About me
I’m Ruairidh - a copywriter from the Scottish Highlands that writes in English and speaks in Chinese.
I live in Shanghai. I graduated here on a Chinese government scholarship with a Master’s in International Business. Thankfully, I saw the light, got into advertising and became and set my sights on becoming a copywriter. No ad school background here.
For the past 3 years I’ve been working in some good agencies in Shanghai - GTB (WPP) and We Are Social among others. I’ve also made things at places like BBDO (Proximity), HAVAS and TBWA.
I should also disclose that I’m a bit of a strategy geek too. A number of my roles involved some element of creative strategy, I’ve freelanced as a planner on a pitch for Speedo and, more recently, I completed a #30DaysOfStrategy challenge on Twitter.
I’m here to connect and make good things with other creators.
Thanks.
Work history
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Copywriternaked Group
Shanghai, ChinaFull Time
I’m currently sole English-based copywriter at naked Group. That means that, first and foremost, I’m responsible for every English word that comes out of the brand. I’m also part of a team that devises marketing strategy, content plans and branding initiatives.
I’ve helped ensure naked’s WeChat Official Account remains the most-followed in China’s ultra-competitive online landscape. And I’ve created lots of fun things too - including 14-minute mini movie, wedding show and a pop-up to name a few.
Creative StrategistWe Are Social
- Shanghai, ChinaFreelance
In early 2019 I freelanced at We Are Social as a creative strategist on its Vivo (mobile phones) and BYD (auto) accounts.
I set out the content and creative strategy for the launch of the Vivo B15, their new handset. From big direction to pressing ‘post’, I oversaw the full creative process from day-to-day content plan to writing each post to working with designers on visuals.
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Skills
- Copy
- Copy Concepts
- Copy Crafting
- Copy Proofing
- Copywriting
- Copywriting Skills
- Ad Copywriting
- Advertising Copy
- Advertising Copywriting
- Chinese
- Chinese Culture
- Mandarin Chinese
- Strategy
- Communications Strategy
- Content Strategy
- Creative Strategy
- Creative
- Creative Advertising
- Creative Concepting
- Creative Content