Creative studio Camp Lucky deepens its commitment to long form entertainment, launching an official division dedicated to feature and episodic development, as well as custom production and post collaborations. From film and television to network promos and branded content, Camp Lucky’s Long Form division, led by producer Lisa Normand, looks to build meaningful relationships while developing, producing and contributing to a variety of narrative, documentary and unscripted projects. The Camp Lucky team has worked on critically-acclaimed films including The Green Knight, Miss Juneteenth, Never Goin’ Back and A Ghost Story, as well as Emmy-nominated television for linear and streaming networks. Camp Lucky’s Long Form division is currently working on A24’s Mother Mary, an upcoming pilot for Magnolia Network, and the Camp Lucky-produced feature film, Psychopomp. Previously a senior attorney at a global law firm, Normand represented Fortune 100 companies and artists alike in trademark, copyright, and entertainment law. Since transitioning to film production, she has produced award-winning features, shorts, and commercials, in addition to post-producing network promos and episodic series for major linear and streaming platforms. Normand’s work has been screened at SXSW, Tribeca, Toronto, and Telluride, among others….
Indianapolis agency Young & Laramore (Y&L) has appointed its VP of strategy Kari O’Neill as an agency principal. She joins the ranks of fellow agency partners consisting of president and CEO Tom Denari, executive creative directors Trevor Williams and Bryan Judkins, and EchoPoint Media president Shannon Quinn. O’Neill retains her position as VP, strategy as she takes on an expanded role as an agency principal. O’Neill joined Y&L in 2016 and has become an integral force, leading the agency’s brand strategy and analytics practices for brands such as DEWALT, Rust-Oleum, Trane, Gainbridge, American Standard, and Goodwill. O’Neill is a naturally strategic thinker with the unique ability to glean customer insights through data. She excels in leading our teams to uncover the often unspoken, subconscious influences that drive consumer decision-making through behavioral observations and qualitative exercises. She champions business solutions for her clients, helping them answer critical business equations by establishing meaningful audience insights, building sound strategies around those audiences, and measuring those strategies’ impact on business. Before joining Y&L, O’Neill worked at the NCAA and Landor, collaborating with global brands like Crest and Oral-B….
The Many Hires Jeremiah Wassom As Group Creative Director
Independent agency The Many has added Jeremiah Wassom as group creative director.
Wassom most recently worked a decade at Deutsch LA where, as SVP/creative director, he led the Taco Bell account and won new business for the agency. His agency past also includes AKQA and TBWAChiatDay. His creative work has touched the QSR, video games, automotive, fashion, and culture brand sectors. He also served eight years with the United States Marine Corps.
“Throughout his career, Jeremiah has helmed work that has not only made me personally jealous but has consistently pushed brands to show up in memorable and innovative ways,” said Josh Paialii, head of creative at The Many. “One look at his body of work and you will see his passion for storytelling and craft has raised the bar for entire categories, driving participation with many brands’ most loyal fans. Beyond being a world-class creative director and maker, Wassom is a proven team player and strategic thought leader. He’ll be a great addition to the leadership team at The Many working across all accounts. His role will be immediately felt as he guides and supports each of the creative leads in the department.”
A 20-year creative with agency, brand, and freelance experience, Wassom has forged a creative approach which focuses on crafting engaging connections rather than simply make ads. He sees the need for advertising to mean more, not simply do more.
The Many believes that true business growth is made possible by harnessing the power of participation and partners with brands to forge deeper connections with consumers, cultivate trust and loyalty, and maximize marketing spend and execution. The agency is built around a flexible model that offers a suite of capabilities, including... Read More