Santa Monica-based production house Detour Films has enlisted independent rep Marla Mossberg of NCAHOOTS in Los Angeles for West Coast representation….
Santa Monica and Melbourne-based visual effects studio Luma has hired Ella Keeven as head of marketing. Keeven brings over 10 years of experience marketing companies and brands in the creative and innovation industries, giving her the expertise to further develop Luma’s stature in feature films, advertising, and original content creation. Most recently, Luma has further diversified its offering with the launch of Luma Labs, a venture capital arm geared at incubating and accelerating notable startups. Keeven joins Luma from The Mill where she oversaw communications for the New York studio. In her new role at Luma, Keeven will take the lead on developing a comprehensive marketing strategy in alignment with Luma’s business goals and identifying high-profile opportunities to advance the company’s talent and creative work. Luma has established itself as a provider of visual effects for such releases as Ant-Man, Guardians of the Galaxy, Insurgent, Prometheus, Thor: The Dark World, Oz: The Great and Powerful, and Captain America: The Winter Soldier, as well as award-winning live-action films including Prisoners, True Grit, No Country for Old Men and Crash…..
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