The revered awards show returns after a one-year hiatus and a life saving webathon.
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Rethink makes top 10 of One Show finalists
Canadian agencies garnered 89 finalist nods in this year’s competition, with strong showings from Cossette and lg2
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Six new inductees named to Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends
Judy John, Sharifa Khan, Rem Langan, Bryan Pearson, Ratana and Arran Stephens will be honoured at virtual gala April 22.
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Cannes Lions goes digital only for 2021
Unlike last year, when the awards program was cancelled, Cannes Lions trophies will be announced in June.
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Hall of Legends sets diversity benchmarks for class of 2021
This year’s judging committee is also described as “most diverse” ever assembled for CMHOL.
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BBDO tops ICA’s first ‘Creative Power List’
The new ranking system, based on a handful of Canadian and global awards shows, is meant to help agency leaders decide how to allocate their awards budgets.
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The ADCC is back with a call to unquarantine your creative
After a near-death experience last year, the ADCC has brought back its awards show with a call for submissions and a Feb. 5 entry deadline.
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Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends returns with a focus on diversity
Long one of the most respected honours for senior marketers, the process has been updated to ensure more representative nominees and judges.
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Cannes Lions returning as in-person event
The June event will be judged and awarded in person, although it will also feature a “significant” digital component.
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Put away your sweatpants for just one night: It’s the CMA Awards
In a tough year, the CMA Awards provide a welcome opportunity to get dressed up and celebrate the industry, says Stephen Brown
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IKEA and Rethink win Grand Effie for ‘Bedtime’ campaign
SickKids Foundation was named Effie Brand of the Year as part of the ICA’s virtual Canadian Effectiveness Summit on Thursday.
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Cossette wins two Gold Effies for SickKids
Rethink, Bensimon Byrne, and Union complete the list of Gold winners, with virtual presentations to Grand Prix jury happening next week.
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This advertising competition has a nice ring to it
Rather than trophies, this year’s Young Glory winners are being given gold ‘championship’ rings.
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Sick Kids, McDonald’s, IKEA, Rethink and Cossette enjoy strong showing on Effie shortlist
Winners will be announced over the next three weeks with the Grand Prix announced as part of the ICA’s Creative Effectiveness Summit Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.
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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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Five new Legends inducted into Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends
The inductees are Joe Jackman, Nancy Marcus, Morris Saffer, Brian Scudamore and Anthony von Mandl.
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Moldy Whopper wins Best of Show at One Show, while FCB and BBDO Canada win again
Canada ‘punches above its weight creatively,’ says FCB’s chief creative officer, Nancy Crimi-Lamanna, of Best of Discipline accolades.
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Canada’s One Show performance jumps from four Golds in 2019 to 30 this year
FCB, BBDO and FCB/Six lead the way with 11, eight and six Gold Pencils respectively.
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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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Canada more than doubles its One Show finalist performance from 2019
FCB, FCB/Six and Rethink lead the way, while BBDO, Taxi and Bensimon Byrne all have double-digit chances to win a Pencil
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