Ad agency Young & Laramore has added four new members to its creative team: Shaunta Butler as motion and experience designer; Mitchell Brown as designer; Sam Mirpoorian as video content editor; and Taylor DeVault as community manager.
Butler was previously a design coach at Nuvu Studio in Cambridge, Mass, as well as a visual director at Gimmick Studios in Sommerville, Mass. She will work across Y&L brands Newfields, Louisville Slugger and Speedway Convenience Stores.
Brown previously worked at JSBD. At Y&L he will work on Brizo and Upland Brewing Company.
Mirpoorian will work on Y&L clients Newfields, High & Mighty and American Standard. He has won various awards throughout his career, including: the Grand Prize Winner of the Indiana Spotlight, and his work has been featured in multiple film festivals including the Heartland Film Festival, the Napa Valley Film Festival, Colorado Environmental Film Festival and 9Film Fest.
DeVault was previously content manager at St. Vincent Healthcare and will work on Y&L’s High & Mighty, Louisville Slugger and Papa John’s clients.
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