Chris Zander and Diane Patrone of The Family, New York, will handle East Coast representation for Mister Boomboom, a satellite of bicoastal/international Believe Media. On Mister Boomboom’s roster are directors Stephane Sednaoui, Alistair Taylor-Young, Guzman, Gregory Kadel, and Jim Sonzero (for fashion & beauty only)….Detour Films, Venice, Calif., has signed independent reps Hillary Herbst to cover the Midwest and Annie Bossingham of Boss Talent to handle the West Coast….Noiselab Music, Los Angeles, has signed Lisa Schreiber of Boardalicious for exclusive representation on the West Coast and in Texas….Global Production Network (GPN), Los Angeles, has added to its roster of production service companies, signing a North American representation deal with Film Construction, which has bases of operation in Sydney, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand. Film Construction founder/executive producer Peter Hewett works out of Auckland, while senior producer Katrina Maw is in Sydney…..
Britt Wilen Joins David&Goliath As Group Creative Director
As David&Goliath (D&G) celebrates 25 years, the agency is bringing on new creative leadership to help shape its future. Britt Wilen joins as group creative director, bringing her knack for big ideas, executional craft and a track record of work that resonates. In her new role, Wilen will partner closely with clients, diving deep into their challenges to develop work that’s bold, transformative, with high-impact solutions and cultural relevance.
David Angelo, D&G founder and creative chairman, said of Wilen, “She’s a true creative force--a Swiss Army knife of innovation--with an energy that’s as contagious as it is inspiring. We are looking forward to her creative leadership for one of our longest-standing clients, California Lottery, as well as the impact she’ll bring to our ‘Brave’ culture.”
Wilen stated, “Creativity is at its best when it surprises people, makes them feel something, or gives them a new way to see the world. That’s what I love about this industry, and that’s what drew me to D&G. They have a fearless approach to ideas and a culture that thrives on collaboration, and I’m so excited to be part of it.”
Wilen’s most recent staff position prior to joining D&G was serving as a global creative director at Saatchi & Saatchi where she led major campaigns for Toyota’s Olympic and Paralympic sponsorship, Expedia and Lexus. Before that, she held senior creative roles at BBDO Worldwide and Leo Burnett, helping shape iconic work for brands like Doritos, Ikea, Mars, and more.
Her work has been recognized with top industry honors, including Cannes Lions, D&AD, The One Show, Clio Awards, and Effies. In addition to her impressive professional career, Wilen boasts a rich and... Read More