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Adam Hislop creates videos and movies that help people communicate clearly and effectively. Along with the rest of his team at Atomic Spark, he produces commercials, brand films, promotional videos, website videos, and training materials.

And he’s been doing it successfully for the past twenty five years – so he has some great stories to tell us.


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How Purpose-Driven Brands Win With Great PR

Cathy Cowan is an entrepreneurial success in marketing communications. With more than two decades of agency leadership, she collaborates with nonprofits, agencies, and socially conscious businesses to create communications that drive meaningful change.

She began her career actually working for me and then moved to non profits and PR agencies including Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada, Weber Shandwick and GCI Group, honing my expertise in strategy, management and gold-standard communications. She founded Cowan & Company Communications, a full-service marketing communications agency, where for nearly 20 years led award-winning campaigns and social impact communications for top-tier brands including L’OrĆ©al Paris, Kraft, Jamieson Vitamins and Food Banks Canada. Her work earned more than 15 industry awards, and Cowan & Company was named IABC Toronto’s “Boutique PR Agency of the Year” four times between 2007 and 2017.

Cathy currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Center for Women’s Empowerment, Board of Advisors for Women’s Nonprofit Network and volunteer as a mentor and Ovation Awards judge for IABC Toronto.

She now focuses all skills and passion for “doing good” at C&C Consulting where she leads integrated marketing communications for nonprofits and corporate social impact programs. Her continual goal is to help purpose-driven organizations transform their communications and maximize their social impact.


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Marketing Results. No Headaches.

Keenan Beavis is a Metis entrepreneur in British Columbia. He’s founder of Longhouse Branding & Marketing and the recipient of the 2025 Young Indigenous Entrepreneur Award from the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business. He’s also an alumni of EY’s Entrepreneurs Access Network.


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Why Every Marketer Needs to Get Up to Speed on AI

Ryan Walker is CEO and Managing Partner of Central Station, an independent creative agency based in Toronto. Central Station has been at the forefront of blending experiential marketing, digital innovation, and AI-driven strategies for top global brands like Spin Master, Nike, and Dior.

Ryan brings a unique perspective to the conversation around disruption in marketing. With a background in engineering and over 20 years in the creative industry, he’s led Central Station in revolutionizing how brands engage with consumers through immersive, tech-forward experiences.

Ryan will give us insights into how technology is transforming the way brands build relationships with consumers and how agencies like Central Station are pushing the boundaries of marketing in the digital age.


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Tobyn Sowden – EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 – Regional Award Winner

Phil Bliss, Founder of Canada’s Podcast interviews Tobyn Sowden after receiving the Award November 26, 2024.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year National Award winners:

Tobyn Sowden | Redbrick (Pacific)

Denis Jones | Deveraux Group of Companies (Prairies)

Clive Kinross | Propel Holdings (Ontario)

Hakan Uluer | The Bertossi Group (Atlantic)

Ken Harris | Plusgrade (QuƩbec)

National Honouree Citations:

Jeff Dirks | KBL Environmental Ltd.

Terry Raymond | Fire & Flood Emergency Services Ltd.Ā 

Mina Mekhail | Freshr Sustainable Technologies Inc.

The Canadian entrepreneurs in the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Womenā„¢ North America Class of 2024 and the EY Entrepreneurs Access Network Canadian Class of 2024 were also honoured at the awards show. These programs support high-potential women entrepreneurs and Black and Indigenous leaders by providing access to networks, advisors, learning and resources to help scale their businesses. All three entrepreneur programs are part of EY’s 30-year commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in Canada at every stage of the growth journey.

The 2024 National independent judging panel comprised Tania Clarke, Corporate Director; Andreea Crisan, President and CEO, ANDY Transport; Arlene Dickinson, General Partner, District Ventures Capital; Joanna Griffiths, Founder and President, Knix and Kt by Knix; Ashif Mawji, Managing Director, ScaleGood Fund LP; Kristi Miller, Managing Partner, Krystal Growth Partners; Imran Siddiqui, Managing Director, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.

This year’s program national sponsors are TSX Inc., Air Canada, The Printing House, The Globe and Mail and Hillberg & Berk.

 


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A Trailblazer in Sales and Marketing with Over Three Decades of Mastery!

Embarking on a remarkable journey in the realm of B2B along with B2C sales and marketing, Tony Scaffeo has dedicated more than 30 years to mastering the intricacies of sales processes, training, and management.

His career, marked by significant milestones, began with a stellar performance at Soundsaround Inc., a prominent consumer electronics retail chain based in Calgary.

As Vice President Tony distinguished himself as a top-notch revenue generator, outperforming competitors across Canada and significantly contributing to Soundsaround’s growth witnessed an exponential increase in annual sales, soaring from $5 million to a staggering $50 million.

Tony’s innovative approach led to the creation of the iconic “12-hour Liquidation Sale,” a landmark event in Canadian retail history.

This event alone generated a breathtaking $4 million in sales from a single location in just one day, setting a national record.


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Choose Success: Your Only Options are Winning or Winning Again!

Thomas J. Sandrin is a highly experienced marketing and branding professional in the luxury watch industry with over 15 years of expertise. Originally from Paris, he relocated to Canada almost two decades ago and established himself as the Canadian Brand Manager for Hamilton Watches, part of the Swatch Group, where he developed a strong reputation and a deep understanding of luxury brand requirements. Thomas further enhanced his skills by pursuing an MBA with the prestigious Australian Institute of Business.

As the Founder and President of Northern Watch Services Inc. (NWS), Thomas empowers authorized jewellers and luxury brands to enhance their brand presence through various services, including e-commerce, social media support, and marketing consulting. His latest venture, WatchDNA.com, aims to connect jewellers with watch enthusiasts. This platform bridges the gap between watch enthusiasts, jewellers and brands, uniting those who share a passion for timepieces and the unique stories behind them.


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Helping create strong brands

Todd Sloane is the Principal/Creative Director of Tag Advertising, a full-service advertising agency that has been consistently producing creative work for over 32 years. Todd comes from the visual side of the world and has the strength to develop extraordinary concepts and focused creative strategies. Not only have Todd’s talents earned him the respect of clients and competitors alike, but his bold creativity and sound business sense won him the title of Western Canada’s Entrepreneur of the Year.

Todd has worked with a wide variety of regional and national accounts, such as ATA, TacoTime Canada, Imax Theaters International, Toyota Canada, General Motors Canada, Canadian Tire Reit, and the United Way.

He has his fingers on the pulse of the marketplace, which allows him to keep up with changes such as shorter product life cycles, environmental concerns, greater interest in consumer protection, the growth of services and not-for-profit marketing, and increased impact of technology across all sectors. Such insight has allowed Todd to build Tag into an agency that boasts a solid portfolio of award-winning creative that constantly exceeds clients’ objectives.


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Prioritize customer success

Amar Singh, the CEO and co-founder of Elevated Signals in Vancouver, began his entrepreneurial path at the LaunchPad tech accelerator where he met co-founders Benn and Hardeep. Their shared passion for cleantech and agtech led them to establish Elevated Signals, aiming to modernize manufacturing software for emerging sustainable industries. Amar brings a decade of experience managing multi-million dollar projects, including notable research facilities like the Biotron Experimental Climate Change Research Centre and the extraterrestrial Autonomous Robotic Greenhouse. His work is driven by a commitment to enhancing global health and societal well-being, focusing on food security and environmental sustainability.


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