AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arts+Labor announced today that BBDO Creative Director Amos David McKay has joined the Austin-based creative content company as Executive Creative Director/Director.
McKay brings 15 years of directing and ad agency experience having worked at shops including Slingshot, The Martin Agency, and BBDO. He has helped lead national campaigns for AT&T, Pizza Hut, Walmart, Dr Pepper brands, Jack Daniel’s, Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project, and Hanes. He has been recognized by The One Show, Adweek, and the Atlanta, Richmond, and Dallas Ad Clubs, and FWA. In addition to his work as a creative director, he’s also an accomplished filmmaker who has written and directed three award-winning narrative short films, numerous music videos and client videos ranging from a short documentary about soybean farmers to a farce about dancing animals.
“In the new game of rapidly growing content production, Arts+Labor has positioned itself to be a big player,” says McKay, adding, “Clients are looking for well-told, well-produced stories that can make their brands feel fresh and relevant. This is where filmmaking and advertising meet, and where A+L has an edge. With their impressive head-to-toe talent, skill set, and vision, they're set up to take on this challenge in a way others aren't.”
Arts+Labor’s co-founder and president Alan Berg added, “We are honored and excited to have Amos on our team. His vision and deep agency experience positions us to uniquely serve our clients, and to expand the reach of Arts+Labor.”
About Arts+Labor
Arts+Labor is a creative content company based in Austin, Texas. The Arts+Labor production studio is home to writers, directors, producers, designers, animators, editors, musicians, sound designers, and developers with a passion for storytelling in every medium... from branded content, commercial campaigns, websites and apps to documentaries, features, and short films that have gone to the Sundance, SXSW, Cannes, and Venice film festivals. For more information, visit www.arts-and-labor.com.