Independent global brand experience agency Lively has added to its Creative Service team with the appointment of Lottie Dennis as sr. creative producer, dedicated to creative development for clients across brand experiences and live marketing.
Denis has been a talented freelancer with Lively working on award-winning projects with Ericsson Global, Mazda, Spotify and the Independent, and has years of developing solutions for Amazon Prime Student, Coca-Cola and Sony Mobile.
She consulted for Vice when it first set up its experiential division in 2018, and was part of teams winning numerous Institute of Promotional Marketing awards with Clarins Urban Oasis, and MAA Globe golds for Xperia: Extraordinary Everyday Tour project.
Mike White, CEO at Lively, said, “Her combination of creativity and capability, gained across a wide variety of brands and sectors means Lottie has the experience we need, and her commitment to innovation makes her a great fit for us culturally.”
Dennis shared, “I was so inspired by Lively’s can-do attitude during the pandemic, innovative ways of approaching briefs and, most importantly, their policy of future-proofing client strategies by always thinking about what is coming next. After working with Lively on a freelance basis I know they are ready for hybrid and the new normal! Or, I should say, ‘We are ready!’”
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