DDB Chicago has brought Myra Nussbaum on board as sr. VP, group creative director. She will oversee creative for the brands under the Mars Wrigley Confectionery portfolio, reporting to John Maxham, DDB Chicago’s chief creative officer.
Nussbaum has more than 15 years of industry experience, with an emphasis on brand advertising. She comes to DDB from FCB Chicago, where she served as sr. VP, creative director. During this time, she led a team of more than 20 creatives and worked on numerous accounts including Clorox, Aramark, BMO Harris Bank, Chicago Public Library, Choose Chicago, Valspar, and KFC, where she helped with the biggest product launch in the brand’s history.
Known for her ability to tap into pop culture and leverage social insights, Nussbaum has spent her career changing behaviors by creating cultures, in turn designing work that invokes brand loyalty. She received top honors at Cannes, D&AD, and The One Show for Valspar’s “Color for All” project, which helped colorblind people see color for the first time. Additionally her work for Oreo and Radio Flyer has gained industry recognition.
Prior to FCB, Myra was an associate creative director at Leo Burnett and a sr. art director at Digitas, both Chicago based. She was recently awarded Yellow and Wood Pencils at the 2016 D&AD Show, as well as Gold and Silver awards at the 2016 One Show and 2016 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity.
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