H2 expands into Alberta with content studio

Vancouver Island’s H2 Accelerator (H2) is expanding to Calgary, Alta., with a new creative content studio.

H2 is also appointing industry veteran Scott King (pictured) as its president.

King, a longtime digital strategist, is a veteran of Critical Mass, most recently the Calgary shop’s group creative director.

“[His] strategic heft and big ideas inspire our team and clients,” CEO Dan Dagg says. “Growing west with the right people in place feels like a natural evolution.”

The move supports H2’s projected 23% growth in 2025.

H2’s clientele includes Vancouver Island’s Coastal Community Credit Union, Tourism Nanaimo and Oak Bay Marine Group, as well as Alberta leaders like Easymax and national clients such as Connect Hearing. Services span strategy, creative, media buying, video production and social media.

Gladstone Media opens Miami office

Gladstone, a Toronto-based ad agency, design studio and multimedia production company, is opening its first international office, located in Miami. Gladstone is known for its campaigns in real estate, hospitality and lifestyle sectors.

Gladstone debuts in Florida as the marketing agency of record for two projects: 1960 South Ocean, an exclusive estate in Palm Beach, and Amalfi, an oceanfront condo tower in Fort Lauderdale.

The shop tells strategy it recently contributed to work for Toronto’s Freed Hotel and Residences, designed by architects Adrian Smith and Gordon Gill, known for landmarks like Central Park Tower and the Burj Khalifa.

Gladstone Media, a long-standing client of Ritz-Carlton, designed and executed the marketing and branding for the chain’s café and wine bar, Lano.

Gladstone recently developed a brand platform for proprietary skincare line Po Athletic, producing a commercial and promotional content featuring Canadian Olympic gold medalist Andre De Grasse.