Industry Moves
In Brief: Wasserman makes another senior addition
Plus, Lg2′s Claude Auchu joins Worldwide Partners board and SOS Design has a new identity.
Broken Heart Love Affair hires new VP and DEI lead
In addition to working with other client success leaders, Ravi Singh will lead diversity efforts at the growing agency.
Angry Butterfly launches with a focus on thoughtfulness and agility
Co-founders Brent Choi, Graham Candy and Erin Kawalecki want to provide an alternative to network shops and better respond to rapid changes.
WildBrain hires first CMO
Damon Berger will promote a library that includes Peanuts, Teletubbies and Degrassi, as well as the company’s digital platform.
In Brief: Fuse hires six
Plus, Venture wins Alberta Milk account, Notable Group creates new leadership roles and Frank Palmer starts a podcast with NABS.
Luxury fashion vet Dana Gers named CMO for Aritzia
The appointment comes as the retailer pushes further into the U.S. and seeks to capitalize on growth in ecommerce.
Rethink hires two CDs after picking up more new clients
Natasha Michalowska and Frederick Nduna will help lead teams working across a client roster that now includes McCain and Athleta.
No Fixed Address, Ethnicity Matters formalize partnership
The move aligns the multicultural agency with the NFA network and opens the door for future collaborations.
Giants and Gentlemen makes a leadership change
The agency has hired Sally McConnell as general manager as co-founder Gino Cantalini departs.
King Ursa hires two ECDs to lead creative growth
Grant Cleland and Sean Atkinson will build the agency’s in-house creative team as it expands.
TD picks Ogilvy as Canadian creative AOR
The agency was selected following a North America-wide review, which also results in Diamond formalizing its recent work with the bank.
Faulhaber names new president
Lexi Pathak takes over day-to-day management of the agency as founder Christine Faulhaber shifts focus.
Home Hardware names new head of marketing
Laura Baker will assume the role later this month, tasked with elevating its loyalty, CRM and promotional work.
In Brief: Craft adds three clients and eight staff
Plus, Dentsumcgarrybowen adds to its Montreal creative bench and Outpost 379 makes big additions to its leadership.
Major Tom is helping brands integrate crypto into Shopify
The digital shop is bringing alternative currency to clients’ online stores to ease the payment process and access new audiences.
