Schofield’s Flowers, a creative production outfit under the aegis of founder/chief content officer Steve “Scof” Schofield, has formed a strategic alliance with filmmaker Rock Jacobs and his entertainment company, Rebel of America (ROA).
Jacobs has written, directed, and produced music videos for artists including Ice Cube, Lil Wayne, J-Cole, Skrillex, De La Soul, Big Boi (Outkast), Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Killer Mike (Run the Jewels), Ludacris, and The Vamps, garnering more than 1 billion online views, alongside spot projects for Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac, McDonald’s, and many more. Meanwhile Schofield’s Flowers has a client list which includes Hyundai, Acura and Cadillac.
While the Schofield/ROA partnership will focus on automotive assignments–Jacobs counts Aston Martin among his longtime global clients–their first collaboration is a six-spot Jacobs-directed campaign for Co-Protect Global, maker of Pro-Ply 3X masks.
Co-Protect president Brad Steward, a longtime client of Schofield, was in need of “a fun Instagram and TikTok campaign that will get us noticed right away,” Schofield recalled. He and Jacobs came up with the idea of mashing up different videos with friends and family. “We knew the holidays were not going to be easy during the pandemic,” he said. “Brad was thrilled with the results, and Rock’s work ethic was amazing. That’s when we started chatting about an alliance,”
Schofield added, “Here’s a guy who’s shooting beautiful imagery all over the world. U.S. car companies should be aware of Rock Jacobs. And it’s not just sheet metal; his team is moving the needle across the board.”
“I had always dreamed of filming car commercials; it was the cars that made me fall in love with films like Steve McQueen’s Bullitt, or branded content like BMW Films, which ultimately drew me toward a life of creativity,” recalled Jacobs, referring to the seminal campaign from David Fincher and Anonymous Content, for which Schofield executive produced the post. “When I heard Scof worked on that, it was a slam dunk that I wanted to partner with Schofield’s Flowers.”
Jacobs’ experience developing fully-immersive, 3-dimensional experiences for networked audiences began in 2013; ROA’s work with the NFL, TopGolf, and Expedia, among others, has bridged the gap between technology and storytelling, particularly via AR and VR. “It is great to see technology and entertainment work hand in hand,” he added. “I enjoy immersing myself in technology as a way to expand my creative vision and reach the generation of tomorrow.”
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.
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