What people are saying.
How many other copywriters could you hire or contract who've written for a cultural phenomenon as massive as the John Lewis Christmas ad? As a part of our brand copywriting team, Martin was responsible for coming up with the copy for many of John Lewis' best in-store, OOH and digital marketing campaigns. He also led in the production of our BAU print and digital copy - including writing for everything from the homepage to our social posts. Most of all, he comes with one of the rarest qualities in a creative copywriter: good judgement. Highly recommended.
Henry Jones
Creative and Content Director, EQT Group (former Editor-in-Chief, John Lewis)
"I loved every moment of working with Martin - a versatile writer, a talented creative, and a warm, respectful colleague who goes above and beyond to produce inspiring, impactful copy. Martin makes the complicated concise and characterful. He brings style *and* substance to seasonal campaign stories. And his signature tone and wit are a welcome addition to every creative catch up. A true talent."
Holly Browne
Former Editorial Manager, John Lewis
“Martin works closely with those he manages, making sure that he delegates appropriately, and coaching them to achieve both higher standards and independence. As a copywriter and editor, he is meticulous; he will spend time developing ideas, then reviewing and honing a piece of work until he's satisfied it's worthy of submission. As a colleague, he is considerate, co-operative and supportive, with a unique sense of humour; in all our time working together, I can only recall a harmonious and constructive relationship, and absolutely recommend him both as a manager and a colleague.”
Caroline Beckett
Former Editorial Manager, John Lewis
“I was lucky enough to have Martin as my manager for 2 years. His wise words and encouragement gave me confidence, and he played an important role in my development. Martin's keen eye for detail and always considered comments mean he's a dependable guardian of the brand who isn't afraid to challenge if something isn't quite right. His humour and cool head are just what's needed when the going gets tough and I would trust Martin to make a success of any project.”
Stu Ford
Senior Designer, Boden (former Copywriter and Designer, John Lewis)
“Martin is an established Editorial Manager with a passion for showcasing the very best of our brand to our customers. Martin’s career has been varied, we worked together for 5 years when way back then, he was our leading Digital Copy Manager. Martin’s skills reach far beyond the written word, he has a natural flair for nurturing and developing his team and delivering improvements to processes.”
Bradley Lane
Head of Product, EE (former Senior Digital Manager, John Lewis)
“Martin’s array of creative talents and writing particulars are exactly what I look for in a modern content specialist. What you get with Martin is not just a seasoned retail manager and wordsmith, but broad and deep copywriting and editorial pedigree, as well as dependable sparks of ebullience.”