Rebecca Davis and Carlos Anuncibay have joined commercial and integrated production company Acne as head of production and digital/interactive executive creative director, respectively.
Davis comes to Acne from Prettybird, where she supervised domestic and international shoots for directors such as Paul Hunter, Max Malkin, Matt Piedmont, Tim & Eric, Melina Matsoukas and Daniels. At Acne, Davis will oversee all commercial and content projects from bidding through production.
A graduate of Brooke’s Institute of Photography with a degree in advertising, Davis began her career in New York City with celebrity photographer Mark Seliger, uncovering a calling for production and a passion for supporting artists as they bring their work to life. A move to Seattle brought Davis to commercials where she worked with companies such as Amazon and Microsoft.
Former agency art director Anuncibay becomes ECD of Acne Interactive. His hiring marks a strategic move in the ongoing evolution of the interactive department, which Acne has been carefully building with a roster of collaborators.
Anuncibay began his career as an art director at Saatchi & Saatchi London and since has created many award-winning communication campaigns, most notably “The First Ever Commercial for Cats” for Whiskas, “Hide and Seek” for GM/Opel Corsa, as well as work for brands such as British Airways, Olay, Samsung, Babybel, Ariel and First Direct Bank.
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