In a strategic move, telecommunications giant Verizon is set to transition its lead agency for its consumer business from McCann to Ogilvy, a subsidiary of WPP. McCann had been overseeing the account since 2015, but the official handover to Ogilvy is expected to take place in 2024. This agency shift will not impact other agencies … Continue reading “Verizon shifts lead AOR to Ogilvy”
Verizon is taking steps to assure the public that, no matter what comes with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Verizon network will still be working, so people can continue to communicate with loved ones. “Millions of us will be changing the way we live and work for some time. That’s why we’re relentlessly committed to making … Continue reading “Verizon reassures public with COVID-19 messaging”
Ahead of this weekend’s Super Bowl , Verizon and Momentum have teamed with Tool and eightvfx on a spectacular 5G dome experience at the Big Game Live activation space in Miami. The experience is complete with an immersive AR experience, volumetric football players and 5G features of the future, showing how Verizon’s 5G NFL stadiums are revolutionizing … Continue reading “Verizon creates 5G dome experience at Super Bowl”
In a significant leadership transition in the advertising industry, Nancy Reyes, the CEO of TBWA\Chiat\Day New York, is set to join BBDO as its Americas CEO. According to AdAge, Reyes will take the reins from St. John Walshe, who is departing from the agency after serving as CEO for five years. This change is expected … Continue reading “Nancy Reyes is new American CEO at BBDO”
The French Riviera Film Festival (FRFF), known for celebrating exceptional short-form content, is bringing its recent award-winning titles, Storage, Day9 and N.O.R.A, to the world’s leading short movie entertainment network, ShortsTV. The acclaimed films will make their debut on the network this autumn, enriching the streaming platform’s diverse catalog. The announcement was made jointly by … Continue reading “French Riviera Film Fest winner Storage to debut on ShortsTV”
Johannes Leonardo has strategically enhanced its leadership team with the appointment of Jonathan Daly as the agency’s new Head of Communications Strategy. Possessing over 15 years of industry experience encompassing roles within agencies and in-house positions, Daly has consistently demonstrated his expertise in innovative media and go-to-market strategies for some of the world’s most prominent … Continue reading “JL adds Jon Daly as Head of Communications Strategy”
We’ve been here and before and didn’t like it then either. The film production industry in the Greater Los Angeles area experienced a significant decline in the second quarter of 2023, according to an update from FilmLA, the partner film office for the City and County of Los Angeles and other local jurisdictions. The decline … Continue reading “LA Film production plummets to pandemic numbers”
The Telly Awards has announced its 44th annual winners after a record-breaking year for entries. Winners include some of the most prominent global brands and companies alongside smaller and independent production houses, including Cut+Run, Netflix, Disney Parks, Media.Monks, Paramount, National Geographic Society, and the dynastic NBA team the Golden State Warriors. This season, Tellys unveiled … Continue reading “Accenture, Hearst, Paramount among Telly winners”
Cutters Studios has announced the immediate addition of distinguished Editor Devon Bradbury to its roster for exclusive representation across the U.S.A. The announcement was made by Cutters New York Managing Director/Executive Producer Caitlin Grady. Originally from Southern California and deeply focused on editing since the age of 15, Bradbury is a Cinema and Television Arts … Continue reading “Cutters adds editor Devon Bradbury”
SixTwentySix is rolling out the red carpet for director Nolan Goff who is joining the company’s diverse roster of filmmakers and interdisciplinary creatives. Renowned for his gift in bringing compelling material to the screen, Goff’s work is anchored by striking visuals and multi-layered storytelling. “We are thrilled to announce that Nolan Goff is joining our … Continue reading “Director Nolan Goff joins SixTwentySix”
The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) announced the Winners for the 27th Annual Webby Awards. Winners include companies, content and campaigns from Apple TV, Adobe’s Frame.io, ESPN’s 30 for 30 Podcast, Headspace, Discord, Nike’s Just A/Run, Etsy, Disney’s TikTok, Pod Save America, Spotify’s Wrapped, Blokhaus, Mozilla’s IRL: AI in Real Life podcast, Verizon’s Halftime Show and Google Store; pop culture … Continue reading “27th annual Webby Award winners announced”
The One Club for Creativity today announced May 15-19 as the dates for the in-person Creative Week 2023 in New York. The initial schedule of events is below, additional programming and details will be available shortly. Monday, May 15 Tuesday, May 16 Wednesday, May 17 Thursday, May 18 Friday, May 19 REELated: Each day of Creative Week at … Continue reading “One Club announces Creative Week 2023”
Editor’s Note: Five years ago we had an idea. Being a woman-owned publication, it made sense to us to celebrate women who were making a difference in the industries we cover. So, we started a “little” feature for Women’s History Month called “Reel Women.” To say it blossomed into something special would be a vast … Continue reading “Director Jenn Shaw”
Editor’s Note: Five years ago we had an idea. Being a woman-owned publication, it made sense to us to celebrate women who were making a difference in the industries we cover. So, we started a “little” feature for Women’s History Month called “Reel Women.” To say it blossomed into something special would be a vast … Continue reading “Rasha Clark, Ataboy Head of Production”
Creative production studio Carbon announces the promotion of Phil Linturn and Liam Chapple to partnership roles. The pair joined Carbon in 2016 and have been a driving force in growing the company to the esteemed shop it is today with 70 employees, expanded offerings, and award-winning work. “I was lucky enough to be invited … Continue reading “Carbon elevates Phil Linturn and Liam Chapple to partnership roles”
Amid a record-setting year of tremendous agency growth, including new client signings (Blue Diamond Growers) and a new practice opening (McKinney Health), McKinney has added two key hires to their expanding team: Matilda Ivey and Rhonda Nelson. Both have been hired as group client directors and will report to Gretchen Walsh, chief client officer. As account leaders they will help set … Continue reading “McKinney hires Matilda Ivey and Rhonda Nelson”
The Telly Awards is embracing the idea of standing out above the rest across the creative landscape by launching its 44th annual call for entries with a simple, yet profound call-to-action: “Break Through the Static.” Regarding the meaning behind the new campaign slogan, The Telly Awards Executive Director Sabrina Dridje explains, “This year’s theme signifies … Continue reading “Telly Awards launches 44th call for entries”
Creative marketing agency Compadre welcomes Patrick Jones as Executive Creative Director, Creative. Jones is an innovative brand storyteller who brings deep experience helming traditional, experiential, and transmedia campaigns for everything from Fortune 500 brand giants to blockbuster IP. Jones will work closely with Curtis Doss, Executive Creative Director, Design, overseeing projects and campaigns for Compadre’s … Continue reading “Compadre welcomes Patrick Jones as ECD”
As it celebrates six years in business, SF-based production and post shop The Cabinet has good reason to pop the cork: its latest short film, GARY, is enjoying a rewarding festival run, collecting top honors at 8 fests and counting (it next competes at the LA Comedy Festival, which runs from July 28th-August 7th). The … Continue reading “The Cabinet celebrates 6th anniversary with Stellar Fest Run for ‘GARY’ “
Director Johan T. Anderson has signed with production boutique More Media. While this his first official signing to a production company, Anderson is already well-known throughout the New York City advertising world for his creative work as a former agency art director and in-house director. Born in Fargo, North Dakota, filmmaking has always been the goal for Anderson, … Continue reading “Director Johan T. Anderson signs with More Media”
