Independent creative agency David&Goliath has hired Chris Robertson as digital creative director. Robertson is responsible for leading creative campaigns across D&G’s roster of digital clients including Kia, California Lottery and Universal Studios Hollywood. He will report to Colin Jeffery, executive creative director.
Most recently, Robertson was based in Dubai working for JWT as creative director, where he led creative direction on key global accounts. In this role, Robertson gained an understanding of cultures and a global perspective on digital advertising and web design.
His career includes previous roles at advertising agencies such as Arnold, McKinney and Deutsch, creating award-winning work for big brands like for Audi, ESPN, McDonald’s, Kraft, and HBSC. Robertson’s work has garnered numerous international awards including the One Show, FWA, Clio, Addys and Cyber Awards.
Robertson is the latest digital hire at D&G. Josh Crick, digital account director, and Robert Boucher, director of digital delivery and technology, joined the agency in recent months.
The End of The “Rust” Criminal Case Against Alec Baldwin May Unlock A Civil Lawsuit
The conclusion of a criminal case against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer clears the way for a related civil lawsuit by relatives of the deceased woman and efforts to depose the actor under oath, attorneys for plaintiffs in the civil suit said Tuesday.
At a news conference in Los Angeles, victims' rights attorney Gloria Allred said that the parents and younger sister of deceased cinematographer Halyna Hutchins were disappointed that prosecutors won't appeal the dismissal of an involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin. The criminal charge against Baldwin was dismissed halfway through trial in July on allegations that police and prosecutors withheld evidence from the defense.
Hutchins died shortly after being wounded during a rehearsal in the movie "Rust" in October 2021 at a film-set ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Baldwin, the lead actor and coproducer, was pointing a pistol at Hutchins when it discharged, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. Baldwin has said he pulled back the hammer — but not the trigger — and the revolver fired.
Allred said Hutchins' relatives are determined to pursue damages and compensation from Baldwin and "Rust" producers in New Mexico civil court, and want Baldwin to answer questions under oath in the proceedings. Hutchins' widower and son previously reached a separate legal settlement.
"With the withdrawal that was made public yesterday, we are now able to proceed with our civil case," Allred said. "Clearly, the rights of Alec Baldwin were protected, but the due process rights of the victims — Halyna Hutchins and her parents and her sister — were violated."
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