Kathryn Schotthoefer has been named president of Heavenspot, an integrated digital creative company founded by executive creative director Chevon Hicks. Known for its social and digital campaigns, Heavenspot has worked with a range of entertainment and technology clients. The company became part of M&C Saatchi LA, expanding the agency’s digital and social division M&C Saatchi SHARE, in 2015.
Previously Heavenspot’s sr. VP, social media, Schotthoefer was responsible for driving strategy across Heavenspot’s social clients, developing creative, buzz-worthy social campaigns, as well as working with some of the largest companies in the entertainment industry on social research and fan analysis, social CRM, and enterprise-level social strategy. In her new role, she will be unifying Heavenspot’s strategic, creative, and technical units to turn out innovative campaigns across all touchpoints of the digital landscape.
With over a decade of experience, marketing hundreds of titles for studios like Warner Bros, New Line Cinema and Twentieth Century Fox, Schotthoefer has a unique ability to understand fan communities and create social programs that connect with them and deliver strong ROI. Since moving to the agency side, she has worked on various creative and strategy projects for clients such as Netflix, Disney, FX, Hulu, Maker Studios, Amazon Studios, Warner Bros., and ABC.
“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragon’s two wins were for “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the “Part Six: Far,l Far Away” episode of Ahsoka.
The HPA’s Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: “Celebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.”
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