Emily Wexler
Cannes Lions: Seven Canadian entries make first shortlists
Leo Burnett, Cossette, Sid Lee, Bleublancrouge and Grey earn nods in the Promo and Direct categories.
Stephen Leps leaves Film Jury at Cannes
The former Zig CD has left the agency for a firm in Chicago, and will be replaced on the jury by Alan Gee.
Manitoba surprises with UnexpectedTV.com
Tourism org Travel Manitoba has released a multimedia campaign with Frantic Films, focusing on things that might surprise those who have never been.
NABS Gala honours top industry execs
The non-profit pulled in over $200,000 for in-need members of the communications industry.
Call for Entries: strategy’s Agency of the Year and Media Agency of the Year
It’s that time of year again: strategy is looking for the best agencies and media agencies in the country.
Western Canada Lottery Corporation wins big at Crystals
The spot by Venture Communications also wins Gold in Performance.
Earth Hour goes social
This year, WWF Canada is promoting the lights-out program with a social media-driven contest, new sponsorship activity and a Blackberry application.
Joe gets an online refresh
Joe Fresh Style updates its website and introduces new downloadable tools, including the ‘Fashion Shaker’ outfit-making app.
Exclusive: Frito Lay talks Doritos ‘Viralocity’
The company reveals details and media plans for this year’s big contest.
Spotted! Virgin’s hot models
Virgin Mobile teams up with Canadian fashion designers and Victoria’s Secret models to unveil new phones and services.
Dentsu and Canadian Scooter Corp. take top media prize at CASSIES
Grand Prix honours went to Juniper Park and Frito-Lay North America, who also took home four Golds.
Spotted! Street beauty predictions
Cool ads discovered while out and about.
CASSIES gear up
The awards that recognize business effectiveness includes several names in the media biz on its judging panel.
Dove expands its spa with Body and Soul, and wins two media awards
The Dove-commissioned play Body & Soul has won a Branding Bravery award from Valencia’s Festival of Media, and returns this summer at the Tarragon Theatre.
CCAB’s report card out on 43 Canadian dailies
The new circulation measurement rules have been introduced to better reflect the needs of media buyers.
