B-Reel has signed comedy director Roderick Fenske for both the US and UK markets.
Before joining B-Reel, Fenske directed through Hungry Man for five years. His brand of comedy has been recognized in such competitions as D&AD, Cannes and Eurobest for brands that include Coca-Cola, Honda, Alfa Romeo, The European Union and Las Vegas Tourism.
In 2001, Fenske started directing comedy in London as a creative director at TBWA. After perfecting a unique style that was driven by subtle and sharp performances from quirky characters for clients such as Sony Playstation and FCUK, Roderick was invited to join the Swedish directing collective ACNE in Stockholm, Sweden.
During his time in Sweden, Fenske developed a fresh visual aesthetic combined with practical special effects that became a signature of his character-based comedy. He sticks to the comedic themes that apply to all cultures by creating material everyone can relate to. In addition, Fenske has the ability to master several different sub-genres of comedy while maintaining a strong and distinctive voice throughout.
Fenske has also directed short films that have been recognized at such shows as the Palm Springs and Santa Fe International film festivals.
Britt Nolan Named CCO For McCann Worldgroup, North America
Britt Nolan has been hired as chief creative officer at McCann Worldgroup, North America. He will report to Javier Campopiano, global chief creative officer of McCann Worldgroup and McCann.
Nolan will work directly with the network’s creative leadership in the U.S. and Canada to lead the development of ideas that solve clients’ business challenges, guided by the creativity of the network’s founding philosophy of “Truth Well Told.” Key to this effort will be fostering collaboration across capabilities and agencies, leveraging the network’s talent and expertise in strategy, design, commerce, branding and production to bring its best-in-class offerings to bear for each client.
“Britt is without a doubt a leader and a point of reference for excellence in our industry,” said Campopiano. “He has led some of North America’s very best work in recent years with incredible range--creating eye-catching, smart, authentic, and funny ways of connecting brands with people. He has a rare track record of success across both creative and business, with a unique understanding of how they power each other. And most importantly, we share a common belief that brand-building is right now more important than it ever was, and the only way to do it is through radical creativity based on human truths. He embodies the very essence of our Truth Well Told philosophy.”
Most recently president and chief creative officer of Leo Burnett Chicago, Nolan comes to McCann Worldgroup with a track record of creative achievement and business impact, both for his clients and the agencies at which he’s worked. Over the years, his work has won Grand Prix or Best in Show at every major international award show, including over 50 Cannes Lions, as well as recognition... Read More