Goodby, Silverstein & Partners has brought Anders Gustafsson on board as creative director in its San Francisco office. Gustafsson comes over from Crispin Porter+Bogusky (CP+B), Europe.
“Anders has been internationally recognized as an excellent digital storyteller. He will single-handedly expand our commitment to the very widest ranging digital and traditional experiences,” said Jeff Goodby, co-chairman, Goodby, Silverstein & Partners.
A hybrid creative, Anders’ 11 years of experience are rooted in traditional agency print and broadcast. He joined the digital shop Daddy (later acquired by CP+B) in 2006 where he produced work for a wide variety of clients including Scandinavian Airlines, Heinz, Volkswagen, Red Bull, Carlsberg, Telia Sonera and IKEA Stockholm.
Under his creative guidance, the agency went on to win numerous international awards, including Cannes Lions, One Show, Eurobest, Clio Awards, Epica, New York Festivals and London International Awards.
Trump Asks Supreme Court To Delay TikTok Ban
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a "political resolution" to the issue.
The request came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court, in which the company argued the court should strike down a law that could ban the platform by Jan. 19 while the government emphasized its position that the statute is needed to eliminate a national security risk.
"President Trump takes no position on the underlying merits of this dispute. Instead, he respectfully requests that the Court consider staying the Act's deadline for divestment of January 19, 2025, while it considers the merits of this case," said Trump's amicus brief, which supported neither party in the case and was written by D. John Sauer, Trump's choice for solicitor general.
The argument submitted to the court is the latest example of Trump inserting himself in national issues before he takes office. The Republican president-elect has already begun negotiating with other countries over his plans to impose tariffs, and he intervened earlier this month in a plan to fund the federal government, calling for a bipartisan plan to be rejected and sending Republicans back to the negotiating table.
He has been holding meetings with foreign leaders and business officials at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida while he assembles his administration, including a meeting last week with TikTok CEO Shou Chew.
Trump has reversed his position on the popular app, having tried to ban it during his first term in office over national security concerns. He joined the TikTok during his 2024 presidential campaign and his team used it to connect with younger... Read More