Agency news to know: July 28, 2023

Havas names James Turnham chief production officer

Havas has appointed James Turnham chief production officer for its flagship creative agency, Havas London. Turnham was also named senior VP of Create at Prose on Pixels, Havas’ recently launched global content network.

Turnham replaces Katie Keith, who left her position as head of production and global content in June. He joins Havas from Channel 4 in the U.K., where he was a founding member of 4creative, the in-house agency where he was head of production and operations. Turnham was also head of integrated production at Uncommon Creative Studio and previously worked at Mother.

Chemistry named organic social content AOR for Focus Brands

Restaurant chain operator Focus Brands has selected independent Chemistry as its first organic social content agency of record. As organic social content AOR, Chemistry’s in-house production team, @TestTube, will work with Focus Brands’ in-house social media team to produce content and grow the various chains’ social presence.

Chemistry will work on content for the Auntie Anne’s, Carvel, Cinnabon, Jamba, Moe’s Southwest Grill, McAlister’s Deli and Schlotzsky’s brands.