Campaign from Edelman Canada wants the condiment to claim its rightful place as a food A-lister.
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Unilever appoints influencer agency for global food business
Seven agencies pitched for the account, which covers Knorr and Hellmann's.
AI influencers push creator marketing into a new phase
As brands experiment with digital twins and virtual creators, marketers are weighing the scale and efficiency of AI against the trust and human connection that drive real influence.
Narcity Media launches “Boost” to streamline Instagram story distribution for brands
The platform lets brands launch city-based Instagram Story campaigns in minutes, tapping more than 2,000 creators and everyday users without the usual influencer processes.
Inside Snapchat’s Canadian comeback
New GM Bob Cornwall shares how the platform is bridging the gap between marketers and users, deepening engagement in mature markets, and positioning itself as a core growth engine for Canadian brands.
Taking a scroll — Week of March 16: This week in the global creator economy
The latest trends, creator moves and platform updates marketers need to know.
What actually proves creator ROI?
Zeinab Sayed, head of measurement at #paid, outlines the benchmarks, brand-lift signals and creative formats that show whether influencer content is truly driving impact.
Taking a scroll — Week of March 9: This week in the global creator economy
The latest trends, creator moves and platform updates marketers need to know.
Hermana Agency names creator Kennedy Rose strategic advisor for new all-women gaming division
The creator-first move positions Hermana to strengthen the bridge between influencers and brands through embedded creator leadership.
Brand-building in the age of social: What Nike and Aldi get right
Simply having a funny or unhinged tone of voice is not enough.
Publicis Groupe Canada launches social-first agency, Coby Shuman to lead
Shuman joins Publicis to build a social-first team designed to help brands spark culture, engage communities, and create impact across platforms.
Canada allows TikTok to continue operating after national security review agreement
Ottawa says new data safeguards and oversight measures address security concerns while allowing TikTok to maintain its Canadian operations and support the country’s creator economy.
Taking a scroll — Week of March 2: This week in the global creator economy
The latest trends, creator moves and platform updates marketers need to know.
Molly Carlson, William Nylander and the rise of the athlete-creator
From Olympic vlogs to behind-the-scenes training content, athletes are turning social platforms into media channels — and giving brands new ways to reach fans.
IKEA Canada launches “Kitchen Showroom Showdown”
The five-part YouTube series shows how kitchens can be built on any budget, with expert tips, creative designs and renovation advice.
Make-A-Wish Canada turns wishes into music with TikTok song
The original track by Montreal-born singer-songwriter Stacey Ryan celebrates the power of wishes for children with critical illnesses, inviting fans to create TikTok content with a branded effect.
Creator marketing moves from trend to core channel, Emarketer says
Creator partnerships are no longer optional: 48% of marketers say they’re a must-have.
We Are Social names Krisztina Virag MD for Canada after Coby Shuman departure
The Plus Company owned social agency also shakes up US leadership with plans to enhance creative innovation and client growth across North America.
No TV ad, no problem: Kraft Mac & Cheese hijacks Super Bowl Sunday
Skipping a traditional 30-second spot, Kraft Mac & Cheese responded in real time to more than 50 Super Bowl commercials
Subway Canada turns Super Bowl link sharing into a Twitch misdirect
By tricking consumers into watching a “soup or bowl,” DonerNorth helped the sandwich brand cut through one of the year’s most cluttered media moments.
Taking a scroll — Week of Feb. 6: This week in the global creator economy
The latest trends, creator moves and platform updates marketers need to know.
Snap and Alphabet results: Lots of AI, and a focus on profitable growth
Media and social experts share their interpretation of the numbers to predict how brands will be reaching consumers on the platforms in the months ahead.
How a creator campaign for Pet Valu drove store visits up 5%
The campaign offers a clear look at how Pet Valu used creators to connect emotional storytelling with physical store behaviour in a competitive retail category.
Clark Influence appoints senior leaders to bolster social-first strategy
The agency has hired Sophie Morel and Marine Didierlaurent as it expands its social team, aiming to deliver integrated, performance-driven content and influencer campaigns across Canada.
5 Questions With… Torri Webster
How Torri Webster chooses the brands she works with—and the ones she turns down.
Adbot takes “advertainment” approach to social media marketing
“Our goal is to give consumers a reason to talk about your brand. I’m a content creator, not an ad agency, so we play by different rules,” says Adbot founder Raul Garcia
The Creator Economy Outlook 2026: Part 1
As the market matures, experts predict where growth, risk and opportunity will emerge next.
Introducing #TheSocialEdit, our new content vertical
An ongoing exploration of the many ways social media is reshaping today’s advertising landscape.
Are creators the new brand builders?
They have been variously described as 'voices that matter', 'culture translators' and 'an effective way to cut through the noise' while recent findings have shown they also offer a strong ROI so are they a real alternative to the traditional marketing mix?
Taking a scroll: This week in the global creator economy
The latest trends, creator moves and platform updates marketers need to know