Dave Barton

Dave Barton is a seasoned professional in the marketing and copywriting domains, currently serving as Founder and Copy Chief at wtf since January 2020, where the focus is on enhancing the impact of burgeoning businesses through creative marketing strategies. In addition to leading wtf, Dave is the Founder and Creative Director of thermidor<, a cannabis-specific marketing agency dedicated to promoting cannabis culture and challenging social stigmas, and has served as Creative Director at Clockwork Growth, contributing storytelling and strategy for tech brands. Dave's extensive experience includes roles as a copywriter at several organizations, such as Bookmate, Opu Labs, Inc., and TV-TWO.COM, and previously founded Startup Copy Guy to assist startups with their copy needs. An alumnus of the University of Sussex with an MA in Film and the University of Plymouth with a BA in Theatre and Performance, Dave's academic background complements a diverse career in creative communication.