Fuhu, Inc., the creator of the nabi tablet, the first Android tablet built for kids, and an innovator in technology for kids and families, has hired Rob Palmer as its new chief creative officer. Palmer has led teams at Wieden+Kennedy, Goodby Silverstein & Partners, and most recently Razorfish in developing and orchestrating campaigns for brands such as Apple, Coca-Cola, ESPN and Ebay. At Fuhu, he will be developing and overseeing the creative vision and strategy as well as building a high-caliber internal advertising agency designed to support the company’s growth.
Palmer’s work has contributed to a number of notable advertising campaigns such as Tiger Woods “Hackeysack 2” and Nike’s “What are you getting ready for.” He launched iMac Colors within “Think Different,” “Videogame” for Coca-Cola, and ESPN’s “This is SportsCenter” which even became a Harvard Case Study. His work has garnered awards including Cannes Lions, CLIOs, and One Show Pencils. He also has an Emmy and the MTV Moonman.
Palmer will build an internal agency that will look to transform the nabi brand into a household name. From product specific creative executions to bigger Fuhu branded initiatives, Palmer will lead both traditional and digital advertising strategy.
Object & Animal Signs Director Alana O’Herlihy To Its Global Roster
Object & Animal has added multidisciplinary artist, photographer and director Alana O’Herlihy to its roster for exclusive worldwide representation spanning commercials, branded content and music videos. This marks the first production house representation for O’Herlihy. Her portfolio encompasses a wide range of visual artistry, from directing films and music videos to creating photographic stills. Known for a unique blend of analog and digital mediums, O’Herlihy’s work includes leading brands and top-tier magazines, where her vision consistently sparks conversation and brings heightened visibility to her subjects. Her glamorous, campy style pushes the boundaries of conventional artistry. Among her notable directorial credits is the Miley Cyrus music video “Prisoner” featuring Dua Lipa. “Alana’s ability to seamlessly merge old mediums with cutting-edge processes is a testament to her boundless creativity,” said Emi Stewart, executive producer at Object & Animal. “Her work challenges conventions while celebrating the visual grandeur of both past and present.” Object & Animal maintains offices in London, Los Angeles and New York. Read More