Millie Munro, of independent representation company Munro & Co, and Bryan Shrednick, formerly of Shortlist Management, have joined forces on bueno, a talent management company. Originally started by Shrednick in 2015 after a wandering sabbatical of several months, bueno now launches hand-in-hand with the Munro & Co. client roster to create a tailored offering of companies and artists in production, postproduction, and digital, ranging from Stink USA and Human to new wave integrated outfits such as m ss ng p eces, Bullitt Branded and Alldayeveryday. From 2010–2014, Munro was executive producer at music and sound design studio Human, where she opened the company’s London office before relocating to Los Angeles three years ago. Simultaneously, she worked alongside indie rep Brent Novick, representing his roster of talent before venturing on her own to begin Munro & Co in 2014. Munro previously launched Moxie Pictures London in 2005, where she remained as head of sales, representing and growing the company’s roster of directors for over five years. As for Shrednick, prior to shortlist, he served as director of business development at design and digital production studio Royale, leading its sales and marketing efforts across the U.S. and Europe….Cinematographer Tuomo Virtanen, active in commercials and music videos, has joined Dattner Dispoto and Associates for representation. Also coming aboard the Dattner Dispoto roster is costume designer Kathleen Detoro whose credits include Breaking Bad (AMC; High Bridge Productions). Dattner Dispoto has also booked films for several of its DPs, including Bojan Bazelli, ASC, who’s set to lens the Gore Verbinski-directed Cure For Wellness, Rachel Morrison for director Rick Famuyiwa’s Confirmation, Giles Nuttgens for director David Mackenzie’s Comancheria, and Jason McCormick for director Si & Ad’s Shovel Buddies. Also landing Shovel Buddies’ gigs are a couple of other Dattner Dispoto artisans–production designer Ariana Nakata, and costume designer Kameron Lennox….
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