Their words, not mine…

“Over the years I’ve seen Rick grow from a very sharp copywriter, to a creative leader who fiercely protects and grows brands. Rick has both the smarts and the insatiable curiosity to immerse himself into the brands his work represents. He understands the consumer tension and fundamentals of marketing to make thoughtful and progressive recommendations. And he is a joy to work with. Any team would be lucky to have him.”

— Becky R. (Client)

“When things get rocky, Rick stays steady. Excellent presenter, collaborator, and partner.”

— Francis C. (Group Strategy Director)

“Passionate has become one of those overused superlatives until you've worked with Rick. During my time at Annex, I had the honor of being supervised by Rick and collaborating with him on multiple projects. I haven't worked alongside anyone who cares as deeply about this industry as he does. He is truly dedicated to his team, pushing creatives and the work to its highest potential. To this day, Rick remains a trusted mentor and earns my highest recommendation as a leader.”

— Sallie S. (Copywriter)

“Rick is an incredibly talented creative. Throughout my time working with him, his obsession for his craft and roll-up-your-sleeves work ethic consistently produced groundbreaking results. Beyond that, his empathy towards others and drive to do what’s right inspires others to do the same. On many occasions I’ve seen Rick turn challenges into opportunities and unite teams to come together as a unified front.”

— Cameron S, (Creative Director)

“I had the privilege to collaborate with Rick for over two years on brand marketing, spanning multiple projects over a spectrum of mediums. He possesses both passion and strategic thinking, whether as a copywriter or creative leader, and goes out of his way to immerse himself in the brand, identifying opportunities and understanding the consumer. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with him and can recommend him unequivocally to any brand and team”

— Matthew M. (Client)

“Rick loves what he does and it shows in his work ethic, the quality of his work and his willingness and desire to learn from and teach others on his team. When Rick works with a client account, he takes the time to fully understand their business and industry. This approach results in concepts and copy that deliver results and in turn, have the clients coming back for more.”

— Rachel J. (Account Director)

“Rick is without a doubt the best creative leader I know. He’s brimming with knowledge and insight but doesn’t have a drop of hubris. He is a brilliant balance of collaborator and leader. You want to be around him because he’s smart, compassionate, and everyday he is ready to solve any problem put before him. He inspires.”

— Donnie F. (Art Director)

“Rick is a true advertising aficionado and that rare creative who can look at a project holistically, both for quality and to make sure it is on brief. He genuinely cares about his team and the client and consistently pushes to create the best work possible. His writing is always on point, his direction is articulate and consistent, and as an added bonus, he is a pleasure to work with for colleagues of all levels and disciplines.”

— Joie M. (Producer)

“Rick is one of the most thorough and thoughtful writers I’ve worked with. He approaches every opportunity with genuine, near journalistic curiosity. This drive to understand clients, consumers and culture always leads to insightful concepts, rich storytelling and compelling copy.”

— Anna P. (Chief Strategy Officer)

“Rick Hickey is a first rate creative director. Clear vision, clear direction and a breeze to work with. We should all be so lucky to have a Rick Hickey to collaborate with.”

— Keith K. (Video Editor)

“I had the unique opportunity to work along Rick both the account side and the creative side. In my 5+ years in advertising, I haven't meant anyone that is as dedicated to his job than Rick is. He is a guy that puts his head down and grinds it out. All while having a smile on his face. When I jumped over to the creative side, I just absorbed all of Rick's actions as he carried himself as a creative. He is the definition of what you want to be as you get to his level. Upbeat, clever, again amazing attitude and a great leader. Overall, it was an absolute pleasure working with Rick and I hope our paths cross again.”

— Michael B. (Art Director)

“Rick is a true ad man. He’s an advertising aficianado and it shows in his work. He has a wonderful understanding of his craft and delivers creative that is always relevant and rooted in strategy. Rick would be a cornerstone on any team with the capacity to lead projects from initial development to final production. A talented writer with strong sensibilities, he has a strong point of view and strong opinions, but is also a great listener and collaborator. It was a pleasure working with Rick as a manager, a partner and eventually a friend. He’s solid.”

— Paul C. (Creative Director)