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[Top Agency Series] The Power of Storytelling in Business With Philippe LeBlanc of Funday Agency

[Top Agency Series] The Power of Storytelling in Business With Philippe LeBlanc of Funday Agency

Philippe LeBlanc is Co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Funday Agency, a full-service branding and advertising agency. Built of industry veterans and entrepreneurs, the agency believes there’s always fun to be had solving brand problems. Before Funday, Philippe was Co-founder and CEO of Flixel, a Toronto-based startup with creative tools for visual storytelling. The software enables photographers, videographers, and digital marketers to tell mesmerizing stories using a unique visual medium known as cinemagraphs, which blends photo and video.

Triggers, Toll-Free Triumphs, and Tales From a Marketing Legend With Joe Sugarman

Triggers, Toll-Free Triumphs, and Tales From a Marketing Legend With Joe Sugarman

Joe Sugarman was the CEO of JS&A Group, Inc. and a renowned bestselling author. He was a luminary in the field of direct response marketing and copywriting. His innovative approaches and successful marketing strategies are showcased in his notable books, including Triggers, Success Forces, and The Adweek Copywriting Handbook.

He rose to fame with the creation of BluBlocker Sunglasses, which have sold over 20 million pairs. Joe was also recognized for pioneering the now-common practice of accepting credit card payments over toll-free telephone numbers.

[Top Agency Series] Leveraging Local Expertise for Worldwide Business Growth With Cameron Heffernan

[Top Agency Series] Leveraging Local Expertise for Worldwide Business Growth With Cameron Heffernan

Cameron Heffernan is the Chief Marketing Officer at Your B2B Marketing, a globally focused strategic marketing agency. With a rich background as a serial entrepreneur, Cameron’s career spans three continents, reflecting a diverse and expansive professional journey. He is recognized for launching a seven-figure marketing agency that caters to a wide range of clients across the globe. His expertise lies in helping companies articulate their value proposition effectively, supporting their growth, and assisting them in entering new markets.

[Top Agency Series] The Power of Storytelling in Branding With Judy Lewis of Strategic Objectives

[Top Agency Series] The Power of Storytelling in Branding With Judy Lewis of Strategic Objectives

Judy Lewis is Co-founder and Partner of Strategic Objectives, Canada’s most award-winning public relations and marketing communications agency. She is an accomplished public relations and marketing strategist driven by insights, experience, and endless imagination. Judy provides senior counsel to numerous prominent brands worldwide while contributing to various social causes. Her work has helped to prevent violence against women, enact protective legislation to combat sex trafficking, mobilize communities to reduce childhood hunger, and promote social justice and positive change.

[Top Agency Series] The Social-First Era With Joe Gagliese and Mat Micheli of Viral Nation

[Top Agency Series] The Social-First Era With Joe Gagliese and Mat Micheli of Viral Nation

Joe Gagliese is Co-founder and Co-CEO of Viral Nation, a global digital media innovation group powering the social ecosystem through integrated solutions that align strategy, talent, media, and technology. He is a renowned expert in influencer marketing and social technologies, with his insights cited in major publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, WIRED, CNBC, Vox, Business Insider, Forbes, and Inc. Joe’s dedication to inspiring and mentoring emerging entrepreneurs has led him to teach marketing courses at academic institutions across North America.

Mat Micheli Mat Micheli is Co-founder and Co-CEO of Viral Nation, which works with tens of thousands of influencers across the social landscape and fuels growth for the world’s leading brands, including Anheuser-Busch, The Coca-Cola Company, Hasbro, Meta, Oculus, Tencent, and Uber. He oversees the company’s global operations, finance, and technology functions, establishing himself as an authority on athlete influencer marketing and social technologies with his work featured in Business Insider, Forbes, and Vox. Mat has participated in various events and conferences that support diverse entrepreneurial communities, including the Rotman Commerce Women in Business and Women’s Leadership Symposium.

[Top Agency Series] Creating a Successful Creative Agency With Tom Shepansky of Rethink

[Top Agency Series] Creating a Successful Creative Agency With Tom Shepansky of Rethink

Tom Shepansky is the Co-founder of Rethink Communications, a well-established, full-service creative ideas agency that operates across various locations, including New York, Toronto, Vancouver, and Montréal. The agency caters to a diverse clientele and provides comprehensive 360° campaigns, digital solutions, design, production, public relations, and strategic services. Tom serves as a trustee and oversees the business operations at Rethink. Before Rethink, he held a prominent position as the VP Director of Client Services at DDB Canada, a renowned advertising agency.

[Top Agency Series] Growing Agencies Via Acquisitions With Katie Dunsworth-Reiach of Talk Shop Media

[Top Agency Series] Growing Agencies Via Acquisitions With Katie Dunsworth-Reiach of Talk Shop Media

Katie Dunsworth-Reiach is Co-founder and Partner of Talk Shop Media, a full-service integrated communications agency with expertise in public relations, social media, digital marketing, influencer relations, branding, and creative execution. She is also Co-founder of Smart Cookies, a personal finance brand featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Today, CNN, and The Wall Street Journal, which has attracted global partnerships with the likes of American Express and Procter & Gamble.

As a serial entrepreneur, Katie is Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of If Communications, a full-service communication agency providing strategy, branding, advertising, design, packaging, and digital ideas. She has co-hosted a W Network series, co-authored two best-sellers with Random House, and contributed regularly to CTV and Global News.

[Top Agency Series] Elevating Brand Love Through Strategic Marketing With Brent Wardrop of Elemental

[Top Agency Series] Elevating Brand Love Through Strategic Marketing With Brent Wardrop of Elemental

Brent Wardrop is the Founder of Elemental, an independent full-service creative advertising and marketing agency based in Toronto. Elemental positions itself as a partner in growth, assisting clients in engaging their audiences and driving business results. Under Brent’s leadership, the agency has had the privilege to serve notable brands such as Dyson, Scotiabank, Allergan, Shred-it, and Honeywell. His journey to entrepreneurship is unique, having transitioned from his earlier career as a professional musician.

[Top Agency Series] How To Grow by Leveraging Creative Agencies With Thomas Magny of Camden

[Top Agency Series] How To Grow by Leveraging Creative Agencies With Thomas Magny of Camden

Thomas Magny is the Partner and VP of Creation at Camden, a creative ad agency in Montreal, Toronto, Lyon, and Hong Kong for brands with drive. Camden has over 120 active B2C, B2B, and government clients across many different fields. Since joining the agency in 2019, Thomas has played an instrumental role in building Camden’s reputation in Toronto and winning clients across Canada. He previously served as Associate Creative Director at Felt Studio, a Montreal-based creative studio. He comes from the fashion and branding world, having built Bonvilain, an online clothing line that brought together innovative organic fabrics and a meticulous approach to detail.  

[Top Agency Series] Partnering With Experts for Effective Advertising With Tony Lyons of Alphabet

[Top Agency Series] Partnering With Experts for Effective Advertising With Tony Lyons of Alphabet

Tony Lyons is the Owner, President, and Chief Creative Officer of Alphabet, an advertising, design, and new media creative consultancy. Under his leadership, Alphabet has undertaken major brand re-development projects, creative strategies, and content marketing programs for numerous clients from diverse sectors, including tourism and healthcare.

Tony boasts a career spanning over 30 years in the marketing and advertising industry. He began his career in Ireland, where he held senior designer positions at design and advertising studios such as Young & Rubicam. Tony has presented at various industry conferences, including the Professional Development Institute, the University of Ottawa, and the Government of Canada Public Services and Procurement Canada communications department.

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