McCann Global Health, the public health and social impact agency at McCann Health, has named Dov Zmood as EVP and executive creative director. Zmood joins from McCann New York, where he was VP and group creative director for nine years, working on major brands including FujiFilm, Qualcomm, Nespresso, and Choice Hotels. Prior to joining McCann in 2011, Zmood worked at TBWAChiat Day, RGA and Ogilvy. Zmood has led top clients at McCann New York, including State Street Global Advisors, which paved the way to Fearless Girl. The international recognition he has received for his creative work includes awards at Cannes Lions, D&AD, One Show, Clio, Andy, Sundance, Webby, LIA and Effie….
After a multi-month search, Reddit has selected R/GA San Francisco as its creative and media agency of record, the first in Reddit’s near 15-year history. The partnership with R/GA will bring to life Reddit’s first ever brand marketing campaign, which aims to showcase Reddit to new users and shine a spotlight on the power of its 100,000+ active communities. Partnering with Reddit’s in-house creative team, OrangeRed, R/GA will develop and activate strategic positioning and marketing communications for the platform. R/GA’s 100-person San Francisco office will help amplify Reddit’s differentiators to a broader audience and welcome new users. The partnership marks the seventh new client win for R/GA SF in the past 12 months. With consistent year-on-year growth of 30 percent contributing to 430M monthly active users, Reddit is home to countless communities and is a place for people to unite in shared passions that shape decisions, opinions and culture….
“Dune: Part Two” and “House of the Dragon” Win 2 HPA Awards Apiece
Dune: Part Two and House of the Dragon each scored two HPA Awards during a gala ceremony at the Television Academy’s Wolf Theatre in North Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday night (11/7). The HPA Awards honor trailblazing talent in the postproduction industry, celebrating standout achievements in color grading, sound, editing, restoration, and visual effects across theatrical features, commercials, and episodics.
Dune: Part Two topped the Outstanding Color Grading--Live Action Theatrical Feature and the Outstanding Sound--Theatrical Feature categories.
House of the Dragon’s two wins were for “The Red Dragon and the Gold” episode which scored for Outstanding Visual Effects--Live Action Episode or Series Season, and Outstanding Editing--Episode or Non-Theatrical Feature (Over 30 Minutes). In the latter HPA Creative Category, House of the Dragon tied with the “Part Six: Far,l Far Away” episode of Ahsoka.
The HPA’s Judges Award for Creativity and Innovation honored Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour. This recognition celebrates the profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment that defined The Eras Tour, underscoring its exceptional impact on audiences and the industry. The jury issued a statement outlining their choice: “Celebrated as the cultural phenomenon of 2023, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour set new records in box office sales, tour revenues, and attendance. The tour showcased exceptional artistry and innovation, making a profound impact on both live and filmed entertainment.”
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