MAKE MY LOGO BIGGER WITH SPECIAL GUEST DON VEINISH

On this episode of Make My Logo Bigger, we’re joined by a true anomaly in the advertising world, Don Veinish. At 69 years old, and with 47 years in the industry, Don has led creative teams, shaped campaigns across North America, and has even picked up a few awards along the way. As a partner and co-creative director at Northern Creative Agency, he’s seen it all; from the golden age of print to the digital revolution.

Join us as Don shares stories from the trenches, hard-won lessons, and insights on how creativity evolves in an industry that never stops reinventing itself.

If you love big ideas and behind-the-scenes wisdom, this is one episode you won’t want to miss!

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MAKE MY LOGO BIGGER WITH SPECIAL GUEST CALLIE GALLANT

This week, we have a return guest, and great friend of JIVE, Callie Gallant. Callie is a marketing powerhouse and community advocate who never tires of learning more about her discipline. With over 20 years of experience creating impactful campaigns, Callie shares with us her journey from corporate marketing with global brands to a purpose-driven career with Nova Scotia’s not-for-profits.

She reflects on her time at Goodlife & Brigadoon Village, her new role with the IWK Foundation, and her passion for amplifying stories and driving meaningful change through creativity and strategy.

Sit back and enjoy these valuable insights and inspiration on building campaigns that make a difference!

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MAKE MY LOGO BIGGER WITH SPECIAL GUEST MEL HENNIGAR

Buckle up for another incredible episode of Make My Logo Bigger! 

On today’s instalment we’re joined by the incredibly talented Mel Hennigar; an award-winning copywriter, creative director, and emerging producer. 

Mel’s career has taken her to the heart of advertising and marketing, where she crafted compelling narratives for some of the region's most prominent brands - earning plenty of accolades along the way. More recently, she has discovered a passion for production, now setting out to explore her own exciting creative projects. 

It's undeniable that her creative prowess and knowledge of this sector makes her a heavy hitter, with tons of valuable experience to share.

Join along as we explore Mel’s journey and dive into her unique and powerful insights. You don’t want to miss this episode!

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MAKE MY LOGO BIGGER: SEASON 4 KICKOFF WITH PETER WOODWARD

Today we kick off Season 4 of Make My Logo Bigger!

Wow. We can’t believe it. This podcast began as an experiment, and now we can’t imagine a world where we weren’t doing it. This series has provided us with so much creative food, energy and connection. The privilege of having these conversations with our community is not lost on us, and we are so thankful for the fascinating creative personalities who have collaborated with us on each episode. And to the listeners - the most important facet of this podcast, thank you for being on this ride with us. We hope you have learned along side us, and have felt inspired by the stories our guests have so graciously shared… now let’s get to it.

For our kick off episode, we are thrilled to welcome our friend and Managing Director and Owner of Shortstop, Peter Woodward.

Peter is a true creative powerhouse with 14 years in the industry. As Shortstop’s left-brain thinker, he brings a unique blend of analytical skills and creative insight to every project. Known for his constant tinkering and problem-solving mindset, he isn’t afraid to challenge clients to push boundaries and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Join us as we dive into his journey, explore his approach to creative production, and discover how he navigates the ever-evolving landscape of digital strategy. Get ready for a conversation filled with inspiration and fresh perspectives!

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Shortstop

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Let's commit to safer spaces! #HappyHAlifaxPRide

Every once in a while, a very meaningful project comes across our table at JIVE and reminds us of our core values and beliefs. The SAFER project videos were exactly that.

Inclusion, and creating safe spaces for our 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and community members helps to strengthen our city, province, country and society as a whole. With these videos, our client Wisdom2Action, will help equip educators to do just that.

Thank you to Wisdom2action and Shortstop Agency for trusting us to produce their creative vision. Thank you to Hennessey Casting for their support in finding incredible talent to deliver this message, and to the actors who came with their full hearts to bring it to life. Check these out to learn more about how you can encourage safe spaces for all.

Today JIVE celebrates PRIDE with the community! Let’s keep working to continue prioritizing inclusivity, love and understanding.

Thanks for watching. Let’s keep making space for each other.

*The SAFER Project is made possible due to funding provided by Women and Gender Equality Canada.