Publicis Seattle has hired Corey Bartha to assume the newly created agency role of EVP, head of integrated production. Bartha will lead all of the agency’s production departments, including broadcast, digital, print, content, and any other formats work can take.
Bartha will also have a major hand in bringing a cohesion to in-house production disciplines. This hire comes at a time when the production industry landscape is constantly transforming and, in this new position, Bartha will push the agency into production innovation and evolution.
Prior to joining Publicis Seattle, Bartha was the global head of integrated production at apparel and lifestyle brand Quiksilver. He also held top production titles at Wieden+Kennedy’s Portland and Amsterdam offices and at Crispin Porter + Bogusky, where he was an integral part of creating the first integrated production department.
For content and production on big name brands like Coca-Cola, Burger King, Nike, Chrysler/Dodge, Old Spice and ESPN, Bartha has taken home a number of awards including an Emmy Award, Cannes Lions, Clio Awards, D&AD, and Pencils from The One Show.
Bartha joining Publicis Seattle marks a return to his hometown after 20 years in varied ad industry roles. Andrew Christou, Publicis Seattle’s chief creative officer, said, “We continue to push ourselves to be more integrated with our processes and make the work better, and I have no doubt Corey will be our fearless leader into a space he knows all too well to bring a stronger creative offering to our clients.”
Sinners and Saints Adds Apple Pie To Its Branded Menu
Bicoastal Sinners and Saints--the multidisciplinary studio overseen by managing director/executive producer Heather Heller, and partners/EPs Yann Henric and Thomas Carroll--has added Apple Pie Tabletop to its roster for branded content. Known for its food and beverage content creation, Apple Pie comprises the husband-and-wife team of director/DP Gene Dubin and director/art director Alisa Volodina. In addition to representation, the move expands Apple Pie’s production capabilities through the combination of its centrally located full-service studio in New York and a newly established mobile studio in Los Angeles. Apple Pie recently teamed with Sinners and Saints on a Wienerschnitzel project created by Innocean.
“We believe that our dual studio strategy positions us uniquely in the competitive landscape of food and beverage storytelling,” said Heller. “By blending the artistry of the New York studio with the flexibility of our Los Angeles location, we can tailor our productions to meet the unique demands of each project, regardless of geography.”
“Working with Sinners and Saints in the demanding field of tabletop was an absolute pleasure,” shared Apple Pie Tabletop in a joint statement. “Warm welcome, unwavering support and dedication--everything a director can ask for. The entire experience was both enjoyable and rewarding. We will not miss an opportunity to collaborate with them again.”
“The first thing you notice is that Apple Pie has beautiful work,” Heller observed. “Having worked with them, I can say that Gene and Alisa are extremely meticulous and detail-oriented; their combination of talent and agility appeals to agencies and clients.” Also appealing to Heller is Apple Pie Tabletop’s brisk international... Read More