Cut+Run has brought Unique Hammond on board as head of sales and development for its Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Austin offices. Hammond brings a wealth of industry knowledge to this new role. Hammond’s previous roles span various leadership positions in the advertising industry, from EP at Aero Film, to partner of SCOUT and co-creator of HUM Music. In each, she was heavily involved in developing teams to put compelling and original work on the screen…..
LightHouse Films, headquartered in New York, has signed Sharon Lew of NY-based indie talent management firm Lew & Co for representation in the Northeast U.S. The LightHouse directorial roster includes Ray Zablocki, Anthony Pellino, Romain Quirot, Antoine Pai, Camille de Galbert, and Pepe Lansky….
Ortana Media Group, a London-based provider of media asset management and media orchestration products and services, has promoted Harry Sheen to sales manager. He reports to Ortana Media Group sales director Adam Welsh. Sheen studied music and audio technology at Bournemouth University from 2010 to 2014, graduating with a Bachelor of Science honors degree before joining Belden Grass Valley as a technical account manager. He progressed in July 2015 to Ortana’s project engineering team….
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