Advertising agency Eleven has added five to its creative department: Adriana Leite, Jiangzi Tan, Sara Uhelski, Tiffany Scurlark, and Daniel Townsend.
Leite has joined as creative lead/senior copywriter out of Eleven’s San Francisco office. Leite will bring her experience working with brands including HP, Instagram, and Volkswagen following various copywriting roles at F/Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi, Sid Lee NY, and Victors & Spoils.
Tan has joined as associate creative director/art designer out of Eleven’s San Francisco office. With experience at Funworks, mcgarrybowen, and ARGONAUT, Tan has worked on various brands such as ESPN, Netflix, and Electronic Arts.
Scurlark has joined Eleven as sr. copywriter in New York. Prior to joining Eleven, Scurlark held positions at Giant Spoon and Digitas, working with brands including Budweiser, BlackRock, Volvo, and Netflix.
Uhelski will be joining the agency as a sr. copywriter, working in the San Francisco office. Uhelski has worked on clients including IKEA, Hyatt, Dole, and StubHub during her time at Pereira & O’Dell and TBWA São Paulo.
Townsend will serve as junior designer/art director at Eleven in San Francisco. Townsend is a graduate of the Miami Ad School and SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design).
Eleven’s chief creative officer Mike McKay selected the five new appointees for their creative potential, cultural knowledge, and cultural fit at Eleven. Eleven’s five newest employees will work on an assortment of agency clients, including Casper, Kraken Rum, Electrify America, and Samsung.
“Currently, Eleven has a strong pipeline of creative work for 2021—and we’re continuing to foster a team that not only provides clients with excellent creative, but also cultural relevance,” said McKay. “It’s one thing for an agency to create appealing campaigns for brands, but we’re taking them further by tapping into societal conversations to ensure consumer engagement.”
Eleven’s roster includes upcoming creative work for clients like Kraken Rum, Casper, Electrify America, Pella and more—as the 22-year-old agency continues to build its capabilities, client portfolio, and geographic locations, which includes shops in Chicago and New York.
Mike Pierantozzi joins Movers+Shakers as exec creative director
Creative agency Movers+Shakers has appointed Mike Pierantozzi as executive creative director. In this new role, he will help guide the creative direction of Movers+Shakers’ socially-native campaigns. Pierantozzi will report to co-founder and chief creative officer Geoffrey Goldberg.
With nearly two decades of experience as a copywriter, creative director, and multi-platform storyteller, Pierantozzi brings a wealth of knowledge from his work with major brands including Kraft, Unilever, IBM, and Walmart. He has led the creation of award-winning campaigns for agencies like Red Tettemer, Ogilvy, The Brooklyn Brothers, TAXI, Saatchi & Saatchi, and most recently, Vayner, where he spearheaded culturally iconic work for Planters including “Death of Mr. Peanut.” He led the National Down Syndrome Society and Luvs account, whose “First Kid. Second Kid” campaign was awarded by the Effies, ADC, Clios and LIAs.
Outside of the office, Pierantozzi practices what he teaches brands. He’s gone viral multiple times on his own TikTok account, featuring comedic interactions with his son and a trombone. He’s accumulated 15K followers on TikTok.
“Mike brings a rare and awesome combination of deep social and platform experience, a keen eye for excellent storytelling, and a humble and kind approach to leadership,” said Goldberg. “Mike’s got a knack for turning brand stories into cultural movements, making him the perfect fit for Movers+Shakers. He’s got the kind of bold vision and attention to culture that fits perfectly with our mission to push creative boundaries and drive industry firsts. Plus, as a creator himself he has the innate ability to make people stop, laugh, and share--which is exactly what we’re about.”
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