Digitas in London has brought Eric Chia on board as its first executive creative director of design. The appointment–the first senior hire by chief creative officer Carren O’Keefe who joined Digitas this summer–is indicative of the agency’s commitment to craft, and its focus on bringing technology and design closer together to drive connections and impact for clients.
Chia will oversee visual design craft for the agency and brings world-class skills and experience following two decades at agencies including BBH, Publicis.Sapient, R/GA, Wieden + Kennedy and Media.Monks, where he was design director and head of design.
Chia’s portfolio spans a wealth of local and international brands including Nike, Google, Airbnb, McLaren Auto & Racing, Audi, Sony and Johnnie Walker. He has picked up multiple awards throughout his career at all the major shows, including a Grand Prix at Cannes for the interactive film, Philips’ “Carousel.”
O‘Keefe said, “Eric is a true master of his craft. He has an infectious passion for creativity, and a real talent for fusing tech and design to create beautiful, impactful work. I can’t wait to watch him bring the transformative power of design to all our work and clients.”
Chia said, “I am obsessed with craft and how design plays a vital role in our everyday life. Carren and the team at Digitas really understand the impact that great design can have, and I’m looking forward to working with all the different teams in the most connected way to further elevate our craft.”
Chia will work across all the agency’s clients and will report to O’Keefe.
Jean Smart, Ariana Grande, Michael Keaton among hosts for “SNL” season 50
Fresh off her Emmys win, Jean Smart will kick off the landmark 50th season of "Saturday Night Live."
NBC on Thursday announced the lineup of hosts for the season, which premieres Sept. 28. Joining Smart on the first show will be Jelly Roll as the musical act. He was also at the Emmys, singing during the ceremony's in memoriam segment.
It will be Smart's first time hosting "SNL."
Comedian Nate Bargatze will host on Oct. 5, with Coldplay as the musical guest.
Ariana Grande will host Oct. 12, with musical guest Stevie Nicks.
"Beetlejuice" star Michael Keaton will host on Oct. 19, the last show before Halloween, and Billie Eilish will be that night's musical guest.
The host on Nov. 2 will be "SNL" alum John Mulaney, with breakout sensation Chappell Roan as the music guest.
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