New York/San Francisco-based content creation/production studio BODEGA has expanded its national business development team, bringing on board Janice Wagdy for Midwest live action sales representation and Corey Rosen as sr. creative account executive in San Francisco. Liz Laine will continue to rep BODEGA in the Midwest, specific to its animation division offerings. Rosen will lead direct to client business development on the West Coast, leveraging his diverse background in the creative space, spanning work as a VFX supervisor, director, writer and marketing and business development director. Rosen will work out of BODEGA’s recently expanded San Francisco office. Bob Cagliero, BODEGA EP/business development, said that the additions of Wagdy and Rosen complement the company’s diverse client base and brand trajectory with specific, targeted sales and client service….
Production company DECON has brought on former Tool of North America head of development Mike Lobikis as head of strategy and development. Alongside executive producer Misha Louy, Lobikis will spearhead the production company’s business development and brand partnerships across traditional media, digital and experiential projects. Lobikis has over a decade of experience representing award-winning creative talent at industry shops that have earned major industry accolades including Emmys, Cannes Lions, D&AD, Clios, Webbys, AICP Awards, One Show and many more. Lobikis will lead the growth of DECON’s Los Angeles office, expanding its directorial roster, and client partnerships globally. He will work to fuse the diverse creative talents of DECON’s directorial roster with sister media and content company Mass Appeal’s entertainment and cultural caché to bring in-house creative and media expertise to brand clients….
