I'm a UK-based marketing obsessive with extensive experience since 2002. Throughout my career, I've worked in various sectors including publications, education, and now as a freelance copywriter for clients worldwide. I specialize in creating high-impact B2C and B2B marketing campaigns that have driven significant business growth and customer engagement. Currently, I serve as Chief Copywriter at Sweet Copy and write successful direct response campaigns, including top-performing product launches. My focus is on producing top-tier copy for ethical businesses that make a positive impact on people's lives. If your business aligns with these values, I'd love to chat.

David Kingsbury

I'm a UK-based marketing obsessive with extensive experience since 2002. Throughout my career, I've worked in various sectors including publications, education, and now as a freelance copywriter for clients worldwide. I specialize in creating high-impact B2C and B2B marketing campaigns that have driven significant business growth and customer engagement. Currently, I serve as Chief Copywriter at Sweet Copy and write successful direct response campaigns, including top-performing product launches. My focus is on producing top-tier copy for ethical businesses that make a positive impact on people's lives. If your business aligns with these values, I'd love to chat.

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I’m a UK-based marketing obsessive with extensive experience since 2002. Throughout my career, I’ve worked in various sectors including publications, education, and now as a freelance copywriter for clients worldwide. I specialize in creating high-impact B2C and B2B marketing campaigns that have driven significant business growth and customer engagement.

Currently, I serve as Chief Copywriter at Sweet Copy and write successful direct response campaigns, including top-performing product launches. My focus is on producing top-tier copy for ethical businesses that make a positive impact on people’s lives. If your business aligns with these values, I’d love to chat.

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Work Experience

Copywriter at PositivePsychology.com
April 1, 2023 - Present
Writer of multiple top-performing direct response campaigns, including the highest-ever grossing product launch generating multiple six-figure revenues in 10 days.
Chief Copywriter at Sweet Copy
April 1, 2021 - Present
Lead copywriter for a copywriting studio specializing in direct response and creative advertising, delivering high-impact campaigns and brand communications since 2021.
Communications & Insight Manager at NTSU
April 30, 2021 - August 29, 2025
Brand communications lead, chief copywriter, and marketing strategist for a multi-million-pound education charity. Created a seven-figure ARR ecommerce marketing strategy using PPC, social, email, and SEO. Developed multiple six-figure campaigns including email sequences and landing pages. Authored SEO strategy and content generating 3 million annual page views. Led social media strategy growing the brand’s audience from zero to 50k. Managed an email list with 40k subscribers and a 42% open rate. Architected brand voice tailored to Millennial and Gen Z audiences. Co-designed the UK's largest single study of Gen Z wellbeing. Coordinated a website platform migration resulting in highest launch-year web traffic and ecommerce revenue on the UK platform.
Content Writer at Medium.com
September 1, 2019 - Present
Content writer focusing on health and personal development, with work featured in publications including Start It Up, Mind Cafe, The Ascent, and P.S. I Love You, enjoying a combined readership of 1.27 million.
Art Director/Sub-Editor at Leftlion
October 31, 2010 - August 29, 2025
Co-founder, sub-editor, and head of brand for a regional culture and arts magazine. Responsible for design, art direction, and sub-editing. Awarded Best Writing & Publishing at Nottingham Creative Business Awards 2009.

Education

BA(Hons) Design Studies at Nottingham Trent University
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025

Qualifications

CIM Level 6 Diploma in Professional Marketing
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025
ILM Level 5 Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025
NUS Leadership Development Programme (CASS Business School)
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025
ILM Level 3 First Line Management
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025
ILM Train the Trainer
January 11, 2030 - August 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Healthcare
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