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In Brief: Cheekbone and Sid Lee win first IDEA Award
Plus, Edelman wins AOR duties for Sol Cuisine and Match Marketing names new business development lead.
Ogilvy, Rethink and FCB win Gold Pencils at The One Show
Ten Canadian agencies were recognized in a virtual gala during Creative Week.
Paprika, Ben Johnston win Gold Cubes at ADC
Bold yellow bottles and a mural that revitalized a neighbourhood were honoured at the 100th edition of the awards.
Cannes Lions releases first shortlists for 2021
BBDO Toronto, FCB Toronto and Ogilvy Toronto all find themselves in the running for the highly competitive Titanium Lion.
What will on-premise dining look like this summer?
A survey by CGA Strategy suggests demand is growing, but restaurants and bars with outdoor options are more likely to benefit.
Rethink named Agency of the Year at ADCC
Cossette won Design Agency of the Year, with FCB, Wedge and Scouts Honour also receiving Scarlett Letter recognition.
In Brief: Manulife names global communications leader
Plus, Zulu will help create AR experiences on Snapchat and Talk Shop adds a new partner.
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Broken Heart Love Affair hires VP of strategy
Kristy Pleckaitis is the agency’s first major hire of 2021, an important one it took its time with.
UberEats drops the puck on its Quebec strategy
Patrick Roy and Mario Tremblay burying the hatchet over a meal is the first effort the brand is making to stand out in the province.
Palliser Furniture Group names first CMO
Steve Ambeau has been brought on to elevate and align marketing across Palliser and EQ3.
Hexo to acquire Redecan in bid for more market share
Consolidation in the cannabis industry continues, giving Hexo the potential of becoming the top producer in Canada.
Ogilvy, Concrete win Yellow Pencils at D&AD
A total of 10 Canadian agencies, as well as a team from Miami Ad School Toronto, won during this year’s virtual awards.
In Brief: One Show and ADC reveal 2021 finalists
Plus, Vibrant Marketing names a new partner and the CMA appoints six to its board.
Food sales are cooling, but other stores are rebounding
While some retail trends are finally beginning to reverse, it could be due to comparisons to the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Brief: Terry Fox Foundation names new marketing leader
Plus, Rock-It adds three AOR wins and Manitoba’s largest agencies are merging.
