Micah Walker joins The Monkeys
The Monkeys have made what could prove to be the creative signing of 2012, hiring ex-Mojo ECD Micah Walker who joins after a period freelancing for the agency.
Walker, who left Publicis Mojo Sydney after a four-year spell in July last year, joins The Monkeys as creative partner.
Walker is regarded as one of Australia’s most highly prized creative talents, having been heavily awarded for his work for Lion Nathan beer brands, James Boag’s and Hahn Super Dry and Coca Cola’s Burn.
The former Fallon London creative partner was on the Cannes jury last year.
Walker said in a statement: “I have a lot of respect for how hard these guys have worked and how willing they are to jump head first in to different kinds of projects. Seeing that kind of ambition was a genuine part of the culture first hand, was a really critical factor in coming on board for me. It’s the creative company in Aus that I feel has the most exciting future and I’m excited about what we’ll do together.”
The Monkeys co-founder and ECD, Justin Drape said: “Micah’s work speaks for itself. He’s a genuinely unique talent and we’re thrilled that he’s going to be an integral part of the agency’s future. He’s also a pretty good guy to have a beer with.”
Fuck.
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Now there’s a good fit.
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An awesome talent and a lovely guy, The Monkeys just discovered the advertising equivalent of the killer app.
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Well played to whoever wrote the ‘fuck’ comment from a ‘competitior’…..
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Gorilla takes over the chimp compound. A high tide raises all boats.
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What nuradical said. Bloody hell. Welcome back Monkeys.
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