UM and Boston Pizza team up to launch the brand’s “Team Up for the Cup” campaign, urging Canadians to temporarily put aside their regular season allegiances and support all the north-of-the-border teams to help bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada after 31 years. The campaign is anchored by a 30-second spot titled “30 Years
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UM and SkipTheDishes enlist the help of Toronto Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner to curate a selection of candies and expand the brand’s offerings in a new campaign titled “Mitch’s Mix.” SkipTheDishes customers across Toronto can now indulge in a variety of the right winger’s favourite sweets from Candy Funhouse, the largest online candy retailer in
UM was awarded the top spot in Ad Age’s prestigious 2024 A-List & Creativity Awards, which celebrates agencies that have thrived creatively, financially and culturally amid industry disruption. AdAge credits the win to our industry-leading strategy, data and tech capabilities, but, equally importantly, our dedication to our people, our clients and our community. Our ONE UM
In honour of National Caramel Day (April 5th), UM partnered with Reese’s to celebrate and promote Reese’s Big Cup with Caramel. Inspired by digital street art, the campaign included two videos that integrated CGI technology, including animation and visual effects, into live-action backgrounds. Leveraging this nascent technology not only helped to bring alive Reese’s bold
UM was ranked the #1 media agency in Canada and the only agency to earn the coveted “dominant” rating, according to RECMA’s latest report. UM continues to lead in competitive pitches and business momentum, with an ‘A’ rating. UM has held the top spot since 2021 for it’s exceptional performance which is a testament to
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, and UM teamed up with Movember to promote the brand’s latest campaign, “Know Thy Nuts,” to raise awareness of testicular health, support early detection, and navigate a diagnosis. The campaign includes a light-hearted creative and a digital how-to guide that provides boys and men with resources and tools to
Ben Seaton, CEO, UM, has been selected to join the distinguished panel of judges for the prestigious 2024 Strategy Awards. He will team up with 14 fellow industry experts to select the best marketing and advertising strategy work in Canada. The Strategy Awards recognize the country’s best brand-building ideas and insights, and the planners behind
UM and Hershey joined forces to promote the chocolatier’s Family Day campaign, designed to enhance family togetherness by simplifying the process of capturing moments spent together. Hershey created a limited-edition box, distributed through an Instagram contest, which transforms into a tripod to help families capture a hands-free selfie that includes everyone. The box also contains three Hershey bars
UM and BMO collaborated on the launch of BMO’s eclipse rise Visa Card, the bank’s latest credit card that rewards positive financial habits of young Millennials and Gen Z. Specifically designed to support these demographics in their early financial journeys, the campaign rollout includes influencer-driven takeovers with amplification on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. As part of the
The Super Bowl consistently garners millions of viewers each year, with this year’s event reaching an average minute audience of 10 million in Canada, in part due to the Taylor Swift effect. This sizable audience brings a hefty price tag for game spots, prompting the question: Is the investment worthwhile for Canadian advertisers? Deena Markus,
