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OK COOL Elevates Benjamin Arnold to First Global CEO As Agency Enters New Phase of International Growth

London, July 10, 2026 — Global creative agency OK COOL, part of Residence, has announced the appointment of Benjamin Arnold as its first-ever Global CEO, marking a significant structural evolution for the creative agency as it targets continued growth across the US, EMEA...

10 July 2026

Residence Adds GateMaker, Bringing Creator Economy Expertise to Its Growing Creative Network

Los Angeles, June 15, 2026 — Residence, the global network of creative companies, has brought on GateMaker, a 360° influencer marketing agency helping global brands dominate on social media through paid, earned, and owned creator relationships. GateMaker’s addition to Re...

15 June 2026

Part and Sum hires growth leader Alex Namatevs to rethink how media drives business outcomes

BROOKLYN, NY, June 8th, 2026 – As brands push beyond fragmented channel strategies, Part and Sum, a strategic growth consultancy in Residence, is betting on a more connected approach to growth.

8 June 2026

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Residence Appoints Ben Langsfeld as CCO, Elevates Orion Tait to Creative Chair

The network's founding creative voices take on new mandates to shape its next chapter.

26 March 2026

Residence Appoints Julian McBride as the Network's First Head of Communications

New York, March 10, 2026 — Residence, the global network of creative companies, today announced that Julian McBride has joined as its first Head of Communications. In this role, McBride will lead Residence's internal and external communications, working across its roster...

OpenTable Taps Giant Ant as U.S. Creative Agency; Debuts First-Ever Animated Campaign for Valentine’s Day

San Francisco, 11 February 2026 – Through a competitive process, Giant Ant, a BUCK company, was selected as agency partner in the US market for OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant tech, beginning with their Valentine’s Day campaign.

11 February 2026

Residence adds social agency OK COOL to growing creative network

Deal underlines an increasing focus on social media as brands shift investment towards social-first, audience-centric advertising

28 January 2026

"Return on Experience" Report Offers A New Framework for Measuring Branded Experiences

The guide helps marketers quantify the holistic value of real-world experiences such as events and experiential marketing.

21 July 2025

Gemspring Invests in Residence, a Premier Network of Creative Companies

Partnership will fuel Residence’s mission to empower creative potential at scale

12 June 2025