Director Chris Cottam has joined production company th2ng (pronounced “thing two”), the live action division of th1ng (“thing one”) Group, for U.S. and U.K. representation. Cottam’s TV ad campaign portfolio includes high profile work for brands such as Kleenex, Dove and Rimmel. His experience spans filming beauty icons Kate Moss, Heidi Klum and Elle MacPherson as well as campaigns featuring comedians Robin Williams and Chris Rock. Cottam’s professional aspirations kicked off following his first short film that was nominated as Best of British at the British Film Festival in 1995, sparking his directing career. Today he has been widely recognized for his work, including numerous nominations for his documentary work at the Royal Television Society, Grierson Awards and two Scottish BAFTA nominations, feature film nominations at Locarno, Edinburgh and London Film Festivals for his co-directed feature The Lives of the Saints. He won the Samsung Future Shorts Award for his popular short Maybe One Day, as well as advertising awards and nominations most recently including an ICAD in Ireland….
Editor Brian Gannon will relocate to the Whitehouse Post’s L.A. office from its Chicago facility where he began his career more than a decade ago. He has worked on a variety of campaigns with agencies such as DDB, Y&R, Energy BBDO, Periscope, and mcgarrybowen. Gannon has cultivated relationships with directors including Rodrigo García Saiz, Zach Math, and Rocky Morton. Gannon’s comedic editing style has generated laughs for brands as diverse as Skittles, Cars.com, Capital One, McDonald’s, and Bud Light. In addition to his commercial work, Gannon has edited several music videos as well as short documentary films for Wilco and Thomas Keller. His work has been awarded at the Chicago International Film Festival, The Midwest Independent Film Festival, and The One Show….
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