Publicis Groupe BeNe (Belgium and The Netherlands) has appointed Eduardo Marques to serve as its chief creative officer.
Marques, a Brazilian who has experience across international markets including U.S. and Europe, has won 40 Cannes Lions, including three Grands Prix and a Titanium Lion. He has also won Black Pencils at D&AD and The One Show, during his time at 180LA and Publicis Spain.
Marques will divide his time between Netherlands and Belgium and will join the BeNe board of Publicis Groupe. Marques is best known for his IKEA campaign “Real Life Series” and of course, the “Moldy Whopper” for Burger King.
After two years, Marques exchanges Publicis Groupe Spain for Publicis Groupe BeNe. He previously worked at 180LA, Pereira & O’Dell San Francisco, JWT Bahrain and Ogilvy Brazil.
Bruno Bertelli, global CCO of Publicis WW and CEO of Publicis, Italy, said, “Eduardo is one of the most distinguished creatives in the Groupe. His appointment is testament to the importance of our investments in the BeNeLux region and the creative opportunities it offers. He is a wonderful storyteller who knows how to successfully connect strategy, data, creativity and storytelling. ”
Marques commented, “The BeNe region is a great ‘university’ for creativity, and a hot spot for awesome talent. The strength of the Power of One in these regions facilitates a multidisciplinary creative-data-strategy powerhouse for clients.“
Succeeding Marques as chief creative officer at Publicis Groupe is Óscar Martínez who will become the lead creative responsible for the Publicis, Wysiwyg, Nurun and Publicis Emil units regionally.
“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragon’s two wins were for “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the “Part Six: Far,l Far Away” episode of Ahsoka.
The HPA’s Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: “Celebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.”
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