Peter Lord and David Sproxton, co-founders of Aardman Animations, stand indoors by a wooden staircase. One wears a red shirt and glasses with a white beard; the other is in light blue. Both look at the camera, with the railing behind them. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Aardman Co-Founders Peter Lord & David Sproxton Receive Knighthoods From King Charles

Posted on June 16, 2026

From the release: Aardman founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton added a new honor to their big treasure chest of awards and accolades on Friday when they were knighted during King Charles’ birthday honors in London. [Watch]

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John-Hassan-Heckler, a man with a shaved head and beard, is wearing a light-colored button-up shirt, smiling warmly at the camera against a plain white background. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Heckler Expands into Middle East Under Managing Director John Hassan

Posted on June 16, 2026

From the release: Independent creative studio Heckler has announced its expansion into the Middle East, appointing John Hassan as managing director to lead operations across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the wider region. [Watch]

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Two people stand in front of a large "WE [heart] PITCHING" sculpture in a lively city plaza. This scene, featured in We Love Pitching Part 1, captures the creative buzz highlighted by Stash Media’s guest editorial. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 5

Posted on June 15, 2026

In the latest of his guest editorial series We Love Pitching, Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils details the sobering realities of how compressed pitch schedules distort both the creative process and the final solutions. [Watch]

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A digital collage by Golden Wolf and Take Your Medicine Join Psyop Media Group shows a person screaming, a cartoon brain with eyes, hearts, a cursor, a blue arrow, and a computer popup saying “Another sip? Yes Duh,” on a green checkerboard background. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Golden Wolf and Take Your Medicine Join Psyop Media Group

Posted on June 15, 2026

From the release: Golden Wolf and sister music and sound studio Take Your Medicine have officially joined Psyop Media Group, a new 20-studio worldwide movement underpinned by a passion for craft and innovation. [Watch]

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Two women with long, dark hair pose back-to-back, both smiling slightly. They are wearing dark clothing and are set against a plain, light grey background. The image is in black and white. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Residence Grows Creative Network, Adding Influencer Marketing Agency GateMaker

Posted on June 15, 2026

From the release: 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. [Watch]

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Four animated scenes with vibrant colors: a man in a suit gives a thumbs up; a man in a cap plays drums on watermelon slices; a Tyler the Creator-inspired character with shades and gold teeth; a smiling man with oversized hands in a sunny field with tents. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Here’s How Temple Caché Brought the Chaos for Fortnite’s Tyler, the Creator Launch Trailer

Posted on June 15, 2026

As big fans of Temple Caché’s signature brand of visual chaos (e.g. this Snoop Dogg video featured in Stash 171), we’re excited to discover they just released a breakdown video for their Tyler, the Creator Fortnite trailer. [Watch]

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