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MDC adds Canadian agencies to new Doner network
Collaboration and speed-to-market will be cornerstones of a North American group that includes Veritas, Union, 6Degrees and KWT.
Craft chair announced for the 2020 Marketing Awards
Cossette’s Carlos Moreno will lead a jury recognizing technical and artistic achievement.
Hudson’s Bay launches first private label beauty products
The retailer extends its coloured stripes into a line emphasizing natural ingredients and beauty essentials.
Unilever names its new chief marketer
Conny Braams succeeds Keith Weed with a more digital mandate, while Fabian Garcia takes over as president in North America.
Church’s Chicken gets a rebrand
The expanding QSR will be known as Church’s Texas Chicken in Canada, as it moves to an integrated international brand.
Juniper Park\TBWA hires new head of production
Taxi veteran Steve Emmens will lead the integration of production disciplines across the agency.
Leo Burnett adds innovation-focused CD
Manasvi Abrol, who previously led the Apollo 11 unit in Mumbai, brings a cross-disciplinary approach to the agency’s creative leadership.
Tech in Action: JC Penney creates a virtual try-on ad for engagement rings
The U.S. retailer launched the AR ad ahead of the busiest time of the year for proposals.
WestJet expands its voice services
The airline is bringing its Juliet digital assistant to Google devices to help customers manage their travel journey.
Cadillac Fairview to develop retail solutions with Scale AI
From the Tech newsletter: The Ravel by CF innovation division is pursuing ways to offer more personalization within physical retail.
Canopy Growth unveils ‘cannabis 2.0′ portfolio
Ready-to-drink beverages, stand-alone liquid cannabis, chocolate and vape products will launch under new and existing brands.
Mackie Biernacki hires first president
Steve Carli brings strategic and management know-how to help steer the agency’s growth.
McCann Canada names new CCO
In addition to Josh Stein taking on a national role, the agency has also hired Dave Roberts as ECD in Montreal.
KFC is testing plant-based chicken in Canada
A one-day trial in Mississauga will help determine if the QSR will launch the products nationally.
FCB/Six and Zulu Alpha Kilo win big at CMA Awards
FCB Canada, Rethink and Cossette were also among the top winners at Friday’s gala.
