Josh Kolm
Up to the Minute: Skip gets into loyalty
Plus, Camden goes back to school and NKPR hires its first ECD.
A new agency wants to help brands have a credible place in culture
Berners Bowie Lee’s model is based on looking outside of the advertising bubble to help brands get ahead of trends and shifts.
MEC to be bought out after filing for creditor protection
The outdoor retailer will transition away from its co-op model after already-existing financial struggles were exacerbated by the pandemic.
Up to the Minute: BIMM picks up more work with Audi
Plus, Inabuggy launches delivery offer focused on convenience and CASACOM names director of creative services.
No Fixed Address named AOR for CMHC
The fully integrated assignment for the crown corp will be led by the agency’s recently established Montreal office.
Getting a pulse on cereal and milk buyers
IMI finds consumers in both categories currently skew older, but are expected to swing younger in the future.
Up to the Minute: Who made the first Idea shortlist?
Plus, Rodeo acquires BLVD to unify production offerings, Marwick expands to U.K. and Effies Canada reveals 2020 finalists.
Telus hit with Ad Standards complaint over price claims
The industry watchdog found an ad about the “myth” of high Canadian wireless prices could mislead consumers.
FCB Canada adds a new creative team
Mary MacLeod and Patrick Gravel join to support new assignments from Sobeys and McCain Foods.
Call It Spring wraps its mission up in kindness
The shoe retailer appeals to community-minded youth by helping them care for their wallet, the planet and each other.
Up to the Minute: Ogilvy hires VP for its consulting team
Plus, Zulu adds to its creative team and Leger launches new CX offering.
Design lead prepares to leave John St.
Executive design director Mo Bofill is planning to start a new venture in the fall.
Birks picks Junction59 to lead creative
The Toronto agency is creating an international campaign to help the legacy jewellery brand draw younger buyers.
Why High Tide has pegged Ontario for even more growth
The company became Canada’s biggest cannabis retailer after acquiring Meta Growth last week. Its CEO explains what’s next.
Up to the Minute: A2C will hold Idea Awards at a drive-in
Plus, Thinkingbox and Cartier add to their leadership teams.
