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)