Copywriter Who Scored a Job at McCann by Posing as Fearless Girl Talks Breaking Into Advertising

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Never underestimate the value of a first impression.

Jade Delaney, the copywriter and aspiring agency creative who scored an enviable share of earned media when she showed up at the offices of McCann Bristol dressed as Fearless Girl, is now a full-time employee at the IPG agency.

Her advice to others looking to make the same sort of splash? Take your ideas and run with them—fearlessly.

With the help of a professional makeup artist, the Gloucester University grad dressed

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