About Anomaly
Anomaly is a full-service creative agency founded in New York in 2004 by Carl Johnson, Jason DeLand, and partners, now operating within Stagwell while keeping its own brand. It runs talent hubs in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, London, Berlin, and Shanghai and works across advertising, product, and brand ventures. Headquartered in New York, NY and founded in 2004, Anomaly organizes its work around Creative Advertising, Brand Strategy, Marketing Innovation, Design. Agencies with this focus typically support planning, production, and channel execution so marketing teams can compare vendors on scope, category experience, and operating model. Public references include work for brands such as Google, Diageo, Ally Financial, Buffalo Wild Wings, Lululemon. Third-party listings cite recognition including Adweek US Agency of the Year (2022); Ad Age Agency of the Year (2017). Buyers reviewing Anomaly should weigh team size (500-1000), service mix, and geographic coverage against their category and procurement requirements.
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Best matched for brands evaluating agencies with depth in Creative Advertising, Brand Strategy, Marketing Innovation.
Services & Specialties
Creative Advertising
Brand Strategy
Marketing Innovation
Design
Media Planning & Buying
Creative Development
Industries Served
Where Anomaly Fits Best
Anomaly suits teams comparing partners across Creative Advertising, Brand Strategy, Marketing Innovation, with the strongest fit for buyers weighing Creative Advertising and Brand Strategy work. Its listed industry focus covers Consumer Brands, Media.
Awards & Recognition
- Adweek US Agency of the Year (2022)
- Ad Age Agency of the Year (2017)
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