Havas Worldwide NY has brought Pete Gosselin and Jay Hunt on board as creative directors. The duo comes over from Droga5 where Gosselin was sr. copywriter and Hunt served as sr. art director. The award-winning creative pair will be working with the TD Ameritrade team at Havas.
Since joining forces in 2003, Gosselin and Hunt have been with several notable agencies. While at Droga5, the two partnered on spots for NRG, Prudential and Chase including the “Everything Unlimited” campaign featuring Ellie Kemper.
Prior to joining Droga5, the pair spent two years at Grey New York, where they worked on Canon and P&G and earned a Cannes Lion in PR for “Wake Up to Eggs with Bacon” with Kevin Bacon for the American Egg Board.
From 2011 to 2013, Gosselin and Hunt were at DDB Auckland, creating McDonald’s award-winning global campaign “Staying Up” as part of the brand’s sponsorship with the 2012 London Olympics. Gosselin and Hunt have also collaborated on creative for Cadbury, Shelter, Vodafone, and InterCasino, among others.
“From New Zealand, London, Amsterdam, and New York, Pete and Jay have seen the world and worked at the best agencies. They bring not only talent and experience but a unique perspective to the table. I am thrilled to have them join our Havas team during such an exciting time of transformation at the agency,” said Toygar Bazarkaya, chief creative officer of the Americas at Havas Worldwide.
Object & Animal Signs Director Alana OโHerlihy To Its Global Roster
Object & Animal has added multidisciplinary artist, photographer and director Alana OโHerlihy to its roster for exclusive worldwide representation spanning commercials, branded content and music videos. This marks the first production house representation for OโHerlihy. Her portfolio encompasses a wide range of visual artistry, from directing films and music videos to creating photographic stills. Known for a unique blend of analog and digital mediums, OโHerlihyโs work includes leading brands and top-tier magazines, where her vision consistently sparks conversation and brings heightened visibility to her subjects. Her glamorous, campy style pushes the boundaries of conventional artistry. Among her notable directorial credits is the Miley Cyrus music video โPrisonerโ featuring Dua Lipa. โAlanaโs ability to seamlessly merge old mediums with cutting-edge processes is a testament to her boundless creativity,โ said Emi Stewart, executive producer at Object & Animal. โHer work challenges conventions while celebrating the visual grandeur of both past and present.โ Object & Animal maintains offices in London, Los Angeles and New York. Read More