Production company and creative studio Friends Electric has appointed Venice, Calif.-based talent management firm Bueno to represent it on the West Coast. Bueno will work closely with Belinda Blacklock, L.A. executive producer of Friends Electric, which also has a London studio. Friends Electric maintains a roster of animation and design talent which includes Pete Candeland, foam Studio and Polynoid. In the last year, Friends Electric has served a client list including Apple, Great Western Railway, Taylormade and Honda….
Nicole Haman is joining RTL AdConnect as digital sales director from RTL Group’s Multi-Platform Network (MPN) in the Nordics. She will lead the international digital sales team and oversee the development of sales for RTL AdConnect’s digital media offering. The appointment is a strategic move to support RTL AdConnect’s expansion and transformation strategy. Haman moves from Stockholm to London, European hub for global digital players and agencies. Haman has strong YouTube and MCN expertise, and an in-depth understanding of the digital advertising industry. She earlier served as chief commercial officer at United Screens. Prior to that, Haman was head of sales at Google and YouTube Sweden, working with both national and international clients and agencies….
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