Bicoastal editorial boutique jumP has added editor Katie Cali to its L.A. office.
Cali brings over a decade of experience working across assorted national campaigns for brands including Google, Samsung, Jaguar, Reebok, UPS, Toyota, and Mazda. She initially cut her teeth at Optimus where she built a strong portfolio across both short form and long form during her eight years there. Prior to joining the jumP team, Cali edited freelance with numerous agencies, including Funny or Die, 72andSunny, Saatchi & Saatchi, BBH, and Havas Edge, and with a variety of clients ranging from tech brands to Truth Anti Smoking.
Therese Hunsberger, executive producer of jumP LA, said, “Having worked together with Katie at Optimus, I am thrilled to have her on my team at jumP. She is an extremely talented editor and collaborator, and her passion for the craft shines through in her work.”
jumP supports Free The Bid’s pledge for equal opportunity in the global advertising industry–with jumP editors Cali, Kadie Migliarese and Kristin Yawata all being part of the #freethebid initiative.
Oscar and Emmy-Winning Composer Kris Bowers Joins Barking Owl For Advertising, Branded Content
Music, audio post and sonic branding house Barking Owl has taken on exclusive representation of Oscar and Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers for advertising and branded content.
Bowers’ recent film scores include The Wild Robot and Bob Marley: One Love, alongside acclaimed past works such as The Color Purple (2023), King Richard and Green Book. His contributions to television are equally impressive, with scores for hit series like Bridgerton, When They See Us, Dear White People, and his Daytime Emmy Award-winning score for The Snowy Day.
In addition to his work as a composer, Bowers is a visionary director. He recently took home the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject for his directorial work on The Last Repair Shop. The emotionally touching short film spotlights four of the people responsible for repairing the musical instruments used by students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The Last Repair Shop reflects the positive influence that musical instruments have on the youngsters who play them, and the adults in the LAUSD free repair service who keep them working and in tune.
Barking Owl CEO Kirkland Alexander Lynch said of Bowers, “His artistry, diversity of style and depth of storytelling bring an unparalleled edge to the work we create for global brands. His presence on our roster reflects our continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of sound and music in advertising.”
Johanna Cranitch, creative director, Barking Owl, added, “Kris first caught my attention when he released his record ‘Heroes + Misfits’ where he fused together his jazz sensibility with a deeply ingrained aptitude for melody, so beautifully.... Read More