Production house DNA has secured Hilly Reps to handle commercial representation in the Midwest. The Hilly Reps team is led by Hillary Herbst, who started the firm in 1981. Her partner, Sonia Blum, brings her advertising expertise to the company as a former agency account director both at FCB and Euro RSCG. DNA has turned out work for assorted brands, including Sony, Lexus, Target, Budweiser, and Verizon. Recently, DNA debuted a :30 for USPS and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 by directors Marc Webb and Rich Lee….The Cavalry Productions has named Elizabeth Mang as its Midwest rep. Headed by exec producers Ross Grogan and Chris Wedding, The Cavalry Productions recently signed directors Gil Green, Ben DeJesus, Bryce Gubler and Woodhead. Mang joins Saxon+Partners for representation of the commercial/digital production company which is headquartered in L.A. with offices in NY and Miami….
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