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Miami Herald
09-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Preston Spire Taps Dustin Black to Supercharge 'Good Wins' Creative Philosophy
25-Year Industry Veteran to Guide Agency Through AI Evolution with "Culture of Curiosity" and Collaborative Leadership MINNEAPOLIS, MN / ACCESS Newswire / July 9, 2025 / Preston Spire, the independent, employee-owned creative agency founded on delivering Good Wins™, is proud to announce Dustin Black as its new Executive Creative Director. In this role, Black will help supercharge Preston Spire's approach to uncovering each brand's untapped potential and transforming it into authentic growth that transcends category conventions. "I was drawn to Preston Spire's culture and agility," says Black. "Here's an independent shop in my backyard with the DNA for exceptional creative work-one that's not beholden to shareholder pressures but actually invests in people and breakthrough ideas. That's exactly the environment where Good Wins happen." Black brings over 25 years of award-winning creative leadership to Preston Spire. His work has been recognized by the Clios, D&AD, Communication Arts, Cannes Lions, The One Show, Obie Awards, Telly Awards, and Effie Awards. Throughout his career at agencies including Carmichael Lynch, Colle McVoy, and BBDO, Black has led breakthrough campaigns for brands like Perdue Chicken, Frank's RedHot, Craftsman Tools, Jackson Hole Tourism, Hormel, and MSNBC. Most recently, he helped transform Colle McVoy into one of the country's most celebrated creative agencies, earning Adweek's Midsize Agency of the Year and a coveted spot on the AdAge A-List. His transition to the independent agency world reflects his belief that the traditional holding company model is fundamentally shifting. "Between economic pressures and holding companies focused on squeezing every dollar from the bottom line, that model no longer serves the best interests of clients or the people working there," Black explains. "I believe independents are the future-they're faster, more nimble, and better positioned to deliver the kind of creativity clients need in today's AI-powered economy." Central to Black's leadership philosophy is fostering a "culture of curiosity"-a defining principle from his tenure at Colle McVoy. "Curiosity allows us to see different viewpoints and work seamlessly across departments," he says. "We're solving increasingly complex problems, and it's no longer just the creative department leading the charge. We need media, data, and strategy all working in harmony." Black's entrepreneurial spirit extends beyond advertising. He co-authored "The Book of Spam" (Simon & Schuster), helped launch an ice cream shop, and creates large-scale felt art that will be exhibited at MSP Airport starting in October. "I've always believed you have to chase outside curiosities," he notes. "Our business requires lifelong learning and drawing inspiration from everywhere." Looking ahead, Black is focused on guiding Preston Spire through the evolving creative landscape, particularly around artificial intelligence. "AI can enhance efficiency, but it can't replicate lived experience or human insight," he says. "Our job is building the tech stack that supports creativity while fiercely protecting the irreplaceable spark that only people can bring." "Dustin embodies everything we believe in," says Jennifer Spire, CEO of Preston Spire. "He's not just a creative powerhouse-he's a culture builder who understands that thinking differently isn't just nice to have anymore, it's essential for survival. He's going to be transformative for our agency and our clients." About Preston Spire Preston Spire is an independent, employee-owned creative agency that supercharges the good in brands so they positively grow. We believe every brand has untapped potential that, when activated, creates electric transformation in marketing performance. With a consistent track record of helping regional and emerging brands achieve previously unreached levels of success. Named AdAge Best Place to work the past two years and Midwest Small Agency of the Year, Preston Spire exists to give our clients the market changing power of Good Wins™. Media Contact: Allie Gonzales832-794-3770allie@ SOURCE: Preston Spire
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AM Best Wins Silver Telly Awards for ‘Our Purpose' and ‘Our Mission' Videos
OLDWICK, N.J., June 20, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two corporate branding videos created by AM Best, Our Purpose and Our Mission, have been named Silver Winners in the General – Corporate Image category of the 46th Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens and are judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks and production companies. "Our Purpose" illustrates the importance of AM Best's role in helping the insurance industry support the financial stability of communities, businesses and people. "Our Mission" traces the roots of AM Best's business priorities to its founder and his objectives in starting the company. It includes original footage taken on a period-appropriate 19th-century passenger train to illustrate the company's journey from humble beginnings to what is now the largest credit rating agency in the world focused on the insurance industry. To see more of AM Best's awards and recognitions, visit our page. AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. For more information, visit Copyright © 2025 by A.M. Best Company, Inc. and/or its RIGHTS RESERVED. View source version on Contacts Lee McDonald Senior Vice President, Publication & News Services +1 908 882 2102 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
20-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
AM Best Wins Silver Telly Awards for ‘Our Purpose' and ‘Our Mission' Videos
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two corporate branding videos created by AM Best, Our Purpose and Our Mission, have been named Silver Winners in the General – Corporate Image category of the 46 th Annual Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens and are judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks and production companies. ' Our Purpose ' illustrates the importance of AM Best's role in helping the insurance industry support the financial stability of communities, businesses and people. ' Our Mission ' traces the roots of AM Best's business priorities to its founder and his objectives in starting the company. It includes original footage taken on a period-appropriate 19 th -century passenger train to illustrate the company's journey from humble beginnings to what is now the largest credit rating agency in the world focused on the insurance industry. To see more of AM Best's awards and recognitions, visit our page. Copyright © 2025 by A.M. Best Company, Inc. and/or its affiliates.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP AND XUMO EXCLUSIVELY LAUNCH LUCKY DOG CHANNEL ON XUMO PLAY
Collaboration Highlighted by Original Episodes and Unique Sponsorship Opportunities NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) and Xumo, Comcast's and Charter's streaming platform joint venture, today announced the Lucky Dog Channel FAST channel has launched exclusively on Xumo Play. Lucky Dog Channel will feature a new, original series, Lucky Dog: Best in Show. The series spotlights some of the most extraordinary dogs featured on the original series, whether they're the fastest, funniest, or most fascinating. Additional programming on the new channel includes the 12-season library of the Emmy®-winning Lucky Dog franchise hosted by renowned animal trainer Brandon McMillan. Lucky Dog Channel will offer tailored, high-impact sponsorship opportunities for advertisers to connect with a passionate, pet-loving audience. Marketers will be able to select from engaging features like bold in-grid ads, branded tune-in promotion, and custom ad overlays – all providing heightened brand visibility. "As the FAST landscape evolves, our partnership with Xumo Play will offer brand partners and advertisers the opportunity to engage with audiences in more meaningful ways," said Andrew Tew, HMPG Senior Vice President, Global Licensing & Distribution. "Lucky Dog Channel offers more of the quality, award-winning programming our Xumo Play customers have come to expect while providing advertisers a more immersive brand experience," said Stefan Van Engen, Vice President, Content Programming and Partnerships, Xumo. "Through the unique high-value sponsorship opportunities we're getting ready to deliver with Lucky Dog Channel, we are giving advertisers a new way to align with the trusted Lucky Dog brand in ways that resonate with our engaged audience." Since its inception, Lucky Dog has helped to rescue, rehabilitate, train and re-home more than 200 dogs. The show has received three Daytime Emmy® Awards, 55 Telly Awards, seven Parents' Choice Awards and five Cynopsis Kids Imagination Awards since its debut on CBS in 2013. For his work on the series, McMillan earned two Daytime Emmys for Outstanding Host in a Lifestyle/Travel/Children's or Family Viewing Program. HMPG's current program portfolio comprises more than 30 original series and hundreds of hours of original content annually on leading broadcast networks and station groups and on connected TV and streaming platforms. It has a library of more than 5,000 hours of programming and its content can be found in 100 countries. About XumoXumo, a joint venture between Comcast and Charter Communications, was formed to develop and offer a next-generation streaming platform for the entire entertainment industry. The company is defined by three primary lines of business: Xumo devices, Xumo Play, and Xumo Enterprise. Powered by Comcast's global technology platform, Xumo devices feature a world-class user interface that includes universal voice search capabilities, making it easy for consumers to find and enjoy their favorite streaming content. Xumo Play is a free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service with hundreds of ad-supported linear channels and on demand options that anchors the free content offering on Xumo devices and is also available as an app on other major streaming platforms. Xumo Enterprise is the business-to-business arm of the joint venture, providing content makers, distributors and advertisers with tools and services to make FAST content more accessible. About Hearst Media Production GroupHearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a business unit of Hearst Television, is an independent producer and distributor of original programming for TV stations, broadcast and cable networks and streaming services. HMPG produces hundreds of hours of programming annually across linear, streaming, digital and social media platforms for domestic and international distribution in 100 countries. Its popular shows include the Emmy® Award-winning educational/informational (E/I) programming blocks airing weekends nationwide including "Weekend Adventure," on ABC stations; "CBS WKND," on the CBS Network; "The More You Know," on the NBC Network; "One Magnificent Morning," on the CW Network; "Mi Telemundo" on the Telemundo Network and "Go Time" on independent stations. HMPG also produces and/or distributes a diverse slate of other programming and content including Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien, America's #1 nationally syndicated public affairs news magazine; Consumer Reports TV, and the company's dedicated FAST channels including Xplore, The Jack Hanna Channel, Rovr Pets, and Lucky Dog Channel, available on some of the most popular smart TVs and streaming platforms. HMPG has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Charlotte. HMPG is represented by United Talent Agency. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hearst Media Production Group, LLC Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
10-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Bluewater Celebrates 25 Years of Disruption, Growth, and Impact
CLEARWATER, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 10, 2025 / Bluewater, the fully converged advertising and production agency known for reshaping how brands connect with audiences, proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025. From a bold creative startup in Clearwater, Florida to an award-winning national agency, Bluewater has spent the last 25 years leading the convergence of creative, media, and commerce - helping brands build, launch, and scale with measurable results. Over the past two decades, Bluewater has delivered breakthrough campaigns across health & wellness, home goods, beauty, finance, loyalty, entertainment, and more. Its integrated team spans strategy, creative, production, media, and analytics - enabling performance at every point in the customer journey. The agency's work has been recognized by industry-leading honors including the Telly Awards, Inc. 500, and AdWeek's Top Agencies to Watch and multiple national media outlets. 'This milestone isn't just about looking back - it's about doubling down on what got us here: creativity, agility, and a refusal to settle,' said Andy Latimer, Founder & CEO of Bluewater. 'We're not celebrating longevity. We're celebrating momentum.' In 2025, Bluewater continues to evolve. The agency is significantly expanding its brand strategy division to meet rising client demand for insight-driven marketing leadership. Its entertainment and branded content division - responsible for original series, branded storytelling, and cross-platform creative - is also scaling, bringing new opportunities for brands to connect with culture, not just consumers. With a relentless focus on optimization, Bluewater has doubled down by investing and rebuilding an AI enabled tech stack that delivers instant results and performance analytics, as well as predictive marketing strategies. Latimer says, 'We're going beyond Artificial Intelligence and into a world of actionable intelligence where we can predict performance to come.' Across every department, the Bluewater family is growing with top-tier talent that shares a vision for bold thinking and barrier-free execution. The 25th anniversary campaign includes a slate of initiatives that spotlight Bluewater's creative legacy and future trajectory: thought leadership content, cultural partnerships, brand storytelling, and the rebranding of its in-house podcast. These efforts reflect the same spirit that launched the agency in 2001 - and continue to define it today. About Bluewater Bluewater is a fully converged advertising and production agency that drives results through strategy, creative, media, and commerce. With a national client base and an integrated team of experts, Bluewater builds, launches, and scales campaigns that perform across platforms. From brand to bottom line, Bluewater removes barriers between creative and media, enabling brands to go further, faster. For media inquiries, contact: Madeleine Sky Director, Marketing & Operations [email protected] | (813) 944-2926 SOURCE: Bluewater press release
