Cross-cultural agency the community, part of SapientNitro, has named Andy Amendola as director of digital strategy. Based in Miami, Amendola will report directly to Andrew Speyer, head of strategy, ensuring the seamless integration of digital and social thinking into all strategic work at the agency.
“Andy will lead digital and social media strategies for our clients, while also helping redefine how we connect with consumers in today’s fragmented and frenetic communications landscape,” Speyer said. “He’ll work closely with creative, strategy and account teams to help them think and develop work that is mobile and digital first.”
Prior to joining the community, Amendola was director of digital strategy at the Miami office of Y&R/Bravo where he developed the U.S. Hispanic digital strategy for Coors Light and SC Johnson brands such as Glade and Scrubbing Bubbles. Before that, he helped Campbell’s Soup Company drive social strategy across all its brands. Amendola was also director of strategy at the New York office of Fanscape, part of The Marketing Arm, overseeing social strategy for brands such as Snickers, TruTV and HISTORY. He has also held digital strategy positions with increasing responsibility at Universal McCann, DeVries Global, 360i and Ogilvy & Mather.
Amendola said he was drawn to the creative savvy and dedication of the community team, including company founders Jose and Joaquin Mollá.
The Many Hires Jeremiah Wassom As Group Creative Director
Independent agency The Many has added Jeremiah Wassom as group creative director.
Wassom most recently worked a decade at Deutsch LA where, as SVP/creative director, he led the Taco Bell account and won new business for the agency. His agency past also includes AKQA and TBWAChiatDay. His creative work has touched the QSR, video games, automotive, fashion, and culture brand sectors. He also served eight years with the United States Marine Corps.
“Throughout his career, Jeremiah has helmed work that has not only made me personally jealous but has consistently pushed brands to show up in memorable and innovative ways,” said Josh Paialii, head of creative at The Many. “One look at his body of work and you will see his passion for storytelling and craft has raised the bar for entire categories, driving participation with many brands’ most loyal fans. Beyond being a world-class creative director and maker, Wassom is a proven team player and strategic thought leader. He’ll be a great addition to the leadership team at The Many working across all accounts. His role will be immediately felt as he guides and supports each of the creative leads in the department.”
A 20-year creative with agency, brand, and freelance experience, Wassom has forged a creative approach which focuses on crafting engaging connections rather than simply make ads. He sees the need for advertising to mean more, not simply do more.
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