Whitehouse Post has promoted James Dierx to editor on its L.A. roster.
Having attended film school at Depaul University in Chicago, Dierx joined Whitehouse Post as an intern in 2007, working his way up to assistant editor. In 2011 he moved to Whitehouse Los Angeles, transplanting from Chicago where he had just directed and edited his Cats in Tanks, which was featured at the Gold Coast Film Festival and became a viral success with over one million YouTube views.
Dierx has since gone on to work with directors like Smuggler’s Henry-Alex Rubin, documentarian Rory Kennedy, music video director Hiro Murai, and MJZ’s Dante Ariola. Dierx’s reel ranges from Allstate to Toyota, GE to Barbie and Google, and agency relationships include BBDO, Saatchi and Saatchi, 72andSunny, David & Goliath, CP+B, Leo Burnett, and TBWAChiatDay. In addition to his awards for Cats in Tanks, Dierx also received AICE Trailer Park Gold in 2009, and a Silver Plaque at the Chicago International Film Festival TV Awards in 2015.
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