The now Corporation Adds Trio of Editors

now Expands With Signings of Three Editors

David Bates Jr. is part of now's trifecta of new editors.

Editors Dave Herman, Ed McGowan and David Bruce Bates Jr., have joined the now corporation for spot, music video and long form projects.

Herman was senior editor at TBWA\Chiat\Day, and was previously with Crew Cuts, Jump Editorial and Version 2. In addition to editing, Herman also writes and directs under the alias Paul Krik (his first feature was 2008's "Able Danger"). Herman recently cut a package of BMW Olympic spots for Kirshenbaum Bond + Partners. His additional credits include work for Reebok, Puma, Stella, Degree and Mercedes.

Editors Dave Herman (left) and Ed McGowan (right) round out the new additions to the now roster.

McGowan, fresh off a six-year stint as senior in-house editor at McCann Erickson's PostOp, got his start at Crew Cuts and later freelanced at various New York editing companies including MacKenzie Cutler and Red Car. While at PostOp he cut spots for Staples, Chex Mix, Sony, Verizon FiOS, Avis, Exxon and Intel.
 
In addition to editing, Bates Jr. is a video blogger, writer, director and actor. He's created work for W Magazine, IBM, Capital One, Puma, K*Swiss, Starburst Candy, Jet Blue, MSN, Acura and Gen Art.

Editor/Partner of now Owen Plotkin remarks "We couldn't be more excited to have these super talented people as part of the now team. Everyone's psyched and ready to go."


Published 6, September 2012