
Results Driven SEO, PPC, Social Media and Web Content Specialist
United Arab Emirates

Results Driven SEO, PPC, Social Media and Web Content Specialist
United Arab Emirates
Farrukh Naeem is an advertising copywriter, journalist and ad blogger. He has worked as a copywriter for advertising agencies in Asia and the Middle East, a direct marketing writer for Wunderman under the Y&R banner, and a TV commercial scriptwriter. He 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 at http://www.copywriterinuae.com
Global client portfolio
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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
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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
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As a journalist, Farrukh has covered a wide range of industries including telecom, cosmetics, health, transport, internet, education, finance, and more.
In the news
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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.
Creative conceptualisation, persuasive writing skills, convincing concept selling skills, visual thinking, team leadership spirit, extensive copywriting, editorial and communication experience across multiple industries and markets.
Reading, writing, poetry, spirituality, interfaith dialogue, psychology, community service, volunteering, travel, filmmaking, documentaries, journalism
* Co-founder & co-moderator of Creative Majlis - a global network of creative professionals volunteering their skills for social causes
* Dubai Chapter Coordinator of Caferati, a writers' network with more than 2,500 members worldwide
* Member of the International Literary Society of Dubai (ILSD)
* Member of Dubai Writers Group
* Represented advertising agency at Cannes Young Creatives Awards