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.



Tribal DDB Toronto rocks the Webby’s

Awards

The agency won four awards for the McDonald’s “Your Questions. Our Answers” campaign, which contributed to Tribal DDB Worldwide taking home the Webby award for Agency of the Year.



Dixie Mall unleashes shoppers

Fashion+Clothing

The mall is targeting women with “Let Your Shopper Out,” its latest multiplatform campaign that runs until June 30.



Zulu Alpha Kilo promotes Mike Sutton to president

Industry Moves

The change will free up now-CEO Zak Mroueh from the day-to-day management of the company to focus on the agency’s creative output.