-Austin-based agency LatinWorks has been tapped as creative agency of record for Jamba Juice. First work from the agency for its new client is expected roll out in Q1 2014.
-It took a couple of weeks, but Persicope has officially confirmed that it’s taken over for Campbell Mithun’s Compass Point Media unit on media duties for Great Clips. Periscope now expands its relationship Great Clips as it’s already been serving as creative AOR for the hair salon chain since 2011. Great Clips won’t officially disclose spending, but Kantar has estimated it at $16 million.
-MRM has acquired Sao Paulo-based agency E/OU. link
-Adam Pincus, most recently managing partner at GroupM agency MediaCom, has assumed the newly created position of EVP/programming and production for GroupM Entertainment North America.
-Couldn’t resist mentioning the clip above for GoldieBlox where little girls turn into little Rube Goldbergs. (Update: And now they send us credits, which you can check out after the jump).
-NYC/Phoenix-based digital agency iAcquire has appointed Anthony Bajoras as VP of customer development.
-Myrtle Beach, SC’s The Brandon Agency has acquired Ohio-based Benghiat Marketing & Communications.
-Digiday continues with its “Confessions of a Young Ad Creative” series. link
Goldieblox CEO: Debbie Sterling
Goldieblox Creative Director: Beau Lewis
Goldieblox Machine Creative Director: Brett Doar
Production Company: The Academy
Director: Sean Pecknold
Co-Director: Zia Mohajerjasbi
Executive Producer: Harry Calbom
Production Designer: Jason Puccinelli
Editor: James Lipetzky (Foundation Content)
Asst. Editor: Jesse Richard (Foundation Content)
Post Producer: Stacy Paris (Foundation Content)
Line Producer: Mark Campbell
Production Supervisor: Sarah Archuleta
Steadicam: Ari Robbins
1st AC: Canh Nguyen
Gaffer: Osha Mattei
Key Grip: Michael Moeller
Swing: Bobby Bradshaw
Prop Master: Eric Lathrop
Art Intern: Chris Hannemann
Stylist: Alina Harden
Location Manager: John Schaunessy
Music: Pico Sound
Animation: Ed Skudder, Lynn Wang, Mike Holm