Industry Moves
King Ursa adds a second creative director
Greg Bolton steps into the role to add depth to the agency’s creative team following local and global client wins.
Tam-Tam\TBWA makes 11 new additions
Hires across departments came as a result of client wins in the latter part of 2019.
Thinkingbox acquires Welikesmall
The Canadian interactive studio increases its U.S. presence, as well as its creative and digital offering.
Havas hires Stephanie Nerlich as global chief client officer
Nerlich will support the largest clients at the company’s creative agencies.
Up to the Minute: BPR named AOR for Pizzeria Libretto
Plus, Canada’s Marketing Hall of Legends returns and several PR agencies staff up.
Revolution Strategy staff transitions to M5
The agency expands into Saint John by taking over the agency’s office, which had previously been acquired by Civilized.
Zerotrillion hires new department leads
The agency names three new leads for its strategy, design and client service offerings in Toronto.
Trampoline adds new CDs to its leadership team
A newly promoted head of client service and strategy is also among the recent appointments at the Halifax agency.
Beattie Tartan launches dedicated Amazon division
The agency looks to tap into high purchase intent on the platform through search and content.
Edelman names new leadership in Vancouver
Agency veteran Rhea Dubois-Phillips takes over operations for the office as its new general manager.
Harbinger makes a leadership change
Deborah Adams takes over the president’s role as Jeff Weiss turns his focus to a sister agency focused on consumers over 55.
Diamond adds new VP of strategy
Jon Crowley joins from Sid Lee to help manage and grow the agency’s team, as well as refine its processes.
Bond Brand Loyalty hires new president
PwC’s Brian McLean joins to support the loyalty and customer experience agency’s plans for global expansion.
Soshal launches digital experience design agency
The Ottawa-based agency bucks the integration trend by launching Craft&Crew as a standalone offering.
Susan Irving to become Kruger’s CMO as Nancy Marcus retires
The former PepsiCo exec will take over marketing duties when Marcus wraps up 19 years with the paper company.
