MARCH 24, 2000
British director Daniel Kleinman has signed with Los Angeles-headquartered Ritts/Hayden for representation in the U.S. spot market. The London-based director will continue to be repped in the U.K. by Spectre, London….Director Brian Scott Weber has joined Los Angeles-based No Prisoners, the live-action spot production company headed by president/managing director Bruce Martin that opened last fall as a sister shop to No Prisoners 3DFX….Version2. Editing, New York, has tapped Linda Rafoss, who was most recently a senior producer/partner at Ogilvy & Mather, New York, as its executive producer. Rafoss replaces Michael Pollock….In an effort to jumpstart its expansion, Tape House Toons, New York, has signed three directors/designers: Arnie Levin, John Schnall and David Chomowicz….
MARCH 24, 1995
Jane McCann has joined Johns + Gorman Films, Hollywood, as managing director, a newly created position at the production house….Director Sheila Metzner, known mostly for her work directing fashion and beauty spots, has signed with bicoastal production company Velocity Film, New York….John Hazard, recognized as a trailblazer in commercial production, died March 11 of complications from quadruple bypass surgery. He was 72….John “Jack” Walp, former director of advertising production at Gillette Co., Boston, has joined the advertising production consulting firm of Bird Bonette Stauderman (BBS), Westport, Conn….Beth Emery has been promoted to associate producer at Mills/James Productions, Hillard, Ohio….Kevin Locarro has been promoted from assistant editor to full-fledged editor at Superior Assembly, Hollywood….
The Many Hires Jeremiah Wassom As Group Creative Director
Independent agency The Many has added Jeremiah Wassom as group creative director.
Wassom most recently worked a decade at Deutsch LA where, as SVP/creative director, he led the Taco Bell account and won new business for the agency. His agency past also includes AKQA and TBWAChiatDay. His creative work has touched the QSR, video games, automotive, fashion, and culture brand sectors. He also served eight years with the United States Marine Corps.
“Throughout his career, Jeremiah has helmed work that has not only made me personally jealous but has consistently pushed brands to show up in memorable and innovative ways,” said Josh Paialii, head of creative at The Many. “One look at his body of work and you will see his passion for storytelling and craft has raised the bar for entire categories, driving participation with many brands’ most loyal fans. Beyond being a world-class creative director and maker, Wassom is a proven team player and strategic thought leader. He’ll be a great addition to the leadership team at The Many working across all accounts. His role will be immediately felt as he guides and supports each of the creative leads in the department.”
A 20-year creative with agency, brand, and freelance experience, Wassom has forged a creative approach which focuses on crafting engaging connections rather than simply make ads. He sees the need for advertising to mean more, not simply do more.
The Many believes that true business growth is made possible by harnessing the power of participation and partners with brands to forge deeper connections with consumers, cultivate trust and loyalty, and maximize marketing spend and execution. The agency is built around a flexible model that offers a suite of capabilities, including... Read More