Portland, Ore.-based animation studio HouseSpecial, formerly LAIKA/house, added a new LA rep, Kevin Batten, to handle the West Coast. He rounds out the HouseSpecial sales team which also consists of The Standard Society in Chicago (Midwest) and Kelly Salmon in Brooklyn (East Coast). Batten is well-versed in animation and advertising. He is the founder of Pop-Arts Management and has been a leader at Superfad, Logan & Sons, Brand New School plus a producer at agencies Deutsch LA, Wieden + Kennedy, DDB and WongDoody. HouseSpecial recently celebrated a successful first year following its spin-off from feature film studio LAIKA. HouseSpecial’s collaborations include an ongoing CG campaign for Boom Beach with Supercell and Barton F. Graf 9000, the long-standing M&M’s campaign featuring the beloved Red & Yellow characters with BBDO, and a stop-motion homage to artisans and the maker movement for Häagen-Dazs with Goodby, Silverstein & Partners….
Jen Giles of Scout Creative Reps has taken on Midwest representation for Conspiracy, a Chicago-based post and production studio. Conspiracy comes aboard a Scout Creative Reps roster which includes international production companies GARTNER, Mrs. Bond (formerly Recommended Media) and Picasso Pictures. Giles began her career on the agency side before branching into commercial sales for production, post, and animation companies. Amy McIntyre is Conspiracy’s EP/head of sales….
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