Global production company Partizan has secured Resource to handle West Coast sales and representation for live-action and animation. Repping firm Resource is led by Dana Balkin who teams alongside partner Frank Antonoff and rep Allie O’Brien Stevens. The strategic appointment of Resource comes after Partizan’s current head of sales and executive producer MIke Lobikis had overseen sales for the territory over the past nearly four years….
L.A.-based production company JOJX–headed by EP and founder Jackson Morton–has partnered with Reprizent for sales representation on the East Coast. The Reprizent team is comprised of founder Michael Arkin, Taina Torres-Wirth and Pearson Jones. JOJX joins the indie rep firm’s roster of clients which includes Reset Content, Academy Films, 1stAve Machine, CANADA, The Director Bureau, Community Films, Thomas Thomas Films, Exile Edit and Friend Shop….
Liz Laine Reps, Inc. (LLR) has added AIM Creative Studios to its roster for North American representation. Owner of LLR, Liz Shaw, as well as her West Coast partner Noelle Whitfield Campergue will seek new and promising opportunities for Portugal’s AIM in cinema, television, advertising, digital media and more. An animation-driven production company focused on creating digital content for cross-platform communication and entertainment, AIM has a blend of creative and technical talent, a carefully curated network of visual artists, in-house music and a savvy production team. AIM producer Tiago Ribeiro views LLR as the ideal partner to help the production house grow its presence and explore opportunities in the U.S…..
Nicole Souza has been named chief marketing officer in the U.S. for Saatchi & Saatchi. She will report to Chuck Maguy, chief operating officer at Saatchi & Saatchi U.S. Most recently, Souza served as CMO for Deutsch NY, leading the marketing of the agency and revamping the business development approach to redefine its growth trajectory. Throughout her career, Souza has built marketing strategies and internal operations, successfully leading new business opportunities for clients such as Frito Lay, Lone Star Beer, Mars Chocolate, Mars Wrigley, Nationwide Insurance, Nestle Coffee, PepsiCo, Purina, Sony PlayStation, Starbucks, Transamerica, USPS, Welch’s and Wells Fargo. Prior to Deutsch, Souza held notable leadership positions, including EVP of growth & marketing at The Integer Group, SVP, partner of U.S. business development at Universal McCann, and global business development director at TBWA….
Organic has hired Danielle Aldrich as SVP of partnerships, reporting to CEO Cathy Butler. Aldrich will be leading business development and supporting client partnerships; she will also work to further build the Organic brand. In addition to partnership management responsibilities, this role will allow Aldrich to lend her creative and strategic expertise to create meaningful relationships internally and externally. Aldrich brings a wealth of expertise in the advertising industry from her time at Circus Maximus and CPB. She has worked with Burger King, Old Navy, Fruit of the Loom, Applebee’s, Hotels.com and American Airlines….
