About me
David is the Co-founder and Creative Director at Truant London (formally Hometown London).
He was previously the founder of digital advertising agency Saint@RKCR, which he helped take from 2 to 70 people, and both NMA and Revolution magazine’s digital agency of the year in just 4 years.
David has had a passion for the more innovative side of advertising for two decades. He was one of the UK’s first digital creatives, and true integrated thinkers, having created award-winning campaigns spanning digital and above-the-line since 1995.
David’s work has been awarded every year since 1996. He has received over 100 international creative and effectiveness awards, and has been named a ‘Face to Watch’ and ‘Future Creative Leader’ by Campaign Magazine, and ‘Top 100’ creative people in the UK by The Independent.
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Work history
Founding Parter and Creative DirectorTruant London
London, United KingdomFull Time
Formed in 2012, and relaunched in 2018, Truant London is a creative communications business based in Shoreditch, with a focus on helping clients adopt a spirit of disobedience in the way that they approach their brand growth.
We advise clients on their communications strategy and execution (Truant Advertising), their media strategy (Truant Media), and their music strategy and partnerships (Truant Music).
Truant Advertising, Truant Music & Truant Media form a unique strategic and creative offering to clients seeking to gain the maximum attention of audiences.
Executive Board MemberBIMA
London, United KingdomFull Time
I serve on the BIMA Awards team and also brings his expertise to BIMA’s marketing activities.
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