Another year has come and gone. Thanks for the memories, 2024! Before diving into 2025, the ANDERSON team came together to share our favorite memories from the year, both work- and non-work-related. Take a look back with us.
Ted Anderson (President & CEO)
ANDERSON: The agency had a remarkable year at the Phoenix Ad Club ADDY Awards, winning a record number of trophies, including Creative Professional of the Year for our Creative Director, Sara Cody.
Non-ANDERSON: One of my favorite experiences this year was seeing Dead & Company perform at The Sphere—twice! That venue offers a concert experience unlike any other.
Adrianna Dalpiaz (VP, Account Services)
ANDERSON: First, I had an incredible time at the Arizona Science Center’s Galaxy Gala, celebrating a fantastic client and marking the center’s 40th anniversary. I also loved speaking at an Intro to Marketing class at Grand Canyon University with my work wife, Sara. Thank you, Debbie, at Goodyear Ballpark, for inviting us.
Non-ANDERSON: The Traitors—Phaedra and CT gave us life, and Phaedra’s “Lord Not Ekin-Su” is now iconic. Beyond that, Elmo and Snoop Dogg’s Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games coverage was everything.
Sara Cody (Creative Director)
ANDERSON: Being honored to win Creative Professional of the Year at the 2024 Phoenix Ad Club ADDY Awards.
Non-ANDERSON: Celine Dion opening the Olympics on the damn Eiffel Tower.
David Chang (Associate Media Director)
ANDERSON: Hanging out at Ted’s house for the 2024 agency holiday party.
Non-ANDERSON: Watching my son put sentences together!
Austin Kreitler (Digital Media Manager)
ANDERSON: Creating the “Anderson Advocates” with Allie and Sam to support our agency and empower us to take on leadership roles among our peers.
Non-ANDERSON: Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department and Wicked: Part One.
Sam Bowen (Social Media Manager)
ANDERSON: When Austin, Brett, Maddy, and I attended the Spectrum Awards in May, we had an amazing time. I was incredibly proud of all the awards the ANDERSON team won that night.
Non-ANDERSON: On Juneteenth, Kendrick Lamar made hip-hop history with his surprise concert, “The Pop Out: Ken and Friends,” in Inglewood, CA. This marked his first show since his feud with Drake, and he performed “Not Like Us” an epic five times.
Lindsey Lavine (Media Coordinator)
ANDERSON: The Thanksgiving Potluck, which doubled as our quarterly book club discussion about Atomic Habits by James Clear.
Non-ANDERSON: Viral moments at the Olympics, such as Pommel Horse Guy, Stephen Nedoroscik, and the Australian Breakdancer, Raygun.
Chelsea Giro (Account Executive)
ANDERSON: Touching Michael Buble’s hand at Celebrity Fight Night while we were there with our client, Gateway For Cancer Research.
Non-ANDERSON: Olympians on Dancing with the Stars: Ilona & Alan, Stephen & Riley (but mostly Ilona).
Maddy Mantsch (Account Coordinator)
ANDERSON: Arizona Science Center’s Galaxy Gala and our podcast, ANDERSON Ad Break.
Non-ANDERSON: Billie Eilish’s new album Hit Me Hard and Soft and Wicked.
Sailer Pritchett (Account Coordinator)
ANDERSON: Escaping the summer heat by seeing Inside Out 2 at “The Freezer,” a private screening room at Harkins.
Non-ANDERSON: Adopting my cat, Mushroom.
Allie Fullmer (Associate Art Director)
ANDERSON: The 2024 Phoenix Ad Club ADDY Awards: watching Sara become the first woman to win Creative Person of the Year! I also loved participating in our team volunteer day at Feed My Starving Children.
Non-ANDERSON: Moo Deng, the Paris Olympics, and Wicked.
Brett Harms (Project Manager)
ANDERSON: The Arizona Science Center Galaxy Gala.
Non-ANDERSON: Either the 2024 Paris Olympics OR Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken” performance at the Oscars.
Jenny Moss (Copywriter)
ANDERSON: Carson’s list of the scariest films during October! Link to his blog here.
Non-ANDERSON: Moo Deng because animals are always better than people.
Carson Schilling (Video Editor/Motion Designer)
ANDERSON: Having the opportunity to attend Adobe MAX in Miami Beach with Allie and Sara, where I learned a ton of incredible new skills and techniques to enhance my workflow.
Non-ANDERSON: The looooooong awaited release of Dune: Part Two and the incredible popcorn bucket design that took the internet by storm.
Matt Grodsky (Partner/Vice President, Matters of State Strategies)
ANDERSON: My Halloween appearance as Mrs. Doubtfire.
Non-ANDERSON: Gladiator II was fun, and I’m glad they didn’t mess it up!
