Highlights from Our 10 Year Birthday Bash

About

To celebrate 10 years within our industry we mixed a little bit of history with a little bit of fun…and a little bit of an award show – just for kicks. The industry came out in full force to celebrate our TEN years in existence. And celebrate we did! In addition to partying the night away, we recognized ten incredible Ad Loungers who have left a lasting mark on the industry... and on the Ad Lounge community. These folks have continued to inspire and support us along our journey to the present.

Date
June 16, 2011 6:30 PM
Location
Arta Gallery
55 Mill St. Toronto
Price
17

Our Attendees

Photo of Bill Nygren

Owner, BOOM Sonic Branding

Most Clever Wordplay

About Bill

Bill witty theme for Conversuasion won him the award for Most Clever Wordplay.

Photo of Cam Heaps

Co-Founder, Steam Whistle Brewing

Living the Dream

About Cam

Heaps grew up in the craft brewing industry, with his father founding Upper Canada Brewing. Now an entrepreneur himself, Heap was named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young, and is among Wilfred Laurier University’s 100 Alumni of Achievement.
Cam hosted and was a contributing artist for Art from the Unexpected.

Photo of Chris Tait

Partner, Pirate Group

Best Ad Lounge Serenade

About Chris

Chris makes sound, directs sessions, and drinks coffee. Along with hosting Conversuasion, Chris won the Best Ad Lounge Serenade because of his quirky rendition of "The Rules of Conversuasion".

Photo of Jacquelyn Cyr

CEO, Espresso

Best Multi-Tasking CEO

About Jacquelyn

Jacquelyn started her first business at nineteen and sold her second at twenty. She's run ventures in entertainment, consulting, publishing and advertising, and has always been digitally driven.

Photo of Jeff Greenspoon

CEO, SPOKE

Dynamic Duo with Kai Exos

About Jeff

Jeff Greenspoon and Kai Exos founded SPOKE, a leading digital creative agency that produces experience-driven campaigns for global brands in the lifestyle, retail and entertainment sectors.

Photo of Kai Exos

CCO, SPOKE

Dynamic Duo with Jeff Greenspoon

About Kai

Jeff Greenspoon and Kai Exos founded SPOKE, a leading digital creative agency that produces experience-driven campaigns for global brands in the lifestyle, retail and entertainment sectors.

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Creative Director, Communicate New Media

Longest Standing Ad Lounge Sponsor

About Kirk

Bio

Photo of Leslie Ehm

Founder & Principal, Three Training

Most Dynamite Personality

About Leslie

As the Chief Fire Starter at Combustion, Leslie’s sole purpose is to help transform people so they can in turn transform their organizations. With her incredibly passionate and committed team at her side, she’s training brains and changing minds all across the world - with learning experiences ranging from creativity to presentation skills, marketing fundamentals for all levels, leadership and so much more. With global clients like Google, Honda, FCB, Leo Burnett, TD Bank, Corby, Pepsico, Droga5 and so many more, she leads one of the most kick-ass training companies in the world.

Photo of Neil McOstrich

Founder Partner & Chief Storytelling Officer, Cleansheet Communications

Best Storyteller

About Neil

Neil, with co-founder Catherine Frank, built Cleansheet Communications to a thriving business that was named to PROFIT magazine's 2010 list of HOT 50 emerging growth companies in Canada. Neil creates uses the exponential power of storytelling to motivate customers and inspire companies in equal measure.

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Partner & Managing Director, Real Interactive

Funniest Ad Woman

About Robin

Robin is known for her refreshing character, great sense of humour, and incredible drive. She is an experienced integrated marketer who has worked at many of Canada’s leading advertising agencies across a multitude of brands and industries.

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CEO, The Tite Group

Funniest Ad Man

About Ron

Ron Tite attributes much of his overall career success to his work as a comedian. There’s nothing like the pressure of trying to make people laugh to force you to be creative. The Second City-trained funny man, award-winning advertising writer and creative director behind some of the world’s best brands such as Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft and Volvo, definitely performs.