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I wrote production company ThinkTank's website recently (full story in my Portfolio section), and it was a genuine pleasure. That they're a very nice bunch is borne out by this generous recommendation: "Mike has been fantastic to work with. He has managed to get the balance right on our site, effortlessly mixing humour with professionalism - I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Mike to anyone in

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"Mike is a wordsmith extraordinaire. His ability to tap into a brand's DNA and create precisely the right tone of voice, whether it's for a brochure, a DM campaign, a website or a T-shirt, makes him one of the best in his field and the reason we consider him part of the Alan Bates Design family." Mariana Zagianini, Partner, Alan Bates Design

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I've worked with the wonderful 300million on a number of projects, including SoCo and Geenee. "Mike comes 100% recommended by us here at 300million. Quality and enthusiasm by the bucket load. One of the best around. If you need external writing services - of any size - the tiniest two word slogans and titbits of advice, through to 'the big, heavy stuff' - Mike delivers every time." Martin Lawless

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I started working with design consultants Purpose early in 2005. "Mike Reed came to me highly recommended by colleagues at The Partners, and has spent many years working with one of my most respected associates, Marita Lashko. Mike is intelligent and creative, and has a passion for words and the power of creative communication. I recently commissioned Mike to help us create a tool to help Orange

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I've been working with The Chase design consultancy since mid 2004. "Whenever Mike has got a biro out for us, the results have always been full of insight. He's good with a pen, that one." Harriet Devoy, Creative Director, The Chase

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I've been working with design consultants The Partners since early 2005. "The Partners have been working with Mike on a retail brand for over six months now, and it's been a fantastic experience. When we briefed in the brand strategy, it was wonderful to see that Mike got it immediately. What and how you say things to people in a retail environment is pivotal to the overall experience, and the

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John Baguley was Director of Fundraising at the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture when I was Creative Director at Other. That made us client/agency partners - and a very good partnership it was too. We've both moved on since then, but we continue to work together. John is now Director of the International Fundraising Consultancy, and we often team up on charity projects. (For

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I work with Alpha both directly and in partnership with designers Aricot Vert (see below). "It is always an absolute pleasure to work with Mike Reed. Mike has worked with Alpha Airports Group Plc on quite a variety of projects from corporate brochures to websites and even our Annual Report and Accounts. On every job, Mike has rapidly picked up the threads and the detail required to write engaging

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I got my first project from design consultancy Radley Yeldar in mid 2005. "We recently worked with Mike on a tone-of-voice and messaging project for a rather unusual client. Mike very quickly got to grips with a tricky brief, and created copy that expressed the client's personality and values in distinctive, engaging and witty ways. Just as importantly, the copy was delivered promptly to a tight

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During the Summer of 2005, I worked with freelance designer Piers Rutterford and John Baguley of the International Fundraising Consultancy to create a Case for Support brochure for Community Links, a superb charity helping disadvantaged people of all ages in East London. "Mike listened and looked diligently - and then returned with what we'd always dreamed of. He has been a pleasure to work with

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Ullander Schove is a business change consultancy founded by Ruth George, latterly of Sheppard Moscow (see below). "Mike's ability to get under the skin of what my business is about and then paint word pictures to describe it seems magical. His lightness of touch and sense of humour make him delightful to work with." Ruth George, Managing Director, Ullander Schove

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I've been working alongside Marita Lashko (formerly an Associate Director at The Partners) for a few years, mainly on the identity and literature for Sheppard Moscow. "Good creative writers are gold dust. Good creative writers who can work with designers really are gold dust. Mike is gold dust." Marita Lashko, Lash&Ko

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I've worked with consultants Sheppard Moscow since around 2000, first at Other and later independently. Ever since designer Marita Lashko and I created the new Sheppard Moscow identity, we have been the sole guardians of the brand. "Mike has worked with us on various publications, marketing materials and case studies for all parts of our business. He has worked hard to understand the nature and

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I started working with design consultancy Elmwood in early 2005. "We have worked with Mike on two projects this year for a large national motoring organisation and a small food company. Although both projects are very different in scope and the nature of the work required, Mike has delivered a first class job. He can quickly grasp a brief and delivers on time and within budget." Don Landers,

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I've worked with The Open Agency since early 2005. "We have been extremely happy with Mike's copywriting - always on brief, on time and most importantly, resulting in a delighted client!" Annabel Welsh, The Open Agency

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I first worked with designer Steve Gilligan when he was at Smith & Milton many moons ago. It's a pleasure to be working with him and Chris Bradley now they're Utd. "Mike is our first port of call because he has that annoying habit of writing something we wish we had thought of first!" Chris Bradley, Design Partner, Utd Design

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I've been working with design consultancy Aricot Vert since 2003. "We love working with Mike. He's bright, inspirational, witty and a pleasure to work with." Lin Dickens, Managing Director, Aricot Vert

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