T3, an innovation agency, has expanded its management team by hiring Kelley Mitchell Price as VP of experience design and David Hawes as VP, client engagement and portfolio lead. Price will lead T3’s product design practice as the agency continues to expand its leadership in human-centered design, product development, design research, service design and software design and build. Hawes will act as a portfolio lead for T3’s business, leveraging his brand management skills and financial services expertise to lead client services.
Based in Atlanta, Price joins T3 from InterContinental Hotels Group, where she served as the global director of digital product strategy and experience design. Price built the full-service global design team at IHG and led the responsive, mobile-first redesign of e-commerce, loyalty and app experiences across 14 hotel brands. She previously held leadership roles as chief experience officer at Pocketfirm, managing director of digital experience at the American Cancer Society and leadership positions at several design and technology companies.
Hawes was previously with Publicis.Sapient, where he served as VP, managing partner driving growth and performance for its Austin office. He has over 20 years of experience building brands, leading global marketing efforts, providing strategic thought leadership and implementing fully integrated marketing solutions. His past client experience includes Citigroup, Procter & Gamble, GlaxoSmithKline, The Coca-Cola Company, WellPoint, Mary Kay, Papa John’s, Blackberry, Samsung and Southwest Airlines.
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