cobbywriter

About

I’M FROM THE COUNTRY.
I LIKE COUNTRY THINGS.
AMONG OTHER THINGS.

I got into this game by writing short stories on a now-defunct Windows 95 word processor adjacent to my parents’ living room. They were weird – my stories, that is; my parents are well enough. Since then, I have relocated from the armpit of central Kentucky and found myself creating many different things for many different brands, all while learning from, collaborating with, and directing a group of many talented, diverse thinkers. 

But instead of going on about why I’m good at what I do, I’d much rather tell you about what makes me who I am. I love to travel. Tupac and Blink 182 have both had significant impacts on my life, albeit very different. My girlfriend’s cat that she got from an animal shelter is currently looking for work in the entertainment industry, and has proper representation. I'm also in the works of creating a pseudo-biographical novel – it's basically one of those stories that are "based on a true story," so there's no way of telling which part is true, and which I made up.

My love for all things country stops at the music. If you enjoy it, I don't blame you – it's just not my cup of tea. Then again, I don't even like tea. So there. 

 

I’m going to start out by saying something that might be a “hard no” for you, but I figure it’s better you know who you’re dealing with sooner rather than later.

I’m from Kentucky.  

Yes, I have cousins that I love. No, not like that. Yes, I know how to properly pronounce “Louisville.” No, not like that. Yes, everyone from my state gives off slight “People of Walmart” vibes, including me. Actually, that last one is legit. 

Since relocating from the armpit of what I affectionately refer to as “The Uck,” I’ve found myself creating many different things for many different brands with many different, talented creators. And I’ve been fortunate enough to say that my love for the work is only rivaled by my love for the people I’ve gotten to work with.

I’m also an uncle, a cat dad, and a chronic writer who can never seem to finish that novel or screenplay. I’m not even sure I can finish this bio, but

WHERE I’VE BEEN + WHAT I’VE DONE

CREATIVE DIRECTOR | HAVAS (2021-2023)
Killing concepts and approving pto like it’s my job, oh wait
ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR | HAVAS (2018-2021)
Pretending to know social media for vitaminwater, Sprite, Coke, Diet Coke, AHA, smartwater, Fanta, Powerade
SENIOR COPYWRITER | HAVAS (2016-2018)
Carl’s Jr., Citibank/American Airlines, random voiceovers and shenanigans
SENIOR COPYWRITER | MOMENTUM (2014-2016)
Nabisco, United Airlines, watching my boss eat 3 Chick-Fil-A sandwiches at once
COPYWRITER | COMMONGROUND (2011-2014)
Coors Light, Miller Lite, Bacardi, Verizon, Illinois Lottery, Coca-Cola
BROKE BOY FOR HIRE | FREELANCE (2010-2011)
Getting my feet wet + proving my parents right about my decision to go to art school
I’M NOT A BIG FAN OF AWARDS BUT I’LL TAKE THEM
2023 One Show Shortlist (Sprite)
2022 Shorty Awards winner (Coke), 2022 Shorty Awards winner (Diet Coke), 2022 Bronze Shorty x2 (Coke)
2022 DigiDay Awards winner (Coke), 2022 DigiDay Awards shortlist (Coke)
2022 The Drum Awards winner (Coke), 2022 The Drum Awards winner (Sprite)
2022 Shorty Awards shortlist (Coke + Powerade + smartwater)
2022 AMA (Coke), 2022 AMA (smartwater)
2021 Shorty Awards shortlist (vitaminwater)
2014 Addy (Miller Lite)
2014 Reggie (Miller Lite)