At The Township Group, we speak fluent client. We’re led by Karen Howe, a globally-awarded Creative Director, Cannes Lions Advisory Board Member and keynote speaker. Karen attends Cannes yearly to bring global inspiration and intel to the marketers and business leaders looking for an edge. The Township’s core team includes Director of Strategy Liz Atkins and Client Service Director Jeff Robinson.

We bring the right clients, talent and opportunities together then we build a customized “township" of very smart, very senior talent to help your brand fulfil its greatest potential. You get direct access to senior wattage; we run lean and smart.

Our wonderful clients include Canadian Red Cross, Verve Senior Living, Queen’s University/Smith School of Business, and the Globe and Mail. We’ve had the good fortune to work with Tandia Financial, Ontario Stone Sand and Gravel, SMS Equipment, Educators Financial Group, Pure Food Solutions, University Hospital Foundation, Ontario Association of Midwives, Corus, Goodyear/Fountain Tire, Heineken/Dos Equis, Nike, Apple, Dairy Farmers of Canada, McDonalds, Scotiabank, General Mills, Onlia Insurance and many, many more.

Karen is a past Cannes Lions Judge and now serves on the Cannes Lions Advisory Board, training Young Lions for global competition and Judges for Cannes jury duty. A leading authority on trends in culture, tech and creativity, Karen speaks to audiences across the world, decoding emerging trends shaping business. Karen’s speeches are an adrenalin shot of inspiration.

She serves as Jury Chair Advisor for The Marketing Awards. Howe is a rarity: a female creative director in an industry where fewer than 10% globally are women. Count on her for a unique perspective. 

Karen is a proud member of the
Cannes Lions Advisory Board