Revolving Door Roster Updates: B-Reel, Dept, Revery & More

We're rounding out this week with the newest hires and promotions at agencies everywhere. B-Reel B-Reel hired Patrick Gardner as its new executive producer and business development lead for its Los Angeles operation. Gardner will work to expand the agency’s reach across a number of brands and entities. Barrett Hofherr Barrett Hofherr hired Bria Weldon as its new head of media. Weldon will work with the account, creative and partner agency teams to ensure cohesive strategy that heightens client success. Chemistry Chemistry promoted Jason Dille to chief media officer. Most recently the executive vice president, Dille has spearheaded growth in agency billings from $20 million to $100 million. Dept Dept welcomed former Adobe exec Logan Moore as its new vp of strategic alliances. With more than 15 years of experience with commerce platforms like Adobe and Visible Measures, Moore will lead strategic alliances in the Americas. FCB Inferno FCB Inferno named Jack Walker as its new head of art. Walker will focus on elevating the agency’s visual style and output, combining design work and art direction. Finn Partners Finn Partners promoted Ryan O’Grady to partner, New York Health. The promotion comes in recognition of the digital strategist and content creator’s important contribution to the agency group’s growth, including the founding and leading of Finn’s global health social media group, which specializes in industry-leading client service. GDX Studios Amanda Byrd was named director of growth at GDX Studios. The marketing veteran will lead agency growth, new business and client relationships. Hoffman York Hoffman York welcomed Mike Roe as its new executive creative director. Roe will work to expand the agency’s creative portfolio. Horizon Media Horizon Media named Nicky Lorenzo as senior vice president, executive creative director at 305 Worldwide, its subsidiary agency. Lorenzo will lead creative, foster high caliber talent and develop growth. Hudson Hudson welcomed director Anthony Garth to its directorial roster. Having had a relationship with Hudson since 2007, Garth is known for balancing imagery, mood and storytelling. Incubeta Incubeta appointed Andrew Watson as its new marketplaces director. Coming from his previous role at Amazon Ads, Watson plans to drive growth in Incubeta’s ecommerce marketplaces. Influencer Influencer just made a series of strategic tech hires amid further global expansion. They include Rachel Powney as global vice president of marketing and Ram Kurvakat as vice president of software engineering. IPG Health IPG Health welcomed three new executives to its leadership team. Sommer Bazuro was named chief medical officer; Alice Choi was named managing director of client solutions in APAC; and Julie Pilon was named chief strategy officer. Kantar Erin Hutchinson was appointed chief marketing officer for Kantar North America. Hutchinson will lead marketing initiatives across product marketing, demand generation and brand communications. LifeSci Communications LifeSci Communications welcomed two new hires to its leadership team. Tim Bird joined as executive vice president, client services; and Sarah Wheeler joined as senior vice president, medical communications. McCann London McCann London welcomed Mel Arrow as its new chief strategy officer. Arrow will oversee strategic output for the agency’s global client roster. Nomad Editing Company Nomad Editing Company welcomed Raj Ramnauth to its roster for U.S. representation. Ramnaught is known for music videos like “Life Is Good” and “God’s Plan” for Drake, as well as “Con Altura” for Rosalia. PMG Lauren Douglass was hired by PMG as head of marketing. Douglass will oversee the company’s brand strategy, marketing and events. Rapp U.K. Rapp U.K. promoted Afua Basoah to head of health and social impact. Basoah will be strategic lead and consultant lead on health, with a key focus on social impact. Revery Revery just welcomed director Alexander Gilbert to its creative roster. Gilbert is already hitting the ground running, directing the first episode of “Future Self,” a project in collaboration with Amazon Web Services' AI and ML scholarship program. Stagwell Marketing Cloud After launching the Stagwell Marketing Cloud Advisory Council, the agency has added two new members. Former Microsoft vp and chief data analytics officer John Kahan and Code and Theory Network executive chairman Dan Gardner both joined. Team ITG Team ITG welcomed Natalie Somerville as its new global managing partner. Somerville will work to drive the company’s international expansion through global partnerships. The Hispanic Marketing Council Hall of Fame Gloria Constanza was just inducted into the Hispanic Marketing Council Hall of Fame. The media architect is known as a champion and advocate for Hispanic media and marketing, who drove some of the first brands to invest in Hispanic media. Valiant Pictures Valiant Pictures signed directing duo Brain Wash TV for U.S. commercial representation. Brain Wash TV is comprised of Ryan Vernava and Liam Karim Achaïbou, who create music videos and branded content that aim to warp the mind and audience perspective. Wild Gift Wild Gift welcomed Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy to its roster for commercial and branded entertainment assignments in the U.S. The journalist, filmmaker and humanitarian is highly accomplished, with an Oscar win and a feature on Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world. XS.com XS.com named Despina Iapona as its global head of public relations and branding. Iapona brings over a decade of experience in marketing and communication, with a strong background in financial services. 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Revolving Door Roster Updates: B-Reel, Dept, Revery & More

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