Dave Richards

Creative brief it.

Digest it.   

Think about it.

Collaborate on it. 

Sleep on it. 

Concept it. 

Write it.

Rewrite it.  

Like it.  

Second-guess it.

Poke holes in it.  

Curse it. 

Scrap it.

Forget it.

Drink to get over it.  

Change careers over it.  

Miss it. 

Revisit it. 

Revise it. 

Stare at it. 

Fall back in love with it.

Run with it.  

Present it. 

Fight for it. 

Sell it. 

Produce it. 

Nail it. 

Toast to it.


Repeat it.  


Ahhhh, the creative process. There’s nothing more exhilarating, rewarding, and downright terrifying. Aside from a few soiled pairs of pants, I’ve come out of these strategical, conceptual infernos mostly unscathed. And all the better for it. 

Web. Email. Print. Direct Mail. Broadcast. Social. SEM. SEO. Any medium is a perfect fit for what I can bring to your brand. Browse my Good Gravy Gallery with someone you love, and try some of my favorite samples on for size.

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Dave Richards

816.694.2087


 

Who does this guy think he is?

A short-winded advertising pro with 15+ years of endurance chasing the big idea.
(And he’s not even tired.)


Who hired this guy?

Senior Content Writer – Wunderman Thompson Health
2019 – 2020

Digital Writer – blooom (yep, 3 O’s)
2018

Lead Email Writer – Sprint
2014 – 2018

Associate Creative Director – Trepoint
2013 – 2014

Gravy Boat Captain – Good Gravy Creative (freelance gig)
2009 – 2013

Senior Copywriter – Trozzolo Communications Group
2005 – 2009

Copywriter – MMGY Global
2000 – 2005


What field did you find this guy in?

Consumer Packaged Goods

Telecommunications

Nonprofit

Information/Software Technology

Travel & Hospitality

Healthcare

Animal Health

Fintech


Did this guy learn anything?

B.A. in Advertising/Marketing
Maryville University-St. Louis

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“Don’t take my word for it” Testimonials

Sooo, what other ideas you got?
— Anonymous Satisfied Client #1
Wow, great work ... for YOU.
— Anonymous Satisfied Client #2
I haven’t seen this many commas since your last invoice.
— Anonymous Satisfied Client #3

Can someone get through to this guy?

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