively.

The Goat Farm

Founder + Creative Director

TBWA\Vancouver

Cossette Communication-Marketing

Copywriter

I lead talks and workshops on professional creative development.

This journey started with me writing and then self-publishing the book, A Self-Help Guide for Copywriters, one many call a "modern classic".

In the last few years, I've given talks to several of the world's best creative, schools, ad agencies and brands (lululemon, Mattel, North Face, Arla Foods, Nutrafol, Whirlpool and more).

In 2024 alone, I've been a keynote speaker at CopyCon, the American Writers and Artists Institute, the Frontier Summit, and several others.

My online course, Writing Under Pressure has been taken by over 800+ creatives from the world's top brands and agencies.

“When you need insight, intelligence and inspiration for your creative team—bring in Dan.” ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

“A notebook full of notes! Really down-to-earth, easy-to-follow presentation. Wouldn’t mind having him back again” ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

"Dan’s course is the difference between “the client wants more options” and “the client can’t pick a favourite. If you suffer from the cramps of crossed fingers or the pinch of prayer beads in your palm, this is how to reclaim your confidence." ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

“The only course I’ve taken and blown through front-to-back. Dan just gets it!!!” - Harry Dry, Marketing Examples.com ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

For talks, creative development for your team, and/or group access to the online course, send me a DM or email dan@nelkencreative.com

Raw Honey Copy

I partner with consumer agencies and brands to create strategic marketing and advertising that grows brand, connects with buyers, and boosts sales.

Your fount of super sweet copywriting tips, examples and inspiration.

The Honey Drop Newsletter 

BBDO MW

I wrote copy and messaging for integrated digital campaigns for General Mills brands.

Clients: Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Yoplait, Gushers, Fruit Rollups, Totino’s, Annie’s, Old El Paso, Larabar.

Contract Copywriter

Chelsea & Rachel Co.

I strategize and create the gamut of content for agency clients in the DTC, CPG, food and beverage, health and wellness and better-for-you eCommerce markets.

Strategic Copywriter

1st Gen Entrepreneurs

I was a member of the 1st Gen Entrepreneurs community. As a 1st Gen founder myself, it's a way to share my expertise and get advice from fellow members.

Founding Member

Ntropic

• Produced content for a diverse set of brands including Visa, Apple, Johnson & Johnson, Stitch Fix, Facebook, California Table Grape Commission, Roblox, Cloudera, LinkedIn, Rakuten, and Akamai.

• Managed client relationships, budgets, schedules, and resources for a range of content, including: broadcast commercials, social ads, sales collateral, conference kick-off videos, marketing media, banner ads, print and OOH displays.

Senior Post Producer

John McNeil Studio

• Oversaw post production for corporate, broadcast, web, social, digital, interactive and event video deliverables, including budgeting, scheduling, workflow management, and resource allocation.
• Directed internal review cycles and quality control.
• Managed external and internal client relationships. 
• Forecasted group pipelines and recruited staff accordingly to fulfill needs across disciplines, including producers, animators, 3D artists, compositors, illustrators, storyboarders and composers.

Video Post Producer

• Managed clients and video production branding and communication work for companies like Facebook, Wickr and ND&P. 
• Oversaw post production workflows on a range of work, including live action, 2D motion graphics, 3D architectural animations, product renders, html banners, and a 360 interactive experience. 
• Determined assignments for editors and motion graphics artists based on project deadlines, artist skill, and concurrent team needs.
• Created regular check-in cycles on project deadlines with team managers. 
• Improved communications with project manager and creative director groups.
• Wrote and pitched script concepts for agency client.

Post Producer

Scary Cow Productions

• Act as Writer, Director and Producer on short film productions. 
• Lead and support production teams to manage crew and schedules.

Filmmaker

Farinella LLC

• Wrote and edited 170 game profiles and tag lines for brand re-launch. 
• Coordinated travel and logistics for video shoot. 
• Managed distribution contacts for feature film press release.
• Performed quality control on interview transcriptions. 
• Business development research.

Project Manager

Freelance

Create content for corporate identities, media communications, video strategy, online messaging and branded campaigns.

• Craft pitch decks and proposals for new partner business.
• Write and edit product profiles.
• Develop commercial narration for on-brand voice and messaging.
• Create outlines for corporate video projects. 
• Curate and contribute social media copy.

Clients: 
Farinella, LLC; One Bay Creative; Studio B Films.

Studio B Films

• Produced multi-city symposium shoots, conference and live streaming videos, and forum highlight reel for clients including Adobe, ISMG and AssetMark.
• Handled new business communications - guided inquiries, wrote proposals and created contracts.
• Oversaw the gamut of production activities.

Video Content

COPYWRITER for consumer brands ✏️ Capture the hearts (+ wallets) of customers with strategic storytelling and copy 🍯

𝗧𝗟;𝗗𝗥 

A Video Post Producer turned Copywriter.

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞...

🏃🏻‍♀️ Became the go-to Copywriter for a fast-moving e-commerce agency, juggling 25+ client accounts 

🍿 Rewrote the brand book for an heirloom popcorn brand 

🔤 Developed naming for brands, including an upcycled fruit company, a nostalgic snack dip, and a cannabis products marketplace

🍸 Concepted and developed advertising campaigns for multiple CPG brands

 🤝 Built relationships with cross-functional peeps, like strategists, creative directors, designers, PMs, and client teams. Collaboration is my JAM. (Now I’m craving a PB&J sandwich).

  
Aaaaaand you're still reading this thing. Rad!

👋 𝐈'𝐌 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐘

I spent 13+ years in video, tv + film where I worked on saucy shows like “Wives with Knives” and campaigns for brands like Apple, Visa, and Johnson & Johnson. But life hates a straight line, so I pivoted to Copywriting. 

Is it cringe to say I love advertising? Whether it’s developing tone of voice, concepting ad campaigns, or getting down and dirty with headlines all day, I heart it all. 

🔍 Freelancing has been fun. Now I'm ready to make an impact in a full-time Copywriter role at an advertising agency.

Looking for a strategic copywriter for your advertising team? Let's see how I can help your team create the most amazing, non-cringe content ever.

Don’t be shy ⬇️
chrissy@raw-honey.biz

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