Director César Pelizer, the animator, illustrator and absurdist, has signed with Hornet for global representation. He has worked with clients such as Google, Apple, Headspace, YouTube, TED, XBOX and McDonald’s. His work has earned two Wooden Pencils at D&DA and a Webby Awards under the “Weird” category. Pelizer’s short films have been screened on the festival circuit including the London Short Film Festival, Clermont Film Fest, Pictoplasma in Berlin and Encounters Film Festival in Bristol…..
Grey Group has launched Grey Consulting. This new global enterprise practice for the network will draw on existing strategic planning resources, which include over 150 professionals across the world, technologists and leading-edge creative intelligence. Leo Rayman, CEO of Grey London, has been promoted to CEO of Grey Consulting, a new global position. A search is underway for his successor at Grey London. Additionally, Suresh Nair, who’s served as the strategic leader of the global Grey network since 2005, has been appointed chief creative intelligence officer. Nair, who has served as the strategic leader of the global Grey network since 2005, has been appointed chief creative intelligence officer. In this new global role, he will be responsible for growing and operating Grey’s data and analytics capabilities and integrating this intelligence organically in the agency’s creativity. He will work closely with Rayman and WPP partners….
Darin Grant has joined Animal Logic as chief technology officer. He becomes part of the company’s group executive team which includes co-founder/CEO Zareh Nalbandian, COO Sharon Taylor and chief business officer Robert Norton. The exec team will oversee all three Animal Logic locations–Sydney, Vancouver and Los Angeles. Grant earlier served as head of production technology at DreamWorks Animation and more recently as the global CTO at Digital Domain and Method Studios….
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