Director Patrick Sherman, formerly of Anonymous Content, has come aboard Caviar for representation. Sherman’s spot credits span such clients as Pepsi, Toyota, Axe, Sony PlayStation, Saturn, Visa, Pizza Hut, Yoplait, Panasonic and Ford….Director Johnny Green, formerly of Knucklehead, has joined London-based Gorgeous Enterprises. His credits include work for such clients as Audi, Honda and Guinness, as well as recent jobs for adidas and FIFA. Green first made a splash with inclusion in the 2007 Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors Showcase…Executive producer Robert Wherry, former partner/exec producer at GO Film, has launched commercial production house Assembly Films, with a directorial roster consisting of Kevan Bean, Craig Brownrigg, Carolyn Chen and Jorn Haagen….Executive producer Eriks Krumins has joined the executive management team at Furlined as VP/exec producer, overseeing day-to-day operations of the company and working alongside president Diane McArter, partner James Studholme and exec producers George Meeker, Dave Thorne and Jason Botkin. Krumins formerly served as exec producer at Backyard. He is a member of the AICP.next Committee. Krumins recently executive produced a film for the “Pop Life: Art in a Material World” exhibit at the Tate Modern museum in London, which also opens at the National Gallery of Canada in June. The short is a collaboration between feature film and TV director McG and contemporary artist Takashi Murakami. It stars Kirsten Dunst singing “Turning Japanese” by the U.K. rock band The Vapors. Furlined also recently expanded its directorial lineup by signing Swedish helmer Adam Hashemi and the U.K.’s Benito Montorio for U.S spot representation….
Adam Gloo Joins Barbarian As Chief Creative Officer
Digital agency Barbarian has named Adam Gloo as its chief creative officer.
With over a decade of creative leadership experience, Gloo has shaped standout work at agencies including VML, 360i/Dentsu Creative, and most recently, SPCSHP (formerly Big Spaceship). During that time, he led teams that developed award-winning campaigns for brands such as Starbucks, Oreo, HBO, Absolut, Vanguard, and Google.
“Great creative work isn’t just about emotional connection--it must also provide real value to audiences. There’s too much noise in the market, and I’m not interested in adding to it,” said Gloo. “At Barbarian, my goal is to foster an environment where smart, unexpected ideas can thrive, and where technology and creativity combine to produce truly standout work. I’ve admired Barbarian since I started in this industry, and I am honored to now share the responsibility of leading it forward.”
Gloo brings a unique perspective to creative leadership, placing a high premium on both the power of curiosity, and the value of clear communication. He believes that curiosity is crucial to maintaining a technological and cultural edge, and that communication has the power to either drive a project forward, or grind it to a halt. Rather than implementing wholesale changes across the agency, he is focused on breaking down barriers to innovation and ensuring that technology serves as a catalyst for Barbarian’s creative work.
“Adam brings the kind of creative leadership that doesn’t just push out work--it pushes brands forward,” said Jeff Blackman, managing director at Barbarian. “He understands how to merge technology and creativity in a way that makes people care and inspires action. His vision will help us break through the... Read More