HEIKO FREYLAND › ABOUT

ABOUT

With a Master’s degree in Communication Studies, Intercultural Communication and Advertising Psychology, Heiko’s first job after he left university was at AlmapBBDO in São Paulo, Brazil.

His passion and curiosity also enabled him to work as a Copywriter and Creative Director in England, Spain, Portugal and Germany for agencies such as Springer & Jacoby, Ogilvy & Mather and DDB. He created campaigns for clients including Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi, edding and Pepsi.

With over 350 national and international awards (One Show, D&AD, Cannes, CLIO, LIA, Eurobest, and many others) Heiko is the world’s seventh best copywriter (The Big Won) and is a member of D&AD and ADC Germany, whose jury he belonged to several times.

Heiko loves travelling, art and Mannemer Dreck. He lives in Hamburg with his wife Melanie and their daughters Clara and Luisa.

CURRICULUM VITAE

WORK EXPERIENCE

since 2017

Heiko Freyland, Copy, Concept, Creative Direction

2014 - 2017

thjnk Hamburg, Executive Creative Director and Partner: Audi global

2009 - 2014

kempertrautmann Hamburg, Creative Director: Audi, Base, edding, Henkel

2006 - 2008

DDB Düsseldorf, Creative Director: VW, Henkel, Ramazzotti, Berlitz, Lipton

2004 - 2005

BBDO Lissabon, Copywriter: Sandeman, Público, Banco Privado Português

2003 - 2004

AlmapBBDO São Paulo, Copywriter: Audi, VW, Pepsi, Whiskas, Havaianas

2002

Bassat Ogilvy Barcelona, Copywriter: DHL, Nestlé, Freixenet

2001 - 2002

Springer & Jacoby Barcelona, Copywriter: Mercedes-Benz, Hesperia, Prosegur

2001

Ogilvy & Mather Frankfurt, Copywriter: Siemens, Osram, WWF

2000

Springer & Jacoby London, Copywriter: DaimlerChrysler, Lufthansa

1999

Heye & Partner München, Copywriter: McDonald’s, Premiere Pay-TV

1998

Springer & Jacoby Hamburg, Copywriter: Mercedes-Benz, Panasonic

EDUCATION

1998 - 2003

University Ludwig-Maximilian Munich, Germany
Mayor: Communication Science
Minor: Advertising Psychology
Intercultural Communications
Magister Artium M.A. / Master of Arts