“Emma Ziesemer isn’t just a copywriter. She’s one of the most talented creatives I’ve had the pleasure to work with, one that cuts through the noise and gets straight to the heart.

For over five years at R/GA, Emma was one of our most sought-after talents, and for good reason. While working with her on Nike she told stories that ran the distance, from building brand frameworks that felt like a team huddle to writing manifestos that made you feel the
pulse of an athlete right through the page. On Nike’s Paris 2024 Olympics - one of the most expansive campaigns Nike did in recent years - Emma took complex ideas and turned them into stories that resonated deeply. She captured the voice of athletes while seamlessly adapting to an ever evolving brand narrative. The client noticed, we all noticed—as always Emma’s words made a difference.

Beyond her talent, Emma’s an all-around incredible person. Her kindness, sense of humor, and accountability make her the teammate you want by your side. She can take on any challenge and deliver, always.

She’ll be an undeniable asset to any team lucky enough to have her on board.”

“Emma Ziesemer and I worked together, first in Portland, OR, then remotely, at R/GA for quite a few years, most of them on a challenging and exciting Nike Global account. For several of those years, I was Emma’s direct manager, and for all of them we worked closely together on projects ranging from fast, furious and effective comms (International Women’s Day “One Day We Won’t Need This Day”), to extended, deeply strategic challenges like branding a combined Nike + Jordan Brand membership program (a first for both brands).
Emma’s not only a great writer of short, long, story and systematic copy. She was that before I met her. She’s also a deep and flexible creative thinker who can get inside the head of the audience as well as the client and bridge the two in ways no-one’s ever thought of before. I’ve only met a few other people who get young women (the most important and impactful audience in the world) as well as Emma does in over 20 years of creative work.

Before I left R/GA, Emma was on track to becoming an empathetic leader and mentor to new creatives on our small but mighty globally-networked team. Wherever she ends up, Emma will be a great creative leader, craftsperson and thinker, and if you hire her I’ll be extremely jealous - so put her on some great work.

I’m always happy to hype Emma, so please call or email if you’d like more detail.”