Are there any other good indies in Toronto aside from Rethink? (I’m in London so know next to nothing about the Canadian market.) TIA

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“Courage” is indie.

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You should also ask in the Toronto ad bowl.

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This. A bunch of indies are in Toronto, also with a bunch of mixed reviews. Honesty Leo in Toronto is being led by a knockout CCO right now (Angus Tucker). I’d start there first, personally.

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Angry Butterfly

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Sigh. Haters gonna hate. Google’s gonna Google:

Ad Age Small Agency Awards: In 2024, Angry Butterfly was named the International Small Agency of the Year (Gold) by Ad Age, a rare global recognition for a Toronto-based boutique.

Strategy Small Agency of the Year (Canada’s Top Agency Award): After taking home Bronze in 2023, Angry Butterfly won the Gold Small Agency of the Year award in 2024, cementing its status as one of Canada's most innovative independent shops.

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Enjoy:

Broken Heart Love Affair
Lifelong Crush
Juliet
Memory Creative
Rethink
Courage
Hard Work Club
The Local Collective
Labour Creative
Round Agency
Zulu Alpha Kilo
Will
Citizen Relations (PR)
Mackie Biernacki
Giants and Gentlemen
Arrivals + Departures
Berners Bowie Lee
Fuse Create

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Adding Diamond to the mix. They’ve been on a hiring spree.

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