The Elements Music has promoted Dan Liebermann (formerly Lentaigne) to executive producer in the UK after two years as head of new business, UK.
Liebermann has worked alongside Andy Carroll, partner and head of the The Elements Music’s London branch, on winning work from brands such as Nike, Toyota, Samsung, Porsche, Dyson, and Mercedes-Benz. Liebermann’s new role will expand her duties further into production as she continues to help build the company’s client base in Europe. Lieberman said becoming an EP “feels like a natural fit to be more involved in fostering the creative process with our clients, composers, and artists.”
A singer/songwriter herself, Lieberman began a career in advertising unexpectedly when she sang a version of Peggy Lee’s “Fever” for a FIFA World Cup Mastercard campaign in 2006. That rendition became beloved, which led to a career as a session singer, and eventually into the production side of music for advertising. Collaborating with artists and producers throughout her career, Liebermann sung Ian Brown’s Ivor Novella winning track F.E.A.R. and performed with him on the pop culture TV music show Top of the Pops.
J Bonilla, The Elements Music co-founder based in Los Angeles, said, “Dan is an A-Player. She brings a blast of energy into everything she touches. It’s a no-brainer for us to put her into a position where she can directly contribute to our creative output as well as our continued overall growth.”
Oscar and Emmy-Winning Composer Kris Bowers Joins Barking Owl For Advertising, Branded Content
Music, audio post and sonic branding house Barking Owl has taken on exclusive representation of Oscar and Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers for advertising and branded content.
Bowers’ recent film scores include The Wild Robot and Bob Marley: One Love, alongside acclaimed past works such as The Color Purple (2023), King Richard and Green Book. His contributions to television are equally impressive, with scores for hit series like Bridgerton, When They See Us, Dear White People, and his Daytime Emmy Award-winning score for The Snowy Day.
In addition to his work as a composer, Bowers is a visionary director. He recently took home the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject for his directorial work on The Last Repair Shop. The emotionally touching short film spotlights four of the people responsible for repairing the musical instruments used by students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The Last Repair Shop reflects the positive influence that musical instruments have on the youngsters who play them, and the adults in the LAUSD free repair service who keep them working and in tune.
Barking Owl CEO Kirkland Alexander Lynch said of Bowers, “His artistry, diversity of style and depth of storytelling bring an unparalleled edge to the work we create for global brands. His presence on our roster reflects our continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of sound and music in advertising.”
Johanna Cranitch, creative director, Barking Owl, added, “Kris first caught my attention when he released his record ‘Heroes + Misfits’ where he fused together his jazz sensibility with a deeply ingrained aptitude for melody, so beautifully.... Read More