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CANADA JANUARY, 2025
CANADA JANUARY, 2025
The Best Digital Marketing Agencies in CANADA 2025
This rating was updated on:
6th of May 2025
6th of May 2025
As a Canadian marketing leader charting your brand’s next growth phase, choosing the right digital marketing partner is critical. The agency you select influences not only day-to-day campaign performance but also long-term innovation and market share.
What makes our ranking different? We surveyed 170 owners and C-suite executives from Forbes Global 2000 companies with operations in every major Canadian metro - from Vancouver and Calgary to Toronto, Montréal and Halifax. Their feedback accounts for 75 percent of each agency’s score. The remaining 25 percent comes from 14 independently verified indicators (see methodology below*).
Our goal is simple: give marketers a clear, evidence-based shortlist of agencies that can accelerate ambitious KPIs such as revenue growth, customer-experience innovation and digital transformation. By grounding every score in stakeholder data and transparent metrics, we help you invest with confidence.
Why the right choice matters
Ready to meet Canada’s highest-rated agencies? Explore the full list below.
What makes our ranking different? We surveyed 170 owners and C-suite executives from Forbes Global 2000 companies with operations in every major Canadian metro - from Vancouver and Calgary to Toronto, Montréal and Halifax. Their feedback accounts for 75 percent of each agency’s score. The remaining 25 percent comes from 14 independently verified indicators (see methodology below*).
Our goal is simple: give marketers a clear, evidence-based shortlist of agencies that can accelerate ambitious KPIs such as revenue growth, customer-experience innovation and digital transformation. By grounding every score in stakeholder data and transparent metrics, we help you invest with confidence.
Why the right choice matters
- A misaligned partnership can swallow budgets, stall innovation and erode stakeholder trust.
- Top-performing agencies anticipate disruptive trends—from AI-powered media buying to Canada’s evolving privacy rules - so you don’t have to.
Ready to meet Canada’s highest-rated agencies? Explore the full list below.
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Lack of insights into shifting consumer behaviors and attitudes - is one of the top internals challenges for marketing leaders
This rating is tailored to empower you to solve the main marketing leaders' challenges:
- secure growth KPIs;
- initiate impactful digital transformations;
- navigate shifting customer behaviours;
- predict and plan for disruptive digital dynamics;
- adopt emerging technologies;
- innovate safely yet decisively;
- win an agenda with other C-Suite leaders;
- master digital activations.
Rethink
Agency profile
Rethink is an independent “ideas agency” based in Toronto that consistently tops Canadian creative rankings (it was named the #1 agency in Strategy’s 2024 Creative Report Card). With additional offices in Vancouver and Montreal, Rethink offers full-service branding, advertising, digital media and content creation for national and global clients. Its work has earned international recognition (multiple Cannes Lions and Webbys) and is praised for cultural relevance and impact.
Rethink’s team blends strategic insight and design thinking to produce campaigns across TV, social, web and experiential channels. Major clients (like Loblaws, Adidas, government campaigns) rely on Rethink’s innovative approach - often playing on humour or provocation - to engage audiences. The agency’s motto, “Work the world talks about,” reflects its focus on standout creative and integrated digital solutions
Rethink’s team blends strategic insight and design thinking to produce campaigns across TV, social, web and experiential channels. Major clients (like Loblaws, Adidas, government campaigns) rely on Rethink’s innovative approach - often playing on humour or provocation - to engage audiences. The agency’s motto, “Work the world talks about,” reflects its focus on standout creative and integrated digital solutions
Changes
Agency profile
Changes bills itself as a “digital-transformation agency” that only partners with brands ready to overhaul how they grow - hence its audacious motto, “If you’re not ready for changes, we’re not the right team for you.” Located to Vancouver, the under-50-person shop already services 24 clients across 44 countries, delivering search, media and CRO programs for blue-chip names such as Nike, Huawei, Ericsson and Global Spirits.
Agency’s core offer blends brand strategy with AI-optimized performance marketing and full-stack web builds. The firm positions itself as a growth partner for challenger and heritage brands alike, leveraging its cross-border experience to tailor multilingual, omnichannel campaigns that scale beyond Canada’s borders.
Agency’s core offer blends brand strategy with AI-optimized performance marketing and full-stack web builds. The firm positions itself as a growth partner for challenger and heritage brands alike, leveraging its cross-border experience to tailor multilingual, omnichannel campaigns that scale beyond Canada’s borders.
Cossette
Agency profile
Cossette is one of Canada’s largest integrated creative agencies, with headquarters in Toronto and regional offices in Montreal and Quebec City. It offers full-spectrum services (brand strategy, advertising, digital marketing, media buying and PR) to a wide range of clients. Cossette’s work frequently wins top industry honors (Cannes Lions, Webby and ADC awards) and it often ranks among Canada’s best agencies.
The agency is known for bold, culturally resonant campaigns and innovative use of technology in marketing. For example, Cossette-led teams have produced nationally-celebrated commercials and interactive experiences. Its creative output is marked by high production values and strategic insights, reflecting its history of award-winning branding and cross-channel storytelling
The agency is known for bold, culturally resonant campaigns and innovative use of technology in marketing. For example, Cossette-led teams have produced nationally-celebrated commercials and interactive experiences. Its creative output is marked by high production values and strategic insights, reflecting its history of award-winning branding and cross-channel storytelling
Critical Mass
Agency profile
Critical Mass is a globally-awarded digital experience and technology agency headquartered in Calgary. It specializes in customer-centric digital strategy, UX design and innovation, helping clients like BMW, Coke and Telus create engaging online experiences. The agency has won numerous awards (e.g. Fast Company’s “Workplaces for Innovators” honors) and is known for integrating AI, data and creative design.
Critical Mass combines branding, content and cutting-edge development to craft immersive campaigns and e-commerce platforms. Its Calgary and Toronto offices serve multinational brands with large-scale digital transformations, and the firm is consistently recognized for outstanding creative work in web, mobile and emerging tech.
Critical Mass combines branding, content and cutting-edge development to craft immersive campaigns and e-commerce platforms. Its Calgary and Toronto offices serve multinational brands with large-scale digital transformations, and the firm is consistently recognized for outstanding creative work in web, mobile and emerging tech.
Sid Lee
Agency profile
Sid Lee is an international creative agency founded in Montreal. It offers branding, advertising, UX/UI design, and digital experiences for global clients. Sid Lee is renowned for innovative use of technology and design; projects include architectural branding (e.g. a cultural center), interactive digital campaigns for sports and entertainment, and global brand partnerships.
The agency has won numerous awards (Cannes, Clios) for its bold, story-driven work. Its Montreal office, along with sister offices worldwide, blends creative strategy and tech to craft brand experiences across environments. Sid Lee’s emphasis on “work that’s unlike anything else out there” is reflected in high-impact campaigns and digital platforms that leverage data and immersive media to engage consumers.
The agency has won numerous awards (Cannes, Clios) for its bold, story-driven work. Its Montreal office, along with sister offices worldwide, blends creative strategy and tech to craft brand experiences across environments. Sid Lee’s emphasis on “work that’s unlike anything else out there” is reflected in high-impact campaigns and digital platforms that leverage data and immersive media to engage consumers.
Locomotive
Agency profile
Locomotive is a premier digital-first design agency headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Established in 2008, the agency has garnered international acclaim for its innovative approach to web design, branding, and digital experiences. Locomotive's commitment to excellence is evident in its impressive accolades, including being named Awwwards' Agency of the Year for seven consecutive years from 2018 to 2024 .
The agency's portfolio showcases a diverse range of projects, reflecting its ability to craft bespoke digital solutions that resonate with audiences and drive results. With a team of passionate creatives and developers, Locomotive continues to push the boundaries of digital design, making it a standout choice for brands seeking impactful online presence.
The agency's portfolio showcases a diverse range of projects, reflecting its ability to craft bespoke digital solutions that resonate with audiences and drive results. With a team of passionate creatives and developers, Locomotive continues to push the boundaries of digital design, making it a standout choice for brands seeking impactful online presence.
Dentsu Creative Canada
Agency profile
Dentsu Canada is the Toronto-based branch of the global Dentsu advertising and communications network. The Canadian arm offers comprehensive services in creative, digital marketing, media planning, and data/analytics. Recent high-profile work includes multi-channel campaigns (e.g. Taylor Swift’s Canada tour promotion) and socially-driven content.
Dentsu Canada frequently produces award-winning campaigns by combining digital technology (programmatic, performance marketing) with creative storytelling. With integrated teams spanning creative, commerce and innovation, Dentsu’s Canadian group supports global brands and local clients alike, leveraging network partnerships to execute omnichannel, data-driven marketing programs.
Dentsu Canada frequently produces award-winning campaigns by combining digital technology (programmatic, performance marketing) with creative storytelling. With integrated teams spanning creative, commerce and innovation, Dentsu’s Canadian group supports global brands and local clients alike, leveraging network partnerships to execute omnichannel, data-driven marketing programs.
BBDO Canada
Agency profile
BBDO Canada is the Canadian network of the global BBDO advertising agencylbbonline.com. It offers full advertising services including creative advertising, digital marketing and branded content. The Toronto office produces award-winning work (e.g. public service and consumer campaigns) noted for strong creative strategy. Recent projects include multimedia campaigns for the Ontario Lottery (OLG) that received Cannes Young Director and Silver Effie.
BBDO combines big ideas with digital execution—running integrated campaigns across TV, social, web and mobile. The agency places a premium on effective creativity, consistently placing in lists of Canada’s most effective agencies. Through a collaborative global network, BBDO Canada leverages international expertise while tailoring content for Canadian audiences.
BBDO combines big ideas with digital execution—running integrated campaigns across TV, social, web and mobile. The agency places a premium on effective creativity, consistently placing in lists of Canada’s most effective agencies. Through a collaborative global network, BBDO Canada leverages international expertise while tailoring content for Canadian audiences.
McCann Canada
Agency profile
McCann Canada is a leading full-service advertising agency with offices in Toronto, Calgary and Montréal. Calling itself “Canada’s most enduring agency,” McCann offers integrated marketing services: creative advertising, brand design, digital and PR. Its Canadian teams have produced memorable work (e.g. the “24 Hours of Care” Petro-Canada interactive film).
McCann Canada often combines emotive storytelling with digital technology – for example, creating immersive web films and social content for clients like Wendy’s Canada and healthcare organizations. The network has a long history of award-winning campaigns and emphasizes idea-driven work that spans TV, online and mobile. McCann’s emphasis on global best practices and local insight helps it deliver broad-reaching, creative campaigns for both domestic and international brands.
McCann Canada often combines emotive storytelling with digital technology – for example, creating immersive web films and social content for clients like Wendy’s Canada and healthcare organizations. The network has a long history of award-winning campaigns and emphasizes idea-driven work that spans TV, online and mobile. McCann’s emphasis on global best practices and local insight helps it deliver broad-reaching, creative campaigns for both domestic and international brands.
No Fixed Address
Agency profile
No Fixed Address (NFA) is an independent Toronto creative agency built for “challenger mindsets”. It provides fully integrated branding, advertising and digital marketing services. NFA’s culture emphasizes disruption and ambitious growth – it even states “we uncover growth in unexplored places” on its site.
The agency works across digital campaigns, content and brand strategy for challenger brands and established clients alike. It has earned recognition for its innovative approach (winning Canadian creative awards) and focuses on integrated systems that leverage technology (web and app development) together with creative storytelling. NFA’s work often features unexpected ideas and digital-first thinking, aligning brand strategy with engaging customer experiences.
The agency works across digital campaigns, content and brand strategy for challenger brands and established clients alike. It has earned recognition for its innovative approach (winning Canadian creative awards) and focuses on integrated systems that leverage technology (web and app development) together with creative storytelling. NFA’s work often features unexpected ideas and digital-first thinking, aligning brand strategy with engaging customer experiences.
Edelman Canada
Agency profile
Edelman Toronto is part of the global Edelman PR network and offers marketing communications, public relations and digital strategy. The office has 150+ staff and deep sector expertise. It provides a full range of services: brand marketing, digital media, crisis/PR and analytics. In 2024, Edelman Canada was uniquely recognized by Strategy Magazine’s shortlist for both Agency of the Year and PR Agency of the Year.
The Toronto team is noted for creative campaigns in financial services, technology and consumer goods. It blends earned and paid media (social, SEO, influencer) with content creation to connect brands and audiences. The agency also highlights corporate responsibility (running the “Little Give” volunteer program in Toronto). In sum, Edelman Toronto brings global best practices to Canadian markets across digital and traditional channels.
The Toronto team is noted for creative campaigns in financial services, technology and consumer goods. It blends earned and paid media (social, SEO, influencer) with content creation to connect brands and audiences. The agency also highlights corporate responsibility (running the “Little Give” volunteer program in Toronto). In sum, Edelman Toronto brings global best practices to Canadian markets across digital and traditional channels.
Ogilvy Canada
Agency profile
Ogilvy Canada is the Canadian arm of the global Ogilvy creative network. It delivers integrated marketing solutions (advertising, branding, digital and PR) for major clients. The Toronto office has received industry acclaim for innovative campaigns - recent examples include transforming a transit hub with an interactive accessibility experience.
Ogilvy leverages global resources to combine strategic planning, brand design and digital media. Its creative output ranges from data-driven social campaigns to large-scale brand activations, often blending immersive technology (AR/VR) and UX/UI design. With a legacy of “famous brands” work, Ogilvy Canada continues to innovate in digital marketing, winning awards at festivals like Cannes and Adweek for both creative excellence and effectiveness.
Ogilvy leverages global resources to combine strategic planning, brand design and digital media. Its creative output ranges from data-driven social campaigns to large-scale brand activations, often blending immersive technology (AR/VR) and UX/UI design. With a legacy of “famous brands” work, Ogilvy Canada continues to innovate in digital marketing, winning awards at festivals like Cannes and Adweek for both creative excellence and effectiveness.
LG2
Agency profile
LG2 is one of Canada’s largest creative agencies, founded in Montreal. It offers full creative services (design, advertising, branding and digital) across its offices in Montreal, Toronto and Quebec City. LG2 has repeatedly been named Agency/Design Agency of the Year in Canadian industry awards (e.g. Strategy’s Agency of the Year). Its work is noted for high design quality and strategic creativity.
LG2’s portfolio spans major national brands in FMCG, finance and public sectors, with campaigns that often blend graphic design excellence and digital experiences (interactive websites, apps). The agency has won multiple Red Dot and Cannes design awards, reflecting its strength in integrated branding and user-focused design. LG2’s Montreal team continues to innovate with cross-platform creative and storytelling for Canadian audiences.
LG2’s portfolio spans major national brands in FMCG, finance and public sectors, with campaigns that often blend graphic design excellence and digital experiences (interactive websites, apps). The agency has won multiple Red Dot and Cannes design awards, reflecting its strength in integrated branding and user-focused design. LG2’s Montreal team continues to innovate with cross-platform creative and storytelling for Canadian audiences.
OhBEV
Agency profile
OhBEV is a Vancouver-based creative marketing agency dedicated exclusively to the alcoholic beverage industry. Known for shaping premium and disruptive spirits brands, OhBEV has become the go-to partner for global clients like LVMH, Global Spirits, and Heavensake. The agency's work spans from brand identity and packaging to go-to-market strategy and international rollout campaigns.
In 2025, Bloomberg and Bloomberg Businessweek named OhBEV one of the top alcohol marketing agencies in the world. Its campaigns have earned multiple Red Dot and Cannes Lions nominations, celebrated for combining striking visual design with sharp cultural insight. Whether launching a new vodka or revitalizing a sake house, OhBEV consistently helps brands win attention - on the shelf, online, and behind the bar.
In 2025, Bloomberg and Bloomberg Businessweek named OhBEV one of the top alcohol marketing agencies in the world. Its campaigns have earned multiple Red Dot and Cannes Lions nominations, celebrated for combining striking visual design with sharp cultural insight. Whether launching a new vodka or revitalizing a sake house, OhBEV consistently helps brands win attention - on the shelf, online, and behind the bar.
Jam3 (Media.Monks)
Agency profile
Jam3 is a Toronto-based design and experience agency specializing in creative technology. It has earned global recognition (FWA Hall of Fame) for interactive digital content. Since 2008 Jam3 has launched hundreds of projects and won over 330 awards. The agency partners with leading brands (Adidas, NBA, Facebook, Levi’s) to create immersive web and VR experiences (e.g. a metaverse world for NBA fans).
Jam3’s team blends design, animation and programming to solve brand challenges “in the space between people and technology.” Now part of the Media.Monks (WPP) network, Jam3 continues to push digital innovation with 3D web design, AR/VR projects and interactive storytelling. Its Toronto office excels at custom digital campaigns that combine visuals, data and user experience to engage audiences.
Jam3’s team blends design, animation and programming to solve brand challenges “in the space between people and technology.” Now part of the Media.Monks (WPP) network, Jam3 continues to push digital innovation with 3D web design, AR/VR projects and interactive storytelling. Its Toronto office excels at custom digital campaigns that combine visuals, data and user experience to engage audiences.
Leo Burnett Toronto
Agency profile
Leo Burnett Toronto is part of the global Leo Burnett agency network. It is known for its “Humankind” brand philosophy and strong creative campaigns. The agency provides full advertising services, including TV and digital spots, branding, and experiential marketing. Its recent work for clients like Bell Canada and Starbucks (Canada) has earned national recognition.
Leo Burnett combines deep consumer insights and storytelling with digital innovation, such as interactive online content and social media engagement. The Toronto office also supports major integrated campaigns (TV, online, OOH), often incorporating UX and design thinking into large-scale projects. This creative powerhouse regularly wins Lions, Clios and Effie Awards for its effective, innovative advertising.
Leo Burnett combines deep consumer insights and storytelling with digital innovation, such as interactive online content and social media engagement. The Toronto office also supports major integrated campaigns (TV, online, OOH), often incorporating UX and design thinking into large-scale projects. This creative powerhouse regularly wins Lions, Clios and Effie Awards for its effective, innovative advertising.
Zulu Alpha Kilo
Agency profile
Zulu Alpha Kilo (often called Zulu or ZAK) is an independent Toronto creative agency. Founded in 2008, it is known for its bold, unconventional advertising and digital content. The agency works with major consumer brands (pizza delivery, beer, sports companies, etc.), creating campaigns that often go viral. Zulu’s creative culture emphasizes “fighting sameness” and marketing with heart, which has earned it numerous industry awards (including Lions and One Show Pencils).
In the digital realm, Zulu produces engaging social videos, interactive websites, and integrated brand activations. Its creative work (e.g., public safety and consumer humor campaigns) has been recognized as among Canada’s most innovative and distinct, showcasing strong storytelling and effective UX design.
In the digital realm, Zulu produces engaging social videos, interactive websites, and integrated brand activations. Its creative work (e.g., public safety and consumer humor campaigns) has been recognized as among Canada’s most innovative and distinct, showcasing strong storytelling and effective UX design.
FCB Canada
Agency profile
FCB Toronto (formerly FCB Canada) is part of the global FCB (Foote, Cone & Belding) network. This office provides full advertising and brand marketing services to Canadian clients. FCB focuses on brand growth and human understanding, often through integrated campaigns spanning TV, social, and online media. Recent award-winning work from FCB Toronto includes socially minded films and engaging digital experiences for healthcare and consumer brands.
The agency is noted for creative concepts that leverage data and user insight (e.g. campaigns that celebrate diversity or patient stories). FCB Toronto has a history of strong creative work (leveraging both traditional media and modern digital platforms) and continues to make innovative content that connects with consumers.
The agency is noted for creative concepts that leverage data and user insight (e.g. campaigns that celebrate diversity or patient stories). FCB Toronto has a history of strong creative work (leveraging both traditional media and modern digital platforms) and continues to make innovative content that connects with consumers.
VML Canada
Agency profile
VML is a creative brand and marketing agency under the WPP network. The Toronto office (which merged Taxi and Wunderman Thompson Canada) combines brand experience, customer experience and commerce. VML offers services across creative design, digital marketing, CRM and commerce, aiming to create “connected brands.” It has a 300-year combined heritage (Y&R, VML, etc.) and focuses on tech-driven, omnichannel marketing.
The agency has won awards for digital campaigns and e-commerce solutions. For example, VML creates innovative web and mobile experiences for major brands (retail, insurance, telecom) that integrate user insights, AR/VR and data analytics. Its Toronto team emphasizes end-to-end solutions from brand strategy to digital commerce, making it a leading digital-first marketing partner for national and global clients.
The agency has won awards for digital campaigns and e-commerce solutions. For example, VML creates innovative web and mobile experiences for major brands (retail, insurance, telecom) that integrate user insights, AR/VR and data analytics. Its Toronto team emphasizes end-to-end solutions from brand strategy to digital commerce, making it a leading digital-first marketing partner for national and global clients.
Publicis Groupe Canada
Agency profile
Publicis Groupe Canada is the national headquarters of the Paris-based Publicis advertising network. In Toronto, Publicis Canada encompasses its global subsidiaries (Publicis, Sapient, Starcom, etc.) to offer integrated creative, digital and media services. The office is known for design-driven initiatives (e.g. a recent rebranding effort and visual identity overhaul) and digital innovation.
Its campaigns cover a wide range of sectors; for example, it executed creative work for Heineken’s Route 0.0 launch in Toronto. Publicis emphasizes combining technology, analytics and creative excellence to grow brands. The Canadian group regularly earns awards for its design, branding and digital marketing, reflecting its strategy-led, creative output across paid, owned and earned channels.
Its campaigns cover a wide range of sectors; for example, it executed creative work for Heineken’s Route 0.0 launch in Toronto. Publicis emphasizes combining technology, analytics and creative excellence to grow brands. The Canadian group regularly earns awards for its design, branding and digital marketing, reflecting its strategy-led, creative output across paid, owned and earned channels.
Citizen Relations
Agency profile
Citizen Relations is the Canadian branch of a global PR and communications network. Based in Toronto, the agency specializes in integrated marketing communications - combining public relations, influencer engagement, digital and content strategies. Citizen’s Toronto team works across consumer, corporate and crisis communications, leveraging social media, experiential events and creative storytelling.
The firm has received industry awards (e.g. Canadian Marketing Awards, PR Trophies) for campaigns such as corporate social impact initiatives. Citizen Relations often partners with creative agencies on major brand launches, ensuring unified messaging across traditional and digital channels. Its strength lies in blending PR insights with digital marketing tactics (analytics, SEO, social content) to build and protect brand reputations.
The firm has received industry awards (e.g. Canadian Marketing Awards, PR Trophies) for campaigns such as corporate social impact initiatives. Citizen Relations often partners with creative agencies on major brand launches, ensuring unified messaging across traditional and digital channels. Its strength lies in blending PR insights with digital marketing tactics (analytics, SEO, social content) to build and protect brand reputations.
john st.
Agency profile
john st. is a Toronto creative agency (now part of WPP) that offers integrated marketing and digital design services. It is known for digital-first campaigns and a collaborative approach. The agency’s work includes social and experiential campaigns for clients like Sports Interaction (gaming) and social causes. With a focus on innovation, john st. often blends creative content with emerging platforms, such as engaging web apps and social media activations.
The Toronto team has won several regional awards for its creativity, and it emphasizes agile workflows and cutting-edge media. John St. operates through specialized studios (brand, digital, content) to craft campaigns that combine traditional advertising with high-tech delivery.
The Toronto team has won several regional awards for its creativity, and it emphasizes agile workflows and cutting-edge media. John St. operates through specialized studios (brand, digital, content) to craft campaigns that combine traditional advertising with high-tech delivery.
Giant Ant
Agency profile
Giant Ant is a Vancouver-based creative studio known for high-quality animation, design and storytelling. Its work spans short films, explainer videos and animated marketing content for global clients. For example, Giant Ant produces original animations for brands like Microsoft and Duolingo, creating viral digital campaigns with rich visuals.
The studio has won creative awards (Cannes, One Show, Motionographer) for its animated commercials and branded content. Combining illustration, music and narrative, Giant Ant’s campaigns often go beyond traditional advertising to become shareable online experiences. Its portfolio includes emotionally resonant pieces (e.g. a short film on conservation) that highlight the studio’s design and animation expertise.
The studio has won creative awards (Cannes, One Show, Motionographer) for its animated commercials and branded content. Combining illustration, music and narrative, Giant Ant’s campaigns often go beyond traditional advertising to become shareable online experiences. Its portfolio includes emotionally resonant pieces (e.g. a short film on conservation) that highlight the studio’s design and animation expertise.
Havas Canada
Agency profile
Havas Canada operates as a full-service agency network with Toronto and Montreal offices. It comprises Havas Creative, Havas Media and specialized units (Havas Health, Havas Play) in one “village.” The Montreal and Toronto teams provide creative advertising, digital marketing, media planning and health communication. Havas emphasizes user-centric design (“unique value – creative, digital, media, technology and health under one roof”).
Its work has won Canadian awards for integrated campaigns and digital experiences. For example, Havas Canada has produced socially relevant advertising (often focused on public health or social causes) and immersive branded content, leveraging its in-house tech and analytics capabilities. The network’s strategy is to offer cohesive campaign development from creative concept through execution across channels.
Its work has won Canadian awards for integrated campaigns and digital experiences. For example, Havas Canada has produced socially relevant advertising (often focused on public health or social causes) and immersive branded content, leveraging its in-house tech and analytics capabilities. The network’s strategy is to offer cohesive campaign development from creative concept through execution across channels.
Creative Currency
Agency profile
Creative Currency is a Toronto-based full-service agency spun out of Enterprise Canada in 2021 to combine advertising and public affairs. In just a few years, this 37-person firm has built a diverse portfolio (e.g. McCain Foods, Ontario Public School Boards’ Assn.) and a reputation for high-impact creative campaigns and video work.
It focuses on branding, digital content and public issue campaigns, emphasizing storytelling that “the world talks about” (its own motto) and delivering measurable results. The agency’s integrated approach (strategy, creative, digital, PR) has won industry recognition, and it leverages both creative and public affairs expertise to innovate in brand building.
It focuses on branding, digital content and public issue campaigns, emphasizing storytelling that “the world talks about” (its own motto) and delivering measurable results. The agency’s integrated approach (strategy, creative, digital, PR) has won industry recognition, and it leverages both creative and public affairs expertise to innovate in brand building.
Klick Health
Agency profile
Klick is a Toronto-headquartered healthcare marketing agency that has become the world’s most-awarded health-focused agency. Specializing in pharma and wellness, Klick produced 160+ creative awards in 2023 (including eight Cannes Lions, Clios, The One Show pencils, etc.). It designs digital campaigns, patient apps and branded content for global clients, emphasizing science-driven strategy and empathetic storytelling.
Recent Klick projects include an animated public-health film (“47” for Café Joyeux) and AI-powered tools for diabetes screening, both earning top industry prizes. The agency’s work combines medical expertise with cutting-edge digital experiences, making Klick a leader in innovative pharma communications.
Recent Klick projects include an animated public-health film (“47” for Café Joyeux) and AI-powered tools for diabetes screening, both earning top industry prizes. The agency’s work combines medical expertise with cutting-edge digital experiences, making Klick a leader in innovative pharma communications.
Major Tom
Agency profile
Major Tom is a Vancouver-born digital marketing and transformation agency with offices in Toronto and New York. It offers end-to-end services (digital strategy, UX/UI, media, e-commerce) and is known for data-driven, ROI-focused campaigns. The firm has earned a reputation for high-growth and innovation (it was named Adweek’s Fastest Growing Agency) by blending creative storytelling with technology.
Major Tom’s team of strategists, designers and developers works on digital activation for major Canadian brands, often producing award-winning content across social, web and mobile platforms. The agency’s work emphasizes modern customer experiences and e-commerce growth, aligning with global best practices.
Major Tom’s team of strategists, designers and developers works on digital activation for major Canadian brands, often producing award-winning content across social, web and mobile platforms. The agency’s work emphasizes modern customer experiences and e-commerce growth, aligning with global best practices.
Show & Tell
Agency profile
Show & Tell (based in Winnipeg, with a second office in Kitchener, ON) is an independent full-service advertising and marketing agency. It describes itself as “award-winning” and specializes in creative storytelling across traditional and digital channels. The agency serves clients in diverse sectors (education, agriculture, non-profits), focusing on brand development, integrated campaigns and digital transformation.
Show & Tell emphasizes data-driven marketing, combining strategic planning with engaging content for web, social and video. In recent years, it has won regional awards and has been featured on Strategy’s indie agency lists. The firm’s work is known for strong creative concepts and integrated execution that delivers measurable business results for clients across Canada.
Show & Tell emphasizes data-driven marketing, combining strategic planning with engaging content for web, social and video. In recent years, it has won regional awards and has been featured on Strategy’s indie agency lists. The firm’s work is known for strong creative concepts and integrated execution that delivers measurable business results for clients across Canada.
DDB Canada
Agency profile
DDB Canada – Toronto is part of the Omnicom DDB network. It offers integrated creative solutions including advertising, digital marketing, branding and media strategy. The Toronto office has produced notable campaigns for government and non-profits (for example an anti-scam awareness video) as well as consumer brands. DDB’s work often features clever storytelling and strong use of technology (e.g. interactive web experiences).
The agency’s Canadian branch has received awards at One Show and applied its creative craft to digital platforms and OOH media. With a focus on “creativity that works,” DDB Canada leverages consumer insights and data to produce memorable campaigns across social, web and traditional channels.
The agency’s Canadian branch has received awards at One Show and applied its creative craft to digital platforms and OOH media. With a focus on “creativity that works,” DDB Canada leverages consumer insights and data to produce memorable campaigns across social, web and traditional channels.
Skyrocket Digital
Agency profile
Skyrocket is a Vancouver-based digital branding and marketing agency known for crafting purposeful, design-driven experiences that connect brands with people. Specializing in strategy, brand identity, UX/UI, and full-stack digital development, Skyrocket serves clients ranging from tech startups to established organizations in education, government, and lifestyle sectors.
Their cross-functional team blends deep strategic insight with bold creative execution - building not just websites and campaigns, but brand ecosystems. Skyrocket’s work is marked by clarity, consistency, and conversion-focused design. With a portfolio spanning North America and beyond, the agency has positioned itself as a leader in user-centered digital transformation and brand storytelling.
Their cross-functional team blends deep strategic insight with bold creative execution - building not just websites and campaigns, but brand ecosystems. Skyrocket’s work is marked by clarity, consistency, and conversion-focused design. With a portfolio spanning North America and beyond, the agency has positioned itself as a leader in user-centered digital transformation and brand storytelling.
Why This List Matters
If you've searched “best digital agencies in Canada,” you’ve likely landed on the same recycled directories—Clutch, UpCity, DesignRush - populated by pay-to-play placements, SEO fluff, and star ratings that don’t tell the full story. Most of those rankings are built for search engines, not decision-makers. This list is different.
Here, we’ve curated 29 agencies that actually move markets.
These are the real architects behind billion-dollar brand launches, global campaigns, and award-winning digital platforms. You won’t find most of them pitching on aggregator sites - because they don’t need to. Their work speaks louder than backlinks.
We built this list by analyzing creative awards (Cannes, Red Dot, Webby), evaluating client rosters (think LVMH, Adidas, Telus), reviewing published case studies, and verifying their impact - not their keyword density. If you're a founder, CMO, or marketing lead looking to work with true operators - not freelancers or funnel factories - this list was made for you.
These are Canada's top-performing, high-trust, high-output digital agencies. The kind of partners you bring in when average isn’t an option.
Here, we’ve curated 29 agencies that actually move markets.
These are the real architects behind billion-dollar brand launches, global campaigns, and award-winning digital platforms. You won’t find most of them pitching on aggregator sites - because they don’t need to. Their work speaks louder than backlinks.
We built this list by analyzing creative awards (Cannes, Red Dot, Webby), evaluating client rosters (think LVMH, Adidas, Telus), reviewing published case studies, and verifying their impact - not their keyword density. If you're a founder, CMO, or marketing lead looking to work with true operators - not freelancers or funnel factories - this list was made for you.
These are Canada's top-performing, high-trust, high-output digital agencies. The kind of partners you bring in when average isn’t an option.
What Makes a Top Agency in 2025?
Forget star ratings. In 2025, the real measure of a digital agency isn’t how many badges it bought — it’s who trusts it, what it delivers, and whether it moves the needle at scale.
To build this list, we didn’t just rely on surface-level metrics. We went directly to the source.
We surveyed 170 owners, CMOs, and C-suite executives from Forbes Global 2000 companies with operations across Canada — from Vancouver and Calgary to Toronto, Montréal and Halifax. Their insights shaped 75% of each agency’s score, giving us a clear, executive-level view of which agencies actually drive results for the country’s most ambitious brands.
The remaining 25% came from 14 independently verified indicators, including:
To build this list, we didn’t just rely on surface-level metrics. We went directly to the source.
We surveyed 170 owners, CMOs, and C-suite executives from Forbes Global 2000 companies with operations across Canada — from Vancouver and Calgary to Toronto, Montréal and Halifax. Their insights shaped 75% of each agency’s score, giving us a clear, executive-level view of which agencies actually drive results for the country’s most ambitious brands.
The remaining 25% came from 14 independently verified indicators, including:
- Creative Awards & Recognitions. Wins or nominations from international awards such as Cannes Lions, Webby Awards, Red Dot, D&AD, and Awwwards.
- Published Case Studies. Availability of publicly documented case studies with measurable outcomes (traffic uplift, sales growth, CAC reduction, etc.).
- Client Roster Quality. Presence of enterprise-level or globally recognized clients, especially those operating in Canada.
- Media Coverage. Press mentions in respected outlets like Adweek, The Globe & Mail, Bloomberg, Forbes, Strategy Magazine, or The Message.
- Agency Longevity. Operating for 5+ years under the same brand or leadership team, indicating sustained relevance and trust.
- Employee Retention & Team Size. Team stability with low turnover or clear evidence of senior, in-house expertise.
- Google / Meta / Shopify Partner Status. Recognition as official partners by major platforms, where partnership requires client performance thresholds.
- UX & Design Excellence. Inclusion in curated galleries like Awwwards, CSS Design Awards, Behance Featured Projects, etc.
- Contract Size & Project Scale. Evidence (when available) of high-value engagements (e.g. $100K+ projects, long-term retainers).
- Platform Leadership. Participation in beta tests or feature collaborations with platforms (Google, Meta, TikTok, Shopify).
- Speaking Engagements & Panels. Founders or executives featured at industry conferences, university programs, or thought leadership panels.
- IP / Product Development. Creation of internal tools, apps, SaaS platforms, or proprietary frameworks adopted by clients or peers.
- Client Retention Rate. Disclosed multi-year client relationships or verifiable retention metrics.
- Public Financial or Growth Metrics. Data on revenue growth, team expansion, or market share, from databases like Crunchbase or company press.
What to Expect When You Hire These Agencies
These aren’t your $999/month social media vendors or template-happy SEO freelancers. The agencies on this list operate at a different altitude — where brand strategy meets global execution, and creative work drives measurable outcomes.
Hiring one of Canada’s top digital agencies means entering a relationship, not just signing a contract. These teams bring senior talent to the table, ask tough questions, and often shape not just your campaigns — but your category position.
Here’s what you can expect:
If you’re looking for a plug-and-play vendor, this isn’t your list. But if you’re building a brand with ambition — these are the people who will help you get there.
Hiring one of Canada’s top digital agencies means entering a relationship, not just signing a contract. These teams bring senior talent to the table, ask tough questions, and often shape not just your campaigns — but your category position.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Strategic immersion, not quick fixes. They’ll dig into your business model before touching your ad account.
- Senior-led teams. You work with creatives, strategists, and media directors — not just account managers.
- Bespoke work. No recycled templates or outsourced decks. Everything is built around your brand.
- Real budgets. Expect minimum engagements starting at $50K+, with clear ROI expectations attached.
- Uncomfortable truths. These agencies will challenge your assumptions — because that’s how winning campaigns are made.
If you’re looking for a plug-and-play vendor, this isn’t your list. But if you’re building a brand with ambition — these are the people who will help you get there.
Why These Agencies Aren’t on Clutch or UpCity
If you’re wondering why most of these agencies don’t show up on Clutch, UpCity, or other “Top 10” lists — here’s the answer: they don’t need to.
Directories like Clutch and UpCity operate on a pay-to-rank model. Agencies can buy badges, pay for “verified” placements, and climb leaderboards based on profile optimization — not real-world performance. It’s SEO theater, not a reflection of who’s actually doing great work.
The agencies on this list win clients through results, referrals, and reputation. They don’t chase backlinks or trophies for their websites — they build global brands, launch award-winning campaigns, and solve complex marketing problems for companies that don’t have time for fluff.
If anything, their absence from those directories is a feature, not a flaw. It means they’re focused on the work, not the hype.
So no, you won’t find most of these names in the “Top Digital Agencies in Toronto” listicle that ranks whoever paid last month’s fee. But ask anyone in the industry who’s actually moving markets — and you’ll hear these names first.
Directories like Clutch and UpCity operate on a pay-to-rank model. Agencies can buy badges, pay for “verified” placements, and climb leaderboards based on profile optimization — not real-world performance. It’s SEO theater, not a reflection of who’s actually doing great work.
The agencies on this list win clients through results, referrals, and reputation. They don’t chase backlinks or trophies for their websites — they build global brands, launch award-winning campaigns, and solve complex marketing problems for companies that don’t have time for fluff.
If anything, their absence from those directories is a feature, not a flaw. It means they’re focused on the work, not the hype.
So no, you won’t find most of these names in the “Top Digital Agencies in Toronto” listicle that ranks whoever paid last month’s fee. But ask anyone in the industry who’s actually moving markets — and you’ll hear these names first.
What Smart Clients Ask Before Signing a Top Agency
Hiring a top-tier digital agency isn't like shopping for a vendor — it's choosing a partner that will help shape your brand, your growth, and in some cases, your entire go-to-market strategy. And the smartest clients ask the right questions before they sign.
Here’s what CMOs, founders, and global brand leads ask when they're choosing an agency that actually delivers:
Here’s what CMOs, founders, and global brand leads ask when they're choosing an agency that actually delivers:
- “Who will lead our account — and will they still be here in six months?” Great agencies are senior-led. You’re not hiring a logo; you’re hiring a team.
- “Can you show me two campaigns that changed a brand’s trajectory?” Not vanity metrics. Not impressions. Real impact.
- “What’s your honest take on our brand and current strategy?” A strong agency won’t flatter you. They’ll challenge your assumptions and show you where the gaps are.
- “How do you measure success — and how often do you admit when something’s not working?” Transparency isn’t optional. You want a partner who can pivot fast, not defend sunk costs.
- “How do you protect creative ideas in a performance-driven world?” This separates the thinkers from the executors. Great work hits KPIs and builds brands.
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About 30BEST.NET
30BEST.NET is a Vancouver-based rating agency dedicated to helping businesses - small, midsize, and enterprise - find the most effective and trustworthy digital marketing partners in the world. Since 2017, we’ve built a reputation for rigorous evaluation, industry credibility, and data-backed insight. Our rankings are not crowdsourced or pay-to-play - they’re rooted in real executive feedback and independently verified performance indicators.
Our Methodology
To build our agency rankings, we surveyed 170 CMOs, founders, and C-suite executives from Forbes Global 2000 companies with operations in every major Canadian market - from Vancouver and Calgary to Toronto, Montréal, and Halifax. Their feedback contributes 75% of each agency’s score, offering firsthand insight into which partners actually deliver results at scale.
The remaining 25% of an agency’s score comes from 14 independently verified indicators, including:
Who We AreOur team is composed of former senior strategists, creatives, and marketing leads from globally recognized agencies. Collectively, we’ve led campaigns for brands like LEGO, IKEA, Tesla, and Heineken, won international accolades such as Site of the Year (Awwwards), and helped scale agencies from boutique to global.
We apply this hands-on experience to every evaluation - bringing strategic depth, creative discernment, and operational insight into how digital agencies actually perform behind the pitch decks.
Unlike typical directories, 30BEST does not sell placements or badges. We don’t accept submissions. We don’t rank based on backlinks or review counts. We conduct independent research, cross-reference performance data, and compile qualitative insights that help real businesses make informed decisions.
Our Methodology
To build our agency rankings, we surveyed 170 CMOs, founders, and C-suite executives from Forbes Global 2000 companies with operations in every major Canadian market - from Vancouver and Calgary to Toronto, Montréal, and Halifax. Their feedback contributes 75% of each agency’s score, offering firsthand insight into which partners actually deliver results at scale.
The remaining 25% of an agency’s score comes from 14 independently verified indicators, including:
- Awards from Cannes Lions, Awwwards, Webby Awards, D&AD, and others
- Availability of publicly documented case studies with measurable impact
- Presence of enterprise clients and global brands
- Press recognition in outlets like Adweek, Bloomberg, and Strategy Magazine
- Partner certifications from Google, Meta, Shopify, and other leading platforms
- UX and design features on Behance, CSSDA, Awwwards, etc.
- Evidence of long-term client retention, internal product development, and platform leadership
Who We AreOur team is composed of former senior strategists, creatives, and marketing leads from globally recognized agencies. Collectively, we’ve led campaigns for brands like LEGO, IKEA, Tesla, and Heineken, won international accolades such as Site of the Year (Awwwards), and helped scale agencies from boutique to global.
We apply this hands-on experience to every evaluation - bringing strategic depth, creative discernment, and operational insight into how digital agencies actually perform behind the pitch decks.
Unlike typical directories, 30BEST does not sell placements or badges. We don’t accept submissions. We don’t rank based on backlinks or review counts. We conduct independent research, cross-reference performance data, and compile qualitative insights that help real businesses make informed decisions.