AKQA has promoted Luiza Baffa to managing partner. Prior to her appointment, Baffa served as managing director in São Paulo. Under Baffa’s leadership, AKQA Casa (São Paulo) has expanded its global footprint, working on high-profile projects across London, the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil. With an extensive background in strategy, innovation and new ventures, Baffa brings a wealth of experience to her new role as managing partner. Her expertise has earned her judging opportunities for the Effie Awards Brazil, the Clio Awards, and SXSW. Baffa’s innovative spirit has also led to the co-founding of AKQACoala.LAB, a joint venture that has propelled artists and brands to the Emmys and Grammys. AKQA was awarded the Cannes Lions Grand Prix for Digital Craft in 2023 and won 22 Cannes Lions, including Grand Prix for Design and Glass in 2024….
Rep Report for December 20, 2024
Creative content company Chromista has added DiMaggio + T-Reps to handle representation on the West Coast. Jeanie DiMaggio and Tracy Fetterman joined forces eight years ago to establish DiMaggio + T-Reps. Together, they bring over 20 years of experience and jointly represent a diverse roster of live-action, VR/AR, AI and digital content commercial production companies. Before T-Reps, Fetterman was the in-house West Coast sales rep for Partizan. DiMaggio founded DiMaggio Representation 17 years ago after working in house as a West Coast sales rep for Hungry Man. Led by founders Darren Aronofsky, Scott Franklin, and Ted Robbins, and partner Adina Birnbaum, Chromista offers innovative creative solutions for all media platforms, including commercial, experimental, narrative, social, and beyond. Chromista’s roster of esteemed talent is responsible for films like The Thicket, the upcoming A24 film Friendship, and the Starz dark comedy series Sweetpea. Chromista’s recent brand collaborations include Ford, Chase Sapphire, EA Games, Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, Stouffer’s, Cybersmile, McDonald’s, Samsung, and DoorDash....
ArtClass Content is now being represented on the West Coast by the 1961, led by Frank Antonoff and Faith Loop. Founded by Antonoff in 2023, the 1961 is the culmination of Antonoff’s career as a talent rep and maintains a roster of live-action, animation, design, VFX, and editorial clients. ArtClass Content is headed by founder and Emmy-winning director Vincent Peone, managing partner Geno Imbriale and managing director Kirsten Arongino. ArtClass turns out top-drawer branded content, music videos, digital activations, documentaries, and... Read More