Toronto
#1 Advertising & Marketing Event
Dani Reiss, president and C.E.O. of the iconic Canada Goose winter wear, was named Marketer of the Year in 2013 at the glamorous evening of dining, dancing, and celebrating. Next: December 5, 2014
Toronto
#2 Advertising & Marketing Event
DDB Canada/Tribal DDB took home four gold trophies this year and Best of Show for its work on the McDonald’s Canada “Our Food. Your Questions” campaign. The award show, dinner, and gala sold out for the second year in a row, as more than 1,700 entries in 60 categories celebrated the country’s advertising elite. Next: May 2015
Toronto
#3 Advertising & Marketing Event (new to the list)
To complement its new venue, the Sound Academy, in 2013, Strategy created a new way to determine Agency of the Year: a video presentation and a real-time vote by the 300 audience members. John St. won A.O.Y. Gold for the first time, and Tribal Worldwide took the Gold for Digital. Next: October 30, 2014
Montreal
#4 Advertising & Marketing Event (new to the list)
A blend of commerce and creativity, the three-day event unites world-renowned speakers, networking, and collaborative workshops in a custom-designed “Innovation Village.” Kevin Spacey and Chelsea Clinton are on tap to speak at the 2015 event. Ad agency Sid Lee conceived and founded the show in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil. Next: May 26-28, 2015
Correction: This caption has been updated to reflect Sid Lee's involvement in the conference.
Toronto
#5 Advertising & Marketing Event
BBDO Toronto’s TV spot “Gimmicks” for FedEx Canada won Best of Show at the 2013 awards, where Canada’s advertising film industry recognizes top talent in categories like TV single, TV campaign, and digital single. Because the event is switching seasons, it was not held this year; it will resume in a new month in 2015. Next: March 26, 2015
