Director Bruce St. Clair, whose work has gained Cannes Lions, D&AD and Clio recognition over the years, has joined Rattling Stick for representation in the U.K. He continues to be handled in the U.S. by Serial Pictures, in France by Wanda, in Spain by Garage, in Brussels by Caviar and in Germany by Big Fish. St, Clair enjoys particular prominence in the automotive ad arena with work for clients including, Mini, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Kia and Fiat. Among other brands he’s directed for are IKEA and California Lottery….
Amsterdam-based WE ARE Pi has hired Mark Lester as director of strategy. He formerly served as executive strategy director at R/GA New York. At WE ARE Pi, Lester will work closely with founder and CEO Alex Bennett Grant. Lester has helped produce multiple Effie and Cannes award-winning campaigns and has worked with some of the world’s biggest brands and marketers, including most recently Samsung and Diageo. Originally from the U.K., Lester spent a decade in New York advertising….
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