Mark Copyranter-Duffy

Mark Copyranter-Duffy is a seasoned writer and ad critic with extensive experience in the advertising industry. Currently serving as a Writer/Ad Critic at Substack since November 2021, Mark also contributes to Resumé with a monthly article focusing on Nordic advertising creativity. Previous roles include Freelance Writer at Digiday, where Mark authored a weekly column on advertising creativity, and a Freelance Ad Critic for VICE Media, producing posts analyzing the ad industry. Mark's background includes staff writing at BuzzFeed, leading copywriting and creative roles at Gigante Vaz Partners, and contributions to various media outlets such as Animal New York and Gawker Media. With a foundation in journalism from Rutgers University and creative studies at the School of Visual Arts, Mark's career spans from local journalism to influential commentary in the advertising sector.