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My story

Mike Bayfield

I simply love telling stories – as a creative director, strategist, and copywriter. British, living in the Netherlands.

 

I've been doing it for 20+ years, as a creative director and writer, in some of the worlds leading agencies – like Ogilvy, BBDO, and Wunderman Thompson – for some of the world’s big-name brands.

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Automotive, pharma, financial services, FMCG and more – I write, direct, and lead international teams to develop brand identities and create world-class communications, with 360° campaigns and content across all social, digital and traditional channels. 

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On top of that, I’ve produced live and virtual events, such as the global launch of Calantic for Bayer – a pioneering new platform for AI in radiology – and created B2B campaigns leading to double-digit sales growth.

 

I work at the highest levels, collaborating closely with senior colleagues, partners and C-level stakeholders: developing strategy, leading presentations and winning pitches. I’ve also won over 40 international awards – including Cannes Gold and Silver Lions, One Show Gold and Silver Pencils and D&AD.

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Still buzzing with as much energy and enthusiasm as the day I started, I’m just as happy getting my hands dirty, writing and creating, as I am inspiring and leading others to do the same. Now AI is helping me do all of this even faster and better.

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And, when I'm done with the day job, I'm writing stories, with screenplays and novels. Four screenplays so far, and I just published my first novel. Second one on the way.

 

But, enough about my story. Let's talk about how I could help you tell yours. 

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"Mike is one of those exceptional creatives who makes the work of strategists fun. He shares my belief in the magical power of fun to spark the best creative thinking in a team."

Andreas Wagner, Head of Strategic Planning, Wunderman Thompson, Germany

Awards

A few of the international creative advertising awards my work has won.

Cannes Gold Lions
Cannes Silver Lions
One Show Gold Pencil
One Show Silver Pencil
D&AD
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London International Awards
New York Festivals
Clio
Eurobest
Epica
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