Media veteran Simon Andrews, founder of the influential consultancy Addictive, has joined The Media Kitchen, the U.S.-based media agency under the KBS and MDC umbrellas. Andrews will lead the London office and oversee the agency’s operation in Europe.
Andrews, who has previously launched and run a number of successful digital creative agencies including Modem Media Poppe Tyson, DLKW Dialogue and Big Picture, also served as global digital chief strategy officer at Mindshare. His extensive experience across creative and media is supplemented with deep domain knowledge of mobile and ad tech. Mobile Fix, his weekly newsletter, has a weekly subscription base of more than 5,000 of the industry’s best and brightest at companies including Google, Amazon, Snap, Facebook, as well as brands and agencies.
To grow the European business Andrews will work closely with the team at Albion, which is KBS’ London-based agency. The result is a unique fusion of capabilities including strategy, creative, media, product development and tech stack build-outs.
“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragon’s two wins were for “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the “Part Six: Far,l Far Away” episode of Ahsoka.
The HPA’s Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: “Celebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.”
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