Editor Gary Knight, formerly of Peepshow and based in its New York office, has joined Cut+Run, bicoastal and London, for representation in both the U.S. and U.K. His work has earned assorted accolades including a 2009 AICE Award in the Montage category for adidas’ “House Party” directed by Nima Nourizadeh of Partizan for Sid Lee, Montreal.
Among other high-profile projects cut by Knight are HP-iPod’s “Mash Up,” G4TV’s “Bedroom Kidney” and Kronenburg Beer’s “Femme Fatale.” Knight also has been in the pop culture spotlight, collaborating with director Chris Cunningham on music videos such as Aphex Twins’ “Come To Daddy,” Bjork’s “All is Full of Love” and Madonna’s “Frozen.
Knight has also edited Robbie William’s controversal “Rock DJ” video which was voted the seventh Most Groundbreaking Video Ever on MTV, as well as the Feist clip “Mushaboom” and Kings of Leon’s “Four Kicks.”
Prior to Peepshow, Knight was at Final Cut where he first met Ranå Martin who is now Cut + Run’s N.Y. executive producer.
Adam Gloo Joins Barbarian As Chief Creative Officer
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