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For more than 30 years, I lived in the trenches of the “Big Idea” era. I spent 20 years as a direct response copywriter before pivoting to the digital and social landscapes for the last decade. I’ve solved the problems, partnered with the designers, and mentored the writers.
But as of March 2026, the keyboard is officially hung up.
I am no longer accepting freelance marketing or copywriting assignments.
Why?
Because the industry I spent three decades building has largely traded craft for compliance and wit for “The Great Enstupiding.” I’ve said what I needed to say, and I’ve solved enough corporate problems for one lifetime.
These days, you’ll find me on a sun-bleached bar stool in Florida, focusing on things that are real — like my family, my yard, and a properly made margarita.
The archive is your resource
While I’m no longer for hire, the 30 years of expertise I brought to the table is baked into every post on this blog. If you’re looking for the “how-to” or the “why-not” of real creative work, start reading the archive. The truth is in there, and it’s free.
If you’d like to reach out to reminisce or talk shop (without a brief attached), you can still find me at rob@thecrankycreative.com.
It’s been a hell of a ride. Let’s make something great… for ourselves, for once.
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