1. Canadian Marketing Association Awards
#1 Advertising & Marketing Event
In 2011, the Canadian Marketing Association Awards honoured Proximity for the second year in a row, for its work with M&M’s. Next: November 30, 2012
In 2011, the Canadian Marketing Association Awards honoured Proximity for the second year in a row, for its work with M&M’s. Next: November 30, 2012
Photo: Anil Mungal Photography
2. Bessie Awards
#2 Advertising & Marketing Event
The BC Diary Foundation campaign was named Best of Show at the 2011 Bessie Awards, which added new craft film categories to the program this year. Next: September 27, 2012
The BC Diary Foundation campaign was named Best of Show at the 2011 Bessie Awards, which added new craft film categories to the program this year. Next: September 27, 2012
Photo: Courtesy of the Television Bureau of Canada
3. Marketing Magazine Marketing Awards
#3 Advertising & Marketing Event
This year, the Marketing Magazine Marketing Awards celebrated its 90th anniversary and changed things up, merging the ceremony with its Digital Marketing Awards. Next: summer 2013
This year, the Marketing Magazine Marketing Awards celebrated its 90th anniversary and changed things up, merging the ceremony with its Digital Marketing Awards. Next: summer 2013
Photo: Pam Lau
4. Strategy Agency of the Year Awards
#4 Advertising & Marketing Event (up from #8)
In 2011, Strategy Agency of the Year Awards gave BBDO top honours at the ceremony in front of 250 industry professionals. Next: November 2012
In 2011, Strategy Agency of the Year Awards gave BBDO top honours at the ceremony in front of 250 industry professionals. Next: November 2012
Photo: Sean Torrington
5. Cassies Awards
#5 Advertising & Marketing Event (up from #7)
Part of Advertising Week, the Cassies Awards recognized Target Marketing for its Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism campaign this year. Next: January 28, 2013
Part of Advertising Week, the Cassies Awards recognized Target Marketing for its Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism campaign this year. Next: January 28, 2013
Photo: Sean Torrington
6. National Advertising Benevolent Society Gala
#7 Advertising & Marketing Event
This year's National Advertising Benevolent Society Gala drew 425 guests and doubled its fund-raising haul. Next: spring 2013
This year's National Advertising Benevolent Society Gala drew 425 guests and doubled its fund-raising haul. Next: spring 2013
Photo: Mike Berube
7. Marketing Hall of Legends Gala
#8 Advertising & Marketing Event
In April, the Marketing Hall of Legends Gala honoured Canadians in four categories—enablers, builders, visionaries, and mentors—at a gala with top industry professionals. Next: October 18, 2012
In April, the Marketing Hall of Legends Gala honoured Canadians in four categories—enablers, builders, visionaries, and mentors—at a gala with top industry professionals. Next: October 18, 2012
Photo: Courtesy of Marketing Hall of Legends Gala
8. Crystal Awards
#9 Advertising & Marketing Event
Presented by four major radio broadcasters including Bell and Astral, the Crystal Awards added a new category for excellence in copywriting this year. Next: March 2013
Presented by four major radio broadcasters including Bell and Astral, the Crystal Awards added a new category for excellence in copywriting this year. Next: March 2013
Photo: Linds Allen
9. Canadian Media Directors’ Council Annual Conference
#10 Advertising & Marketing Event
The 2012 Canadian Media Directors’ Council Annual Conference underwent some big changes, including splashy sponsor activations, a V.I.P. reception, and a new home at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. Next: April 2013
The 2012 Canadian Media Directors’ Council Annual Conference underwent some big changes, including splashy sponsor activations, a V.I.P. reception, and a new home at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. Next: April 2013
Photo: Derek Wuenschirs
