J.Walter Thompson Pinches Whybin/TBWA’s Senior Copywriter

J.Walter Thompson Pinches Whybin/TBWA’s Senior Copywriter

J.Walter Thompson Sydney has bolstered its growing creative department with the appointment of Steve Dodds as senior copywriter.

One of Australia’s most experienced writers, Dodds was most recently at Whybin/TBWA Sydney, where he spent eight years creating award-winning campaigns for NRMA Insurance, Rabodirect, Real Insurance, Fairfax, ASCA, Goodman Fielder and many more.

Dodds high res

Prior to Whybins, he spent nine years at McCann-Erickson in Sydney and San Francisco, where he was creative director on Microsoft. He also had long stints at Y&R Sydney and Mojo, as well as being one of Sydney’s busiest freelancers.

“It’s not easy these days finding a writer of Doddsy’s stature. He’s very tall,” said J.Walter Thompson Sydney ECD Simon Langley. “His experience creating big brand ideas across almost every client category will be an invaluable asset to the agency.”

The hire continues J. Walter Thompson Sydney’s great momentum with continued growth and award successes. Dodds will work across all accounts at the Sydney office.

Says Dodds: “I’ve been doing quite a few things freelance with the folk at J. Walter Thompson over the past year and it has worked out really well. They are good people, have done some great work, and I think are primed to do even better. I’m very excited to make the arrangement permanent.”

Dodds has won a raft of local and international awards over the years at all the major shows, but he is most proud of his Kinsale Sharks. “They have the coolest trophy and are in the Gunn Report. I picked up a couple some years back, and I’m pining for more,” said Dodds.

 

 

 




Please login with linkedin to comment

DAB+ Instagram ads SXSW Awards

Latest News

iProspect Reveals 2024 Level Up Committee Cohort
  • Media

iProspect Reveals 2024 Level Up Committee Cohort

iProspect, a dentsu company, has revealed the 2024 cohort of its Level Up Committee, a shadow executive leadership team. The Level Up Committee, following a successful inaugural year, is an internal program designed to give iProspect team members access to leadership opportunities and was born out of the agency’s employee value proposition “where the ambitious […]

Surge In Kayo Subscriptions Helps Offset Foxtel Broadcast Declines 
  • Media

Surge In Kayo Subscriptions Helps Offset Foxtel Broadcast Declines 

Kayo has been a shining light for Foxtel Group’s subscription video services in their latest quarterly report. The group – which includes Foxtel’s subscription broadcast service and streamers Kayo, BINGE and Foxtel Now – reported Q3 revenue of $455 million in the quarter, down by  $22 million, or 5 per cent, compared with the prior […]

DEPT Doubles Down On Creativity With New APAC Executive Creative Director 
  • Advertising

DEPT Doubles Down On Creativity With New APAC Executive Creative Director 

Global digital agency DEPT is expanding its creative leadership in APAC with the appointment of Brad Stevens as the Executive Creative Director for the region. In this newly created role, Stevens will spearhead creative endeavours across the APAC region, driving pioneering work, and fostering a culture of excellence for clients such as Grill’d, eBay and […]

JCDecaux Unveils Giant Melbourne Wrap Around OOH Site
  • Media

JCDecaux Unveils Giant Melbourne Wrap Around OOH Site

JCDecaux has unveiled its latest innovation, JCDecaux ICON. This unique wrap-around site is one of the largest Digital Large Format screens in the Southern Hemisphere, promising to captivate audiences and offering exceptional brand exposure in the heart of Melbourne’s bustling St Kilda Junction. Steve O’Connor, Chief Executive Officer, JCDecaux Australia and New Zealand, said: “JCDecaux […]

Brazilian Ad Agency Africa Creative Releases Powerful Gay Conversion Therapy Film
  • Advertising

Brazilian Ad Agency Africa Creative Releases Powerful Gay Conversion Therapy Film

Following its premiere at the Cortina Film Club, the short movie is being made available on TikTok and Instagram to drive greater awareness of persistent anti-LGBTQIAPN+ policies and practices “The Cure” brings critical attention to the contemporary cruelties associated with homophobia with a searing story that takes aim at a history of harmful attitudes and […]

Mackenzie Arnold & Tony Gustavsson To Take Part In Inspiring Conversation At Vivid Sydney
  • Marketing

Mackenzie Arnold & Tony Gustavsson To Take Part In Inspiring Conversation At Vivid Sydney

CommBank Matildas’ Mackenzie Arnold and head coach Tony Gustavsson will join this year’s Vivid Sydney taking part in an inspiring Vivid Ideas conversation at Sydney Town Hall on Monday, 10 June. Champions of Change: Mackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson will explore the dynamic between coach and athlete, offering an in-depth look at the pressures and […]