FCB Canada has hired Stefan Fabich to head up the integrated production department and boost the agency’s creative output.
Fabich spent the last five years at Tribal Worldwide where he made invaluable contributions to the “Dadhood” campaign for Cheerios, and “Our Food. Your Questions” for McDonald’s—both of which were recognized at the One Show and in Cannes.
Fabich got his start in the industry on the account team at TBWA more than a decade ago. His career path took him through Saatchi & Saatchi and Proximity before joining Tribal as a producer in 2011. His work there earned him two promotions including his appointment as associate director of production in August 2015.
“We are completely focused on elevating the work in all disciplines, right across FCB and Stef will do that for us in production,” said Nancy Crimi-Lamanna, co-chief creative officer, FCB Canada.
Jeff Hilts, co-chief creative officer, FCB Canada, added, “We’ve been making some changes at FCB so we can create better, cost-effective content, faster and Stef’s high standards and expertise will help us get there sooner. His contributions to notable and award-winning work are a testament to his attention to detail, his passion for advertising across all new media and his ability to lead a team that produces world class work with world class results.”
Oscar and Emmy-Winning Composer Kris Bowers Joins Barking Owl For Advertising, Branded Content
Music, audio post and sonic branding house Barking Owl has taken on exclusive representation of Oscar and Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers for advertising and branded content.
Bowers’ recent film scores include The Wild Robot and Bob Marley: One Love, alongside acclaimed past works such as The Color Purple (2023), King Richard and Green Book. His contributions to television are equally impressive, with scores for hit series like Bridgerton, When They See Us, Dear White People, and his Daytime Emmy Award-winning score for The Snowy Day.
In addition to his work as a composer, Bowers is a visionary director. He recently took home the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject for his directorial work on The Last Repair Shop. The emotionally touching short film spotlights four of the people responsible for repairing the musical instruments used by students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The Last Repair Shop reflects the positive influence that musical instruments have on the youngsters who play them, and the adults in the LAUSD free repair service who keep them working and in tune.
Barking Owl CEO Kirkland Alexander Lynch said of Bowers, “His artistry, diversity of style and depth of storytelling bring an unparalleled edge to the work we create for global brands. His presence on our roster reflects our continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of sound and music in advertising.”
Johanna Cranitch, creative director, Barking Owl, added, “Kris first caught my attention when he released his record ‘Heroes + Misfits’ where he fused together his jazz sensibility with a deeply ingrained aptitude for melody, so beautifully.... Read More