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Brands everywhere are tapping influencers as a key part of marketing strategies, but the Ad Council and global creator commerce company Whalar are partnering to take that to the next level--driving change on America’s most pressing issues -with the launch of the...
London-based Rattling Stick has signed director Jim Gilchrist for representation in the U.K. spanning commercials and branded content. Gilchrist has been part of several leading film companies over the past 20 years. He started on the agency side, working with...
Alkemy X has expanded its business development team, hiring seasoned sales executive Mary Ida Bonadio as VP of business development, based in Chicago, to continue leading the company’s growth in the Midwest, and signing with Jack Strachan of...
Havas has launched Prose on Pixels (POP). With an AI powered, engagement-centric “Audience First” model, the new venture will work with agencies, their clients, and, increasingly, direct-to-clients, to break through and connect with audiences by...
London-based entertainment and culture agency Attachment has appointed Ana Thorsdottir as innovation director, social & creators. The hire deepens Attachment’s existing culture strategy services, with a heightened focus on driving innovative creator and...
The Directors Network (TDN), a boutique talent agency representing freelance commercial directors and professionals, has signed Sam Washington, an award-winning director whose performance-driven work has earned him global recognition. Washington...
Caviar has added director Miguel Campaña to its London, Amsterdam, Paris and Brussels rosters for commercial representation. His body of work spans such brands as Canon, Land Rover, Orange and Volkswagen, among others. Campaña’s two most recent recognizable...
Jury duty is defined as a civic responsibility. And judging by what Cannes Lions judges have to say, that axiom applies to not just our legal system but also to industry awards shows, particularly the one taking place this month in the south of France.
For example, Jean Lin, chief culture...
Uncovering and providing opportunities for new talent has been a SHOOT staple in terms of its news coverage, our ongoing ScreenWork focus which includes The Best Work You May Never See gallery, and of course our annual New Directors Showcase at the DGA Theatre in NYC.
In that...
Film Incentives Expanded In New Mexico
Amber Dodson, director of the New Mexico Film Office, said that with recently signed legislation to increase the cap on tax credits, the state’s film and television industry is poised to continue to expand, solidifying growth well into...