Farrukh Naeem

Farrukh Naeem is an advertising copywriter and journalist. He has worked as a copywriter for advertising agencies in Asia and the Middle East, a senior creative at TBWA, Wunderman under the Y&R banner, and as a TV commercial scriptwriter.

Farrukh is also a journalist and a popular online commentator on advertising, marketing and creativity in the UAE and Middle East and author of a popular ad blog Copywriter in UAE at http://www.copywriterjournalist.com.

Global client portfolio
In his 10 years of creative copywriting experience, Farrukh has worked on some of the hottest brands in the world, including:

* Hewlett-Packard
* Microsoft
* Compaq
* Thomas Cook
* Honda
* Millennium Hotels
* Sheraton Hotels
* LG
* Philips
* Jacuzzi
* Rodeo Drive
* Carrera
* UNFPA
and more...

Multiple media expertise
Farrukh's copywriting exploits include a wide range of media: from press and magazine ads to TV commercials and radio spots; from direct mailers to press releases; from corporate brochures to online catalogues.

Journalism credentials
As a journalist, Farrukh has covered a wide range of industries including telecom, cosmetics, health, transport, internet, education, finance, and more.

In the news
Farrukh's views and reports related to advertising, marketing, and creativity initiatives have been cited and/or featured across TV, radio, press and online publications regionally and internationally, including:
IN TV, 101.6 City FM, Campaign, Gulf Marketing Review, Gulf News, Emirates Today, Emirates Evening Post, Zawya.com, Guardian UK and many other offline and online publications.

When I was young...
* Represented advertising agency at Cannes Young Creatives Awards

You are most welcome to contact Farrukh at farrukh_copywriter(at)yahoo.com or get in touch with him on +971 50 7151722.