Brian Thompson

Brian Thompson is a professional brand copywriter and creative director based in Austin, Texas. He is the Founder and Chief Copywriter of Joy&, a brand copywriting agency he launched in October 2022.1 His professional mission is to "build brands with words that compel and sell".1

Professional Background

Thompson has an extensive career in creative and brand management, with notable roles including:

• Creative Director at Ampersand (January 2020 - September 2022)
• Freelance Copywriter & Creative Director at BrandWriter.com (May 2016 - December 2019)
• Director of Brand and Creative at Golfsmith International (July 2015 - April 2016)
• Associate Creative Director at multiple agencies like W2O Group, T3, and The Concept Farm1

Current Work

At Joy&, Thompson helps companies "distill everything that makes [their] company awesome into a powerful elixir called [their] brand joy".1 He also serves as a Content Manager at CreativeMornings since September 2023 and is a co-founder of the Austin chapter.1

Thompson is passionate about creating compelling messaging across various media channels and has worked with clients like Total Wine & More, Sunoco, and the City of Cedar Park.12