Pitch, a full-service creative advertising agency, has brought Chris Kyriakos on board as executive director, integrated production, a new title at the shop. He will report directly to CFO/COO Pej Sabet and will lead the agency’s broadcast, print and digital production teams. Kyriakos will also help supervise operations at Bicep Productions, the agency’s in-house production and postproduction studio.
Kyriakos has more than 15 years of experience working with top ad agencies, including CP+B, 72andSunny, TBWAChiatDay and Made Movement. While VP and executive producer at CP+B, Kyriakos produced award-winning integrated campaigns including Burger King’s “Whopper Freak Out” and Microsoft’s “I’m a PC.”
His work has been recognized at numerous industry award shows including winning honors at the AICP Next Awards, the Clio Awards for an Integrated Campaign and Interactive Branded Content, and the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity in multiple categories including Titanium, Integrated, Cyber, Film and Ambient Lions.
The Many Hires Jeremiah Wassom As Group Creative Director
Independent agency The Many has added Jeremiah Wassom as group creative director.
Wassom most recently worked a decade at Deutsch LA where, as SVP/creative director, he led the Taco Bell account and won new business for the agency. His agency past also includes AKQA and TBWAChiatDay. His creative work has touched the QSR, video games, automotive, fashion, and culture brand sectors. He also served eight years with the United States Marine Corps.
“Throughout his career, Jeremiah has helmed work that has not only made me personally jealous but has consistently pushed brands to show up in memorable and innovative ways,” said Josh Paialii, head of creative at The Many. “One look at his body of work and you will see his passion for storytelling and craft has raised the bar for entire categories, driving participation with many brands’ most loyal fans. Beyond being a world-class creative director and maker, Wassom is a proven team player and strategic thought leader. He’ll be a great addition to the leadership team at The Many working across all accounts. His role will be immediately felt as he guides and supports each of the creative leads in the department.”
A 20-year creative with agency, brand, and freelance experience, Wassom has forged a creative approach which focuses on crafting engaging connections rather than simply make ads. He sees the need for advertising to mean more, not simply do more.
The Many believes that true business growth is made possible by harnessing the power of participation and partners with brands to forge deeper connections with consumers, cultivate trust and loyalty, and maximize marketing spend and execution. The agency is built around a flexible model that offers a suite of capabilities, including... Read More