Rakish Names Zack Williams Head of Creative Development, Heralds New Era in Branded Entertainment

by / July 31, 2024 /

Rakish, the boutique production company founded by Golden Globe-nominated feature film director Marc Forster and Preston Garrett, announced the appointment of Zack Williams as Head of Creative Development. This pivotal hire marks the groundbreaking of Rakish's new long-form development division, a bold step towards forging relationships with brands to create and produce long-form entertainment offerings.

Zack Williams brings a wealth of experienc[Read More]

Thinking Machine Signs Rising Star Director Julia Kupiec

by / July 31, 2024 /

Creative storytelling boutique Thinking Machine, founded by award-winning directors Matthew and Jason Docter, aka Docter Twins, welcomes director Julia Kupiec for commercial representation. Kupiec captured the attention of the industry with her documentary short, Andi about a Long Beach roller skater, which was shortlisted in 2022 at Cannes Young Directors Awards. This year, she won Cannes YDA Gold in the Dream Pitch category for her screenplay, Growin[Read More]

Yes& and FEMA New Campaign Flips the Script on Flood Insurance as Ominous 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Looms

by / July 15, 2024 /

There’s little to celebrate regarding this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, which is forecast to be the most active on record. But FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and it’s agency partner Yes& are helping consumers find the “win” in the midst of impending flood loss with a new twist on flood insurance marketing. The “Winning Choice�[Read More]

Director Luke Gilford Saddles-Up With Little Minx

by / July 2, 2024 /

Little Minx, a 2022 and 2024 AdAge A-List Production Company Standout, has signed Luke Gilford to its renowned stable of directors for commercial representation. A gifted multi-hyphenate artist, Gilford wrote and directed the critically acclaimed National Anthem, his debut feature film, which premiered at TIFF and SXSW in 2023. This summer, the film will close Raindance and Frameline film festivals before opening in select theaters on July 12th and nati[Read More]

PIZZA WITH PURPOSE:  NEWMAN’S OWN® DEBUTS “PAY WHAT YOU WANT” PIZZA TRUCK 

by / June 24, 2024 /

The “Pay What You Want” pizza truck will head to 10 major U.S. cities with all proceeds going to help children who face adversity.

Newman’s Own, Inc. – the company known for its great tasting, high-quality food products and its commitment to "give it all away," with 100% of its profits going to help children who face adversity – is proud to debut a national Pay What You Want pizza truck. In the face of high food prices, the Pay Wh[Read More]