St Luke’s has brought on board Apprentice US producer Andrew Hill to head up branded content at its multi-media arm Apostle Studios.
In his new role, Hill will help deliver compelling and culturally relevant content, as Apostle Studios grows beyond audiovisual to encompass areas such as CGI, augmented reality, visual identity and 3D modelling.
Hill, ,who has Cannes Golden Lion and Grand Prix awards to his name, also brings experience through working with broadcasters including BBC, ITV, Netflix, Amazon and Channel 4.
Hill will work across existing clients as well as bringing the new offering to standalone clients.
As one of the original co-owners of St Luke’s, Hill joined St Luke’s in 1997 as a strategist before moving into TV production.
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After working at St Luke’s Hill, who has worked with 150 broadcasters, was headhunted by Elizabeth Murdoch and headed up Shine’s branded content business in Los Angeles.
He has produced branded content for the likes of the Home Office, Vodafone and Waitrose.
St Luke’s launched Apostle in 2016 to help produce work for clients including Ocado, Tyrrells, Old Mout Cider, Beavertown and Very.
“We’re delighted to have a true polymath like Andrew at Apostle. The depth of his understanding of brands, creative agencies and branded content is unparalleled in the industry,” said St Luke’s managing director Ed Palmer.
Apostle Studio director of branded content Andrew Hill said: “It’s great to return to the coal face of the creative industries and particularly to St Luke’s”.
“I’m looking forward to bringing the skills I’ve developed working with broadcasters and streamers to help brands really engage their audiences through exciting content.”
Speaking about his appointment Hill said: “It’s great to return to the coal face of the creative industries and particularly to St Luke’s.”
“I’m looking forward to bringing the skills I’ve developed working with broadcasters and streamers to help brands really engage their audiences through exciting content.”
