Josh Kolm
Pet Valu enters Quebec by acquiring Chico
Buying the province’s largest pet store franchisor is the logical next step in become Canada’s top pet retailer.
In Brief: Taxi makes six cross-department promotions
Plus, Arrivals + Departures and Pomp & Circumstance both expand on relationships with previous clients.
IPG grew organic revenue by 11.6% in Q4
General economic recovery and demand for its data offering helped the company continue its recent growth streak.
How inflation is impacting consumer shopping habits
A report from Numerator finds a lot of Canadians are ready to hunt for discounts and switch brands if increases continue.
Edelman Canada looks globally for new head of digital
Matt Collette joins from the agency’s Asia Pacific division to further develop its offerings.
In Brief: Bread fixing class action suit gets approval
Plus, RYU hires a familiar face as its in-house creative lead and voting for Radio-Canada’s “Bye-bye” contest nears its end.
Most-read of 2021: Shopper Marketing Report
From new products to new ways to use promo spend, the stories SMR readers were most interested in this year.
Metro flips holiday meals to better reflect its customers
The grocer provides holiday meal inspiration in the form of cultural twists sourced from the communities it operates in.
Most-read of 2021: Agencies
New agency models, new hires and new client relationships were among the most popular stories with readers this year.
BHLA helps Miami Ad School launch first scholarship
The Miles Philip Hammond Scholarship will cover a full two year program for two students who have faced hardships.
Most-read of 2021: Opinion
From equity issues to questionable design work, these are the editorial columns that made the biggest waves with readers.
Most-read of 2021: Campaigns
Our readers were really interested in the first campaign from the OCS, as well as efforts from Tims, Canadian Tire, Rogers and Telus.
SAAQ tries to make drunk driving disappear
Magicians and memes are helping the crown corp get Quebec drivers to consider alternative rides home.
Zulu ends 2021 with new hires and more kudos
As the agency picks up another international AOY honor, new CDs and a head of talent aim to fuel success in the new year.
Most-read of 2021: Magazine
The most-read features from our print edition range from big award wins to how companies are handling fundamental shifts in the way the world works.
