Andy Snavley of Bendy Music, Inglewood, Calif., has been elected president of the Association of Music Producers’ (AMP) West Coast chapter. He began serving a two-year term on Feb. 1, succeeding Liz Myers of Trivers/Myers Music, Manhattan Beach, Calif., who continues as a member of the AMP chapter’s board. Snavley said that as AMP president he intends “to continue our tradition of advocating for composers and sound designers, of expanding our reach into new markets, and providing a forum for professional sound creators.” The slate of West Coast officers elected to serve under Snavley consists of chapter first VP Reinhard Denke of stimmung, Santa Monica; second VP Peter Donald of Jazz Planet, Santa Monica; and secretary/treasurer Tina Reyes of Elias Arts, Santa Monica. Other West chapter board members are: Myers; Dain Blair of Groove Addicts, Los Angeles; Howard Dubin of Chris Bell & Company, West Los Angeles; Andrew Hagen of Schtung Music America, Santa Monica; Judy Santi of Team Services, Burbank; Ann Marie Wachel of Soundelux Design Music Group, Hollywood; and Roger Wojahn of Wojahn Bros. Music, Santa Moinca. AMP maintains chapters in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Goals of the organization, which represents companies in the business of creating spot music and sound, include addressing common concerns, such as commercial production procedures, composer royalties, rights agreements, group insurance protections, and the promotion of original music in advertising. AMP is affiliated with the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP).
Britt Wilen Joins David&Goliath As Group Creative Director
As David&Goliath (D&G) celebrates 25 years, the agency is bringing on new creative leadership to help shape its future. Britt Wilen joins as group creative director, bringing her knack for big ideas, executional craft and a track record of work that resonates. In her new role, Wilen will partner closely with clients, diving deep into their challenges to develop work thatโs bold, transformative, with high-impact solutions and cultural relevance.
David Angelo, D&G founder and creative chairman, said of Wilen, โSheโs a true creative force--a Swiss Army knife of innovation--with an energy thatโs as contagious as it is inspiring. We are looking forward to her creative leadership for one of our longest-standing clients, California Lottery, as well as the impact sheโll bring to our โBraveโ culture.โ
Wilen stated, โCreativity is at its best when it surprises people, makes them feel something, or gives them a new way to see the world. Thatโs what I love about this industry, and thatโs what drew me to D&G. They have a fearless approach to ideas and a culture that thrives on collaboration, and Iโm so excited to be part of it.โ
Wilenโs most recent staff position prior to joining D&G was serving as a global creative director at Saatchi & Saatchi where she led major campaigns for Toyotaโs Olympic and Paralympic sponsorship, Expedia and Lexus. Before that, she held senior creative roles at BBDO Worldwide and Leo Burnett, helping shape iconic work for brands like Doritos, Ikea, Mars, and more.
Her work has been recognized with top industry honors, including Cannes Lions, D&AD, The One Show, Clio Awards, and Effies. In addition to her impressive professional career, Wilen boasts a rich and... Read More