Creative company Ralph has hired industry vet Gareth Jones to the newly created role of global chief growth officer, as well as acting managing director of its New York office. Founded 20 years ago in London, Ralph has turned out entertainment-driven digital work for clients including Netflix, HBO, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Hulu, AppleTV+, Spotify and others. This has led to the opening of offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Tokyo, along with a recent partnership with talent and content management firm Tulsea in Mumbai. Jones brings a wealth of relevant experience to his new roost, most recently serving as SVP, global marketing director at VML and WundermanThompson. He was previously managing director of Possible Seattle, chief brand and content officer at DigitasLBi, and global marketing director of LBi in London. Jones’ global role includes growing the Ralph brand as a highly accomplished firm responsible for some of the entertainment industry’s most viral moments for hit shows including Squid Games, Breaking Bad, Stranger Things, The Bear, Black Mirror and Dexter. He will also serve as acting managing director of Ralph’s NY office as the agency looks to fill that role. Ralph was established by CEO/founder Chris Hassell and Iain Barrington-Light in 2005, first as a digital production and gaming company before later adding creative capabilities to develop highly engaging fan-first content and campaigns for top brands, including many of the world’s leading entertainment companies. Ralph has since expanded focus to include the making of documentary films, and recently launched Ralph magazine, a high-gloss quarterly print publication celebrating “Pop Culture For The Fun Of It,” covering music, film, TV, food & drink, comedy, comics, and more….
Charli xcx’s’ Brat reign continues, as she clears the decks at BRIT Awards
Charli xcx's "Brat" reign continues, as she cleared the decks at this year's BRIT Awards – the U.K.'s leading music awards show.
She won five awards at the 2025 Brits including artist, song and album of the year for "Brat," as well as the Songwriter of the year, which was announced ahead of the glitzy ceremony, in London Saturday. The awards come hot on the heels of Charli's wins at the Grammys last month, where she took the coveted Best Album.
Chappell Roan won Best International Artist and Best International Song. Fontaines D.C. won Best International Group.
The Cure received their first nomination in 30 years, for their deeply orchestral record "Songs of a Lost World." The Beatles were also nominated for the first time since 1977 for their first and only original recording of the 21st century.
Sabrina Carpenter took to the stage, performing a medley of her hits, including whimsical country track "Please, Please, Please" - which she recently re-recorded with Dolly Parton. Carpenter was also the recipient of the Global Success Award – the first time an international artist has received the honor.
The show featured a tribute to the late One Direction member Liam Payne after the singer was found dead aged 31 last year.
Founded in 1977, the Brits have evolved from a rough-around-the-edges industry event to a slick showcase for U.K. talent that has boosted the careers of future megastars including Adele.
Myles Smith received the coveted Brits Rising Star award – following in the footsteps of Sam Fender and Adele. Speaking earlier in the week he said last year going to the BRIT Awards was a "dream" and it was great to be able to perform at the show knowing he has an award in his "back pocket"
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