The Omnilab Group, one of Australia’s largest privately owned media services companies, has acquired AAV Limited’s Digital Media Services group, which includes Digital Pictures Melbourne and Sydney, Iloura Melbourne, Comcopy Imagestream, Flagstaff Studios, Digital Pictures Interactive, AAV PAX, AAV New Zealand, and a 50 percent stake in DubSat. Omnilab adds these assets to its existing independent businesses which include: The Lab Sydney, Ambience Entertainment, The Playroom Sydney, Cornerpost and Island Films….Santa Monica-headquartered Ascent Media Group, parent of such companies as R!OT and Company 3, announced that Minneapolis-based digital production studio Met/Hodder has become the latest shop to serve as a UP Satellite host site. The technology allows ad agencies and other users of telecine services to collaborate remotely and in real time with colorists at Ascent Media facilities in Southern California and New York. To accommodate the service, a “virtual telecine suite” has been set up at Met/Hodder that includes a calibrated monitor and proprietary Ascent Media technology. Clients at Met/Hodder can now observe ongoing telecine work in real time while communicating with the colorist via speaker phone or video conference….Melissa Nusbaum has joined New York-based hybrid editorial/production/interactive design house Convergence as a senior producer. She formerly served as a postproduction producer for Consulate, New York, for two years, working on campaigns for such clients as Chevy, Clairol, Cover Girl and L’Oreal. Nusbaum earlier worked in production at Outsider and Digital Kitchen, both in Chicago….Colorist John Palmisano has joined the staff of Miami-based Cineworks Digital Studios Inc. He rounds out a roster of colorists that includes Leonardo Stagno, Matt Perrin and Raphael Perez. An 18-year industry veteran, Palmisano was most recently at Manhattan Transfer/Miami. His reel includes commercials for McDonald’s, American Express, Pampers and Volkswagen….TV/film design studio b Creative has been launched in-house at Broadway Video, New York. Heading the new venture as creative director is designer Jodelle Reed-Devaney. Lisanne McDonald is executive producer and Cathlyn Cantone is director, marketing and creative services, for b Creative….Gina Martorana, formerly of The Reel People Company, New York, has joined Rooftop Edit, New York, as executive producer….Charlex, New York, won a BDA World Gold Award for its M&M’s “River Rock” spot via BBDO New York….
Britt Wilen Joins David&Goliath As Group Creative Director
As David&Goliath (D&G) celebrates 25 years, the agency is bringing on new creative leadership to help shape its future. Britt Wilen joins as group creative director, bringing her knack for big ideas, executional craft and a track record of work that resonates. In her new role, Wilen will partner closely with clients, diving deep into their challenges to develop work thatโs bold, transformative, with high-impact solutions and cultural relevance.
David Angelo, D&G founder and creative chairman, said of Wilen, โSheโs a true creative force--a Swiss Army knife of innovation--with an energy thatโs as contagious as it is inspiring. We are looking forward to her creative leadership for one of our longest-standing clients, California Lottery, as well as the impact sheโll bring to our โBraveโ culture.โ
Wilen stated, โCreativity is at its best when it surprises people, makes them feel something, or gives them a new way to see the world. Thatโs what I love about this industry, and thatโs what drew me to D&G. They have a fearless approach to ideas and a culture that thrives on collaboration, and Iโm so excited to be part of it.โ
Wilenโs most recent staff position prior to joining D&G was serving as a global creative director at Saatchi & Saatchi where she led major campaigns for Toyotaโs Olympic and Paralympic sponsorship, Expedia and Lexus. Before that, she held senior creative roles at BBDO Worldwide and Leo Burnett, helping shape iconic work for brands like Doritos, Ikea, Mars, and more.
Her work has been recognized with top industry honors, including Cannes Lions, D&AD, The One Show, Clio Awards, and Effies. In addition to her impressive professional career, Wilen boasts a rich and... Read More