Sara Bamossy and Marisstella Marinkovic have been named co-CEOs of Culver City-based Pitch, part of the indie agency network Project Worldwide. Bamossy and Marinkovic are being reunited at Pitch after previously partnering together for seven years at Saatchi & Saatchi as a team producing work recognized by Cannes Lions, Effies, and Jay Chiat Awards.
Bamossy has been with Pitch since 2014 when she arrived as chief strategy officer. Marinkovic is joining the agency from INNOCEAN USA where she served as SVP, managing director since 2013.
Bamossy’s strategic background has transformed the way Pitch does business, driving the agency’s philosophy, “Return on Creativity.” Since joining, she has led strategy across all accounts, including current clients Westfield, Roche, Microsoft,
Burger King, and Public Storage.
During Marinkovic’s tenure at INNOCEAN USA, she led Hyundai to significant increases in brand affinity and brand demand across national, digital, and retail efforts. Highlights of her work include beating out
fan-favorite brands like Doritos to be ranked #1 on USA Today’s Ad Meter for Super Bowl L, increasing Hyundai’s social engagement, and revitalizing its dealer association program.
Pitch announces the appointment of Bamossy and Marinkovic almost halfway through its 10th year in business. Founded in 2008 by Jon Banks, Pitch passed the CEO title on to Rachel Spiegelman at the beginning of 2017. Spiegelman left earlier this year to pursue other opportunities, but the agency has continued to grow under the leadership of an executive strategic and creative team. Bamossy and Marinkovic as co-CEOs will make the agency’s operations more efficient as Pitch continues to expand its client base and build out its capabilities.
Pitch serves as a strategic and creative agency for clients including Westfield, Roche, Burger King, Tim Hortons, Microsoft, Konami, Public Storage, Quicken, and San Manuel Casino.
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