Production company Birth, launched six years ago in Paris and Algiers, has signed directorial duo Zhang + Knight whose body of work includes music videos for such artists as Ghostpost, Nao, Sigred and EDEN. Zhang + Knight won Best New Director at the UKMVAs as well as the Kinsale Shark Awards. This year the directing team was selected for the BFI's Flare mentorship program. Zhang + Knight have already wrapped their first project at Birth: Moroccan artist Meryem Aboulouafa's "Deeply" music video for record label Savoir faire. The music clip reflects the emotions that emerge from Aboulouafa's music, oscillating between sadness and lightness…..
Cheil Worldwide has acquired Chinese social big data analytics service provider ColourData. Founded by a group of big data experts in 2014, the Shanghai-based ColourData has developed proprietary technology that helps it collect postings and comments from more than 5,000 social media, news and e-commerce websites, giving the company the ability to analyze buzz by geography, gender, and age group. It also features advanced, AI-powered natural language processing, real-time visualizations, and on-demand report generation. Cheil Worldwide has worked with ColourData on several social media digital marketing projects in China and moved to acquire the company after recognizing its competitive technology and high potential for growth. The acquisition empowers Cheil Worldwide to deliver more robust marketing analytics to its existing clients, while also enhancing its business development potential in China across a range of industries. The move will also contribute to the continuous growth of Cheil Worldwide’s digital business, which now accounts for over 40 percent of revenue. ColourData has supported the data-driven marketing activities of many global customers across varied industry verticals, including Samsung Electronics (IT), Pfizer (pharmaceuticals), and Schneider Electric (energy and automation solutions)….
Object & Animal Signs Director Alana O’Herlihy To Its Global Roster
Object & Animal has added multidisciplinary artist, photographer and director Alana O’Herlihy to its roster for exclusive worldwide representation spanning commercials, branded content and music videos. This marks the first production house representation for O’Herlihy. Her portfolio encompasses a wide range of visual artistry, from directing films and music videos to creating photographic stills. Known for a unique blend of analog and digital mediums, O’Herlihy’s work includes leading brands and top-tier magazines, where her vision consistently sparks conversation and brings heightened visibility to her subjects. Her glamorous, campy style pushes the boundaries of conventional artistry. Among her notable directorial credits is the Miley Cyrus music video “Prisoner” featuring Dua Lipa. “Alana’s ability to seamlessly merge old mediums with cutting-edge processes is a testament to her boundless creativity,” said Emi Stewart, executive producer at Object & Animal. “Her work challenges conventions while celebrating the visual grandeur of both past and present.” Object & Animal maintains offices in London, Los Angeles and New York. Read More