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    By Kristin Wilcha

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        New Faces

    Bill Bruce, an executive creative director at BBDO New York, has been promoted to the new role of creative director for the New York office. He will partner with David Lubars, chairman/chief creative officer of BBDO North America, to oversee the creative output of the New York shop….Brett Channer has been named CEO/executive creative director at Saatchi & Saatchi Canada, Toronto….Earl Cavanah is joining DDB New York as group creative director. He had previously led creative efforts on the GMC account at Lowe, New York….Agency Hadrian’s Wall, Chicago, has hired Natalie Pless as a copywriter; also joining the shop are Chad Verly, art director, and Geoff Berg, copywriter…

     

        Account Movement

    Global ad duties for Omo detergent, a Unilever product, as well as the account for British Airways, will be handled by Bartle Bogle Hegarty, London….Ogilvy & Mather, New York, will handle advertising for Morgan Stanley….StrawBerry Frog, New York, will take on ad duties for Mega Blocks, a Canadian toy company….Foote, Cone & Belding, San Francisco, will handle several creative assignments for Hilton Hotels….Grey Worldwide, New York, will handle ad duties for Max Factor cosmetics….

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    Directors Amy+Pilar and Jose Antonio Prat Join Reform School

    Friday, November 15, 2024

    Boutique content production company Reform has added comedy directing duo Amy+Pilar (Amy York Rubin and Pilar Boehm) and award-winning multicultural director Jose Antonio Prat to its roster for U.S. representation spanning commercials and branded entertainment.

    Partners in both life and art, Amy+Pilar are know for their sharp wit and comedic timing. Their synchronicity is evident in a body of work across TV, film and commercials. Prior to joining Reform School, Amy+Pilar had been repped in the ad market by production company Knucklehead.

    Amy has directed high-profile comedy sketches featuring stars like Amy Schumer, Kate McKinnon, and Sarah Silverman. On the episodic front, Amy has helmed for series such as Fresh Off the Boat, Casual, Superstore and Angie Tribeca--as well as the pilot for the hit Netflix comedy Dead to Me.

    Before joining forces with Amy behind the camera, Pilar was a psychotherapist, a background that informs her ability to create fascinating characters and stage irresistible, nuanced performances. Amy and Pilar’s shared passion for comedy brought them together. Their collaboration began with a Synchrony Bank campaign, starring cult-comedy favorite Maribeth Monroe (Workaholics), and they went on to direct the pilot of the Hulu series Love, Victor.  Amy+Pilar’s ad fare also includes spots for Uber’s “Go-Get” campaign and “Shift,” starring Martin Starr.

    “We have been fans of Amy and Pilar for a long time,” said Ryan Ennis, executive director at Reform School. “They excel at capturing comedic performances and dialogue. Coming from the TV and L.A. comedy scenes, they’ve built a strong following and collaborated with some of our favorite funny people.... Read More

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