todd
coleman
copywriter
USING Words, stories & ideas TO OPEN HEARTS, MINDS & WALLETS
todd coleman
Minister's son from Charleston, SC.
Started off as cartoonist.
Deeply inspired by two comic geniuses: Walt Kelly (Pogo) and Robert Crumb (Zap Comix).
Robert Crumb was a little twisted.
Todd Coleman, before his hairline moved to Reseda
Walt Kelly's Pogo Possum.
Gadzooks, the first Restoration comic book.
Clever, creative headlines, body copy, ad campaigns, you name it, Todd always comes up with insightful, targeted and brilliantly crafted copy for whatever my clients and I have needed.
—Diana Atkins, Atkins Design
Went to NYU to be an animator, came out a filmmaker. Started writing screenplays.
Student film Living Dolls won six international awards and played on HBO and cable for 13 years.
Wrote, produced & directed
corporate videos in NYC, then...
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Todd is one of the most brilliant, easiest and fun people to collaborate with and has an amazing ability to translate a set of experiences into a compelling narrative. His passion for distilling down a concept to its essence would help any brand or communication director.
—Michael Leifer, CEO, guerilla PR
Moved to LA, became an entertainment journalist.
Started copywriting for Xerox and Sony Pictures—and never quit.
Proud dad to an amazing son and daughter. Movies and books on the horizon—stay tuned.
You will not find a better mind than Todd Coleman’s. Period. He is truly brilliant. His perceptive insights always cut to the very essence of what we are trying to do/convey. I learn more about our company, who we are, why we do what we do, every time I hire Todd. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
—Eric Mathis, CEO, Style Core