TBWA\Vancouver Wins at Bessies

TBWA\Vancouver was both a finalist and a winner at the 2009 Bessie Awards. The annual show, produced by the Television Bureau of Canada and the Broadcast Executives Society, honours outstanding TV ads from across the country.

The agency collected 2 Golds for work done on behalf of the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF), one for a single ad and one for the campaign. As well, writers Jon Murray and Addie Gillespie were honoured with a craft award for writing for their work on VIFF.
"It's a great relationship between the VIFF team and TBWA and a great relationship is always at the heart of good work," said creative director Paul Little. "It's a proud win for us."

As well, TBWA\Vancouver’s work for BCLC’s Set for Life campaign was a finalist for TV single and in the Integrated category.

For more information regarding the awards, go to The Bessies - 2009 Winners


Bessie Gold Single - VIFF "Over Analyzer"


Bessie Gold Campaign - VIFF "Seat Saver"

James Pelletier joins TBWA\Vancouver

TBWA\Vancouver is pleased to announce that James Pelletier has joined the agency in a hybrid role as Account Director/Director Digital Strategy.

Most recently, James was with Tribal DDB. Working directly with TBWA\Vancouver’s clients, James will ensure that they get strong strategic thinking and focused creative solutions.

“James has a passion for the interactive space but he’s also a strong big-picture thinker,” says Stefan Hawes, Director of Client Services at TBWA\Vancouver. “With our ‘no silos’ approach where everyone works across all media, he was an ideal fit for our agency. Now he can provide interactive strategies across all our clients’ businesses, and also have a greater depth of engagement with a few key clients.”

We are delighted to welcome James to our team