Creative editorial house Beast has expanded its services in San Francisco by bringing in the team from Spy Post in S.F. This expanded team now offers brand clients and agencies a deeper talent bench and a more comprehensive set of services, including design, creative direction, editorial, motion design, VFX and finishing.
Among those coming over from Spy Post’s S.F. operation are executive creative director Darren Orr and director of creative development Julia Sonder-Patchin. They and their colleagues have joined Beast S.F. EP Jon Ettinger and the 24-person team in the Beast studio. Beast is part of the Deluxe group of creative companies that includes Method Studios, Company 3, Encore, Level 3, Rushes, and Deluxe VR.
Digital agency Barbarian has named Adam Gloo as its chief creative officer.
With over a decade of creative leadership experience, Gloo has shaped standout work at agencies including VML, 360i/Dentsu Creative, and most recently, SPCSHP (formerly Big Spaceship). During that time, he led teams that developed award-winning campaigns for brands such as Starbucks, Oreo, HBO, Absolut, Vanguard, and Google.
“Great creative work isn’t just about emotional connection--it must also provide real value to audiences. There’s too much noise in the market, and I’m not interested in adding to it,” said Gloo. “At Barbarian, my goal is to foster an environment where smart, unexpected ideas can thrive, and where technology and creativity combine to produce truly standout work. I’ve admired Barbarian since I started in this industry, and I am honored to now share the responsibility of leading it forward.”
Gloo brings a unique perspective to creative leadership, placing a high premium on both the power of curiosity, and the value of clear communication. He believes that curiosity is crucial to maintaining a technological and cultural edge, and that communication has the power to either drive a project forward, or grind it to a halt. Rather than implementing wholesale changes across the agency, he is focused on breaking down barriers to innovation and ensuring that technology serves as a catalyst for Barbarian’s creative work.
“Adam brings the kind of creative leadership that doesn’t just push out work--it pushes brands forward,” said Jeff Blackman, managing director at Barbarian. “He understands how to merge technology and creativity in a way that makes people care and inspires action. His vision will help us break through the... Read More
