Hey, thanks for dropping by my little workshop. This is where I stash a few favourite ads and articles… coincidentally, all written by me.
A quick plug from the Global Creative Director of JWT (‘05-’06)
“Barry is a unique talent who will try to find an idea no matter what; a hard worker who can do great things on tough briefs with almost no means.” (I worked with him a bit in Hong Kong before he was anointed GCD — it’s not like I hang out with GCDs all the time, no. You can read his letter in “…Testimonials”, above-right.)
Unconventional Background, Unique Ideas (Short version!)
Early entrepreneurial ventures in the music and energy industries granted me more time to focus on writing and creativity. Seizing upon a Chinglish-polisher’s desk at Bates Hong Kong, I ultimately clattered keyboards at OgilvyOne, Wunderman and JWT/rmg in HK and Toronto — where I now head up my own little practice. Well, we don’t always need Mad Men around, do we?
And what makes ME so special?
1. A rare fusion of creative, technical and business experience (MBA, Ivey — IT major, Ad minor)
2. Versatility in Voice, Industry and Client across all media, with a special zeal for online/interactive work and integrated projects (see categories at right)
3. Exceptional GMAT results — high in both analytical and creative thinking (left/right brain)
4. Lived in inner-China as a volunteer university business lecturer (enjoy helping/mentoring)
5. Former volunteer firefighter, once lightly toasted in a spectacular methane fireball (I’ve always had a weakness for adventure)
So thanks again for coming by, and feel free to write for any reason — especially if it’s to hire me: barry.c.hill@gmail.com.
One last plug — from Ogilvy’s Regional CD for Unilever, Asia:
“Steps up to the plate. Finishes mission impossible. If you’re looking for someone who’s going to be there when you really need him, you need Barry.”
Okay, have it your way, one more — a CD at Wieden + Kennedy, Shanghai:
“Barry’s is a life rich enough to dig deep and find answers to questions within the toughest of briefs. Self-effacing wit and strong work ethic. Hire him — you’ll be glad you did.”
So relax for a moment — put on some Frank, Tony… or Coldplay… and scroll down to see a quick cross-section of my work (five pieces). Then just head off to your category-of-interest, waaaaay up to the right — and let’s talk soon.
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Print:
(More in “Print – Dove Real Beauty” category, above right.)
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Wrote substantial HSBC ’site-within-site’ and mobile campaign (see “Integrated – Microsite…” above right):
TVC — wrote/directed ending voice-over:
Long-copy Agency house ad — Panel 1 of 4 (below):
House ad continued above-right under “Long copy ad – agency”>>>
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Wrote letter and developed envelope idea for this DM piece:
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I didn’t do the work below, I’m just putting it here for my grandfather, a D-Day Vet and RAF Mechanic. He’d do almost anything for anyone — a rare and kind gent of the highest order. Passed away just days before Christmas, 2008.
