Phil Pessaro has joined Tribal Worldwide New York, part of Omnicom Group, as head of client services and production. The hire marks Pessaro’s return to Tribal after originally serving as group production director in 2010. In his newly expanded role, he is charged with leading and further bolstering the agency’s client services and production departments. He will report directly to Richard Guest, president of Tribal Worldwide U.S.
Prior to re-joining Tribal, Pessaro worked at digital agencies 360i as group director of content production and HUGE, Inc. as director of integrated production, where he built and ran content production departments. Earlier in his career, Pessaro also spent time at Digitas on a variety of digital engagements, primarily for American Express.
During his career, Pessaro has produced an array of 360 campaigns, broadcast and content, websites, marketing programs, print, microsites, mobile and social activations for brands such as Audi, ExxonMobil, Nestle, NFL, and Pizza Hut, as well as PSAs.
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