Commercials

Phoenix Cashes in with CCTV Campaign

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Phoenix recently completed a striking :30 spot promoting China Central Television's (CCTV) Biz Asia America, an hour-long daily global economics news program.

Nice Shoes’ Roma Hits Winning Shot for UPS

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Nice Shoes Flame artist Vin Roma took time out from filling in his March Madness bracket to put together some game-breaking creative finishing on an NCAA basketball-themed campaign for UPS via Ogilvy.

Blacklist, Studio AKA Partner for Hertz Campaign

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Blacklist and Studio AKA have completed the first spot in a new TV & print campaign for Hertz.

72andSunny, Reynald Gresset, Unleash the Power of Revenge

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72andSunny and Caviar's Reynald Gresset unleash the "Power of Revenge" in their post-apocalyptic promotion for the long-awaited release of PROTOTYPE 2.

Nice Shoes Adds Edit Suites to NY Offices

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Nice Shoes is adding a new dimension to its industry-leading postproduction capabilities with a new group of edit suites in its New York offices.

Wyatt Neumann Joins Decon

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Decon continues its steady ramp-up in the advertising space with the addition of Creative Director and Director Wyatt Neumann, who joins the studio from R/GA.

Brain Zoo Animates Stratego Board Game

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Brain Zoo Studios collaborated with Spin Master to create a dynamic story that pushes the creative boundaries for the latest rendition of the classic board game Stratego.

Gravity Creates Felicia Day Web Video for Microsoft

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Microsoft Advertising and Y&R New York turned to international visual effects, design and brand communications company Gravity to create an original, long-form web content piece featuring gaming personality Felicia Day.

Cathy Saidiner Named President of Blitz

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Cathy Saidiner, the former president of McCann Erickson L.A., has been named to the new position of president of digital agency Blitz.

Cinema Five Films Launches

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Director/DP Patrick Donnelly has launched Cinema Five Films, a new full service production/post house hybrid specializing in advertising, integrated marketing campaigns, network branding, as well as long form TV, online and feature film projects.

East Pleasant Documents Chevrolet’s Green Mission

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After a series of mini promos documenting the automobile legend's massive support of eco-initiatives across the country, Chevrolet may be redefined with one word: green.

O'Shea Returns to MPC

MPC announced the imminent arrival of Senior VFX Supervisor Paul O'Shea to its LA office as Creative Director.

Framestore Crowd Surfs with Pepsi

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Framestore recently completed VFX work on an epic Pepsi commercial that sees San Sebastian’s beach play host to a massive party, with DJ Calvin Harris at the helm.

Digital District Collaborates on L'Odyssée de Cartier

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French visual effects studio Digital District recently collaborated with director Bruno Aveillan to create “L'Odyssée de Cartier,” a short film commissioned by Cartier to illustrate the rich 165-year history of the renowned jewelry house.

MPC Takes a Spin with Mercedes

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MPC teamed up with Anonymous Content Director Frederic Planchon and Merkley + Partners GCDs David Fox and Scott Zacaroli, providing VFX for two new Mercedes-Benz spots promoting the E-Class and SL-Class vehicles.

Gary Cureton and Andrew Painter Join Amazing Spectacles

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Amazing Spectacles, the Animation Production Company that operates within the Prime Focus Group has announced the signing of animation directors Gary Cureton and Andrew Painter.

Autodesk Announces 2013 Digital Entertainment Creation Tools

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Autodesk announced the 2013 versions of its Digital Entertainment Creation (DEC) software and suites, used by leading artists working in film, game development, television and advertising.

Trollbäck Expands into Europe

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New York-based design and branding studio Trollbäck + Company announced its expansion into Europe with the opening of Trollbäck + Company Zurich, led by Creative Director Christina Rüegg.

Pixomondo Drives Faster Than Disaster Spot For MINI China

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Pixomondo joined forces with Chinese advertising agency Interone Beijing (a BBDO agency) to create the latest viral spot, "Faster Than Disaster," for MINI China.

Mercado and Lim Join Charlex

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Charlex has added creative talents Kristian Mercado and Elliot Lim to its lineup.