Derek Blais

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Chief Creative Officer, Lifelong Crush — #1 ECD at The One Show 2023 @ Lifelong Crush
Derek Blais's Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Canada
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About Derek Blais

Derek has been solving problems using creativity from a young age. Having attended a high school bearing Marshall McLuhan’s name, Derek became immersed in media theory, technology and all things Adobe. After starting his own company in high school and entering the ad world as a developer, Derek worked his way up, becoming the #1 Art Director in Canada along the way and regardless of having never attended university, gave a TEDx talk on creativity and collaboration at one.His human-centric approach to the work and creative leadership are lauded by both his colleagues and his clients, with his work and the work of his teams having been recognized at every major national and international award show. His most recent project ‘Missing Matoaka’ was the most awarded Canadian campaign in Cannes this year and the most awarded Canadian campaign ever at The One Show with 16 pencils and two Grand Prix – making Derek the #1 ECD at The 2023 One Show.He shares the same Forbes 30 Under 30 list as fellow Torontoian Drake and as a proud member of Oneida Nation of the Thames, he’s been calling this land home since time immemorial. Outside of advertising, Derek’s photography has been featured at Art Basel, his music videos have been recognized in Cannes and his most recent creative project, a seasonal restaurant on Georgian Bay landed him on the cover of Cottage Life magazine. He's currently Chief Creative Officer at Lifelong Crush – Broken Heart Love Affair’s sister agency.

Derek Blais's Current Company Details
Lifelong Crush

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Chief Creative Officer, Lifelong Crush — #1 ECD at The One Show 2023
Derek Blais Work Experience Details
  • Lifelong Crush
    Chief Creative Officer
    Lifelong Crush May 2023 - Present
    Toronto, Ontario, Ca
  • Pov
    Board Member
    Pov Feb 2024 - Present
    Toronto, Ontario, Ca
  • Forbes Wild Foods
    Board Member
    Forbes Wild Foods Jan 2021 - Present
    Toronto, Ca
  • Bbdo Worldwide
    Senior Vice President, Executive Creative Director
    Bbdo Worldwide Jun 2021 - May 2023
    New York, Ny, Us
  • Bbdo Worldwide
    Senior Vice President, Creative Director
    Bbdo Worldwide Dec 2019 - May 2021
    New York, Ny, Us
  • Bbdo Worldwide
    Vice President, Associate Creative Director
    Bbdo Worldwide Aug 2015 - Dec 2019
    New York, Ny, Us
  • Bbdo Worldwide
    Associate Creative Director
    Bbdo Worldwide Jan 2014 - Aug 2015
    New York, Ny, Us
  • Bbdo Worldwide
    Senior Art Director
    Bbdo Worldwide Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
    New York, Ny, Us
    Creating digital, traditional and integrated campaigns for PepsiCo, Doritos, Lay's, Pepsi, Heineken, Coors Light, smart, Quaker, Parmalat, FedEx and the Government of Ontario.
  • Tribal Ddb
    Senior Art Director
    Tribal Ddb Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
    London, Gb
    Strategy Digital Agency of the Year 2012
ADCC Digital Agency of the Year 2012Lead digital, traditional and integrated campaigns for McDonald's, Manulife Financial and Johnson & Johnson.Created the McDonald's 'Our Food. Your Questions.' campaign with writer Ian Mackenzie.Creativity - Best of 2012 - FilmAd Age - Campaigns We Loved in 2012Fast Company - Best Ads of 2012The Globe and Mail - Best Ads of 2012The Globe and Mail - The 10 Most Popular Canadian Ads on YouTubeFinancial Post - #1 Advertising Campaign of 2012Huffington Post - Best Canadian Commercials of 2012Communication Arts - Web Pick of the DayStrategy Magazine - "Bravest Campaign of the Year"
  • Juniper Park
    Art Director
    Juniper Park 2009 - Aug 2011
    Toronto, Ontario, Ca
    Created digital, traditional and integrated campaigns for Lay's (US), Ruffles (US), SunChips (US), Quaker (US, CA and Global) Tropicana (US), Stacy's Pita Chips (US), Holt Renfrew, Eos Evolution of Smooth, Canadian Club, Virgin Mobile and Mines Action Canada.
  • Juxt Interactive
    Art Director
    Juxt Interactive 2008 - 2008
    San Francisco, Ca, Us
    6 month contract position working on Sprite, Home Depot, Coke Zero and Chevrolet VOLT.
  • Segal Communications
    Art Director
    Segal Communications 2008 - 2008
    Ca
    6 month contract position working on PlayStation and Virgin Mobile.
  • Cossette Communication-Marketing
    Art Director
    Cossette Communication-Marketing 2007 - 2008
    Quebec City, Quebec, Ca
    Created digital campaigns for Samsung, McDonald's, Pillsbury Pizza Pops and Coca-Cola.
  • Creative Niche
    Art Director
    Creative Niche 2005 - 2008
    Toronto, Ontario, Ca
    Strategically positioned in contract positions at: Blast Radius, Wunderman, Arnold Interactive and Cossette.
  • Youthography
    Focus Group And Panel Member
    Youthography 2003 - 2005
    Ca
    Worked part-time as a focus group member and youth brand specialist. Presented "Marketing for the Cluttered Digital Space" at the Strategy Magazine’s Understanding Youth Conference.

Derek Blais Skills

Advertising Art Direction Web Development Creative Direction Creative Strategy Interactive Advertising Graphic Design Interaction Design Typography Concept Development Digital Strategy Adobe Creative Suite Integrated Marketing Digital Marketing Logo Design Video Corporate Identity Interactive Marketing Marketing Brand Development User Experience

Derek Blais Education Details

  • Marshall Mcluhan
    Marshall Mcluhan

Frequently Asked Questions about Derek Blais

What company does Derek Blais work for?

Derek Blais works for Lifelong Crush

What is Derek Blais's role at the current company?

Derek Blais's current role is Chief Creative Officer, Lifelong Crush — #1 ECD at The One Show 2023.

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What schools did Derek Blais attend?

Derek Blais attended Marshall Mcluhan.

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Derek Blais has skills like Advertising, Art Direction, Web Development, Creative Direction, Creative Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Typography, Concept Development, Digital Strategy, Adobe Creative Suite.

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