eric ellefsen

Mar 9, 2020

'A woman’s happiness': Confronting a limiting concept in Japan

The Japanese phrase 'onna no shiawase' centres a woman's happiness first and foremost around being a loving homemaker. It's time for brand communicators to move beyond this constricting definition, according to a language expert with TBWA Hakuhodo.

Aug 22, 2019

Listen before you speak: an interpreter's advice to creatives

Profile: TBWA Hakuhodo's Eric Ellefsen facilitates the creative process by working out what's really behind the words that come out of people's mouths.