On this episode of Make My Logo Bigger, we sit down with storyteller, filmmaker, and changemaker Andre Anderson: a tenth-generation African Nova Scotian whose work is redefining how we see ourselves, our communities, and our history.
As the founder of Anderson Films Inc. and the creative mind behind acclaimed documentaries like Standing Tall, Under Pressure, and Talk Therapy, Andre uses film as a force for truth, healing, and connection. From mentoring youth and advocating for mental health to exploring identity through cinema, his mission is simple but profound: to amplify voices that deserve to be heard.
Join us for a powerful conversation about legacy, resilience, and the courage to create change through storytelling.
In this episode of Make My Logo Bigger, we are excited to welcome Tyler MacLeod and Adam Sterling, co-founders of Halifax’s rising agency Rhyme + Reason.
Sit back as we chat with this dynamic duo and dive into how they built their shop, how creativity and strategy can compliment each other, and what strengths their collaboration offers in today’s fast-changing marketing world. It’s an episode you don’t want to miss!
On this week's episode of Make My Logo Bigger, we’re joined by Michael Kabalen, a leader who’s redefining what bold action looks like in the world of affordable housing. As Executive Director of the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia, he’s not only building homes, he’s building narratives that shift public perception and influence policy. Join us as we talk about how to lead with purpose, communicate with clarity, and use your platform to drive real change.
Whether you’re a creative, a community builder, or a marketing mind, this episode is packed with insight on how to turn complex challenges into meaningful momentum!
Today on Make My Logo Bigger, we’re joined by Jenny Smith, President of the Ray Creative Agency and one of Canada’s top creative leaders. Based in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Jenny has over 30 years of experience, hundreds of awards, and the distinction of judging at the Cannes Lions twice, making her the only woman east of Toronto to do so. She and her female led team are a force to be reckoned with!
Join us as we dive into her journey, her insights on leading a top agency, and what it takes to build impactful, creative work in today’s world.
This week on Make My Logo Bigger, we’re excited to welcome the President & CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce, Patrick Sullivan. With a network of nearly 2,000 businesses under his leadership at the HCC, Patrick is a champion for innovation, collaboration, and economic growth in the region.
Sit back and enjoy as we dive into his approach to building strong business communities, the role marketing and creativity play in advocacy, and how strategic leadership can drive real impact. From boardrooms to government meetings, Patrick brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation. Tune in for a thoughtful look at the power of connection, communication, and creative strategy in today’s business landscape.
On today's episode of make my Logo Bigger we welcome award-winning cinematographer Jeff Wheaton.
With an impressive portfolio spanning feature films and television, including The Trades, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Black Cop, Murmur, and Sex and Violence, Jeffrey’s artistic vision and keen eye for detail have made him a sought-after creative force.
In this episode, we’ll explore the power of visual storytelling, Jeffrey’s collaborative process, and the creative decisions that bring stories to life. Whether you're in marketing, advertising, or filmmaking, there’s something here for every creative mind looking to craft more powerful visuals.
On this episode of Make My Logo Bigger, we’re joined by a true anomaly in the advertising world, Don Veinish. At 69 years old, and with 47 years in the industry, Don has led creative teams, shaped campaigns across North America, and has even picked up a few awards along the way. As a partner and co-creative director at Northern Creative Agency, he’s seen it all; from the golden age of print to the digital revolution.
Join us as Don shares stories from the trenches, hard-won lessons, and insights on how creativity evolves in an industry that never stops reinventing itself.
If you love big ideas and behind-the-scenes wisdom, this is one episode you won’t want to miss!
This week, we have a return guest, a great friend of JIVE, Callie Gallant. Callie is a marketing powerhouse and community advocate who never tires of learning more about her discipline. With over 20 years of experience creating impactful campaigns, Callie shares with us her journey from corporate marketing with global brands to a purpose-driven career with Nova Scotia’s not-for-profits.
She reflects on her time at Goodlife & Brigadoon Village, her new role with the IWK Foundation, and her passion for amplifying stories and driving meaningful change through creativity and strategy.
Sit back and enjoy these valuable insights and inspiration on building campaigns that make a difference!
Join us for our exciting second episode of Season 4 of Make My Logo Bigger!
We’re joined by the incredibly talented Mel Hennigar; an award-winning copywriter, creative director, and emerging producer.
Mel’s career has taken her to the heart of advertising and marketing, where she crafted compelling narratives for some of the region's most prominent brands — earning plenty of accolades along the way. More recently, she has discovered a passion for production, now setting out to explore her own exciting creative projects.
It's undeniable that her creative prowess and knowledge of this sector makes her a heavy hitter, with tons of valuable experience to share.
Join along as we explore Mel’s journey and dive into her unique and powerful insights.
You don’t want to miss this episode!
On this episode of Make My Logo Bigger, we’re joined by Peter Woodward, Managing Director and Owner of Shortstop—and a longtime friend of JIVE. With 14 years of experience, Peter combines creative vision with analytical thinking to tackle challenges and push boundaries.
Join us as we explore his career journey, his bold approach to creative production, and his insights into the ever-evolving world of digital strategy. It’s an inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss!
On this week’s episode of Make My Logo Bigger, join us as we chat with a return guest, our dear friend and Armbrae Academy’s Admissions and Marketing Director, Suzanne Morrison. Suzanne is a Cape Breton native and St. F.X. graduate who has acquired a rich background in communications and event management. With extensive experience in tourism, marketing and advertising, Suzanne has also been a key partner at JIVE Photographic Productions for over 20 years. Tune in to hear Suzanne share insights from her dynamic career and her journey in independent school marketing - where her passions have truly aligned - you don’t want to miss it.
For today's special instalment of Make My Logo Bigger - we're turning the mic on the JIVE team! Guest hosted by our good friend from National PR, Jon Richard, we set off to deep dive into the workings of JIVE. With our hosts turned guests, James Ingram (Owner and Director) and his two right-hand men; Mark, and Rix, this episode offers valuable insight into processes, beliefs, and values of this team.
JIVE is the leading Advertising Production Company in Nova Scotia, and now we get to pull back the curtain and see why.
Sit back, kick your feet up, and get to know the JIVE team a bit better with this must listen episode!!"
On today's episode, we're deep diving into the world of advertising creativity with a true maestro in the field, Jon Richard. Jon isn't just another creative mind; he's a seasoned Advertising Creative with over a decade of experience in decoding the essence of both people and brands. Currently with National PR, Jon brings a unique blend of expertise and passion to the table.
With insightful conversations around empathy in advertising, the art of pivoting, and the difference between a steak and a great hamburger, it's an episode you won't want to miss.
On today’s episode of Make My Logo Bigger, we welcome an incredibly gifted photographer, teacher, mentor, and our dear friend, Ingram Barss.
Recently, Ingram has taken his talent, and fostered it in the classroom, gifting his knowledge of photography to students for the past 16 years at NSCC. Today, we are lucky enough that he shares some of that with us.
Ingram comes by his talent honestly, having grown up in a family of artists. In studying photography, Ingram was presented with a lifetime of incredible opportunities and experiences, including working famed photographer Tony Esparza in LA. During this time he shot for CBS and worked on many shows including CSI, CSI Miami, Survivor, The Price is Right, The Bold and The Beautiful, The Young and the Restless, Everybody Loves Raymond, and many others. He also shot at the Emmys, the Grammys, and the Peoples’ Choice Awards and was one of two photographers at Mohamad Ali’s 60th birthday! A true storyteller, and an incredible talent, you don’t want to miss this episode.
Join us for this instalment of Make My Logo Bigger as we sit with a true trailblazer in the realm of photography and digital imaging, as well as a mentor and friend to JIVE, David Campbell. From his beginnings of capturing medical marvels at Mount Sinai Hospital to co-founding one of Eastern Canada's leading commercial studios with Robinson/Campbell & Associates LTD, our guest's lens has witnessed the evolution of an industry.
Beyond his time in the studio, he has also dedicated over two decades to shaping young minds at NSCC, including 2 of the JIVE team, by developing the Digital Imaging one year program. This would go on to become the second instalment of the 2-year Professional Photography diploma program, creating a lasting impact.
Sit back and enjoy a relaxed conversation with this visionary behind the lens, revisiting some of the most important shifts and milestones in the photography industry over the past 30 years. It’s a must-listen for anyone interested in visual mediums and commercial photography!
It’s our pleasure to welcome to this installment of Make My Logo Bigger; Pattison Outdoor’s, Sherry Kirwin. Sherry has always had a passion for the Advertising Industry, and after graduating from Georgian College with a diploma in Advertising, got her first job at Dartmouth Cable’s ad channel. From there, to a short stint in Newspaper Ad sales, Sherry then landed at Pattison Outdoor Advertising. 25 years ago, when Pattison Outdoor Advertising opened its doors in Halifax, Sherry was responsible for growing the business in the region. Over the years, the business has expanded into all of the Atlantic Provinces to become the largest Out-Of-Home Advertising supplier in the region. Today she manages a successful team of 13. Enjoy an episode that discusses the many ways we can market to our audiences, and where the value actually lies, it’s one you don’t want to miss.
Welcome to the first episode of season 3! To kick off this season, we sit with our good friend, Quinn Anderson. Quinn is the Public relations Coordinator for the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and holds a master’s degree from McMaster University with a focus in modern queer history and sexualities, queer theory, and intersectionality. Quinn also has a background in communications, graphic design, community engagement, and DEAI policy writing. Sit back as we learn more about what the Halifax Chamber of Commerce has been up to, how Quinn’s extensive academic background impacts her work, and what they believe the future holds for both herself, and Halifax.
On this episode of Make My Logo Bigger, we are excited to sit with a true communication and strategy veteran with two decades of experience building some of our regions’ leading brands: our friend, Mike Bardsley.
Formerly the Vice President and Partner at Revolve Branding Inc., Mike is a go-to resource to facilitate groups, coach, launch new ventures, merge brands, articulate strategy, identify and implement priority tactics to help build strong brands and strong cultures.
Those skills carry over to Triangle Strategies where Mike now sits as COO and is tasked with managing existing business, developing new opportunities, and plays a lead role facilitating Leaders Forum cohorts.
Sit back and enjoy a thoughtful conversation on the evolution of advertising, how your passions say more about you than your work history and whether your phone is listening, or you’re just creating consumer patterns. It’s an episode you don’t want to miss!
On this episode of Make My Logo Bigger, we speak to a friend of ours who holds a special place in his heart for advertising, Jamie Gilfoy. After working in the family business for ten years selling media, Jamie left to continue his immersion in the industry as a copywriter at M5. During this time, Jamie saw an opportunity in the market and started Aquatique Translation Services in 2014. Since then, his company has worked for and continues to work with most of the bigger Atlantic Canadian ad agencies and a number of national and international agencies as well. With interesting and thought-provoking conversations about learning from the family business, what it means to add value, the complexity of linguistics in advertising, and how AI may shake the foundation as we know it - it’s one you won’t want to miss!
This week on Make My Logo Bigger we speak to an entrepreneur who has received awards for business management, entrepreneurship, marketing, public speaking and leadership, the co-founder of BrainWorks - The Growth Agency, Brad LeBlanc. This possibilitarian is dedicated to helping his clients succeed on a global scale through disruptive thinking, innovative ideas and his infectious positivity – making his approach truly inspiring. Sit back as Brad discusses the power of being generous, the importance of withstanding the lows to enjoy the highs, and why he considers himself a “social entrepreneur”. All of this, plus a HUGE announcement from BrainWorks! You don’t want to miss it!