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    Dan Forman joins the Stink Group as COO

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    LONDON --

    The Stink Group has appointed Dan Forman to the role of chief operating officer. 

    In this newly created position, Forman will drive global growth and commercial strategy across both Stink Films and Stink Studios, with the objective of expanding both companies’ offerings to an even wider array of global clients. Forman will work closely with leads across both companies to oversee key commercial and operational aspects of the Stink Group’s 15+ offices.

    Forman brings over 20 years of industry experience to the Stink Group. Over the course of his career, he’s served as the commercial director for BBH London, the CFO for Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon UK Group and UK & Nordics Group, the global commercial director for Geometry Global and, most recently, as the SVP of global client operations for WPP, where he was responsible for commercial delivery across the network’s major clients. 

    “Without question, the last six years have been the most rewarding, challenging and fulfilling of my professional life and I’m grateful and proud to have had this experience with WPP,”  said Forman, adding, “I’m delighted to be joining the Stink family, a company that I’ve admired for many years.  I’m honored to now be a part of it and to have a major role in securing its future. Within the world that we’re living in; the changing media landscape that we’re experiencing, I believe Stink is perfectly positioned to be more relevant and able to deliver its unique value to clients.”

    Daniel Bergmann, president, Stink Group, said of Forman, “His personality and experience is exactly what Stink needs at this stage. Dan is wise and friendly and open to tackling new challenges. We’re all very much looking forward to our collaboration.” 

    Mark Pytlik, CEO, Stink Studios, added ”Dan’s impressive experience ranges across the commercial, financial and operational aspects of some of the most storied agencies on the planet. His knowledge, combined with Stink Studios’ world class creative capabilities, makes for a potent combination.”

    Forman will be based out of the London office.

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    Is “Glicked” The New “Barbenheimer”? “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” Hit Theater Screens

    Thursday, November 21, 2024

    "Barbenheimer" was a phenomenon impossible to manufacture. But, more than a year later, that hasn't stopped people from trying to make "Glicked" — or even "Babyratu" — happen.

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    And ever since, moviegoers, marketers and meme makers have been trying to recreate that moment, searching the movie release schedule for odd mashups and sending candidates off into the social media void. Most attempts have fizzled (sorry, "Saw Patrol" ).

    This weekend is perhaps the closest approximation yet as the Broadway musical adaptation "Wicked" opens Friday against the chest-thumping sword-and-sandals epic "Gladiator II." Two big studio releases (Universal and Paramount), with one-name titles, opposite tones and aesthetics and big blockbuster energy — it was already halfway there before the name game began: "Wickiator," "Wadiator," "Gladwick" and even the eyebrow raising "Gladicked" have all been suggested.

    "'Glicked' rolls off the tongue a little bit more," actor Fred Hechinger said at the New York screening of "Gladiator II" this week. "I think we should all band around 'Glicked.' It gets too confusing if you have four or five different names for it."

    As with "Barbenheimer," as reductive as it might seem, "Glicked" also has the male/female divide that make the fan art extra silly. One is pink and bright and awash in sparkles, tulle, Broadway bangers and brand tie-ins; The other is all sweat and sand, blood and bulging... Read More

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