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Underhill welcomes director Perry Gershkow
Gershkow joins Underhill as the company continues to expand its roster of directors in 2026.
The Roots opens new office in Colombia
The Roots enjoys a period of growth and depth with a new office opening In Medellín, Colombia.
What if a dog’s personality could be revealed?
BLKJ Havas Singapore and Havas New York’s new creative project helps rescue dogs get seen, by adopters through art.
Writer and director Zak Razvi returns to Furlined
Returning for US commercial representation, Razvi's recent work includes Cadbury's Made to Share, and Nobody Asks for the Alzheimer’s Society.
Greencard signs Ben Pier
The LA-based director and photographer has signed with Greencard Pictures for US commercial still photography and directing projects.
Native Content welcomes Chelsea Greenwood
Formerly EP and Partner at BYT, Greenwood joins the company as EP & Managing Director, to oversee production while helping grow the business.
Emerald Pictures announces new East Coast representation
Emerald Pictures has signed with Golden Owl for East Coast representation. Run by owners and partners Katrin Aul and Katie Goldstein.
Zach & Ryan signs with 6DEGREES Films
The production company have signed the comedy directing duo for commercial representation.
Klaviyo is your brand’s best friend
Klaviyo, Gus, and Stink introduce Your Brand’s Best Friend starring D’Arcy Carden in global brand campaign.
WPP Production appoints Jim Allen as ECD, UK Post Production
Allen will lead creative excellence across UK post-production operations, combining world-class VFX, CGI and motion design craft with next-generation AI origination.
Enel Energy goes on generation after generation
The new advert from Diaviva follows a couple as they grow together alongside a changing Italy, reaffirming Enel’s longstanding ties with communities across the country.
Discovery Health's The Fixer celebrates the people who help us get healthy
Directed by Robin Goode from They Films, The Fixer tells a powerful story about the human relationships at the heart of healthcare.
MSCHF creates MOTOMORPHOSIS for Lexus
A new exhibition debuts two surreal electrified sculptures during New York's Armory Week, on view Sept. 24–26 at Chelsea Industrial.
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Yousef Thami signs with MindsEye
Thami joins for for UK representation. Outside of the world of film, he is also a designer and art director, crafting visuals for major-label albums and single campaign.
Advertising Week New York is giving AI a break
We ask AI to do everything. So Advertising Week New York is giving it PTO.
All of the updates from our global awards events.
shots Awards APAC 2026 shortlist announced
With the best work of the past year from across the Asia Pacific region scrutinised by a series of juries, each filled with industry leaders, the shortlist for the 2026 awards can now be revealed.
shots Awards EMEA 2026: Full jury list announced as extended deadline looms
With entries closing on Friday, 18th September, we reveal the 100+ creative luminaries ready to see your work.
More judges revealed for shots Awards EMEA 2026
With entries still open and the final entry deadline approaching, we reveal more of the people who'll be judging this year's shots Awards EMEA.
shots Awards EMEA 2026 reveals first wave of judges
With entries still open and the final entry deadline approaching, we reveal some of the names set to cast a critical eye over this year's work.
Full line-up of shots Awards EMEA 2026 head judges announced
Five more leading names from across direction, cinematography, music, sound and VFX join the previously revealed category heads to complete this year’s judging line-up.
Meet the first head judges for shots Awards EMEA 2026
Five creative leaders across agency, production and post have been announced, with the next wave of head judges to be revealed after the Early Bird deadline.
It's always time for Inhotim
The 90-second production, directed by Bárbara Magri at Saigon, is placing everyday gestures at the heart of the narrative that gives meaning to Latin America’s largest open-air museum.
Marshall unveils The Dead Venue Sessions
Marshall and Anomaly celebrates the legacy of iconic venues and the importance of live music.
D&AD Awards 2026 winners announced
Uncommon Creative Studio London named Advertising Agency of the Year. Apple tops both Brand and Brand-Side Agency rankings, while Unilever is named Client of the Year.
Director Matthew James Thompson joins Smoke&Oakum
Thompson, whose debut feature plays at the Newport Beach Film Festival this October, is a self-identified skeptic of technology but Smoke&Oakum's unique approach in the space won him over.
Andzej Gavriss joins Stadium
The award-winning director’s accolades include multiple Cannes Lions, Clio’s, Gold at YDA and a UKMVA.