What design agencies work with Disney?

[twinnstar]

Living in NY I have slim chance actually working at Disney (since I refuse to move, especially!) So I was wondering, does anyone know which design agencies normally work with Disney? I was lucky enough to work at one that got to do some promotional stuff for Enchanted back in the day, but I wish i could do MORE! Like I said, I live in New York and work as a Digital/Web Designer. Any info would be great, thanks in advance guys!

 

[mkt]

IIRC, Disney's pretty big on in house. They'll subcontract some detail/grunt work, but the majority is done in house.

 

[twinnstar]

Im not too sure about that. I know a lot of people who have worked on Disney stuff here and there, at agencies, myself included. it wasnt grunt work, they were entire campaigns, games etc. They maybe just like to keep it on the down low? I guess I was wondering if there were any agencies who has Disney has a MAIN client, as in - they do work for them regularly.

 

[wiigirl]

Im not too sure about that. I know a lot of people who have worked on Disney stuff here and there, at agencies, myself included. it wasnt grunt work, they were entire campaigns, games etc. They maybe just like to keep it on the down low? I guess I was wondering if there were any agencies who has Disney has a MAIN client, as in - they do work for them regularly.

I have a few friends in media/advertising, when they get deals like that they are very hush hush and keep it close. Disney is VERY protective of their brand and pays well to keep it that way.

 

[twinnstar]

I have a few friends in media/advertising, when they get deals like that they are very hush hush and keep it close. Disney is VERY protective of their brand and pays well to keep it that way.

Oh poo! Thats what I figured, so most likely they jump around through agencies, instead of sticking with one to maximize their secrecy!

 

[mkt]

Im not too sure about that. I know a lot of people who have worked on Disney stuff here and there, at agencies, myself included. it wasnt grunt work, they were entire campaigns, games etc. They maybe just like to keep it on the down low? I guess I was wondering if there were any agencies who has Disney has a MAIN client, as in - they do work for them regularly.

I can tell you from my time at BBDO, we did do SOME work for them, but it was limited to adapting one of their own campaigns for a different market (ie, a US campaign for Latin America).

Basically grunt work.

 

[twinnstar]

I can tell you from my time at BBDO, we did do SOME work for them, but it was limited to adapting one of their own campaigns for a different market (ie, a US campaign for Latin America).

Basically grunt work.

Oh totally, i know that is definitely out there. Thanks for the info

The agency I worked for, Deep Focus, we did a huge myspace page for Enchanted (back when that was the "thing" ha), also a FB page, each had interactive flash pieces within them, as well as an online promotional banner campaign for the film, and a a mircosite/game.

I did find one agency in my searches that lists Disney as a client? : http://www.funnygarbage.com/ have you ever heard of that agency? They look super fun!

 

[mkt]

I did find one agency in my searches that lists Disney as a client? : http://www.funnygarbage.com/ have you ever heard of that agency? They look super fun!

They do look fun!... but sadly, I'm out of the game right now. I'm working as an in-house creative director for the marketing department of an aerospace company NYC salary with Puerto Rico cost of living

 

[twinnstar]

They do look fun!... but sadly, I'm out of the game right now. I'm working as an in-house creative director for the marketing department of an aerospace company NYC salary with Puerto Rico cost of living

haha nice, livin the dream! i am in house right now too, have been for a while now. im too old for agency life! its all about being underpaid, overworked and sleeping under the desk (but damn, the work was quality!) i was thinking maybe id take the smack in the face again for Disney, who knows... haha