Léa Esmaili has joined London-based Blinkink for representation in the U.K. Based in London and Paris, Esmaili is a mixed-media director, photographer, and multidisciplinary artist. She has created films for Puma, Yonex, Paris Basketball, and French artist Yvnnis. Esmaili brings a background in photography, fashion and installation art to Blinkink, a shop that in its 20 years has been best known for its animation and mixed-media filmmaking. In recent years the studio has been combining its craft-focused approach to animation with live-action production and performances to create work that straddles multiple mediums, techniques, and tones. The signing of Esmaili expands Blinkink’s live-action offering and continues its reputation for supporting young talent….
Street Talk for February 21, 2025
Representatives of the Joint Policy Committee and SAG-AFTRA have commenced negotiations on successor agreements to the 2022 commercials contracts. Both parties have already agreed on one front--to institute a media blackout and to offer no further comment.... Havas has acquired DON, a prominent independent creative agency in Latin America. Headquartered in Buenos Aires and Mexico City, DON’s team of 140 professionals brings a strong reputation for cutting-edge creativity, deep market expertise, and an impressive portfolio of award-winning campaigns for Latin America’s leading brands. Over the past year, DON has experienced a particularly strong growth momentum, securing a record number of new clients, with a roster spanning industries such as fast-moving consumer goods, financial services, transportation, and beyond. DON joins the organization under Havas Creative Network, relocating immediately to Havas Village Argentina, where the agency will integrate with HOY Argentina. Moving forward, DON and HOY Argentina will operate under the name, “DON by Havas.” DON’s leadership team--including founder and CEO Juan Manuel “Papon” Ricciarelli--will stay on to ensure continuity and preserve its distinctive creative identity.... Publicis Groupe Switzerland is expanding its global agency offering with the launch of Publicis LUXE, which specializes in premium and luxury brands. The existing global hubs in Paris, Shanghai and New York are now joined by Geneva and Zurich as strategic locations. Publicis LUXE offers comprehensive expertise in strategy, campaigns, digital business, CRM, social media, production, and innovation. The range of... Read More