By Michele LaRue
McCann-Erickson, San Francisco, has named Michael Furlong senior VP/creative director, and Matthew Winks executive producer. Furlong had been freelancing with the agency following the closure of his previous employer, Lowe Lintas & Partners, San Francisco. Winks was a staff producer at Goodby Silverstein & Partners, San Francisco, for six years.
Also in San Francisco, Kevin McCarthy has become executive creative director at Grey, as well as chief creative director for Grey Direct, the agency’s direct response division. Most recently he was partner/CEO at Euro RSCG MVBMS Partners, San Francisco.
In Chicago, Campbell Mithun has begun a search for a chief creative to replace John Hurst. Hurst joins McCann-Erickson WorldGroup, London, Sept. 1, as senior VP/creative director on multinational accounts for Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Steve Levit, VP/creative partner of Lunch Advertising, Los Angeles, is leaving to freelance as a creative and commercial director.
Steve Olshansky and Sonny Lufrano have been appointed copywriters at Oasis, New York. Previously they were copywriters at, respectively, Deutsch New York and Publicis Dialog, New York.
Tom Mullen has joined Philadelphia agency Tierney DeGregorio, a division of Tierney Communications, as VP/associate creative director.
Joining 180, Amsterdam, is Richard Bullock. He comes over from Cliff Freeman and Partners, New York, where he was a senior copywriter.
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