Meet Dan Evans - Managing Partner 💥 Ready for tee time any time, catch Dan as he putts his way onto tonights panel on RAISING THE BAR: Creatively. Culturally. Collectively. ⛳️ With his extensive experience, Dan continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in marketing. Dan’s journey in the creative industry has been an adventure. It began with a decade working in the arts, including a stint as Executive Director of Decidedly Jazz Danceworks. Prior to co-founding Evans Hunt in 2008, Dan spent 10 years at Critical Mass, eventually serving as President and working on global accounts including Mercedes-Benz, Procter & Gamble, Smithsonian, and Rolex. 15 years later Dan is now Managing Partner at Evans Hunt, a full-service digital agency based in Calgary that was recently acquired by Mod Op, a US-based agency group that originated in Los Angeles and has 14 offices across North America. Known for his strategic acumen and creative instinct, Dan plays the role of leader, business strategist, and creative thinker, working with teams to drive the best results for clients. Whether it’s a quirky ad campaign or a groundbreaking digital strategy, he brings a unique touch that helps set Evans Hunt Group apart. Join Dan at our Panel Talk tonight (July 17th)! Grab your tickets today 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/gPacexah
Ad Rodeo Association
Advertising Services
Strengthening the creative community & honouring ideas across the Prairies.
About us
The Ad Rodeo Association is the celebration of creative excellence in Calgary. Each year, Ad Rodeo provides creative professionals the opportunity to meet, talk, learn, mentor and celebrate what they do through several events that culminate in the Anvil Awards. The Anvil Award represents the special talent and effort it takes to be recognized by your peers for creating the very best. As a not-for-profit society, Ad Rodeo is administered by a volunteer Board of Directors and is devoted entirely to the development and support of industry members and young creatives. Partnerships with local and national sponsors allows us to promote mentorship and education through scholarships and facilitates internships at Calgary agencies. While providing a benchmark for excellence, it is also the vehicle in Calgary to raise funds for the National Advertising Benevolent Society. With every successful event we are able to contribute funds to this vital organization that assists industry members through a variety of programs.
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http://adrodeo.com
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- Advertising Services
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- 501-1,000 employees
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- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Marketing, Advertising, and Networking
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Calgary, CA
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Meet Jordan McGill - Managing Director ⚡️ Tomorrow night, Jordan will be swapping his director's chair for a spot on stage as he hosts our panel discussion on RAISING THE BAR: Creatively. Culturally. Collectively. 🎤 Just like us, Jordan is a firm believer in the power of authentic branding to forge deeper connections with audiences. Throughout his career, Jordan has developed a track record of building high-impact strategies that resonate with diverse audiences and achieve a wide range of objectives, across science, technology, nonprofits, energy, and more. As a leader, both within and outside of WJ Agency, his focus is on ensuring teams feel empowered to take risks, innovate, and drive meaningful results. Join Jordan at our upcoming Panel Talk on July 17th! Grab your tickets today 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/gPacexah
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Meet Jared Folkmann - Founder/Chief Creative Officer! 🎨 This isn't his first (Ad) Rodeo and certainly isn't his last as he will be joining our upcoming discussion on RAISING THE BAR: Creatively. Culturally. Collectively. 🤠 Jared is a forward-thinking executive known for innovative solutions for global brands, with over 20 years of experience. Currently Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder of Funday, his expertise spans advertising, user experience, social media, and brand strategy across retail, travel, luxury, automotive, food and beverage, CPG, and finance. He has worked in Canada, the US and the UK and has worked with brands such as Adidas, Audi, Clorox and Microsoft. He believes that fun is just good business. Join Jared at our upcoming Panel Talk on July 17th! Grab your tickets today 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/gPacexah
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Meet Karen Pearce - General Manager! 🔥 Not only is Karen a top notch leader in our industry, she is a top notch panelist that will be joining the conversation on RAISING THE BAR: Creatively. Culturally. Collectively. Since she was young Karen knew she wanted to be in a creative world and today, she counts herself as one of the lucky ones to have been in this industry for over twenty years. Her career has equally spanned across Calgary and Vancouver, working with agencies throughout North America and clients serving markets around the world. From TBWA to TAXI, McCann to Rethink and a few others in between, her success in the business came from her passionate approach to building thriving cultures, her belief in creativity to fuel business and her hands-on approach to her clients’ business. Most recently, Karen is a partner, member of the Executive Leadership Team and General Manager at Rethink, which was named Campaign UK’s Global Independent Agency of the Year, The Andy’s, Clio’s and the One Show’s Independent Agency of the Year and most recently, Cannes Independent and Network Agency of the Year including 26 Lions and 23 shortlists. A record breaking year for Rethink and for all Canadian Agencies. Join Karen at our upcoming Panel Talk on July 17th! Grab your tickets today 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/gPacexah
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Meet Peter Bishop - Partner/Chief Digital Officer! ✨ We're thrilled to introduce Peter as our first panelist for our upcoming panel on RAISING THE BAR: Creatively. Culturally. Collectively. For over 25 years, Peter has been a trusted advisor in digital marketing and product development. Leveraging a long list of skills including design, branding, strategy, lead generation, conversion and analysis, Peter's passion for innovative solutions and strategies has been recognized many times over as well as cemented relationships with major brands such as British Telecom, Alberta Health Services, Government of Alberta, Time Life Warner and the BBC. Peter currently oversees digital marketing and development and is the lead on special projects at ZGM Modern Marketing Partners. He consults with the local universities on their digital curriculum, was the past president of Digital Alberta, sits on multiple advisory boards, mentors students and is a regular judge with various interactive groups including Applied Arts and the Digital Marketing Association 🙌 Join Peter at our upcoming Panel Talk on July 17th! Grab your tickets today 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/gPacexah
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To truly raise the bar creatively it takes everyone at the agency. Join us for a panel talk on July 17th as we learn from agency leaders such Karen Pearce from Rethink, Peter Bishop from ZGM Modern Marketing Partners, Leigh Blakely from C&B Advertising, and Dan Evans from Evans Hunt. Get yours tickets today before they sell out! 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/g_6nR65g
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That's a wrap 🎬 To our sponsors, judges, volunteers, and of course ✨ YOU ✨ We want to express our deepest gratitude for your continued support. The 2024 Anvil Awards was a total success, all thanks to your involvement. Thanks for celebrating with us and we hope to see you next year 👀 Want to relive the Anvils? We've got you covered 😉 Head on over to the links below for our winners list and for photos from this years gala! 🏆 Winners List - https://lnkd.in/gGsP3fq 📸 Photos by Lynden Kidd - https://lnkd.in/gRwj7dh6 🖼️ Silly Booth Photos (Password: premonition) - https://lnkd.in/gtAmbGqQ
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🏆 TODAYS THE DAY 🏆 There are only a few hours left for you to get tickets for tonight's gala! Come and dance the night away with us as we celebrate the best creatives in the business at the 2024 Anvil Awards ~ We would hate for you to wait a whole year until our next one! Get your tickets before it's too late 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/gitByMhv
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Come one, come all 🎪 There is ONE more day until we kick off the Anvils! Get your tickets today, and we will see you at the show tomorrow! 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/gitByMhv
2024 Anvils | One More Day!!
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Are you Anvils ready? There are only TWO more day's till this year's gala! Get your Anvil passes today before the clock (and tickets) runs out ⏰ 🎟️ Grab your tickets today @ https://lnkd.in/gitByMhv
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