Music and sound studio Barking Owl has brought mixer A.J. Murillo on board. He brings to his new roost eight years of audio post experience, including work on campaigns for Snapchat, United Airlines, Kia, Chase Bank, Hollywood Bowl and Expedia.
Kelly Bayett, partner and executive creative director at Barking Owl, said of Murillo, “He grew up in this industry at Eleven with our lead mixer, Mike Franklin, and recently worked as a mixer at Juice. His creative choices are spot on and he has exactly the right energy for our place….Since we do sound design, mix and music it’s crucial to find mixers who can thrive in a team environment.”
Murillo joins a Barking Owl engineering team which also includes Franklin and Matt Keith.
Murillo’s hire comes at a time when Barking Owl has had great success with the music, sound design and mix of the Cannes Grand Prix-winning Corazon for Montefiore hospital as well as recent collaborations with Audi, AT&T, Facebook, Google, Nike, Spotify, Toyota, Samsung and Bacardi.
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