The Zellner Brothers have joined the directorial roster of production company Blink for commercial representation in the U.K. The directorial duo continues to be handled by m ss ng p eces in the U.S. market. Brothers and longtime creative collaborators, David and Nathan Zellner are the directing team behind the nature-survival comedy-drama Sasquatch Sunset, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Riley Keough and executive produced by Ari Aster. The Zellner Brothers have been making movies, short films, and music videos together since they were kids growing up in Colorado and Texas, spanning multiple roles including directing, writing, producing, and acting. They’ve screened their work around the world, from the Berlinale to SXSW, premiering five shorts and five features at the Sundance Film Festival, including the Spirit Award-nominated Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter (2014), and Damsel (2018) staring Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska. The Zellner Brothers also recently directed several episodes of Showtime’s The Curse starring Emma Stone and created by Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie….\
Chicago-based ad agency The Times has hired Kristin Barbour as its president. In this role, Barbour also becomes a partner in The Times, alongside partner and COO Angie Aguilera, who has moved to majority ownership. Aguilera’s expanded leadership role and the addition of Barbour puts The Times on a trajectory to be certified as both minority and female-owned, boasting a 75% female C-suite. Barbour’s career began at Campbell Ewald in Michigan, eventually leaving to work as VP and then SVP at DDB Worldwide in Chicago. She was part of the team at DDB responsible for the historic win of the McDonald’s account in 1997. Barbour later became managing director of Camp+King’s Chicago office. Now in its fifth year in business, The Times has attracted brands including Airbnb, Foot Locker, White Claw, Hershey, State Farm, DoorDash, Hulu, and AutoZone….
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