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Hanson Dodge has appointed Mike Roe as its new Chief Creative Officer, succeeding Chris Buhrman, who is retiring at the end of the month after a decade with the agency.
South African director Jessie Zinn has officially joined the roster of creative production agency Avocados and Coconuts, marking her first-ever representation in the U.S. Known for her poignant blend of
Creative production company Where The Buffalo Roam (WTBR) has welcomed director Geordie Stephens to its roster for U.S. commercials and branded content. Renowned for his performance-driven comedic approach and keen
UPDATE: On November 6, 2024, the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP) announced the Commercial Directors Diversity Program (CDDP) will go on hiatus in 2025, preparing a new framework for
Cabin Editing Company has tapped Kim Christensen as Managing Director of its Los Angeles office. In this new role, Christensen will work closely with Founder Carr Schilling and Cabin’s executive
SixTwentySix has added a new talent to its roster by signing Evan Bourque, an award-winning commercial and film director, for U.S. representation. Bourque, known for his work on projects for
The 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards delivered a major win for FX’s Shōgun, which dominated the second night of the ceremony by claiming an impressive 14 awards. Set in 17th-century
TBWA\Chiat\Day New York has announced the appointment of Dustin Tomes as its new Chief Creative Officer, effective October 10th. Tomes joins from Publicis Group’s Le Truc, where he was EVP
Garmin is stepping up its game with the launch of the fēnix 8 Series, its latest range of premium multisport GPS smartwatches. Launched on August 27, 2024, this series introduces
Laundry Design, LLC has announced the addition of Erin Doyle Cooper to its directorial roster. Doyle Cooper brings a unique blend of docu-style storytelling and dark comedy to the team,
Stink Studios, the global creative studio under the umbrella of Stink, is introducing a new creative collective named Not For Hire (NFH). This innovative collective is set to revolutionize the
Production company Good Times has welcomed award-winning director Shelley Lewis to their diverse roster of talent. Lewis’ striking visual approach incorporates understated humor and a natural gift for storytelling, with
Multidisciplinary creative studio LOS YORK, known for its innovative approach, has published Courage a richly illustrated book featuring 292 pages of recent work showcasing the studio’s bold and brave creative
Awards like Cannes Lions are the currency of our industry. You may like it. You may not. But it is a fact. When it comes to winning, women are taking
As the 2024 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity approaches, the anticipation within the advertising and creative industries is palpable. This year promises to be especially exhilarating, with an unprecedented
Republic, the premier production, editorial, and design collective headquartered in Uptown Dallas, has added Director Andrew Ryan Shepherd to its Republic Productions roster. Shepherd will be represented in the US
The Alliance of Independent Representatives (AIR) has announced the commencement of its highly anticipated 3rd Annual Unsigned Diverse Directors Showcase, scheduled for May 20, 2024. Powered by AIR’s Diversity in
Cutter Entertainment has announced the addition of director Severine Reisp to its esteemed roster of talent for U.S. representation across commercials and branded content. This collaboration marks Reisp’s inaugural venture
Editor’s Note: “The Reel Black List” is our annual spotlight of brothers and sisters in the worlds of advertising, film, TV, music, radio and media who are making a difference through their
