After 35 years with Circle Productions’ Vancouver office, executive producer Tom Murray is retiring. Murray built a stellar international reputation for providing A-level foreign production companies, Canadian ad agencies and top-tier directors with savvy project planning, bidding, and comprehensive management services on a wide range of commercial productions.
Meanwhile Mike Gill is slated to join the Circle family in Vancouver as staff EP effective April 3. Over the past 20 years, Gill has been a mainstay producer and production manager on a range of Circle’s commercial projects, working with leading Canadian Agencies, as well as managing service work for established U.S., British, and European production companies, their directors and producers. Gill will join and work in concert with Circle Toronto office EPs Karen Tameanko and Laurence Payne, and Vancouver office managing partner Chris Bowell, EP Blake Bowell, talent exec Tania James, and valued staff in both offices.
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