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    Y&R Health and Wellness Practice promotes Efren Vaca to EVP, managing director, North America

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    NEW YORK --

    Efren Vaca has been promoted to EVP, managing director of Y&R’s Health and Wellness Practice, North America. The announcement comes on the heels of significant growth for the Health and Wellness Practice, which has added $33.5 million in revenue since Y&R global CEO David Sable established the practice two years ago.  

    An 18-year Y&R veteran, Vaca has led integrated U.S. and global teams across a wide range of categories and brands such as oncology, autoimmune, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, neurology, women’s health and skincare.  With deep experience in both branded and condition awareness initiatives, Efren has helped build blockbuster brands, expand product portfolios and drive legacy product growth. Vaca will report to Howard Courtemanche, p0resident of Y&R’s Health and Wellness Practice.

    In the past couple of years, the Y&R Health and Wellness Practice has won numerous pieces of business, including Allergan, Merck Animal Health, Pfizer consumer and pharma, Sanofi, PhRMA, and project work for NY Presbyterian and Mt. Sinai. As the practice continues to grow, Efren will be handling strategic growth in North America. 

    In addition to his health and wellness background, Efren has worked on iconic brands such as AT&T, DuPont, MetLife, Philip Morris, and Poland Spring.

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    Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society

    Saturday, December 21, 2024

    Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the 2025 Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their producing achievement in creating Gladiator II at The Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) 15th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

    Empowering their storytelling with groundbreaking technology and skill, Wick and Fisher have thrilled audiences and driven the film industry forward for three decades. Their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence have resulted in epic films, including Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Stuart Little franchise, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator films. The first Gladiator earned Wick an Academy Award® for Best Picture. In light of their consistent and distinguished contributions over the years, as exemplified by this year’s Gladiator II, the Advanced Imaging Society wished to recognize the team with this year’s esteemed Harold Lloyd Award.

    “Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” remarked Jim Chabin, AIS president. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinema. At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”

    Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of the late, great Harold Lloyd, remarked, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a... Read More

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