Dr. Pepper launches quirky Quebec campaign

Food+Beverage / Quebec / Screening Room

The soft drink has kicked off its first campaign targeted directly at the French market, featuring a dancing doctor.



Rickard’s introduces a summer brew

Beer

Rickard’s Shandy, the third entry in the brand’s seasonal lineup, is being promoted by an OOH and digital campaign.



Steve Harmer to lead Wunderman, KBM

Industry Moves

The Blast Radius managing director expands his role to work across the three WPP agencies’ Toronto offices.



Sony launches a social project with MTV

Electronics / Social media

The electronics co is promoting its Xperia ZL with a campaign that gets consumers creating content with Instagram stars.



Saatchi & Saatchi boosts creative department

Hires / Industry Moves

The Toronto shop brings in Michelle Orlando as head of production, as well as Matt Antonello and Joel Arbez as creative group heads.



Back Page: Covenant House’s Hope

CSR

Young artists from Covenant House make hope colourful.



Sport Chek cheers on athletes’ parents

Retail / Screening Room / Sports+Ent

The retailer is leveraging Olympic women’s hockey player Meaghan Mikkelson in TV spots for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.



Next Media Stars: Jacquie Albrecht drives metrics forward

Media

The Jungle Media digital specialist is pushing for more relevant measurements for her clients in Vancouver, including recent work with the BC Honda Dealers Association.



Next Media Stars: Amanda De Fields chalks up a digital strategy

CPG / Media

The MediaVest digital supervisor launched an execution that gave consumers a chance to create cafe chalk art without ever leaving their digital device.



Leo Burnett snags four Clio awards

Awards

The agency took home the most trophies amongst the Canadian winners, with Zulu Alpha Kilo, BBDO, Taxi and others snagging a few more.