CV
As well as writing award-winning ads and scripts for agencies like Leagas Delaney, JWT and DDB, Mick Sands has worked extensively below-the-line, writing numerous websites, brochures, newsletters, PR releases, annual reports, case studies, and articles. He has also edited magazines, and written five produced feature films and a docudrama.
Skills
Copywriting Ideas Scriptwriting Journalism Storytelling
Editing Short format copy Long format copy
Experience
2001-present
MICK SANDS.COM
Consultant writer
BAA, BPIF, British Land, Charities Aid Foundation, Coventry Building Society, DTZ, GE Money, IoD, Language Line, LEXeFISCAL, MMU, RAC, Royal Mint, Toyota, Visit Wales, Yorkshire-Forward
1996-2001
BMP DDB NEEDHAM
Creative group head
London Transport, British Gas, Legoland, ONdigital, Sony, Vodafone, Alliance & Liecester
1991-96 J
WALTER THOMPSON
Creative group head
Harveys Bristol Cream, The Observer, Elida Gibbs, Kellogs, Togs Nappies, ICL
1989-91
LEAGAS DELANEY
Copywriter
Terry’s Chocolate Orange, Coopers & Lybrand, Trumans Brewery, Husqvarna
Awards
D&AD Awards: Silver, Barr’s Irn Bru Radio
D&AD Awards: 3 commendations, Barr’s Irn Bru Radio
D&AD Awards: 2 commendations, Barr’s Irn Bru TV
D&AD Awards: Commendation, Barr's Irn Bu Poster
D&AD Awards: Commendation, Truman Bitter TV
D&AD Awards: Commendation, Punch Magazine TV
British TV Awards: Gold, Truman Bitter TV
British TV Awards: Silver, Terry's Chocolate Orange
Irish TV Awards: Gold, Terry’s Chocolate Orange TV
Irish TV Awards: Silver, Punch Magazine TV
Campaign Press: Silver, Harvey Nichols Press
Campaign Press: 2 Commendations, Harvey Nichols Press
Cannes: Silver, Togs Nappies TV