David Brown

Brave, hungry, scrappy hustlers—why it's time to be more Kiwi

Brave, hungry, scrappy hustlers—why it's time to be more Kiwi

Canada's population, economy and ad industry is nearly eight times bigger than New Zealand's. So why are the Kiwis winning double the number of Cannes Lions (relative to their size) than Canada?

Nestlé has fun with Coffee Mate confusion

Nestlé has fun with Coffee Mate confusion

The new Canadian campaign from Courage features two Australian mates having coffee, mate.

Why Tessa Ohlendorf left agency life for artificial intelligence

Why Tessa Ohlendorf left agency life for artificial intelligence

The former managing director of MediaMonks started Fabric Folks to help agencies adapt to the new AI era.

Why Tim Hortons went with a hockey theme for its Super Bowl spot

Why Tim Hortons went with a hockey theme for its Super Bowl spot

The ad by Gut is undeniably patriotic, but was not a “tariff brief.’

Lions parent company to acquire The Effies

Lions parent company to acquire The Effies

“The coming together of Lions and Effie is a powerful testament to the fact that effectiveness and creativity in marketing are inextricably linked,” said Ascential CEO Philip Thomas.

Adidas and FCB create performance shoe for runners with Down syndrome

Adidas and FCB create performance shoe for runners with Down syndrome

Three years in the making: After rigorous testing and development, the product is set to launch in 2026.

All WPP employees must become 'AI superusers,' says new CEO Cindy Rose at NYC town hall

All WPP employees must become 'AI superusers,' says new CEO Cindy Rose at NYC town hall

Rose is “charismatic” and has made a “positive first impression,” said one WPP exec.

Tim Hortons fuels the 'Canadian Dream' in new campaign

Tim Hortons fuels the 'Canadian Dream' in new campaign

Kiefer Sutherland Asks, “How Come We Never Talk About the Canadian Dream?”

Tag launches new branding with a promise to ‘make it land’

Tag launches new branding with a promise to ‘make it land’

The updated identity signals a readiness for the future, while staying true to its core: delivering quality content at scale across every channel.

TikTok named FIFA's first 'preferred platform' for World Cup

TikTok named FIFA's first 'preferred platform' for World Cup

New deal will take fans 'behind the curtain and closer to the action than ever before,' Fifa secretary general Mattias Grafström said.

Campaign Big Global Awards shortlist announced

Campaign Big Global Awards shortlist announced

Winners will be revealed in February 2025.