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Mike Dubrick

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Mike Dubrick is a Partner and Creative Director at Rethink, the independent Canadian agency consistently ranked among the most creative shops in the world. He is widely recognized for leading some of the most awarded and culturally impactful advertising campaigns in recent memory, including work for Kraft Heinz brands that has garnered international acclaim at Cannes Lions, the One Show, and beyond. His creative leadership has helped cement Rethink's reputation as a powerhouse of ideas-driven advertising. Dubrick's career has been defined by a commitment to bold, culturally relevant creative work that transcends traditional advertising formats. His campaigns often leverage earned media, social virality, and cultural moments to amplify brand messages far beyond paid placements — a philosophy increasingly central to modern integrated marketing and AdTech-adjacent strategy. Work under his creative direction has been celebrated for its ability to generate massive organic reach and consumer engagement. As a Partner at Rethink, Dubrick plays a dual role in both shaping the agency's creative output and its business direction. His influence extends across the Canadian and global advertising communities, where he is regarded as one of the leading creative voices of his generation. While his work sits more in the creative agency world than pure AdTech, his campaigns frequently intersect with programmatic, social, and digital media strategies that define contemporary advertising ecosystems.

Last updated Jul 30, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
Partner & Creative Director
Company
Rethink
Based
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Years in industry
15 years

Bio

Mike Dubrick is a Partner and Creative Director at Rethink, the independent Canadian agency consistently ranked among the most creative shops in the world. He is widely recognized for leading some of the most awarded and culturally impactful advertising campaigns in recent memory, including work for Kraft Heinz brands that has garnered international acclaim at Cannes Lions, the One Show, and beyond. His creative leadership has helped cement Rethink's reputation as a powerhouse of ideas-driven advertising. Dubrick's career has been defined by a commitment to bold, culturally relevant creative work that transcends traditional advertising formats. His campaigns often leverage earned media, social virality, and cultural moments to amplify brand messages far beyond paid placements — a philosophy increasingly central to modern integrated marketing and AdTech-adjacent strategy. Work under his creative direction has been celebrated for its ability to generate massive organic reach and consumer engagement. As a Partner at Rethink, Dubrick plays a dual role in both shaping the agency's creative output and its business direction. His influence extends across the Canadian and global advertising communities, where he is regarded as one of the leading creative voices of his generation. While his work sits more in the creative agency world than pure AdTech, his campaigns frequently intersect with programmatic, social, and digital media strategies that define contemporary advertising ecosystems.

Expertise & education

Expertise

Integrated Creative CampaignsBrand StrategyEarned MediaSocial and Digital AdvertisingCultural MarketingContent StrategyCreative LeadershipConsumer Packaged Goods Advertising

Speaking topics

Creative bravery and risk-taking in advertisingCultural relevance in brand campaignsIndependent agency models and creative culture

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Led creative on Heinz campaigns that won multiple Cannes Lions Grand Prix awards
  • Helped grow Rethink into one of the most awarded independent agencies globally
  • Became Partner at Rethink, reflecting both creative and business leadership

Awards

Cannes Lions (multiple, via Rethink campaigns)One Show Pencils (via Rethink campaigns)Effie Awards (via Rethink campaigns)