Former Twist Image/Mirum ECD on his role with cleantech investment firm Inerjys.
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Diamond hires Max Valiquette as chief strategy officer
Valiquette has a mandate to grow the strategy team and help the fast-growing agency be a little more on-the-radar for its work.
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Giant Ant, Gentilhomme and Sid Lee win Gold Cubes at ADC Awards
Vancouver’s Giant Ant won two Gold Cubes at the ADC Awards in New York Monday night, while Montreal’s Gentilhomme and Sid Lee also won Golds. The ADC Awards is one of the oldest and most prestigious awards programs in the industry. Presented by The One Club for Creativity in New York, the ADC’s focus on […]
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Why great account planning is like jiu jitsu
Planning legend, author and trainer John Griffiths on how great planners need to challenge the status quo.
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Pak and Arbez leaving Grey, creative direction moving to New York
Global executive CD Emiliano Gonzalez De Pietri will take over as top creative for Grey Canada.
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Ancestry pulls slavery-era ad following online backlash
Criticism of the Anomaly Toronto spot erupted this week, with critics saying it ignores the true horror of slavery.
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Farm Boy chooses new agencies after issuing call via LinkedIn
The unconventional tactic earned praise on the social network, but triggered some light finger-wagging from the ICA.
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When Aaron met Rich and Jeff
Jeff Goodby and Rich Silverstein share candid stories about their remarkable careers in advertising for Aaron Starkman’s IOFA podcast.
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Michael Beckerman on his new role as president and CEO of MKTG Canada
Veteran senior marketer prepares for the next round of his career. “I’m at the top of my game.”
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Vision7 creates Magnet to offer technology consulting and data solutions
Janie Liu named general manager of new unit committed to helping clients deliver data driven but frictionless consumer journeys.
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Arthur Fleischmann on his new job with Ogilvy
Fleischmann retains CEO role at John St., with Stephanie Hurst promoted to president.
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Turning MAGA into something better
Peace Collective created red-and-white toques with the message “Welcome to Canada”
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The ICA’s plan to transform the agency review process
The ICA may want to do away with price-based RFPs but ultimately it’ll be up to marketers to decide.
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Inside Barton Wong’s not-so-trivial pursuit of game show glory
Mindshare’s senior trading associate was a two-day champion on the king of game shows.
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Issued a bad RFP? Your card might be in the mail
New ICA website lets agencies anonymously send a humorous but pointed reminder to clients about flaws in RFP process.
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Ben Feist’s giant leap from advertising to NASA and the red carpet at Sundance
What started as a passion project led to a job with the space agency, and a credit in the new Apollo 11 documentary.
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DDB unveils new look with old names
The visual identity allows for minor customization for different offices to reflect location, work and clients.
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Ottawa agency’s intern recruitment effort called out on Twitter
McMillan says ‘Intern Tears’ isn’t about overworking free labour, but paying interns to do real work for real clients and to, yes, work hard.
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Pop-up agency proves it’s better to Give than receive
The Give Agency brings together more than 150 creatives, strategy and business experts to solve brand challenges for charity organizations.
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Work in advertising or work at Google? Discuss.
If you’re young with something to say, the biggest megaphones are in advertising, says ANGUS TUCKER.
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