VaynerMedia has appointed Aaron Howe as executive creative director of its Los Angeles office. Howe will lead the creative vision for the agency, working in partnership with managing director Lisa Buckley and global chief creative officer Rob Lenois.
“Aaron is an exceptional creative leader who understands VaynerMedia’s integrated approach of bringing creative, strategy, and media together to drive relevancy and growth for our clients,” said Buckley. “He will play a key role as we continue to build out our presence on the West Coast and thus broaden our North American presence.”
Most recently, Howe was executive creative director at Wunderman Thompson, where he oversaw a number of businesses, most notably the integrated and social media business for Microsoft and AT&T. Prior to joining Wunderman Thompson, Howe worked at a number of agencies, including 72andSunny and Deutsch. He began his career as a designer at Rolling Stone Magazine. Howe’s work has been recognized at Cannes Lions, the One Show, and the Webby Awards.
“I was drawn to the unique way in which VaynerMedia approaches its clients’ business needs. They are disrupting the industry with an amazing framework on which to build creative,” said Howe. “Plus, to be part of an organization that leads with compassion and empathy both internally and with clients is extremely exciting.”
Howe joins a senior leadership team that has been rapidly expanding. In addition to the appointment of Buckley as managing director earlier this year, key senior hires include sr. VP of media Hailey Riggle. On a global level, the agency recently named Vanessa Vining as chief diversity officer and Eric Jacobs as chief innovation officer.
Angelina Jolie To Receive Gothams Performer Tribute For “Marie”
The Gotham Film & Media Institute has announced that Academy Award®-winner Angelina Jolie will receive the Performer Tribute for her performance as Maria Callas in Pablo Larrain’s upcoming film Maria, at the 34th edition of The Gothams, taking place on Monday, December 2, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The tribute will honor Jolie’s rendition of legendary opera singer Callas.
“Like the legendary figure she portrays, Angelina Jolie transcends mere performance to craft something extraordinary. Her interpretation captures both Maria Callas’ complexity as an artist and the cultural resonance that defines an icon,” said Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of The Gotham. “We are thrilled to celebrate what is truly one of Ms. Jolie’s career-defining performances in the final installment of Pablo Larrain’s magnificent trilogy.”
Maria follows Callas, one of the most iconic performers of the 20th century, as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye. The film reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days as the diva reckons with her identity and life. Written by Steven Knight, with cinematography by Ed Lachman and costumes by Massimo Cantini Parrini, Maria has Jolie joined by a star-studded cast including Alba Rohrwacher (Hungry Hearts, Happy As Lazzaro), Pierfrancesco Favino (Padrenostro, Adagio), Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Power of the Dog, Dolemite Is My Name), and Valeria Golino (For Your Love, The Beautiful Game). Marie premiered to critical acclaim at the Venice Film Festival and Jolie’s performance continues to stun audiences at the New York Film Festival, London Film Festival and the AFI Fest. Maria will be in... Read More