David Labi Email & Phone Number

Brussels, Be

Brussels Metropolitan Area

I founded this ethical communications agency to mastermind branding projects, facilitate powerful workshop processes, and deliver electrifying content for our global client base. I lead on all projects, bringing strategy and creativity to every storytelling challenge. Empathy and creativity to change lives and the world. Strategic guidelines, visual identities, brand books, websites, and creative content from films to art installations... All are crafted to spec, based on data, fresh approaches, and an evolving process. Our workshops are both a means to an end and a product in themselves, resulting in materials forming the bedrock of organisations, brands, and campaigns.Good Point has worked with UNHCR, Greenpeace, Oxfam, BMW Foundation, Impact Hub, ecosia, Digital Freedom Fund, Urgent Action Funds, and Circ, a micromobility startup that received record series A funding in Europe.

London

• Worked on namings and rebrands, strategic messaging, visual identity, media production• Agencies incl. Aesop, Hot Pickle (UK); Edenspiekermann, eobiont, Parasol Island (DE)• Clients incl. Dove, Ballantine's, Litpon, UK Post Office, Flora, etc.• Strong background in writing and editing copy, creating brand concepts, and creative production• Designed and ran immersive experiences with clients for identity work and innovation

Berlin Area, Germany

• Joined boutique publisher at first funding round to transform it into globally recognised brand• Project managed ten printed guides in one year, revamped the mobile app• Used success of high-end guides to pitch, win and deliver content briefs for like-minded brands

Tokyo

Japanese state broadcaster's global 24-hour news channel • Wrote broadcast scripts for global NHK’s 24-hour English-language news channel• Worked on pressurised news floor with writers, producers, directors, editors & anchors• Created/developed stories for air across breaking news, business, lifestyle and travel• Directed, wrote, script-edited documentaries for NHK Cosmomedia London (until Oct 2015)

Tokyo, Japan

Most read English-language magazine in Tokyo with 30,000 circulation per biweekly print issue• Editor of Tokyo’s biggest English magazine (digital & print) & associated platforms• Created/commissioned/subbed all online/print content (food, tech, lifestyle, sport, travel)• Project managed advertorial specials; hired/trained interns; grew community of contributors• Trained team in A/V production and editing skills to expand digital content offering• Used CMS inc. Wordpress & Buddypress to manage entire digital presence

Working closely with brand consultancy the Brandbean:• Devised tone of voice & brand bible for ASK & Zizzi restaurants among other clients• Wrote all digital, on-site, internal copy for all 200+ restaurants – from menus to websites• Worked closely with art directors to produce effective material

Founding editor of magazine (circulation 10,000) for English speakers in Buenos Aires.• Planned and developed content, including implementation of long-term vision• Wrote/commissioned/subbed all digital and print content – lifestyle, food & travel• Managed & nurtured designers & writers; networked to build contacts• Project managed issues from concept/structure to delivery, establishing brand in BA community

United Kingdom

• Ran educational seminars at schools, colleges and universities around the UK • Presented to groups ranging in number from 1 to 100, aged 11-30 • Used groundbreaking non-formal skills to attract the attention of a huge range of students

London, United Kingdom

International left-wing Jewish youth movement and UK registered charity with 1,000 members and 5,000 affiliates• Developed and coordinated cultural program of educational activity for eight age groups• Responsible for training and creative leadership for volunteer workforce of 200 youths• Maintained strong relations with funding bodies and local communities

Ma Hons Cantab, English Literature

Activities and Societies: Editor, Cambridge University Creative Writing Magazine.I read English Literature at Gonville and Caius. I wrote.

Diploma, Creative Documentary Filmmaking

Activities and Societies: Directed short documentary about Miguel, a soda siphon repairman pondering his mortality on the factory.

Master'S Degree, Art & Politics, Distinction

A brilliant MA course established by Bernadette Buckley, theoretically exploring the intersection of art and politics. Pieces I wrote.