Sweetshop has appointed Greg Schultz as the new managing director of its U.S. operations overseeing the company’s offices in Los Angeles and New York and working closely with recently appointed executive producer J. Patrick McElroy.
Schultz is an L.A.-based EP with more than 25 years of experience creating commercials, television, film and digital content for ad agencies, networks and studios.
In addition to over 20 years line producing in all formats, he has previously served as an EP at RadicalMedia, RSA Films and Epoch Films where he helped lead the diversification of those companies into multi-platform entertainment and content marketing providers. Schultz has worked with brands including Bud Light, Honda, McDonald’s, Nike, Pepsi, Samsung, Smirnoff, United Airlines and Walmart, as well as U.S. agencies ranging from BBH and Droga5 to Goodby Silverstein, Saatchi & Saatchi, and BBDO.
Wilf Sweetland, global CEO and partner of Sweetshop said, “Greg is one of those rare individuals who easily navigates the worlds of both craft and commerce. I know our agencies and client partners and all of our people around the world are going to love his can-do attitude and focused attention to detail.”
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