Managing Director
Cut+Run
1) 2017 will be a year of action and breaking through in this saturated environment whether in a marketing, digital, or political level. Hopefully people will take more risks and there will be more purpose driven creative. In the age where social media has grown to feel like a true human connection, in 2017 I hope people will look beyond their devices, engage and find the value of in person contact and communication. Each year in business we talk about the change in the industry and business models, being agile, flexible, nimble. 2017 will seed that this is the norm and drives innovation.
4) I know I am not alone in feeling there aren’t enough hours in the day, but I am committed to trying to be present in the moment. Whether that is doing something to center myself, or time to hear what someone is saying without distraction, giving oneself room to pause and reflect is vital.
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