Anomaly has expanded the leadership lineup in its L.A. office. Longtime Anomaly leader Aisea Laungaue steps into a newly created role as global partner, executive strategy director. Laungaue will focus on client growth and development across the Anomaly network, working closely with partner and global CEO Karina Wilsher and founding partner and executive chairman Carl Johnson. Laungaue will continue to focus on some key existing L.A. clients, as well as take on a roaming remit of global client growth. He has served as partner and chief strategy officer at the L.A. office since it opened its doors in 2016, previously working as head of strategy for Anomaly New York with a stint at entertainment agency CAA in between.
Concurrently, Anomaly veteran Amanda Feve returns to the company and fills Laungaue’s role as partner and chief strategy officer for the L.A. office. During her eight-year tenure, Feve served as partner and chief strategy officer of Anomaly’s Amsterdam office, leading global businesses Johnnie Walker and LVMH across both London and Berlin offices. After a post-pandemic decision to relocate back to the U.S., Feve served as chief strategy officer at TBWAMedia Arts Lab.
As she returns to Anomaly, Feve will lead the office alongside Khara Wagner and Josh Fell. Wagner, who stepped into the role of president at Anomaly LA in 2022 after three years as managing partner and head of account management at Anomaly New York, has been elevated to partner and CEO. Fell continues to serve in his position as partner and chief creative officer.
Anomaly LA has also hired Finnian O’Neill as managing director. O’Neill joins from RAPP, where he led full-funnel integration across business, including data-led performance marketing for B2B. Previously, he held senior leadership roles both at FIG and BBH across its New York, London, and Shanghai offices, leading account management and global businesses including PlayStation, Diageo and Coca-Cola.
Art Directors Club of Europe sets finalists for ADCE Awards 2024
The Art Directors Club of Europe (ADCE) has announced the finalists for the 33rd ADCE Awards, highlighting top creative talent from 22 countries.
An international jury gathered in Barcelona on October 29 and 30 to evaluate the best work of this year in European design and advertising, ultimately selecting the 2024 finalists entries.
Winners of the Gold Awards, along with Special Awards and the Grand Prix, will be unveiled at the ADCE Awards Gala Ceremony on November 22 during the ADCE Festival, while Silver, Bronze, and Shortlisted entries will be published immediately following the Gala on the ADCE website.
A total of 370 entries across 22 European countries have been selected as finalists. Final distinctions will include Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners, as well as special recognitions like the following:
European Star – honoring projects that reflect core European values such as democracy, freedom, justice, and peace.
Genius Loci – celebrating work that captures the spirit of specific places within Europe’s cultural heritage.
Green Star – recognizing projects that advance the circular economy, sustainability, or environmental protection.
Equal Star – rewarding creativity that challenges discrimination and stereotypes, promoting inclusivity.
This year’s ADCE Awards continue to celebrate the creativity, innovation, and values that characterize Europe’s artistic landscape.
The leading countries contributing to this selection include Germany with 108 finalist entries, Spain with 48, Austria with 33, Portugal with 30, Italy with 23, Switzerland with 21 and the U.K. with 20.
The finalists for the ADCE Awards 2024 can be accessed