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 “REEL WOMEN: Elephant’s Caroline Kirsh”
Cara DiNorcia is Managing Director at Elephant, overseeing the West Coast business. She is a dynamic leader with deep experience across client service, program management, production and operations. Prior to joining Elephant, Cara was at reputable agencies including Huge, BigSpaceship and Ogilvy CommonHealth Worldwide. She has led partnerships and delivered results for a range of … Continue reading “REEL WOMEN: Elephant Managing Director Cara DiNorcia”
IPG creative company Elephant announced today that Chris May has been promoted to the newly created position of Chief Creative Officer, effective immediately. May, previously Executive Creative Director and one of Elephant’s founding members, will be tasked with establishing the creative vision for Elephant, as well as attracting and retaining the best creatives and most … Continue reading “Elephant appoints Chris May as first-ever CCO”
All Star Code, an organization that empowers young men of color to acquire financial independence and social mobility thanks to the power of code, is unveiling a new brand identity and website created pro bono by IPG creative company, Elephant The website design and voice is the first iteration of a new brand platform, “Hello World.” … Continue reading ““Hello World”: Elephant creates new brand identity and website for All Star Code”
Editor’s Note: They are leaders. They are inspirational. They are mentors. They are visionaries. They are, quite frankly, badasses. They are our 2021 REEL WOMEN. During Women’s History Month, you will be able to meet these incredible personalities in Advertising, Entertainment, Media and Production. Get ready, they are making “Herstory.” Erica Riccobono joined Elephant in 2016 … Continue reading “REEL WOMEN: Elephant Group VP Erica Riccobono”
Creative agency Elephant announced today the appointment of Paula Maki as Vice President, Creative. Reporting to ECD Chris May, Maki will be responsible for creative strategy, writing and campaign development for Elephant’s West Coast-based clients and new business prospects. “We are overjoyed to have Paula join our team on the West Coast,” said May. “Paula’s … Continue reading “Elephant appoints Paula Maki as VP, Creative”
Apple TV+’s beloved comedy-drama series Ted Lasso has captured the hearts of audiences around the world with its heartwarming story, lovable characters, and irresistible charm. After an incredible journey spanning three seasons, the time has finally come for fans to bid farewell to their favorite football coach. Possibly. Probably. Who knows. Creators Jason Sudeikis, Bill … Continue reading “For Ted Lasso there’s no place like home – Kansas”
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 “REEL WOMEN: kaboom’s Lauren Schwartz”
No one has a to-do list quite as endless as a small business owner, and when it comes to the incessant tasks, there’s one that can seem especially daunting and time-consuming: shopping for insurance. Progressive and creative agency Arnold Worldwide bring small business owners’ monster to-do lists to life in a new campaign released today. … Continue reading “Progressive helps small businesses fight monster to-do lists”
When I met writer/director Daniel Kwan at the 2023 Writers Guild Awards, I told him while he was clutching his trophy for Everywhere, Everything All at Once, that he was going to win an Oscar the following Sunday. Daniel, humbled by all of the Awards Season’s accolades, smiled back and said, “Don’t jinx it.” Apparently, … Continue reading “Everything is Everywhere at 2023 Academy Awards”
As SXSW begins today, I realized it’s actually been one year since awards season behemoth Everything, Everywhere All at Once made its debut in Austin, Texas. The science fiction film was hardly mentioned in conversations then and now it may be the first of its genre to win Best Picture at the 95th Oscars. Most … Continue reading “Reel 360’s final 2023 Oscar predictions”
And let the Oscar race begin. Oscar-winning actor-producer Riz Ahmed and actor Allison Williams (M3gan, Get Out, Girls) announced the 95th Oscars nominations today (January 24), live from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater via a global live stream on Oscar.com, Oscars.org and the Academy’s digital platforms, an international satellite feed and broadcast media. Ahmed and Williams announced the … Continue reading “Everything, All Quiet, Banshees lead Oscar noms”
Aaaand Awards Season has begun. Actually, it began last year, but now we have nominations. The Motion Picture Sound Editors today revealed the nominations for its 70th annual Golden Reel Awards in categories spanning feature film, television, animation, computer entertainment and student productions with Everything Everywhere All At Once Top Gun: Maverick and Elvis among the nominees. … Continue reading “Everything Everywhere leads Golden Reel noms”
Global creative audio network Squeak E. Clean Studios has added Bojana (Bo) Djogo as Director of Business Development, North America. Djogo has built a career on the forefront of nontraditional media, with over a decade of experience as an agency producer, working with brands such as Facebook, Rovio Entertainment, Prudential, ONE Foundation, Target, Mailchimp and … Continue reading “Bojana Djogo joins Squeak E. Clean as Director of Business Development”
Day One Agency has promoted Jamie Falkowski, formerly the agency’s Managing Director, into a newly created role of Chief Creative Officer and Partner. As Chief Creative Officer, Falkowski will help the agency deliver creative work that earns a place in culture. He will lead the integrated creative team across the agency’s growing hubs in New … Continue reading “It’s Day One for Jamie Falkowski as first-ever CCO and partner”
Disney remembers Betty White, the beloved and iconic star of The Golden Girls, who passed away on December 31, 2021, just a few weeks shy of her 100th birthday. The film and television actress was named a Disney Legend—the prestigious honor bestowed upon individuals in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to The Walt Disney Company—in 2009. “Rest … Continue reading “Disney remembers the beloved and iconic star Betty White”
The New York Lottery’s X Series’ family of Scratch-Off tickets can multiply your win. So, to announce the X Series’ biggest ticket drop yet, our friends at McCann are introducing New York to another family of winners: The Monteros. The Monteros like to multiply their wins. They’re ten-time Regional Yo-Yo Champions. They’re twenty-time Blue Ribbon … Continue reading “It’s about Family! New York Lottery, X Series Family of Scratch-Off Games “
For many of us, 2021 began the same way 2020 ended – still stuck indoors. For our midwest sister outlet, Reel Chicago, forced hibernation was mainly due to inclimate weather and COVID. For us on the west and east coast, the Reel 360 team was hunkered down because coronavirus was spreading and there were no … Continue reading “2021 in Review: The Best of Reel 360 Interviews”
Grammy Award-winning Musician and producer Michael Nesmith has passed away at age 78. He rose to fame initially as a member of The Monkees, but went on to have a long and influential career in music, television and movie production. Nesmith died of heart failure on Friday at his home in Carmel Valley, California. “With … Continue reading “Monkees star Michael Nesmith passes away at 78”
On the heels of their recent promotion of industry leader David Crumley to Technical Director, experience design firm HUSH continues to expand its best-in-class team by welcoming Joel Watkins as Senior Designer. Having previously worked for design and digital firms Elephant and Huge, Watkins brings storied design experience to his new role at HUSH. Over his career, he has … Continue reading “HUSH welcomes designer Joel Watkins as Senior Designer”
