No.8 is an award-winning creative sound and vision studio, located in the heart of London’s Soho. Established in 2019 by Creative Director Jim Allen and Managing Director Barny Wright, No.8 offers best-in-class multi-disciplinary services through a single point of contact.

Ahead of the Young Arrows Awards, we caught up with No.8's Head of New Business & EP, Chris Kiser...

What’s the role of The Young Arrows within the advertising industry?

The Young Arrows stand out amongst the awards circuit by recognising how a new generation of talent is contributing to projects big and small. It allows companies to put the spotlight on the younger members for a chance to be seen and rewarded by their peers, without having to spend a single pound.

What’s the main reason for coming on board as a Sponsor for the Young Arrows?

We are proud to sponsor the awards as part of our commitment to creating opportunities for up-and-coming talent. Seeing the creative drive of artists and producers early in their careers a reminder for us all of what attracted us to this industry in the first place.

What do you think are the most important skills/qualities that young professionals need when starting out in the advertising industry?

The qualities that stand out most in young professionals are eagerness, curiosity, and adaptability. In an ever-changing landscape, the talent that soaks up insight and expertise from the people around them and then applies it to their own craft based on a given project’s needs will always stand out. I expect the winners of this year’s Young Arrows to have those exact characteristics and think they will be the best suited to navigate the challenges of a competitive and evolving creative industry.

Thank you to No.8 for sponsoring the Young Arrows Production Company Producer award.