–Big Block directing duo Josh + Vince teamed up with ESPN CreativeWorks in a series of spots for Speed Stick featuring Brandon Ingram and Kris Dunn (video above).
-Integrated strategy and brand develop agency A Little Bird acquired Rob Tammaro as its new head of strategy and planning and acquired his agency, The Brandsphere.
–Bicoastal production company Park Pictures added French director Laurent Chanez to its directorial roster for U.S. and U.K. representation.
-Creative production company Derby added live action directing, shooting and editing team Michael Bozzo and Justine Warwick to its roster.
–We are disappointed to report that this Digiday story on brands using fonts did not include a single mention of Comic Sans.
-A transgender rights group will run an ad during Fox News’ coverage of the GOP convention.
-Bitch Media co-founder Andi Zeisler says “Your ‘Go-Girl’ Boosterism Isn’t Actually Feminism.”