Creative agency enso, an L.A.-based shop which helps brands like Google align business success with social impact, has appointed Niklas Lilja as innovation lead, a newly created position. In this role, Lilja leads the development of solution-agnostic innovation across all of enso’s clients, including Google Fiber and Google Get Your Business Online, to create maximum impact, engagement and utility. He works closely with the agency’s creative, activation, digital and account teams to lead and identify growth opportunities for prospective and existing clients.
Prior to joining enso, Lilja served as the director of innovation and creative director at Goodby Silverstein & Partners San Francisco, where his work included the launch of the Chevy Sonic, Chevy Game Time, GE’s “Plug into the Smart Grid,” Yahoo! Bus Stop Derby, “Summit on the Summit” for HP and “Birding the Net” for the National Audubon Society. Previously, he worked at 180Amsterdam on global integrated campaigns for adidas, adidas originals, Amstel, Glenfiddich, BMW and Sony. Lilja started his advertising career in 1998 at SEK in Helsinki, the global lead agency of Nokia. His work has been recognized in major award shows, including garnering eight Cannes Lions and two Gold Effies.
At enso, Lilja will work closely with Kirk Souder, co-founder and creative lead.
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