List of Advertising Agencies in Vancouver, BC

Here is a list of some of the biggest advertising agencies in Vancouver, their contact info, and a few samples of their work.

Immersion Creative

Rethink

TAXI

St. Bernadine of Sienna

DDB

Cossette

Wasserman

Grey

Cowie and Fox

Creative Wonders

MacLaren McCann

Karacters.com

Concerto Marketing

Brand Live

Big House Communications

Spring Advertising

Hangar 18

Elevator Strategy

Skunkworks Creative

Cube Concepts

Noise Digital

Kolke

Hot Tomali

Hot Shop Ideas

The Prize

A fun stunt for Honda by Dare Vancouver.

Freeze!

Here's a funny spot by Hot Tomali.

Advertising Aztec-Style

But of course, a billboard made out of gold. Why not?

Here's the latest Science World ad from Rethink. The Grand Unveiling is today, but it will only be up until Friday.

This $11,000 baby comes with its own security guard.



You can read more about it here: Bling Billboard in Vancouver

Rethink Plastic

Here's a fun stunt by Rethink. They put giant six-pack rings on many of the famous statues and landmarks around town.

You'd think the enormity of the stunt and the awareness it brings to the issue would trump the fact they used plastic to make their point, but hey, you can't please everyone.

Naughty Fun From Cossette

Axes to Grind

Here's a fun series by Grey.

What Happened to Community?

Here's a colourful call to action at YMCA, by TBWA.

Design Currency

Here is an intriguing piece by Rethink, Giant Ant Productions and Wave Productions.

Something's up with this embedded URL, so just click the image to go to the site.

Love the Clock

Great ad from DDB.

Every Step You Take

A little creepy, but probably effective. The latest from Rethink.

High Praise for A&W

Another great ad in this series from Rethink.

It's Beginning To Smell A Lot Like Christmas...

A little holiday cheer from Wasserman and Partners.

˙˙˙lloɹ ɐ uo ǝʇʇǝssoɔ

This is a great campaign by Vancouver advertising agency: Cossette.

Think of the Children

Here's a new cute campaign by Cossette.

Chair Pants

Well, I know what I'm giving for Christmas this year.

A fun ad by DDB.

What the VIFF?

Here's a fun spot by TBWA/Vancouver.

Spooked!

On the streets of Kitsilano. The latest in Vancouver advertising.

This hair-raising stunt is by Rethink.

Received!

In mailboxes across Vancouver. The latest in Vancouver advertising.

This colourful direct mail piece is by Immersion Creative.

Brewed!

From the bus shelters around Vancouver. The latest in Vancouver advertising.

This stunt is by Cossette.

Seen!

On the buses, beaches, billboards and backpacks about town. The latest in Vancouver advertising.

This quirky project (for a very unusual client) is from Wasserman.

A Revolution!

Bike advertising in English Bay. The latest in Vancouver advertising.
You can rent these fun machines from English Bay Bikes.

Agency #26

This husband/wife team recently celebrated their 10 year anniversary. The catchy title comes from a hybrid of the couple's own names (and was not, to my knowledge, designed to re-direct those searching for hotmail.com). They have some funky stuff on their website. My hands down favourite is this one:




I see they've just moved, here's their new digs:

Hot Tomali
1441 Pender St.
E, Vancouver, BC
V5L 1V7‎
(604) 893-8347‎

Coors Down

Apparently the latest in the "colder than" series left some Toronto folk with a bad taste in their mouth.

Judging from the press it got, I'd say it was a success.

Coors Light Ads Seen As Offensive

Chewed!

In the forests around Vancouver. Here's a tasty idea from Rethink.

Seen!

In the bathrooms of Vancouver.

The latest in Vancouver Advertising. This campaign was made by Taxi.

#25

Behold! The #1 advertising agency on Google! No small feat.

Here is some of their recent work.





KOLKE Communications, Creative Advertising + Design‎
402 W Pender St Unit 514
Vancouver, BC
V6B 1T6‎
(604) 782-9663‎

Seen!

On the streets of Vancouver. A wobbly ambient stunt by Immersion Creative.

Vancouver Advertising Agency #24

How did I miss these guys? This interactive shop came recommended through my trusty Twitter.

They won Canada’s only Cyber Lion this year.

Zounds!



Noise Digital‎
301-1250 Homer Street
Vancouver, BC
V6B 1C6, Canada
(604) 689-9574‎

Seen!

On the beaches of Kits. A gorilla marketing stunt by Rethink.

Guerilla Gone Wrong

I was on CBC Radio One a couple of months ago talking about guerilla advertising.

Sometimes it's awesome.



Sometimes it backfires.

Ikea ad gone wrong

Thoughts?

The latest in Vancouver advertising

Here's a fun spot from DDB Vancouver.

Advertising Agency #23

The beauty of advertising in Vancouver is all the outdoor options you have. Vancouver advertising is going to get a bit chaotic in 2010 with Olympics sponsors and all, but at least there will be ambient and outdoor options available for the everyman and woman.

You can advertise on ice cream trucks. You can advertise on bikes. And let’s not forget about our favourite mobile 3D chamber.

They contacted me through Twitter a while back, so without further ado…



Cube Concepts
2062 William Ave
North Vancouver, BC V7J 2P4, Canada
(778) 338-3896

Seen!

On the streets of Vancouver. This spooky number is by Spring Advertising.

Vancouver Advertising Agency #22

What is it with these Vancouver advertising agencies and their strange names?

Indeed, today's small shop shares Hangar 18's passion for super-secret aviation. And they also have a penchant for lawyers, apparently.

Their name may raise an eyebrow and flare the odd nostril, but it's certainly unforgettable. They have some nice work on their site. I like the outdoor stuff the best.



Skunkworks Creative Group‎
100 - 111 Water St.
Vancouver, BC
V6B 1A7
Canada‎
(604) 739-8976‎

Vancouver Advertising Agency #21

Strangely enough, I heard about this shop from an intern at another agency. I checked out the website, very nice.

They've recently done some acclaimed work for BC Cancer Society as well as the new BC Ferries website.

Here's a chilling spot.



Elevator Strategy Advertising & Design Inc
300-1505 2nd Avenue West
Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y4, Canada
(604) 737-4346

Seen!

On the streets of Vancouver.

I heard about this stunt from my director. That kind of talk power can't be beat.

Advertising Agency # 20

Not only do they produce some interesting work (my favourite being this one), this agency has hidden evidence of UFOs and a Megadeth song named after it. Take that Ogilvy!



Hangar 18
220-1737 3rd Avenue West
Vancouver, BC V6J 1K7, Canada
(604) 737-7111

Vancouver Advertising Agency # 19

Today I was contacted about this mid-sized shop based out of Yaletown.

They have some great work on their website, which I recommend you check out.

My favourite is their Capilano Suspension Bridge work.

Here is their reel:



Here it is in higher resolution.

Spring Advertising
301 - 1250 Homer Street
Vancouver, BC
V3B 1C6
604 683 0167
grow@springadvertising.com

Toronto Advertising

Okay, so this is from out east, but it's the best ad I've seen in ages.

Vancouver Advertising Agency #18

Next up in our compendium is a mid-sized agency that is now 20 years old. That is like 140 in any other industry.

I think this ad is fun.



Big House Communications
1777 West 3rd Avenue, 1st Floor
Vancouver, BC
V6J 1K7
P: 604.731.8232
F: 604.731.8233

Vancouver Advertising is now on Twitter

Follow us on Twitter and I'll keep you posted on new agencies, new work, new accolades and whathaveyou.

We'll see how it evolves from there.

Vancouver Advertising on Twitter

Vancouver Advertising Agency #17

This agency came as a recommendation in the comments section.

I am always a little curious why these small shops (even the branding/consulting ones) don't post up any work on their sites.

Either way, if you work at Brand Live, or know someone who does - send me some samples.

From their blog, I see they've helped to organize a few notable street parties. Everyone loves a good street party.



Brand Live
165 – 1020 Mainland Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2T5
604.733.7171
info@brandlivegroup.com

Vancouver Advertising Agency #16

This agency was recommended to the list by a photographer friend of mine on Twitter.

They are a small shop with a passion for certainty.

Here is some of their work.







Concerto Marketing Group Inc
Suite 400 - 220 Cambie Street
Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6B 2M9
t: 604-684-8933
f: 604-684-8934
Toll Free: 1.877.873.2738
info@concertomarketing.com

Vancouver Advertising Agency #15

Another mention from Twitter.

This agency is known for its un-chicken approach to advertising.




Green Eggs Creative
info@greeneggscreative.com
604.984.4654

Nicked!

From the skytrains of Vancouver.

The latest in Vancouver advertising.

Vancouver Advertising Agency #14

I heard about this Vancouver advertising and design shop through Twitter.

I like their MEC interior design. It gives you something to read while your friends shop for snowshoes.




Karacters.com
1600-777 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC
V6Z 2T3

Seen!

On the streets of Vancouver.

The latest in Vancouver advertising.

Top Advertising Agency in Vancouver

How does one judge the top advertising agency in Vancouver?

Is it by the number of awards, or clients, or billings, or ROI?

Or is it by who produces the work you like?

When searching for the top advertising agency in Vancouver be sure to keep in mind the kind of creative work that you would like to have yourself. It's all listed right here in this Vancouver advertising blog.

The idea behind this blog is to list the best advertising agency in Vancouver, or rather the best advertising agencies in Vancouver.

The Top 25 advertising agencies in Vancouver can be found here. Also, as other creative work from Vancouver advertising agencies pops up, I'll post it on the Vancouver advertising blog as well.

Enjoy!

Vancouver Advertising Agency #13

McCann is known as one of the first advertising agencies. Back when, it worked within newspapers to make the ad space easier to sell to prospective clients.

Today, it is the second-biggest network worldwide. Its motto is: "Truth Well Told."

When I first started out in advertising, it was with McCann, albeit its Brisbane office.
Here is some of its Vancouver work.




Maclaren Mccann Vancouver
900 Hastings Street West
Vancouver, BC V6C 1E5, Canada
(604) 689-1131

Best Advertising Agency in Vancouver

Looking for the Top Advertising Agency in Vancouver will take you to this outdated list.

Bryant, Fulton, and Shee (BFS) isn't even on the map in Vancouver anymore. I believe it became TBWA\Vancouver.

Either way, looking for the best advertising agency in Vancouver shouldn't take you to outdated directories and hopeless lists.

It should take you a concise, compelling compendium, like this: Vancouver advertising agencies

Vancouver Advertising Agency #12

I worked at this agency for a couple of years. Its focus is on LOHAS (lifestyles of health and sustainability) and sustainability advertising






Creative Wonders Communications Inc.
Suite 102-315 West First Street
North Vancouver, BC, V7M 1B5
Tel: 604.987.8401
Fax: 604.987.8464
E: adbiz@creativewonders.ca

Immersion Creative

Immersion Creative is unique because it starts with you, the client, and the way you do business. By spending anywhere from a week to a month immersed in your working environment, Immersion is able to put together a creative strategy that is specifically tailored to your style and humour.

Immersion Creative has re-branded a variety of companies in recent years.

Here is some of its latest work.









Immersion Creative
407 - 402 West Pender
Vancouver, BC
V6B 1T6
604 537 1874

Vancouver Advertising Agency #10

This is what I love about Twitter.

You can ask the world, "What are some good small Vancouver advertising agencies?" and people out there, in the Twitterverse, will reply.

This agency came up, from a client no less. Nice! I like the work they've done for lululemon.




Cowie and Fox
#201-1062 Homer Street
Vancouver, BC
V6B 2W9

T. 604.608.1049
F. 604.608.1079

Vancouver Advertising Agencies Catalogued

Here is my latest article about this very blog:

Vancouver Advertising Agencies Catalogued, Sorted and Easy to Find

Vancouver Advertising Agency #9

Grey is one of the big multi-nationals based in Vancouver. I see they've recently updated their website.



Grey Worldwide Northwest
1000-850 Hastings Street West
Vancouver, BC
V6C 1E1, Canada‎
(604) 687-1001‎

Vancouver Advertising Agency #8

I have haunted this Vancouver advertising agency probably more than any other, sending resumes, skis, and golden goose eggs over the years. Alvin's a great guy with a good sense of humour.

They do some really fun work, my favourite being:



Wasserman & Partners Advertising Inc‎
160-1020 Mainland Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2T5, Canada
(604) 684-1111

Vancouver Advertising Agency #7

Next up in our series of Vancouver advertising agencies is Cossette.

They are the biggest agency in Canada, and they do award-winning work for blue chip clients.




Cossette Communication Group
1085 Homer Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1J4, Canada
(604) 669-2727

Vancouver Advertising Agency #6

DDB Vancouver consistently puts out great work.






DDB Canada
1600-777 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2T3, Canada
(604) 687-7911

Vancouver Advertising Agency #5

I don't know much about this agency, but they have the best name of all time: St. Bernadine of Sienna (patron saint of advertising, graphic design and public relations).

Here's some of their recent work:




St Bernadine Mission
802-318 Homer Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2V2, Canada
(604) 646-0001

Vancouver Advertising Agency #4

When I first started with Vancouver advertising, it was at TBWA\Vancouver.

I really like the stuff they do for Super 7 lottery. They won a CLIO award last year for their billboard (see below).

Vancouver advertising link

Here is some more of their stuff.



TBWA\Vancouver
300-455 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 1T1, Canada
(604) 669-4444