Agencies
No Fixed Address names Mark Carpenter as president
The longtime exec takes over the agency’s Canadian operations as Jordan Doucette heads to a CCO role at FCB West.
Young Canadians very eager to work in creative fields
A survey reveals the vast majority of people under 30 are interested in creative roles, but feel they lack business knowledge.
Stephanie Small promoted to give Black Taxi full-time focus
What started as an internal DEI initiative has been restructured as its own division, offering consulting and advertising services to clients.
Qtrade consolidates its assignment with King Ursa
The Toronto-based agency will handle creative and media as the digital investment platform increases its digital spending.
Government of Ontario puts ad vendors into review
A new RFP will establish a qualified pool of agencies that can enter second-stage pitches for government marketing contracts.
In Brief: Skip picks another new agency
Plus, Landmark Cinemas creates a multi-tier loyalty program and Jane Gill welcomes a pair of new clients.
In Brief: Canadian agencies earn global recognition
Plus, Air Miles adds two new VPs and Zak Communications wins a pair of assignments.
WPP reports solid Q2 growth
The company also saw increasing demand for its PR arm, with nine of its top 10 clients working on purpose-related activities.
S4 Capital merges MediaMonks and MightyHive
The merger brings together nearly 6,000 people under a single brand and P&L as part of S4′s plan to create “disruptive change.”
Thinkingbox hires first creative director in Toronto
Ryan Booth joins from Hudson’s Bay to help the collective grow its creative offering.
Ogilvy PR strengthens its digital expertise
Industry veteran Erin Jacobson will lead and grow the agency’s online advocacy efforts across North America.
Yes& is focused on project-based strategic planning
The company, founded by Trent Fulton in partnership with Mark Tomblin, envisions itself as a “collaboration platform” for freelancers.
In Brief: MDC will be no more after Stagwell merger
Plus, 1Milk2Sugars adds to its leadership as client roster grows.
Wasserman appoints new leadership to help get back to its roots
The agency wants to emerge from the pandemic with a renewed focus on B.C.
Publicis’ revenue returns to pre-pandemic levels
The company’s Q2 presentation also laid out a strategic direction built around developing digital platforms and data offerings.
