Wendy Cuthbert

Acklands revs up plans for AutoPlace chain
As car owners turn up their noses at pricey dealership garages, automotive aftermarket firms such as North York, Ont.-based Acklands are moving to pick up the slack.The automotive aftermarket distribution firm hopes to expand its 130-strong chain of AutoPlace car service…

Boston Pizza eyes Ontario
Vancouver’s Boston Pizza is making plans to move east into Ontario in hopes of taking a real slice out of the province’s casual dining restaurant business.’By next summer, we hope to have a minimum of three new restaurants in Ontario,’ says…

Fairlee samples new iced tea product: Boston Iced Tea combining radio spots with sampling at events
Fairlee Fruit Juice is trying to dip into Canada’s ice tea market with an ad campaign ironically tied to a u.s. historical event.Boston Iced Tea is being promoted with two radio spots starring characters Martha and George in a modern twist…

Film festival sponsors seek streamlined approach
Independent film festival promoters are acting less and less independent when it comes to attracting corporate sponsorship – and some of the year’s best finds for Toronto’s festival were spotted at other festivals first. In fact, the tag team approach to…