FCB Inferno has hired Elspeth Lynn to join as group creative director in January. She will work directly with the agency’s clients, which include BMW, Beiersdorf and Sport England, and report to joint chief creative officers Al Young and Owen Lee.
Elspeth brings 25 years of creative experience to FCB Inferno and the network. She held the position of executive creative director at M&C Saatchi London since 2012, where she led the creative output for a client roster that included Transport for London, SABMiller and Virgin Holidays. Prior to M&C Saatchi, she was executive creative director at digital agency Profero for three years, working with clients that included M&S, ASOS and MINI. During her time at the agency she drove multiple successful pitches and was awarded a Grand Prix at the Creative Showcase Awards. In 1999 Elspeth founded Zig in Canada with two business partners; that shop was sold to Crispin Porter + Bogusky in 2006.
Elspeth has served on juries at Cannes, D&AD, The One Show, The Clios and The Andys and also chaired the Marketing Awards in Canada.
FCB Inferno is the London agency of global advertising network FCB. The network dates back to 1873, and now has 9000 employees in 90 countries, with 200 at FCB Inferno.
“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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