Josh Kolm
Planet Fitness spreads kindness with Snapchat
The gym chain used location-specific geo-filters to help members engage with its “Judgement Free Generation” CSR program.
Tech in Action: Burger King shows the ridiculous potential of AI
The QSR aims to prove the value of human creativity in a tech-obsessed industry.
Union puts its tech talent on display
The Toronto agency is showing off the capabilities of its new innovation team with a Nuit Blanche exhibit.
Licensed producers will get one store each in Ontario
The government outlined details of its private cannabis retail plan, including taking oversight outside of the LCBO.
Empire acquires Farm Boy
Sobey’s owner will help the Ottawa grocer accelerate its growth plans as it continues on a transformation plan.
Casacom expands, adds creative studio
The firm grows its content creation capabilities to amplify the reach of its PR programs.
Forsman & Bodenfors names CEO
Melanie Johnston has been hired from DDB to lead the newly merged agency’s Canadian operations.
Going hands-on with House of Vans
The skate and shoe brand will host performances, markets and clinics based around creativity and culture.
Tech in Action: Kayak uses AR to measure luggage
The travel site’s new tool gives users a heads up on whether their bag can be carried onto their next flight.
Salesforce announces Einstein Voice
The CRM company will allow users to build voice assistants and bots powered by existing customer data.
How Canadian companies rank on AI adoption
An Accenture report shows companies are getting up to speed on ethics, but lag when it comes to successful implementation.
Public Mobile updates its chatbot
A design change to the SIMon platform aims to make it a more effective customer service tool.
Only one third of LGBTQ+ staff are out at work
The ICA is bringing an organization supporting queer agency staff to Canada in response to a recent survey.
Brent Choi leaves JWT
The president of the Canadian operation and CCO for global brands departs as the agency continues to pursue a collaborative creative model.
RBC takes a lighthearted approach in latest campaign
The bank enlists Canadian actor Jay Baruchel to demonstrate three services that make the bank different.
