Wunderman UK has appointed Rob Curran as head of user experience.
Curran joins from RAPP, where he was director of user experience, to lead the charge in ensuring that Wunderman UK continues to offer the best in class digital experiences to its clients. He will be working across a number of accounts, including Legal and General, News UK, GSK and Shell.
Curran was also previously sr. strategy consultant at The Reading Room. At Wunderman UK he will join the strategy department headed by the UK’s chief strategy officer, Richard Dunn.
Reporting to Dunn, Curran will work across various client portfolios, bringing a wealth of experience having previously worked across Nestle and Unilever in consumer services, Nationwide in financial, and Virgin Media/Paypal in technology.
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