Agnostic

06/07/2021

June is Pride month! Every year, the month of June commemorates and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, their culture, and the struggles and barriers that members of the community have endured and continue to endure. Every year, we also see the ways that companies and brands capitalize on Pride month through campaigns, merch, and sandwiches (?).

This week, our corporate/tech intern, Patrice, asks when do corporations overstep the fine line between showing support for Pride month and exploiting the movement? Let us know what you think in the comments!

05/26/2021

As vaccination in the province is ramping up, a return to the office seems to be on the horizon. However, there are many mixed feelings about what this return might look like. In fact, a recent The Toronto Star article suggests that only 25 to 30 per cent of Toronto office workers will return to their desks in the first 60 days of reopening.

For this , our Account Executive, Natalia Ysambert asks, what are some of the biggest challenges companies will be facing as we prepare to head back into the office? Let us know what you think in the comments! 👇

05/20/2021

Just because we have to stay at home this long weekend, doesn't mean we can't enjoy some fresh air (and flowers) 🌷

Make plans to enjoy the sunshine and start growing your summer garden. Everything you need can be found at Metro Ontario garden centres, which are now open!

05/18/2021

Fresh air, hot nights, long weekends; a few of our favourite things. Make this long weekend one to remember with Go RVing Canada.

Stay tuned for some other suggestions for fun things to do this May 2-4!

05/13/2021

Remember when we told you we are a carbon-neutral agency? Well, we're proud to share that Turo recently announced it will offset 100% of its carbon emissions through a partnership with leading carbon offset developer, Bluesource.

This commitment will offset emissions based on an estimated total number of miles driven on Turo trips, as well as all emissions from its global office footprint. As the only carbon-neutral peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace, we're excited to see Turo pioneer this step in making the industry sustainable and further helping to fight climate change.

05/12/2021

Reality TV shows can feel like real life, but for BIPOC viewers, it can be impossible to relate if you're not seeing yourself or someone who resembles you on screen. We've seen networks promising more inclusive casting practices, with CBS announcing its goal of having a minimum of 50 per cent BIPOC cast members starting this year for shows like Big Brother and Love Island.

This week, our in-house entertainment expert Summer Candice shared that Tychon Carter-Newman made history as Big Brother Canada's first Black winner, and while there have been some strides to work toward diversity in the entertainment industry, there is still much to do. How would you like to see your favourite reality TV shows become more inclusive?

05/10/2021

Did you know that our team has nearly doubled in size over the last year? With many of our new teammates starting remotely, we asked them what advice they have for anyone with virtual first day jitters. Read our tips for starting a new job remotely here:

Starting a new job remotely might lack that same luster than in-person would, especially when your whole team is spread across the province (or beyond!). We’ve made a list of tips to help those starting a new team, without being able to meet or work in-person.

05/07/2021

Self-described as your classic Capricorn, Kate Nishida is a Senior Manager on the consumer team. No two days are the same in communications (IYKYK), but Kate finds the rush of anticipating what's next to be exciting and what "keeps her young".

Having lived in Thailand for a year, Kate has lots of stories to share, especially about her time staying at a silent retreat in Bali (!!). Despite her many travels, she agrees that the best part about working at Agnostic is "100% the team" (anyone else seeing a pattern here? ). Fun fact: Kate was a child star, so to speak, appearing on two YTV shows (including Ghost Trackers!)

05/03/2021

April’s showers may bring May flowers, but April’s news is what got us through yet another pandemic month. From hopeful vaccine updates to devilish shoes, April is sure to be a month we won’t forget. We’ve recapped some of the bigger news in this month's digital time capsule! Read more here:

April’s showers may bring May flowers, but April’s news is what got us through yet another pandemic month. From hopeful vaccine updates to devilish shoes, April is sure to be a month we won’t forget. We’ve recapped some of the bigger news from the month below!

04/30/2021

Our Account Manager, Summer Martin, is energetic, eclectic and effervescent. She loves seeing a 30-minute brainstorm turn into an award-winning campaign and appreciates that no idea is too big or too small in this industry. She also doesn't mind that working in PR gave her the opportunity to meet her idol, Alanis Morrisette.

To Summer, working at Agnostic means working with the best communication professionals in the industry (which means a lot coming from her, she's lived around the world!). She's constantly inspired by the people on our team, despite only meeting most of us through a screen. When she's not trying to turn off the mute button on Zoom, you can find Summer leading our team tarot readings and sending us good vibes.

04/30/2021

While we wish we could have celebrated together in person, we had an absolute BALL celebrating our 2nd anniversary with a night of trivia hosted by Selena Vyle and tasty treats from Taste Supply Co.! Here's to two years!

04/26/2021

Have you heard?! Harvey’s has partnered with to plant 25,000 trees in Canada by the end of 2021.🌲 For every meal purchased from now until June 16, Harvey’s that a portion of proceeds will go towards tree planting initiatives.

Head over to their channels to find out how you could win 1 of 500 "Thanks" burgers! One lucky person will also win the grand prize of having the Harvey’s RV visit them and host a backyard BBQ!