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AMV BBDO appoints Mark Elwood as Chief Creative Officer
Elwood will lead AMV’s Creative & Design Department and oversee the creative output of the entire agency, including its social and creator unit, native@AMV.
Stink signs Molly Burdett
Stink Signs the award-winning director to its talent roster globally (exc. Ireland & Canada).
World War Seven promotes Sloane Skala
In this new role as Partner and Managing Director, Skala will continue doing what she’s been doing since she joined the beloved boutique comedy house in 2022.
Spark & Riot welcomes Lu Xiao Wei
Spark & Riot announce that filmmaker Lu Xiao Wei has joined their roster of directorial talent.
Kate Smith steps into top role at Flavor
The company’s first‑ever Managing Director, Neal Cohen retires, with longstanding Executive Producer Kate Smith rising to lead the studio.
Heinz spills the solution to a saucy problem
Created by DUDE Milan, the SauceCover protects sofas from the inevitable consequences of sampling Heinz's new Spicy Chicken and Fish and Chips sauces.
Ezra Collective are here because of hope
SMUGGLER director Ebeneza Blanche helms the Here Because of Hope campaign for Ezra Collective, alongside new promo Only Love feat. Pa Salieu.
DI.AL join Not Just Any
Not Just Any welcomes the acclaimed directing duo DI.AL to its roster.
Belvoir Farm is taste obsessed in new campaign
Belvoir Farm and Joint launch brand’s biggest-ever campaign, celebrating the obsessive lengths they go to for great taste.
Andre 3000 and his 7 Piano Sketches
Andre 3000 releases 7 Piano Sketches, directed by Graham Mason.
Mateo Carratú directs Aftershave
The VGBND produced short Aftershave showcases support for rising directorial talent
DEPT Agency takes gold at straight 8 shootout 2026
Raw London and Siren Music complete the podium, while DROOL Productions picks up the Audience Award.
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Remember to eat your Buddig
Grandma Buddig reminds us about the OG on-the-go protein snack.
Penn Medicine is first then, first now
As America turns 250, Penn Medicine celebrates 275 years of firsts, and a national campaign by Yard NYC.
All of the updates from our global awards events.
Winners announced for shots Awards The Americas 2026
With MJZ picking up Production Company of the Year and W+K crowned as Agency of the Year, check out all of the winners from the sold-out night's festivities.
shots Awards EMEA 2025 winners announced
The winners of this year's shots Awards EMEA have been announced and you can find a list of all the triumphant work, people and companies here, along with photos from the night's festivities.
shots Awards APAC 2025 winners announced
The juries have deliberated, debated and decided. The winners of this year’s shots Awards Asia Pacific are revealed.
CODA help deliver a milestone for McLaren and Iron Mountain
CODA and The Team worked tirelessly with McLaren and Iron Mountain to tell the perfect story and shine a light on the vital components behind McLaren’s overwhelming success.
Hamlet signs Jasper de Maeseneer
Hamlet sign the rising star director and recent Young Director Award winner for global representation.
Tango’s new campaign dips into 90s nostalgia
Tango returns to iconic ‘You Know When You’ve Been Tango’d’ line for first time in 24 years.
More judges for shots Awards Asia Pacific 2026 announced
As the entry deadline creeps into view, we're excited to announce the addition of more outstanding jury members to this year’s shots Awards Asia Pacific juries.