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Rethink

Creative Advertising Agency

Rethink delivers bold, culturally resonant creative ideas that generate earned media and cultural impact beyond paid placements, helping brands punch above their media weight.

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Founded
1999
HQ
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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At a glance

Employees
201-500

About

One of Canada's most awarded independent creative agencies, with growing North American presence

Rethink is an independent Canadian creative advertising agency founded in Vancouver, with offices in Toronto, Montreal, and New York. The agency is widely regarded as one of Canada's top creative shops, consistently ranking among the most awarded agencies in the country. Rethink works with major brands across a range of categories, delivering integrated campaigns spanning traditional media, digital, social, experiential, and PR. The agency has built its reputation on culturally impactful, idea-led work that earns media attention beyond paid placements. Notable campaigns include Kraft Heinz's 'Draw Ketchup' and Molson Coors work, among others. Rethink's philosophy centers on creating ideas that generate earned media and cultural conversation, making campaigns work harder than their paid media budgets alone. Rethink competes with both large network agencies and other independent shops for creative mandates from major Canadian and multinational advertisers. Its independence is a key differentiator, allowing for faster decision-making and a culture-first creative approach. The agency has expanded its footprint into the United States market, reflecting ambitions to compete on a broader North American stage.

Business model

Agency

Target market

Mid-Market and Enterprise brand advertisers

What they offer

  • Brand Advertising

    Integrated brand campaigns across TV, digital, OOH, and social media

  • Creative Strategy

    Strategic brand positioning and creative platform development

  • Social & Digital

    Social media content, digital campaigns, and online activations

  • PR & Earned Media

    Campaigns designed to generate press coverage and cultural conversation

  • Experiential Marketing

    Live and experiential brand activations

Key features

Idea-led creative approach designed to earn media attentionFull-service integrated campaign capabilityStrong cultural insight and relevanceIndependent agency agility and speedMulti-office presence across Canada and New York

Use cases

Brand repositioning and platform developmentProduct launch campaignsSocial and digital content creationIntegrated multi-channel advertising campaignsCulturally resonant stunts and PR-driven activations

Customer segments

Consumer packaged goods brandsFood and beverage companiesFinancial services brandsRetail advertisersTelecommunications companies

Tech & specs

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Corporate history
  1. 1999 · Founded
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