Multiplatform production house Institute has secured new representation, lining up Shortlist Mgmt to handle the West Coast, led by Charlie McBrearty and Kelly O’Neill; Chiara Chung Co. (CCCo.) in the Midwest, comprised of Chiara Chung and Gunder Kehoe; and Maven Label for global branded collaborations, run by Pamala Buzick Kim. Shortlist Mgmt is a talent management company formed in 2003, representing directors, editors, and creative talent for commercial and branded content. Shortlist’s founding partner McBrearty serves as the co-governor of the Commercials Peer Group at the Television Academy, the organization behind the Emmy Awards. In this role, he actively contributes to shaping the future of commercial content and recognizing outstanding achievements in the field. O’Neill is a partner in and sales rep at Shortlist. Chung launched Chiara Chung Co. in 2019 and added partner Kehoe shortly after. Chung has almost 20 years of experience in the advertising industry, having spent over 13 years in-house at RadicalMedia. During her in-house tenure, she brokered global, award-winning, multi-platform brand campaigns along with interactive and experiential initiatives and installations. Chung began her career in Chicago on the agency side at J. Walter Thompson. Kehoe spent nearly 20 years in the entertainment industry, helping manage and guide the careers of several prominent Hollywood actors and directors. In 2020, he pivoted to advertising, reuniting with Chung, his former college classmate from the University of Notre Dame. Buzick Kim has relaunched Maven, reviving the talent agency to represent studios, artists, and content for distinctive brand collaborations. Founded in 2010, Maven established itself as the sales arm for leading production, music, VFX, and editorial companies–driving over $600 million in business. Now, with Eva McCloskey and MaryAnn Feierstein joining as partners, a new era of Maven has begun. Buzick Kim is a Korean-American leader operating at the intersection of creativity, innovation, and growth. Previously, she served as executive director of FREE THE WORK, spearheading programs to promote diversity in media production and support underrepresented creators in making their voices heard. In response to the devastation caused by the Los Angeles wildfires, she recently co-founded #STAYinLA, a grassroots movement rallying industry workers, business owners, and policymakers to keep the city’s creative economy thriving. She serves on the boards of CA United, Black Entertainment Economic Council, and Green the Bid….
Chrissy Lucas, Abigail Maravalli, and Sara Magness promoted to new leadership roles at Revery
Revery, an independent creative studio working with brands, agencies and artists, has made three leadership promotions.
Chrissy Lucas, who played a pivotal role in growing Revery over the last several years, has been named the company’s inaugural managing partner. She was most recently executive director, creative production.
Two executive creative producers, Abigail Maravalli and Sara Magness, have been promoted to lead growing disciplines reflecting their individual expertise. Maravalli, who most recently led Revery’s Google partnership, is now director, brand design. Magness, who led collaborations with Delta, Disney and other partners, is now director, narrative production.
All three promotions are timely and significant as they reflect Revery’s commitment to growing internal talent and empowering female leaders, as the company embarks on a new chapter.
“In an era where marketing messaging too often becomes generic, authentic storytelling remains our most potent tool for creating community and connection,” said Revery founder and president Davis Priestley. “Chrissy, Abigail and Sara have demonstrated that they have the leadership, strategic and operational expertise to take our story into its next evolution. They’re fearless visionaries who have consistently operated beyond their roles and I look forward to working with them in their new posts as our company continues to grow.”
Revery’s dedication to genuine narrative storytelling sets brands apart. By leaning into industry disruption, the company creates bold creative ideas that redefine how brands connect with audiences. Revery’s commitment is underscored by a three-pronged approach: deepening industry collaborations with brands, agencies, and... Read More