Clayton Hove

Clayton Hove is a Creative Director at Odney, a position he has held since July 2023. He is based in Bismarck, North Dakota, and has an extensive background in advertising and creative roles. Prior to joining Odney, Hove served as the Creative Director at KK Bold for over 26 years, where he began his career as a copywriter before quickly advancing to leadership roles due to his diverse skill set.1

Professional Background

• Current Role: Creative Director at Odney (July 2023 - Present)
• Previous Roles:
  • Chief Executive Bone Daddy at Ad to the Bone (2001 - Present)
  • Ad Maven at Adland (2000 - Present), where he contributed significantly to their commercial archive.
  • Creative Director at KK Bold (1997 - June 2023)
  • Art Director at GL Ness (1995 - 1996)
  • Graphic Designer at The Nightshade Studio (1989 - 1995)

Education

Hove has a diverse educational background, with degrees and certifications from several institutions:

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Minor in Entrepreneurship from Dickinson State University (2007-2010)
• Various studies in communications and commercial art from Bismarck State College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, and the University of North Dakota.

Recognition

Hove has received accolades such as being named in the "Forty Under Forty" by Business Watch in July 2008 and winning the National Brattender Brat Cocktail Contest in 2012.1

Personal Interests

In addition to his professional work, Hove is known for his passion for vintage advertising and has curated a significant online collection of commercials, particularly Super Bowl ads. He also humorously describes himself as a "concept cowboy" and "word wrangler," reflecting his creative approach to advertising.1