Independent creative agency Zambezi has named Josie Brown as its first executive director of marketing and business development. The move follows a steady stream of new business wins for Zambezi, which has recently been named lead creative agency for Cox Automotive and The Venetian, whose properties include The Palazzo in Las Vegas.
Brown brings 14 years of account management and business development leadership to the role. She joins the agency leadership team and is tasked with optimizing the agency’s ability to manage an increase in high-value opportunities. Brown will be reporting directly to Chris Raih, founder & CEO of Zambezi.
Previously, Brown was partner, head of business development at Omelet where she led efforts to land several new clients during her tenure, including The Pokémon Company, Amazon, Ubisoft, SquareEnix, NBC Bravo, Gardein and Orbit Baby. Other accounts she supported include AT&T, Moet & Chandon and Lenovo. In 2015, Brown negotiated Omelet’s first Super Bowl content for Pokémon during Super Bowl 50. The campaign, “Train on,” drew more than 20 million views on YouTube.
A New Zealand native, Brown spent eight of the past 12 years in the United Kingdom and previously held Account Director positions at London agencies; McCann Erickson, Saatchi & Saatchi, and RKCR/Y&R–and across global businesses including, Revlon, L’Oreal Paris and Colgate.
“Dune: Part Two,” “Wicked,” “The Wild Robot” and “Shōgun” Among Lumiere Award Winners
The Advanced Imaging Society has revealed the winners of the 2025 Lumiere Awards, recognizing outstanding creative and technical achievements in its 15th annual celebration. The awards honor the artists, engineers and innovators whose work continues to push the boundaries of storytelling and cinematic technology.
While the annual Lumiere Awards luncheon was scheduled to be celebrated at the Beverly Hills Hotel, once it became clear that the devastating Los Angeles fires were affecting not only the AIS community, but impacting so many in Southern California, the decision was made to announce and deliver the awards directly to the honorees, and to forgo the luncheon celebration. The Society has honored the results of this year’s voting body and announced the 2025 Lumiere Award winners today, Feb. 7, the event’s originally scheduled date.
AIS President Jim Chabin said, “Our hearts go out to everyone in our community impacted by these devastating fires. In recent weeks, we’ve been deeply saddened to learn of friends and colleagues who have lost their homes and irreplaceable memories. Yet, amid this hardship, we have also been inspired by the incredible generosity of our members – opening their homes, providing resources, and rallying together in support. This unwavering spirit of unity and compassion is a testament to the strength of our industry.”
The Lumiere Awards recognize distinguished directors and professionals in film, television, and emerging media, voted for by members of the Hollywood creative and technology community. Technological advancements expand the possibilities of storytelling, and these awards celebrate their significance for all who love film and television. “Our awards have humorously been called the Oscars for... Read More