TODAY'S EDITION February 22, 2026

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Omnicom to axe and relocate more jobs as it doubles cost savings target to $1.5B

Majority of synergies will come from $1 billion cut to staffing costs, including job losses and offshoring.

Brandon Ingram puts Hellmann’s on a poster

The campaign from Edelman features the Toronto Raptors star squaring off against the brand’s “starting five” mayo flavours.

Cossette introduces the GOAT (“Greatest Of All Tasters”) for Hostess

The brand is challenging Canadians to guess the flavours of its mystery snack cakes—led by a chaotic, internet-ready goat puppet built for social.

Bell expands with Shopsense AI to turn programming into performance media

The partnership with the content-to-commerce platform is expanding across more programming formats, as well as the Quebec market.

New Dentsu CEO to prioritize “flatter structure,” speed and improving holdco brand

Dentsu's corporate shake-up and appointment of a new chief executive follows record $2 billion (£1.5 billion) annual loss. 

A “Gigantic game of The Sims”: Leger adopts Plus Company’s Smart Persona tool

First introduced last year, it facilitates conversations with AI representations of tailored audience segments.

Courage named creative AOR for Simplii Financial

Courage will now lead creative strategy and integrated campaigns for Simplii Financial, deepening its relationship with CIBC.


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Agency: LG2

Client: Kraft Peanut Butter

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Reitmans turns abandoned Toronto subway station into a runway experience

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Last call to contribute to State of the Pitch

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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.

Bell opts for locker room cheers over tears for Olympics

For Milan and Cortina 2026, LG2 wanted Bell to stand out from typical “teary eyed” narratives about perseverance and resilience, said LG2's Nicolas Dion.

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.

Childhood Cancer Canada wants us to imagine the unimaginable

Awareness campaign by The Garden was inspired by a common response to learning of a childhood cancer diagnosis.

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