Icynene engages architects with high-value direct mail
PRESS RELEASE: In early 2016, Clever Samurai was given a challenge: how do you get Icynene Spray Foam Insulation to be top-of-mind with architects in the U.S. when sourcing for materials? After some head scratching and late night coffees, they came up with an idea. Nothing flashy and crazy, but …
New study suggests going paperless does not save trees
Study commissioned by Two Sides explains why the popular “go paperless – save trees” slogans are misleading and false. PRESS RELEASE: CHICAGO — Today, Two Sides North America released a new study outlining key facts on why paperless initiatives do not save trees. Findings point to mounting evidence that loss of …
FUSE expands digital content expertise
FUSE Marketing Group taps top brass from global digital storytelling firm to lead digital content PRESS RELEASE: Toronto, ON — FUSE Marketing Group, the Toronto-based, privately held integrated agency that offers a full range of marketing, digital, XM, CRM, and digital content, is doubling down on their efforts in the emerging world …
PATTISON Outdoor awarded advertising contract for Edmonton International Airport
PRESS RELEASE: EDMONTON — PATTISON Outdoor Advertising, Canada’s largest Out-of-Home advertising provider and a leader in airport advertising, today announced that it has been awarded the advertising program contract for Edmonton International Airport (EIA). The recently expanded airport is the fifth-busiest in Canada and is expected to welcome nearly 8 million passengers …
Mark Lindsay joins Rideau Recognition Solutions as new VP of sales
PRESS RELEASE: MONTREAL, QUEBEC — Mark Lindsay joins Rideau Recognition Solutions as the company’s vice president of sales. He will report directly to Peter W. Hart. With his vast North American sales experience across a diverse range of industries, Lindsay is a pivotal part of Rideau’s domestic and international sales expansion strategy …
Tightening the screws on loyalty programs would penalize consumers instead of helping them, MEI
PRESS RELEASE: MONTREAL — Regulating credit card loyalty programs in order to protect Canadian consumers would entail perverse effects that would harm those consumers, as experiences elsewhere in the world have shown, explains an Economic Note published today by the MEI. Loyalty programs aim to encourage customer loyalty to the …
ReUp helps independent businesses create branded loyalty payment apps
Friends-turned-entrepreneurs Asim Shahjahan and Kelsey Regan give small business owners the opportunity to build loyalty and reward customers digitally PRESS RELEASE: TORONTO — ReUp, a digital application that lets business owners build their own branded loyalty payment app for iOS and Android devices, has launched in Canada, helping local businesses …
Movember Foundation first charity to earn cult brand status
PRESS RELEASE: Toronto, ON — The Movember Foundation is proud to announce it is the first charity to be recognized as a cult brand by The Gathering, a summit where coveted brands are honoured for their innovative marketing and consumer loyalty achievements. Other 2016 honorees include Converse, VICE, Lululemon, Airbnb, Molson …
Home Hardware appoints new VP, marketing & sales
PRESS RELEASE: ST. JACOBS, ON — Home Hardware announced the creation of two new senior positions within their company in 2015. A single merchandise organization responsible for all product sourcing led by one vice-president and an integrated marketing and sales organization led by a vice-president, marketing and sales. Home Hardware Stores Limited …
comScore, Rentrak complete merger
Two longtime leaders in measurement innovation use massive data scale to establish new currencies for understanding consumers’ multiscreen behavior PRESS RELEASE: RESTON, VA — comScore, Inc. announced today the completion of its merger with Rentrak to create a new cross-platform measurement company built on a precise, innovation-led understanding of audiences, brands and …