Hello,

I’m Ben, a creative director and copywriter.

I’ve worked above, below, and through every line going.

Wherever the line, I always bring insightful, clear thinking to the table.

I love big, simple ideas that change behaviour.

The more relevant and unexpected, the better.

That’s how I judge work — mine and others.

Before cars, beer and health at BBH, I was freelancing with my creative partner at agencies including Ogilvy, TBWA and Publicis.

Before that, I started a creative consultancy working with start-ups to sharpen their focus and trigger distinction.

My last permanent role was as a Creative Director at VCCP, where I ran the 30-strong retail creative department with my then partner.

I helped turn Canon into a storytelling brand, created a world-first for O2, won an energy drink pitch, and got my hands dirty (literally) in the world of Shell lubricants.

In another life, I was an account man. But don’t tell anyone.

While a ‘suit’ at AMV, I wrote my first ad – an award-winning poster for The Economist.

Suddenly, the idea of getting paid to be creative,
was an idea too difficult to ignore.

Which is just the kind I love today.

If you like what you see, get in touch.

Testimonials

'True Creative Directors, like Ben, don't just push the creative work, they create an environment which allows for great creative work to happen. He builds great relationships with clients and bridges between departments. He is strategically minded, strong at presenting and the person you turn to when you need someone to stand in your place.

Ben is an asset to any creative department lucky enough to have him.

I would work with him again in a heartbeat.'

Dan Colley, ECD - VCCP Retail