Emily Wexler
Walmart searches for Mom of the Year
Digital / Retail / Screening RoomThe retail giant makes its first foray onto Facebook and introduces a new program celebrating Canadian mothers.
Going glam at 75
Branding / Travel+TourismThrough decades of often-turbulent times, Air Canada has built an iconic Canadian brand. Now it’s attempting to bring a bit of glamour back to the skies.
As seen on reality TV
TelevisionFrom the team at The Hive to DDB Canada’s Frank Palmer, Canadian ad men are taking the small screen by storm.
ING’s explosive branding
Branding / Financial+Insurance / Screening RoomA brand revamp by new AOR John St. positions the financial institution as a modern alternative to the big five banks.
Grip selected for Facebook Preferred Marketing Developer Program
DigitalPresident Harvey Carroll talks about the advantages of being the only Canadian integrated agency in the program.
Videotron and Sid Lee win Grand Prix Crea
AwardsLg2 also won big, taking home the most hardware at the award show that recognizes the best in Quebec advertising.
Louis-Eric Vallee has passed away
NewsThe president and CEO of Saint-Jacques Vallee Young & Rubicam lost his battle with cancer on March 25.
New frontiers
Hires / Industry MovesWe caught up with a few folks who recently left the comfort of their previous posts, and asked them about their new gigs and future plans.
Q&A: Scott Goodson’s Uprising
BrandingThe expat Canadian founder of StrawberryFrog discusses his new book and how brands can (and should) harness the power of cultural movements.
Shaw appoints Jim Little as CMO
Hires / Industry MovesThe former chief brand and communications officer at RBC takes on the role effective April 26.
