The detailed report is meant to outline how procurement can avoid a “race to the bottom,” and do more than just cut costs and reduce fees.
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Introducing The COVIE Awards, a new awards show for unprecedented times
It’s actually a satire, with no entry fees or awards, and entrants instead urged to make a donation to nabs.
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ICA introduces a new training program to fight racism
The Institute of Communication Agencies says awards show budgets can be used to change the industry.
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They provide care. They serve food. They report the news. Meet the Super Essential Workers
Production company Makers creates colouring kits to celebrate COVID frontline workers.
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Frank Palmer returns to DDB as Brent Choi resigns
Choi joined the agency as its first CEO/CCO last year. ‘I’m thankful for the opportunity DDB gave me,’ he says.
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Why this Toronto art director put his best foot forward to raise money for diabetes research
A+D’s Daniel Bennett walked around Toronto for 24 hours last weekend, raising $11,000 for diabetes research
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It’ll be Heineken at all Publicis Canada parties (and virtual happy hours) from now on
It is the lead agency for the beer brand in multiple markets around the world.
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Dr. Elizabeth Tunstall on how to make advertising a safer space for Black people
“There’s a psychological gap that you have to get over to decide that advertising is the place in which you belong.”
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The ‘troubling’ diversity numbers for Canada’s planners and strategists
An APG salary survey found visible minority planners and strategists are underpaid, and underrepresented at senior levels.
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Toronto office pushes Ogilvy to the top of Effies’ North American network rankings
Rethink tops North American indie agency list with Bensimon Byrne/Narrative/One Method not far behind at #4.
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Can the marketing world turn promises to do better into real action?
After statements and pledges to do better, real plans for fighting systemic racism in the ad world start to emerge.
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Rogers moves creative and media business to bespoke WPP agency
New agency will be called Theo, with Taxi and John St. sharing creative responsibilities, while Mindshare takes over media.
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Publicis to lead Sun Life branding campaign
Publicis’s Montreal and Toronto offices will work together on national branding work for the next year.
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Halifax agency Revolve urges Nova Scotians to shop local as economy reopens
New campaign is an evolution of its earlier “Step Up, Not Out” campaign encouraging people to stay home to flatten the curve.
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Freelancers launch new website for freelancers
Crral is designed to help agencies find freelance talent quickly and efficiently.
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Ogilvy brings Consulting brand to Canada
Kevin Sutherland is the lone employee, although the unit will have access to Canadian talent as well as 3,000 global employees.
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No Fixed Address expands to NYC with Greg Hahn (definitely not pictured) as co-founder and CCO
Mischief at No Fixed Address opens with one of the most accomplished creatives in the industry.
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A group of Toronto creatives are doing their part to address a hairy situation
A new fundraiser called #HairDare is raising funds for barber shops and salons shuttered because of COVID.
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How an Edmonton creative and his six-year-old daughter are spreading hope in a dark time
With ‘Dear Covid,’ Anthem principal Mark Watt showcase’s humanity’s ability to withstand even the worst.
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No Fixed Address opens up in Montreal
New NFA office will employ 10 people, working for clients like Bell Media, A5 Hospitality and ABInBev.
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