2020 Marketing Awards: Advertising Part II shortlist
The final day of the show has 26 agencies receiving nods across the remaining nine categories.Read More
View ArticleBlack & Abroad and FCB/Six win Advertising Best of Show
"Go Back to Africa" goes back to the podium, while Cossette, Zulu Alpha Kilo, BBDO, FCB, Rethink, Lg2, Sid Lee and John St. celebrate several Gold wins on the final day of Marketing Awards Week.Read More
View ArticleThe first 2020 Agency of the Year deadline is near
The "intent to enter" phase of the competition, which includes some criteria tweaks this year, ends on Friday.Read More
View ArticleHow Oh Henry! promoted 4:25 without buds
In a world with few social gatherings, Hershey flipped the script for a new bar that's meant to be shared with friends.Read More
View ArticleBud Light takes an intersectional approach to Pride
Drag queens strip away the makeup to discuss the through-line between the fight for LGBTQ equality and against anti-Black racism.Read More
View ArticleCall for 2020 Brands of the Year
We're on the lookout for companies that stood the test of the current crisis, thanks to long-term brand-building strategies with legs. Read More
View ArticleNova Scotians welcome visitors into their bubble
Today is the first day Maritimers can travel freely between Atlantic borders. Here's how Tourism Nova Scotia spent three months rethinking its strategy in preparation. Read More
View ArticleWill locals keep Newfoundland & Labrador tourism afloat?
Facing a billion-dollar shortfall, a campaign reminds residents what "home" has to offer.Read More
View ArticleWhat happens when tourism investment looks inward
Waterloo hatched a new strategy to lure locals to attractions in their own backyard.Read More
View ArticleThere’s more time to enter Brand of the Year
Companies now have until July 17 to tell us what makes them worthy of the title.Read More
View ArticleOLG takes off with a recovery strategy
The crown agency's new normal includes an app that lets fans stream and place bets online for the very first time.Read More
View ArticleDanone takes cues from the beer branding world
The dairy co. seems to be channeling Collective Arts for its new yogurt brand. Will it be a hit with the art crowd?Read More
View ArticleWhat is Publicis doing to establish D&I at its agencies?
Its first steps include putting Mia Pearson, Brent Nelsen and Stephanie McRae in charge of initiatives, tapping into Marcel for education and adopting the "Rooney Rule" for hiring.Read More
View ArticleCheck it out: Public sticks Tom Hanks outside the LCBO
Who's better at convincing renegades to keep a distance than Hollywood's favourite neighbour?Read More
View ArticleNova Scotia is making a change that will change lives
Arrivals + Departures had the tricky task of relaying information about a sensitive topic. So the shop looked outward for guidance.Read More
View ArticleNutrl founder says “Yes Guy” to a different kind of hard iced tea
Paul Meehan believes the pendulum is swinging back from no-sugar or high-sugar drinks to something that meets consumers in the middle. Read More
View ArticleKraft Heinz, DoorDash and Spotify hit a home run
Rethink helped the brand team up with the digital apps to recreate the baseball stadium experience at home.Read More
View ArticleThe D2C brand war is on
How do you compete when almost every brand is entering the digital ring? FCB/Six found one way by tapping into dynamic pricing.Read More
View ArticleKraft says no to palm oil, yes to new nut butter
If you thought the brand would never deviate from its iconic peanut spread or remove a key ingredient, think again.Read More
View ArticleHas Nutrl taken a more neutral stance?
The brand is entering Quebec with a mass TV buy. It also appears to be leaning away from its friendly rivalry with other drinks.Read More
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