Anomaly, with operations in New York and London, has extended its global reach, opening in Amsterdam. Hazelle Klonhammer, who assumes the post of managing director, will head up the Amsterdam office. She spent over a decade in Amsterdam at Wieden + Kennedy driving global brands including Microsoft, Nike, Heineken, Carlsberg, Electronic Arts, Vodafone and P&G.
During her tenure at Wieden + Kennedy, Klonhammer won the first digital client for the network and was instrumental in setting up its digital offering. Before joining forces with Anomaly, she was managing director of Grey Amsterdam.
Anomaly founding partner/CEO Carl Johnson stated, “We continue to hear the calls for change, that the conventional models are broken and traditional solutions are becoming less and less effective. Amsterdam is a renowned hub for world-class talent and will provide a terrific base for us to partner with ambitious domestic and European clients alike. We’re excited to have Haze at the helm and look forward to building an eclectic team of talent around her. One of my partners here in New York–Richard Mulder–was born and raised in Amsterdam and will take a special interest in the office.”
Mulder spent 11 years at Nike managing brand communications in Europe, the U.S. and the Asia-Pacific region based in the Dutch capital and Portland, Ore. Amongst other notable creative work Mulder invented the yellow LiveStrong bracelet for the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
Edelman Global CCO Judy John Named AICP Next Awards Judging Chair
Judy John, global chief creative officer at global communications firm Edelman, has been named as the 2025 AICP Next Awards judging chair. In this role, John has assembled a roster of jury presidents who will, in turn, select judges for all AICP Next Awards categories.
“I’m thrilled and honored to be named AICP Next Awards judging chair,” said John. “I’ve served as a Next jury president, and I know the caliber of work that’s entered and the level of talent judging that work. The Next Awards are special, as they recognize achievements through the lens of boundary-breaking innovations in marketing. Like great art, this work creates awe in the viewer, and reflects the times and culture in which it was created. The fact that the honored work is preserved in The Museum of Modern Art’s Department of Film’s archives for future generations adds a whole other level of significance.”
“Judy’s career in many ways reflects the DNA of the Next Awards, in that she is a globally-recognized expert in creating work using a wide range of techniques, media platforms and content formats,” said Matt Miller, president and CEO of AICP. “Her complete fluency in the current marketing communications landscape makes her an ideal judging chairperson. We’re delighted that she is serving in this role.”
The AICP Next Awards is much more than an awards competition; it’s also a platform for examining work through thought leadership and analysis. The entry deadline for the AICP Next Awards, along with the AICP Show: The Art & Technique of the Commercial and the AICP Post Awards, is Wed., February 26. Details can be found here.
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