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Editor Luis Moreno and executive producer Dee Tagert have been named partners in Jump, the New York-based editorial house founded seven years ago by editors Michael Saia, Barry Stilwell and Frank Cioffredi. Stilwell said the move “made official what we all feel.” He went on to explain that Moreno has been with Jump since its inception (and worked with the three original partners, prior to Jump, at now closed Dennis Hayes & Associates). Stilwell noted that Tagert joined Jump about six years ago, having been director of broadcast business at J. Walter Thompson, N.Y.. He credited her with bringing “consistency and maturity” to Jump….Spot editor Kevin McGurn has joined Foundation Post, which maintains offices in Chicago and Los Angeles. McGurn will be based in Chicago. He comes over from Avenue, Chicago. At Foundation, McGurn will work closely with managing director Vivian Craig. Prior to his 15-year run at Avenue, McGurn was at Post Effects, Chicago, and previously Postique, Southfield, Mich. He now rounds out a Foundation roster of editorial talent that includes company founder James Lipetzky, Steve Morrison and Devin Bousquet…..Tim Spitzer, former VP of operations at PostWorks, New York, has become managing director of Goldcrest Post Production, New York, which has just completed a large screen dark chip digital projection HD editorial and color correction theater–available for commercials and long-form work. The theater is built around Quantel’s HD, SD and 2K eQ editorial and compositing system outfitted with Qcolor. The theater is also equipped with 35mm projectors for comparative evaluation of product; additionally the facility sports 5.1 surround sound and seating for 50…..Editor Lisa Cheek has joined Crush Editorial, Santa Monica. She had most recently been freelancing after having been at Mad River Post, Santa Monica….Category:News
Britt Nolan Named CCO For McCann Worldgroup, North America
Britt Nolan has been hired as chief creative officer at McCann Worldgroup, North America. He will report to Javier Campopiano, global chief creative officer of McCann Worldgroup and McCann.
Nolan will work directly with the network’s creative leadership in the U.S. and Canada to lead the development of ideas that solve clients’ business challenges, guided by the creativity of the network’s founding philosophy of “Truth Well Told.” Key to this effort will be fostering collaboration across capabilities and agencies, leveraging the network’s talent and expertise in strategy, design, commerce, branding and production to bring its best-in-class offerings to bear for each client.
“Britt is without a doubt a leader and a point of reference for excellence in our industry,” said Campopiano. “He has led some of North America’s very best work in recent years with incredible range--creating eye-catching, smart, authentic, and funny ways of connecting brands with people. He has a rare track record of success across both creative and business, with a unique understanding of how they power each other. And most importantly, we share a common belief that brand-building is right now more important than it ever was, and the only way to do it is through radical creativity based on human truths. He embodies the very essence of our Truth Well Told philosophy.”
Most recently president and chief creative officer of Leo Burnett Chicago, Nolan comes to McCann Worldgroup with a track record of creative achievement and business impact, both for his clients and the agencies at which he’s worked. Over the years, his work has won Grand Prix or Best in Show at every major international award show, including over 50 Cannes Lions, as well as recognition... Read More
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