Niko is a copywriter

currently based in Berlin.

A believer in big ideas, Niko has gone around the world working for agencies in NYC, Miami, and Amsterdam. His work has been awarded by Cannes Lions, The One Show, and D&AD. Written about in Fast Company, WIRED, The Guardian, GQ, and Vogue. He was recently ranked #1 Copywriter in the Netherlands by The One Club. Outside of work, Niko has been writing graffiti for 17+ years - with zero arrests.

Awards

Cannes Lions - 2024 - Grand Prix - Creative Business Transformation

Cannes Lions - 2024 - Gold - PR: Corporate Image, Communication

Cannes Lions - 2024 - Silver - Brand Experience and Activation: Corporate Purpose

Cannes Lions - 2024 - Bronze - Creative Strategy: Consumer Goods

Cannes Lions - 2024 - Shortlist - Brand Experience and Activation: Sponsorship

Cannes Lions - 2024 - Shortlist - Creative Commerce: Sustainable Commerce

Cannes Lions - 2024 - Shortlist - Brand Experience and Activation: Social Engagement

Cannes Lions - 2024 - Shortlist - Brand Experience and Activation: 360 Integrated

Cannes Lions - 2024 - Shortlist - PR: Brand Voice & Strategic Storytelling

Cannes Lions - 2024 - Shortlist - PR: Consumer Goods

Cannes Lions - 2024 - Shortlist - Creative Strategy: Brand Strategy

Cannes Lions - 2024 - Shortlist - Creative Strategy: Corporate Purpose

Cannes Lions - 2023 - Bronze - Direct: Food & Drink

Cannes Lions - 2023 - Shortlist - Social Insights & Engagement

Cannes Lions - 2023 - Shortlist - Creative B2B: Targeting & Engagement

Cannes Lions - 2023 - Shortlist - Creative B2B: Cross-Channel Storytelling

Cannes Lions - 2023 - Shortlist - Creative Business Transformation

Clio Awards - 2024 - Bronze - Creative Business Transformation

Clio Awards - 2024 - Bronze - Direct

Clio Awards - 2024 - Bronze - Experience/Activation

Clio Awards - 2021 - Shortlist - Student Digital/Mobile

D&AD - 2024 - Wood - Direct: Integrated

D&AD - 2024 - Shortlist - Experiential: B2B Activations

D&AD - 2024 - Shortlist - Creative Transformation: Culture

D&AD - 2024 - Shortlist - Creative Transformation: Operations

D&AD - 2024 - Shortlist - PR: B2B

The One Show - 2024 - Gold Pencil - B2B Communications

The One Show - 2024 - Silver Pencil - B2B Communications

The One Show - 2024 - Merit - Integrated / Omnichannel

The One Show - 2024 - Merit - B2B Communications

Eurobest Awards - 2024 - Silver - Direct

Eurobest Awards - 2024 - Bronze - Brand Experience

Eurobest Awards - 2024 - Bronze - Creative Business Transformation

Eurobest Awards - 2024 - Bronze - Social & Influencer

Andy Awards - 2024 - Gold - Idea

Andy Awards - 2024 - Gold - Reset

The Drum Awards - 2024 - Silver - PR

Golden Drum - 2024 - Silver - Design

Golden Drum - 2024 - Bronze - Design

Golden Drum - 2023 - Gold - Social Good

Golden Drum - 2023 - Silver - Sustainable Business Solution

London International Awards - 2024 - Silver - Design: Zeitgeist

London International Awards - 2024 - Silver - Design: Direct Marketing

London International Awards - 2023 - Gold - Ambient & Activation

London International Awards - 2023 - Gold - Creativity in B2B

London International Awards - 2023 - Gold - Transformative Business Impact

London International Awards - 2023 - Silver - Non Traditional B2B

London International Awards - 2023 - Silver - Transformative Business Impact

London International Awards - 2023 - Bronze - Integration B2B

London International Awards - 2023 - Bronze - Non Traditional CSR

NYX Awards - 2021 - Gold Award - Cause Marketing

NYX Awards - 2021 - Gold Award - Advertising Campaign

NYX Awards - 2021 - Silver Award - Cause Marketing

NYX Awards - 2021 - Silver Award - Sport & Recreation

NYX Awards - 2021 - Silver Award - Media Relations / Publicity

NYX Awards - 2021 - Grand Award - Media Relations / Publicity

Muse Creative Awards - 2021 - Gold Award - Student Submission

Muse Creative Awards - 2021 - Silver Award - Student Submission

Muse Creative Awards - 2021 - Silver Award - Student Submission

Muse Creative Awards - 2021 - Silver Award - Student Submission

Muse Creative Awards - 2021 - Platinum Award - Student Submission

Muse Creative Awards - 2021 - Platinum Award - Student Submission

The Webby Awards - 2021 - Honoree - Advertising, Media & PR Student

The Webby Awards - 2021 - Honoree - Advertising, Media & PR Student

Summit Awards - 2021 - Gold Award - Student Conceptual Product/Service/Idea

Summit Awards - 2020 - Innovator Award - Student Emerging Media Competition

Summit Awards - 2020 - Leader Award - Student Emerging Media Competition

Summit Awards - 2020 - Visionary Award - Student Emerging Media Competition

Golden Awards of Montreux - 2021 - Finalist - Design

Golden Awards of Montreux - 2019 - Finalist - Digital / Social

The Creative Conscience Awards - 2021 - Silver Award - Experience

Vega Digital Awards - 2021 - Arcturus Award - Owned Media

Vega Digital Awards - 2021 - Arcturus Award - Owned Media

Vega Digital Awards - 2021 - Arcturus Award - Social Campaign & Series

Vega Digital Awards - 2021 - Centauri Award - Mobile Apps & Sites

Vega Digital Awards - 2021 - Canopus Award - Mobile Apps & Sites

Vega Digital Awards - 2021 - Centauri Award - Online Video

Experience

2025 - Freelance

2021 - 2024 | LePub Amsterdam / Publicis Italy

2020 - 2021 | The LEGO Agency

2019 - 2020 | TBWA NY, Droga5 NY, Gut Miami

Brands

Heineken, Bud Light, Hennessy, Oakley, LEGO, Philips, ASML, Motorola, Facebook, Activision Blizzard, Supercell, Nissan, Maserati, Shell, Land Rover, Mountain Dew, Pepsi, Lays, Popeyes, Tim Hortons, Chase Bank, WHOOP, Back Market, Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, OKX (top 3 crypto exchange in the world)

Nikolay Malchev | Copywriter

Nikolay Malchev | Copywriter

Nikolay Malchev | Copywriter