Sweet Sadie has added to its collective, bringing aboard Ethan Decker, PhD, for strategy and research. Decker, whose past roles include group strategy director for Crispin Porter+Bogusky and science fellow at Unwritten Labs, brings a blend of marketing, science, and creative insight to the Sweet Sadie team.
“I love mixing the art and science of marketing to help brands matter more in culture and grow their business. And I enjoy helping our clients see the world in a new way that unlocks opportunities and achieves outsized business results,” he said. “With Sweet Sadie, I get to be part of creativity that solves serious business problems with people who love their craft and are spankingly good at it.”
Under the aegis of founder and ECD Rachel Lederman, Sweet Sadie is based in New York, Colorado and California, with a nationwide talent collective that includes strategists, directors, producers, creative directors and post artisans. Sweet Sadie collaborates with networks, agencies, brands and nonprofits on advertising campaigns, digital marketing, and experiential production. The woman-owned collective was recently awarded three Anthem Awards–two gold and one silver–from the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for its work for the International Rescue Committee.
“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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