Sara Iversen has joined Alkemy X’s NY team as VP of business development. She formerly served as head of sales/EP at BANG Music + Audio Post. Alkemy X is a creative content company offering strategy, ideation, live action, branded content, design, high-end VFX, and post services. The teams at Alkemy, with offices in Philadelphia and NYC, work cross-discipline in commercials, network creative, integrated marketing, social/digital series, longform TV, and features….ICM Partners is now representing cinematographer Ryan Carmody for commercials and feature films exclusively….DP Philippe Rousselot has wrapped principal photography on the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them for director David Yates and is now available for commercial work via Marie Perry and Pattie Sueoka at The Gersh Agency…..DP Noah Greenberg, whose credits include director Robert D. Siegel’s Cruise, has signed with Dattner Dispoto and Associates (DDA) for representation as have editor Andrew Dickler (Netflix’s Mascots) and line producer Michael D. Jones (Cabin Fever from IFC Midnight)….DDA has also booked DP Maryse Alberti to lens the David Frankel-directed feature Collateral Beauty (New Line Cinema), DP Jon Joffin on the Syfy network TV show Aftermath, production designer Jason Fijal on the Adult Swim show Dream Corp., editor David Leonard on the AMC series Broke (Lionsgate TV), costume designer Caroline Cranstoun on the TV Land show Impastor, and costume designer Mary Claire Hannan on the feature The Etruscan Smile (directors Mihal Brezis and Oded Binnun)…..iZotope, Inc., Cambridge, Mass.-based makers of tools for audio production, has added John Bigay as chief marketing officer. Bigay will lead the strategic development and execution of global marketing, e-commerce, and education initiatives to accelerate company growth….
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