Ian Grais
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In the News
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2023 Agency of the Year Gold: Rethinkers don’t believe in the status quo
In true fashion, the agency likes to work with clients that are equally obsessed with living their values.
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Marketing Hall of Legends announces 2023 inductees
Lisa Lisson, Noel O'Dea, Sandra Sanderson, Chris Staples, Ian Grais and Tom Shepansky make up this year's class.
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Rethink solidifies its succession plan with new leadership team
As its co-founders step away from the day-to-day, new national leaders and a limited partnership model will ensure the agency's long-term independence.
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Creative Report Card 2020: Three pillars, one agency
How Rethink co-founders Chris Staples and Ian Grais wrote the book on running a CRC-topping agency.
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Creative Report Card 2020: Indies rise to the top
How independent agencies have tapped into their values and capabilities to thrive in today's business climate.
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The 2020 Creative Report Card
Here are this year's rankings of the industry's top creatives, strategists, brands and agencies.
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2019 AOY Gold, Design Gold and Silver Digital: Rethink rethinks its future
The 20-year old shop, which bagged three awards for work across disciplines, is gearing up for a future without its founders at the helm.
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CRC 2019: Top CDs on building a strong partnership
Teams at Cossette and Rethink share the secrets to a successful work marriage that spawns award-winning ads.
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Design AOY Silver: Social by design
Rethink is using a social-first strategy to ensure effective designs hit social media channels.
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CRC 2017: Rethink and develop
The report card's #2 agency is focused on well-designed ideas that turn into ads.
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The 2015 Creative Report Card
It was a big year for DDB, Molson and Rethink. See who else topped the list and find out where you landed on the report this year.
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Creative Report Card: Taking Rethink to new heights
This year's top creative directors, Chris Staples and Ian Grais, talk about how they keep the creative juices flowing at their agency.
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AOY Silver: Rethink digs up winning ideas
From "piss off Putin" briefs to uber-successful Molson Canadian fridges, this Toronto agency is basking in a glowing year.
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Who’s judging this year’s CASSIES?
The 2015 panel includes two retailers, three CPG marketers and two former Cannes jury members.
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Rethinking on a budget
Rethink CD team Chris Staples and Ian Grais take third in our Creative Report Card.