Arts & Letters Creative Co. has hired Temma Shoaf as director of production. In this role, Shoaf will lead the production department and be on the agency’s leadership team.
Shoaf joins Arts & Letters from Wieden + Kennedy NY where she was most recently executive producer on McDonald’s. Over the years she also served as EP for Bud Light, ESPN, and Target brands. Shoaf has experience across all production platforms from simple social posts to experiential activations, to last minute Super Bowl spots.
Charles Hodges, founder and ECD of Arts & Letters Creative Co., said of Shoaf, “Her award-winning work experience is matched only by her amazing personality, attitude and extraordinary ability to support everyone in her orbit.”
“The opportunity to join Arts & Letters reunites me with some of my favorite people in all of advertising, and provides a great outlet for the experience I’ve gained over the years running production for several major brands,” said Shoaf. “I am looking forward to this next chapter in my advertising career with lots of excitement and enthusiasm.”
Shoaf will join Arts & Letters in late June.
Arts & Letters Creative Co. is a Richmond, Va.-based independent shop working in advertising and technology with clients such as Google, ESPN and NBC News.
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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