GLOBAL: UK digital marketing agency Digital Ethos has been acquired by global marketing, technology, business strategy, data, and analytics solutions company Cadastra. As a result of the move, Digital Ethos is set to see its team grow to include more than 700 professionals with expertise across marketing, who will be operating in five countries. In addition, Cadastra will more than triple its international operation thanks to the multimillion-pound deal. This acquisition is Cadastra's second this year, after buying Brazilian e-commerce integration company M3.
ASM Global has announced a multiyear partnership with plant-based food provider Wicked Kitchen to increase the selection and availability of vegan food options throughout its network of arenas, stadiums, theaters, and convention centers. The announcement establishes Wicked Kitchen—a 100% plant-based, flavor-forward global food brand—as the “Preferred Plant-Based Food Partner” of ASM Global venues, as well as an “Exclusive Plant-Based Food Provider” across all catering, suite, and concessions managed by SAVOR.
OTTAWA: On Nov. 27, the World Multicultural Festival will take over the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne. The festival aims to bring together people of all ages and nationalities to experience the richness of the cultural fabric that makes up our communities. Attendees can enjoy live multicultural performances, musical performances, multicultural fashion shows, and more. The event is free to attend.
TORONTO: Toronto's 2022 Distillery Winter Village is now officially open, running through Dec. 31. Widely regarded as Canada's premier holiday market, Distillery Winter Village draws visitors from around the world who can shop goods from more than 65 local merchants, plus wine and dine at several "food cabins" and seven different bars. There's also a 51-foot-tall white spruce Christmas tree located in Trinity Square, and is decorated with 70,000 twinkling lights, 1,700 shiny and matte gold balls, 400 custom midnight blue ornaments, and features 1,000 custom Dior star charms. Tickets are only required on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays after 4 p.m., and Dec. 27-31 after 4 p.m.
VANCOUVER: On the hunt for Christmas gifts? Look no further than Make It Vancouver, which is returning to the PNE Forum Dec. 7-11 with more than 250 makers offering clothing, accessories, art, home decor, gourmet goodies, baby and children's items, and more. Attendees can also expect food trucks, a beer garden, and a venue-wide liquor license to get you in the festive spirit while you shop. Tickets are $9.45 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
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