eatdrink--the Chicago-based integrated production company – recently announced significant promotions in its Chicago and Las Vegas offices. These promotions come as a result of steady growth in both offices and a desire to continue to deliver cutting-edge creative solutions to its client base.
Bradon Webb, (27), has been named Creative Director and will be responsible for eatdrink’s creative philosophy and approach as well as overseeing the broadcast design and animation teams. Webb replaces John Dretzka who left to pursue other opportunities. Webb was hired in 2007 as a Senior Animator specializing in 3D. Prior to joining eatdrink, he was a freelance designer/animator for MODE and Vitamin working on projects for clients including Microsoft, Nike, Marlboro and Mark Ecko. Webb graduated with a BFA in new media from the Kansas City Art Institute.
Jaimee Newberry, (33), has been promoted to Partner from Director of Interactive. In her new role, Newberry will be responsible for leading eatdrink’s interactive efforts company-wide, including new business pitches, recruiting both creative & technical talent, and fostering collaboration between the company's broadcast and interactive teams. She joined eatdrink’s Las Vegas office in 2004 as a senior project manager. She’s spent ten years in the industry as a web and graphic user interface designer working with a variety of clients including UNLV, AvenueA|Razorfish, Toshiba, Sony, Canon, Intel, Nokia, BMW and Volvo. Newberry holds a BFA in metal sculpture from UNLV and also studied the arts at UC Berkeley.
“The needs of our clients continue to evolve, and it’s essential that we provide them with the best possible creative and strategic resources,” says Chad Hutson, President and Executive Producer at eatdrink. “Bradon and Jaimee have consistently demonstrated leadership and an ability to anticipate and deliver outstanding creative solutions and results for our clients.”
