• by Larissa Faw , February 15, 2017

Heavenspot, part of M&C Saatchi LA, is elevating Geoff Oki to creative director to lead the 15-person creative team as well as manage the agency's continued growth into verticals beyond entertainment, including automotive and hospitality. He will also oversee the expansion of Heavenspot's partnership with video production studio, Culprit Creative.

He reports to Heavenspot president Kathryn Schotthoefer and replaces Eric Lamb, who was with LA-based agency since 2011.

Oki was tapped for the role after three years as associate creative director, where he worked for clients including FX Networks, Netflix, Mattel, Disney, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment - Lego video games), and Twentieth Century Fox. He has also held design roles with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Break Media (now DEFY Media), and Seth Green's production company Stoopid Monkey (Robot Chicken).

"Part of Heavenspot's magic is the team's ability to work collaboratively across strategy, creative, and technology to create campaigns that reach and engage consumers who have high expectations from their favorite brands," stated Schotthoefer. "Geoff is that rare creative who seamlessly blends an instinct for what will excite fans with a deep understanding of how to achieve our clients' goals."

Founded in 1996, Heavenspot merged with M&C Saatchi LA in 2015 and works with clients including Netflix, Mattel, Disney, Twentieth Century Fox, Warner Bros., Hulu, NBC, Amazon Studios, ABC, Miramax, Paramount, Ubisoft and Golden Voice (Coachella.)