Dave Mellott has been promoted to sr. creative director at creative agency, commercial and branded content production company Stun Creative. In his expanded role, he will help lead creative work across Stun for all network, studio and consumer brand clients. Stun founders/principals Mark Feldstein and Brad Roth announced the news.
Mellott joined Stun in 2012 as a creative director, bringing a wealth of experience from both the agency and network side. He honed his craft at agencies like FCB Chicago/LA and Dentsu in Los Angeles, working on a wide range of brands including Coors, SC Johnson, Canon and Universal Studios. On the network side he held creative leadership roles for Fox Sports, Current TV, Harpo Productions and Discovery Communications. A lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, Mellott created and directed the award winning MLB Postseason campaign “You Can’t Script October” for Fox Sports.
Oscar and Emmy-Winning Composer Kris Bowers Joins Barking Owl For Advertising, Branded Content
Music, audio post and sonic branding house Barking Owl has taken on exclusive representation of Oscar and Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers for advertising and branded content.
Bowers’ recent film scores include The Wild Robot and Bob Marley: One Love, alongside acclaimed past works such as The Color Purple (2023), King Richard and Green Book. His contributions to television are equally impressive, with scores for hit series like Bridgerton, When They See Us, Dear White People, and his Daytime Emmy Award-winning score for The Snowy Day.
In addition to his work as a composer, Bowers is a visionary director. He recently took home the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject for his directorial work on The Last Repair Shop. The emotionally touching short film spotlights four of the people responsible for repairing the musical instruments used by students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The Last Repair Shop reflects the positive influence that musical instruments have on the youngsters who play them, and the adults in the LAUSD free repair service who keep them working and in tune.
Barking Owl CEO Kirkland Alexander Lynch said of Bowers, “His artistry, diversity of style and depth of storytelling bring an unparalleled edge to the work we create for global brands. His presence on our roster reflects our continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of sound and music in advertising.”
Johanna Cranitch, creative director, Barking Owl, added, “Kris first caught my attention when he released his record ‘Heroes + Misfits’ where he fused together his jazz sensibility with a deeply ingrained aptitude for melody, so beautifully.... Read More