Will is an idea led senior creative that has worked at some of the best advertising agencies in London, from adam&eveDDB to the The BBC and is looking to add other ambitious agencies to his CV. With nearly 10 years of experience, he’s worked on some pretty prolific brands such as Volkswagen, The Cybersmile Foundation, Lloyd’s Bank, Virgin Atlantic and Temptations to name just a few. And to the complete dismay of his high school teachers, his work has been recognised at award shows all over the world. 

He's written big spots, small spots, integrated campaigns, banner ads, pre-rolls, print ads and everything in between. But what truly gets him excited is the non-traditional — finding unexpected solutions that stay with people beyond a three month media plan. 

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- Work History -

Saatchi&Saatchi | Freelance | April 2024 - Present

Uncommon | Freelance | November 2023 - March 2024

Joint London | November 2021 - October 2023

BBC Creative | March 2020 - November 2021

AdamandeveDDB | June 2014 - March 2020

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- Recognition -
Cannes Lions 2018 | Gold Lion / Social Influencer/ Talent - #TrollingIsUgly

Cannes Lions 2018 | Silver Lion / Social Purpose - #TrollingIsUgly

Cannes Lions 2018 | Bronze Lion / Social Trends - #TrollingIsUgly

Cannes Lion 2018 | Shortlisted / Grand Prix for Good - #TrollingIsUgly​

Cannes Lion 2018 | Shortlisted / Content for User Engagement  - #TrollingIsUgly

Clios 2018 | Bronze / Public Service / Single Platform Campaign - #TrollingIsUgly

Campaign BIG Awards 2018 | WINNER/ Charity / Digital - #TrollingIsUgly

Campaign BIG Awards 2018| Shortlisted / MEDIA

Campaign BIG Awards 2018| EXCELLENCE/ Digital - #TrollingIsUgly

British Arrows 2019 | Silver / Best Social Video - #TrollingIsUgly

British Arrows 2019 | Silver / Charity & Public Service - #TrollingIsUgly

British Arrows 2019 | Silver / Most Innovative Use Of Video - #TrollingIsUgly

The ANDY Awards 2019 | Gold / Idea - #TrollingIsUgly

The ANDY Awards 2019 | Gold / Craft - #TrollingIsUgly

The ONE show 2019 | Gold / Best in discipline - #TrollingIsUgly

The ONE show 2019 | Gold / Best of social influencer marketing - #TrollingIsUgly

D&AD Awards 2019 |Graphite Pencil / Digital Marketing / Use of Social Media

D&AD Awards 2019 | Shortlist / Digital Marketing / Social Video

D&AD Awards 2019 | Shortlist / Media / Use of Social

D&AD Awards 2019 | Shortlist / Creativity for Good / Advertising /Not for Profit
Campaign BIG Awards | Shortlisted / Print  - VW : 'A proper job needs the right tools'

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- Contact -

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William Blackburn

Email | will.t.blackburn@gmail.com

Phone number | 07506703277