Ogury, which specializes in personified advertising, has named Samir Chabab as VP of marketing. Chabab will be in charge of elevating Ogury’s local and regional presence by driving brand awareness, recognition, and business growth. Chabab has spearheaded the development and implementation of global marketing and communication strategies for both B2B and B2C companies. Prior to joining Ogury, Chabab was head of international, marketing & communications at Index Exchange, where he was pivotal in elevating the company’s brand presence and expanding its business partnerships across the globe. In this role, he also oversaw the strategic event execution of various tentpole industry events, including the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, DMEXCO, CES, and Advertising Week. Preceding his time at Index Exchange, Chabab served as product marketing manager at Google, where he built innovative value propositions and defined successful go-to-market strategies with a customer-centric approach. At Ogury, Chabab will lead the company’s global field marketing efforts and be responsible for all Americas, EMEA, and APAC activations. Originally from France, Chabab will sit in Ogury’s London office and report to chief marketing officer Emily Barfuss…..
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the 2025 Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their producing achievement in creating Gladiator II at The Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) 15th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Empowering their storytelling with groundbreaking technology and skill, Wick and Fisher have thrilled audiences and driven the film industry forward for three decades. Their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence have resulted in epic films, including Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Stuart Little franchise, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator films. The first Gladiator earned Wick an Academy Award® for Best Picture. In light of their consistent and distinguished contributions over the years, as exemplified by this year’s Gladiator II, the Advanced Imaging Society wished to recognize the team with this year’s esteemed Harold Lloyd Award.
“Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” remarked Jim Chabin, AIS president. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinema. At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”
Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of the late, great Harold Lloyd, remarked, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a... Read More