Dentsu Aegis Network Brand delivers sponsorship consulting and live branded experiences across the world of sports, entertainment, arts and cause
TORONTO, July 4, 2018 /CNW/ - MKTG Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Klar as Vice President, Strategy of MKTG Canada, a Dentsu Aegis Network brand effective immediately.
"Matt is a special talent who has lead the growth of our Strategy and Creative services, combining a passion for lifestyle marketing with traditional brand strategy," said Matthew Logue, President MKTG Canada. "Matt has a unique combination of disciplined and innovative thinking – he creates new approaches and solutions while drawing on sound strategic fundamentals."
In 5+ years of sponsorship industry experience Matt has made his mark on the agency and the industry, working with some of the biggest and most recognized national and global brands. He also played a lead role in launching the MKTG brand in Canada after the agency joining the Dentsu Aegis Network in 2016,
During his tenure, he has lead the launch of two new services offerings at MKTG Canada as part of our commitment to continually setting new benchmarks in client service. The first was the launch of Creative Services to augment and elevate MKTG's experiential offering by adding specialized talent to the organization focused on enhancing ideation and design abilities. The second is the launch of Property Insights which is a specialized brand strategy practice for sponsorship properties across Canada, advising them on vision, positioning and creative development.
Matt also spearheaded MKTG Canada's original content strategy, leading to the creation of 500+ pieces of original content reaching a network of 4,000 stakeholders including industry leaders, influencers and clients around the world.
In his new role, Matt adds to his team with two new hires as he leads the expansion of MKTG's expanding Strategy & Creative services, while also taking on expended responsibilities within MKTG's senior leadership team.
MKTG Canada is well positioned for continued growth through exciting and industry leading work with both existing and prospective clients.
For more information on Matthew Klar and MKTG Canada please view his bio or his LinkedIn profile.
About MKTG Canada
MKTG Canada humanizes brands by connecting them to passionate communities through sponsorship and lifestyle marketing. Headquartered out of Toronto, the agency provides national consulting, negotiation, activation and event management services to Tier 1 brands. With 40+ sponsorship specialists on hand the agency negotiates over $350MM in sponsorship contracts per year (based on lifetime value) and activates 140+ event days. The agency was recognized by the Sponsorship Marketing Council of Canada as Agency of the Year in 2017.
About Dentsu Aegis Network Canada
Dentsu Aegis Network Canada Innovates the Way Brands Are Built for clients through best-in-class capabilities in media, digital, data and creative communications services. The network's focus on the digital economy and the distinctive products and services are delivered through agencies Amnet, Amplifi, Carat, Cardinal Path, DentsuBos, dentsu media, D2D, GRIP, ICUC, iProspect, Isobar, MKTG, The StoryLab, Vizeum and 360i. As one of the top ten global Dentsu Aegis markets, the Canadian team is headquartered in Toronto and serves clients through a national network of offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Saint John and Halifax with more than 1,400 dedicated specialists. www.dentsuaegisnetwork.ca
SOURCE Dentsu Aegis Network
David Gollom, Director, Communications, Dentsu Aegis Network Canada, T: 416-473-6287, E: [email protected]
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