CHICAGO — 11 Dollar Bill (11dollarbill.com), the post production studio that specializes in creative design, editorial and finishing, has hired ad industry veteran Jamie Slade, who will serve as executive producer at its Boulder, CO, studio. Slade’s background includes a post as senior producer with Crispin Porter + Bogusky. He will now oversee production and head sales for the studio.
“Jamie's energy, enthusiasm, and versatile experience will fit in perfectly at 11 Dollar Bill and our long-term plan for continued growth and success,” states managing partner Lisa Effress. “In addition to being super talented and goal-oriented, Jamie is also one of the nicest guys around. We are incredibly lucky to have him join our team!”
11 Dollar Bill has locations in Boulder, Chicago and Raleigh, NC. Slade partnered with the company as a freelance producer on several recent projects. He also worked with Effress and the studio’s creative lead Wayde Samuel when they were all on staff at Crispin Porter + Bogusky.
“This opportunity came up at the perfect time for me,” Slade says. “11 Dollar Bill has cultivated great talent and is producing inspired work. It’s where I want to be for the long term.”
During his nine year tenure at Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Slade contributed to multiple accounts, including Fruit of the Loom, Jose Cuervo and Infiniti. He was senior producer on the agency’s Captain Obvious campaign for Hotels.com. As integrated producer, he was involved in its award-winning work for Kraft Mac & Cheese. He also contributed to the global launch of Xbox One.