Independent creative studio Los York has hired Nicole Taylor as VP of business development, a new position. She reports directly to Los York founder and director Seth Epstein. Previously, Taylor was global lead, brand partnerships for Uber Technologies at Snapchat, where she negotiated and managed the global joint business plan between Snap Inc and Uber, one of its prominent advertisers. Taylor joined Snapchat in 2016 as the company’s first account executive at its shop in San Francisco and became one of the tech giant’s top sales people under their brand partnerships practice. She brings to Los York an accomplished resume in social media, client services and team leadership….
Fancy House of Visual Effects, a sister company of Goldcrest Post, has hired Amy Jones as executive producer/head of sales. Jones’ role is to lead sales and business development and facilitate collaboration between the studio’s creative team and clients. Her background includes sales and marketing roles at visual effects studios, advertising agencies and commercial production companies. Most recently, she served as director of business development at New York creative production studio Taylor James Ltd where her focus was on advertising and digital content for agencies and brands. Prior to that she was head of sales at Framestore Pictures….
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