Last night, the non-televised portion of The 49th Annual NAACP Image Awards took place here in Pasadena.
The celebration of outstanding work by African Americans in film, TV...
After completing two tours of duty with Lexus, I can say that Lexus is not easy to work on: the brand constantly challenges its agencies to deliver campaigns that exceed the exp...
Doner LA beefs up McDonald’s team
Doner LA announced four senior hires following the recent consolidation of McDonald’s retail and local marketing, where Doner was assign...
Doner LA feasts on Del Monte
Doner LA is starting off its 2018 pretty much the same way it ended its 2017 – with a win.
The shop has now been named lead agency for Cali...
My daughters used to complain about having to get up a 5 a.m. to attend a high school that was two miles down the street.
Compare their first world complaints to those of th...
LA-based agency Battery announced Friday the appointment of Mike Parseghian as Head of Brand and Becky Ginos as Associate Creative Director.
As Head of Brand, Parseghian wil...
About one month ago, I wrote an editorial in response to the Weinstein scandal. I wrote about my personal experiences working in the film industry — and those of my peers — ...
Ahhhh, let’s talk about Trump’s border wall. You know – the one that should really be dubbed, “Trump’s Folly?”
No, Im not hiding my disdain for his great big won...
The 50th annual American Film Institute Festival came to a resounding close last Thursday night with a moving tribute at The Chinese Theater for writer/director Aaron Sorkin and...
Okay, you’re sitting (or hopefully standing, it’s healthier) behind your desk at work, waiting and hoping for someone to like or comment on the hilarious video you posted th...
The thing currently shaking Los Angeles right now is not the 3.6 quake we felt this morning. For me it was the opening of the AFI Fest presented by Audi.
It is truly the prem...
The American Film Market 2017, which opened its doors last Wednesday and just ended November 8 in Santa Monica, has reportedly seen a significant surge in participants this year...
I sure do love Halloween. Like, it’s a genuine let’s go on a date and I’ll spend money on you kind of love. Next to Christmas, it’s my favorite holiday of the year. Is i...
With more than 4,200 submissions, the 12th annual NBCUniversal Short Film Festival announced the winners from a group of nine finalists during the grand finale gala at the Direc...
So are you gay, straight, bi? Somewhere in between?
Former Chicagoan, Nikki Weiss-Goldstein, who successfully launched the commercial careers of renowned film directors and ...
I love the Y.
When I used to live in Barrington IL, most mornings — except the god-awful ones that started at 80 below — began with a 5:30 AM trip to the YMCA, which was...
While most of the Emmy Awards broadcast audience will be on the edge of their seats watching House of Cards duke it out with The Handmaid’s Tale and Westworld, there will be a...
Looks as if actors and actresses belonging to SAG-AFTRA will continue to talk and not walk as, according to Deadline, the union has reached a tentative agreement with AMPTP (All...
Just when we thought we all could breathe again after the WGA and the studios and networks came to terms on a new contract, The Wrap, Variety and Hollywood Reporter all report t...
LA-based commercial and feature writer/director Ashley Avis brought a unique perspective to Seed Media Arts when she joined the company’s directorial roster this week.“I lov...