Josh Kolm

Second Cup to convert some cafes into dispensaries
The coffee chain taps into future demand through a partnership with National Access Cannabis.

ATB partners with UAlberta on AI
The tech-forward bank enlists students and professors to develop real-world applications for machine learning.

Canadians skeptical about artificial intelligence: report
Only a quarter of consumers trust the emerging tech, although companies leading the charge still received high marks.

Air Canada Vacations picks Smith
As digital transformation AOR, the agency will develop new personalized experiences for travelers.

Sid Lee hires digital CD in Toronto
Martin Szomolanyi will bring his experience to a growing number of clients looking for agile, innovative solutions.

Reno Depot positions itself as a DIY destination
The home improvement retailer introduces new spokesperson Dave Morissette as it prepares to ramp up its marketing presence.

Jan Kelley acquires Rainforest Digital
The B2B agency bolsters its offerings in search and Amazon marketing as part of an ongoing digital transformation.

Fifth Story makes senior hire
Patrice Liang will lead business development for the content marketing agency in Quebec and Eastern Canada.

Changing lanes
Settled into a new role at Leo Burnett Chicago, Jordan Doucette talks about fostering ideas and how to support women in the industry.

Cossette adds to Montreal leadership team
Benoit Chapellier returns to lead mandates for several clients and support design-focused business development.

Powershifter names director of talent and culture
Eilish Kennedy will help the growing agency with the difficult task of attracting and retaining digital talent.

AltaVie aims for the premium cannabis consumer
MedReleaf targets people with no connection to cannabis culture using a new brand focused on mindfulness and “living in the now.”

Element AI expands to Toronto
The Montreal-based incubator brings a team focused on R&D and marketing to its fifth office.

Google and Target tested a voice-activated coupon
A pilot program shows how easy it could be to issue, find and redeem discounts on voice platforms.

Which Canadian companies are hiring AI talent?
Data from Indeed suggests demand for machine learning skills is growing faster in Canada than in the U.S. and U.K.