Stacey Mokotoff has been promoted from executive VP to president of production consultancy firm Bird Bonette Stauderman Inc. (BBS). The 18-year BBS veteran succeeded Al Stauderman, founding president and current BBS chairman/CEO, on July 1.
“Stacey’s contributions to the growth of BBS have been immeasurable, especially her extensive experience in commercial television production, connections to that community, and detailed knowledge of each client’s advertising needs and budget,” said Stauderman. “These and many other attributes will help BBS continue to grow as she takes the helm.”
Mokotoff related, “In today’s volatile market, our clients need an advocate to help them navigate the choppy advertising production waters. We’re here to help them work within their budgets by guiding them on production basics; establishing guidelines that streamline the process; helping them foster better communication with their ad agencies to ensure higher production values and avoid costly overages; and more. I pledge to continue building on this mission.”
Mokotoff joined BBS in 1991, having honed her commercial production management skills in executive roles at such former production houses as Jenkins-Covington and Michael/Daniel.
Over its 24 years in business, BBS has expanded its original North American operation to include offices on five continents, with consultants in 20 cities worldwide, including Westport, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Sao Paulo and Sydney.
Disney Pledges $15 million In L.A. Fire Aid As More Celebs Learn They’ve Lost Their Homes
The Pacific Palisades wildfires torched the home of "This Is Us" star Milo Ventimiglia, perhaps most poignantly destroying the father-to-be's newly installed crib.
CBS cameras caught the actor walking through his charred house for the first time, standing in what was once his kitchen and looking at a neighborhood in ruin. "Your heart just breaks."
He and his pregnant wife, Jarah Mariano, evacuated Tuesday with their dog and they watched on security cameras as the flames ripped through the house, destroying everything, including a new crib.
"There's a kind of shock moment where you're going, 'Oh, this is real. This is happening.' What good is it to continue watching?' And then at a certain point we just turned it off, like 'What good is it to continue watching?'"
Firefighters sought to make gains Friday during a respite in the heavy winds that fanned the flames as numerous groups pledged aid to help victims and rebuild, including a $15 million donation pledge from the Walt Disney Co.
More stars learn their homes are gone
While seeing the remains of his home, Ventimiglia was struck by a connection to his "This Is Us" character, Jack Pearson, who died after inhaling smoke in a house fire. "It's not lost on me life imitating art."
Mandy Moore, who played Ventimiglia's wife on "This Is Us," nearly lost her home in the Eaton fire, which scorched large areas of the Altadena neighborhood. She said Thursday that part of her house is standing but is unlivable, and her husband lost his music studio and all his instruments.
Mel Gibson's home is "completely gone," his publicist Alan Nierob confirmed Friday. The Oscar winner revealed the loss of his home earlier Friday while appearing on Joe Rogan's... Read More