Chicago-based live action production company Strange Loop Studios has signed Brandon Pico + Amanda Lemiuex of Hapa to handle representation on the East Coast. Strange Loop continues to be repped by SG+Partners in the Midwest, and Yvette Represents on the West Coast. Recent Strange Loop projects include a three-city shoot for Kohler, and work for BASF that entailed filming winter for spring….
Agency Source–an up-to-date, curated list of advertising agencies, brands, production companies (and their personnel) online–has joined forces with the Alliance of Independent Representatives (AIR), creating a pathway for development of Agency Source offerings designed to aid AIR as a group. AIR, a 501(c)6 trade organization, was formed last year to unite, support and elevate independent representatives by creating a platform where community dialogue, resources, and vital guidance are shared…..
Pixotope Technologies, known for live augmented reality and virtual production solutions, has appointed Brian Olson as VP of sales, covering North America. Olson is highly skilled in strategic business development, technical execution, and troubleshooting for an international client base. In his new role at Pixotope, Olson will focus on driving brand awareness and nurturing existing customer relationships on a global scale, helping to bring the next generation of visual storytelling tools to media professionals….
Droga5 Appoints Emma Montgomery As Global Chief Strategy Officer
Creative agency network Droga5 has appointed Emma Montgomery as global chief strategy officer. She is the third global appointment for the agency this year, with Pelle Sjoenell named worldwide chief creative officer this past March, and global CEO Mark Green recently appointed this fall. Montgomery will be responsible for connecting and supercharging Droga5’s strategy and creative offerings globally. She will be based in its headquarters in New York City.
“Emma is a world-class strategic leader and authority that I’ve long admired and dreamt of being partners-in-crime with,” said Sjoenell. “Her work inspires the creativity that connects people and brands in ways that move business and culture forward, so I’m excited to finally be able to work with her alongside Mark, and to see her lead and further strengthen our leadership and strategy teams around the world.”
Montgomery joins Droga5 after serving as CEO of DDB Chicago. She’s been in the industry for over 20 years, and has served in several high-level leadership positions throughout her career, including as president and CSO of Leo Burnett Chicago, global CSO of TBWA, and CEO of Leo Burnett Australia. She’s also worked across a breadth of categories and multiple global clients such as Kraft, Aldi, Diageo and Molson Coors, among many others, including challenger brands and startups.
“I’m excited to join Droga5 and have the opportunity to help carve out a new path for the brand globally, building on its tremendous legacy of creative leadership,” said Montgomery. “The potential of Droga5, combined with the possibilities of Accenture Song, was too exciting to pass up. No other agency has what they have, and as marketing shifts, the chance to make creativity a genuine... Read More