Mike Byrne

Mike Byrne is a prominent figure in the advertising industry, currently serving as a Founding Partner and Global Chief Creative Officer (GCO) at Anomaly, a position he has held since January 2006.12

Career Highlights

Prior to co-founding Anomaly, Byrne was a Creative Director at Wieden+Kennedy Portland from 1998 to 2006. During his tenure there, he served as the Co-Creative Chief for Nike, overseeing creative development for the brand in the US and Latin America.2 Under his leadership, W+K Portland garnered numerous awards and was named Agency of the Year twice.

Achievements and Recognition

Byrne's career has been marked by significant accomplishments:

• He has won numerous awards at prestigious advertising festivals, including the Cannes International Advertising Festival (Grand Prix in 2001), D&AD, The One Show, and Clios.2
• In 2004, he won an Emmy for the film "Nike Tag".2
• Details magazine ranked him 30th in their "50 Most influential men under 40" issue in 2002.2
• Shoot magazine ranked him the third best copywriter in the world in 2003.2

Notable Work

One of Byrne's most impactful campaigns was the "Yellow Band" campaign for Lance Armstrong, which helped raise over $50 million for the LiveStrong charity.2

Current Role at Anomaly

At Anomaly, Byrne has been instrumental in the agency's success. Under his creative leadership, Anomaly was named Agency of the Year in 2022 and topped Ad Age's A-list in 2017.3

Education and Personal Life

Byrne attended Georgetown University and St. Joe's Prep.1 He is known to be active on the creative lecture circuit and serves on the board of the Creative Circus in Atlanta, GA, where he mentors aspiring creatives.2