Josh Kolm

Canada takes home most awards at Epica
Rethink also won a Design Grand Prix at the awards, which is decided by ad industry press.

The deadline for New Establishment: Innovators is almost here
Tomorrow is the last day to nominate trailblazers from across the industry.

Strategy’s most-read of 2020: Shopper Marketing Report
The year’s most eye-catching stories included No Frills’ gammified flyer and answers to all the questions about shopping in a pandemic.

Bell takes a timeless approach to staying in touch
The telco made carols using phones and computers from the past 140 years to show how it keeps Canadians connected.

Broken Heart Love Affair makes its first creative hires
Former Cossette CDs Jordan Hamer and Spencer Dingle joins what the agency calls a creative and strategic “super team.”

Sid Lee names Vito Piazza as its global CEO
The new agency head will lead its growth strategy, which includes the acquisition of U.S. social agency Denizen.

Amnesty asks Quebec not to skip over the signs of systemic racism
The non-profit puts creative support behind a message it has been pushing since June.

Up to the Minute: Quebecor promotes two on internal creative team
Plus, Le Parc and P&C pick up new clients and Cossette elevates a comms leader.

Up to the Minute: EY bolsters its tech practice
Plus, Republix launches new offering after buying six agencies and Stephen Thomas wins AOR duties with Arthritis Society.

Geometry becomes VMLY&R Commerce
The agency’s Canadian arm will work closely with Taxi to help clients navigate shifts in consumer experiences.

McCann Montreal hires new strategy lead
Badr El Fekkak will lead planning for the office’s key accounts and will support national clients looking to have an impact in Quebec.