Dan Nelken

Senior 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

Author | Speaker | Brand Consultant

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

How I write posts that never fail.

I have brainwashed myself into believing my algorithm matters more than LinkedIn’s.

And my personal algorithm tells me every post is a winner.

I posted. That’s a win.

It helped someone. Win.

When people read my post and think to themselves, “Who TF does this Dan guy think he is?”, that’s also a win.

Or when I share a post and the response is crickets, that’s a win.

Because either of those last two reactions might make those people think, “Hell, if that Dan could do this, I could do this!”

And if anything I share (whether it’s good or bad) inspires someone to create for themselves and get over their (FOPO) fear of posting online, easy win.

Yes, I’ve had posts go viral, and I’ve made sales through posting on LinkedIn. But I’ve also made some pretty damn good friends. Like, real ones.

Oh, and there’s one other metric LinkedIn could never measure… if one day, my kids grow up and see how their old man put himself out there, maybe they’ll think to themselves, “If Dad could do that, I can do this.” 

And all of these things make it a no-brainer for me to continue creating here, there and everywhere.

I cannot lose.

So, embrace those likes or the absence of those likes and keep on truckin’.

Because understanding LinkedIn’s algorithm is important. But it sure as shit ain’t everything. 

P.S. To become a future unsubscriber to my newsletter, there’s a link around here somewhere.

Dan Nelken 

David Moore

Kingswood & Palmerston

Co-Founder

CSTMR Fintech Marketing & Advertising

Creative Director

Bozell

Leading a creative renewal at one of the midwest's oldest and most respected agencies, I guide a talented team of writers, art directors, designers, strategists, thinkers, dreamers and realists. Every day, it's our job to make brands better.

Thought District (now Agent)

Thought District was an exciting new approach to the traditional ad agency model.  A nucleus of seasoned vets immersed with a roiling herd of passionate new thinkers results in great business-building ideas. What did I do? Creative direction, brand strategy, copywriting, broadcast production and new business development -- sometimes all in the same day. One of the great things about a smaller shop is the chance to get your hands dirty doing the work.  A great time.

Executive Creative Director

Consult with ad agencies to help them find their focus, improve the creative product and sharpen new business efforts.  Provide copywriting and strategic insights on an as-needed basis.  Be awesome and on call.

Creative Director & Brand Strategist

Liggett Stashower

Led agency business development efforts and creative direction for clients such as Glidden Paint, Bosch Power Tools, Ridgid Tools, Boise Paper, Liquid Wrench lubricants, and as they say in DRTV, much, much more.

President, Managing Partner

President, Executive Creative Director

Executive Vice President, Creative Director

Writer, ACD, CD at Bozell & Jacobs, Bozell, Jacobs, Kenyon & Eckhardt, Bozell Worldwide, Bozell in Omaha

From national brands BOSCH Power Tools, Glidden Paint and Boise Paper, to local favorites Sue Bee Honey, First National Bank, Fintech giants and more than one state lottery, my career has been built on finding insights that connect products with buyers. I’ve written ads for dog wormers, mainframe computer channel extenders, and $1000 dollar steaks. (I even named the tallest, fastest roller coaster in the world*, Cedar Point’s Top Thrill Dragster. *Well, it was at the time. But times change. Sigh. )

Over the years my job titles have included copywriter, producer, creative director, president, managing partner, and account planner, but what I’m most proud of is this: the roster of talent I’ve had the good fortune to recruit and develop are today creative directors and leaders at agencies and brands across the country. 

And I think that’s pretty cool.

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