McCann West is the most awarded agency at the 2024 Calgary Ad Rodeo Association Anvil Awards

McCann West, the Canadian division of McCann Worldgroup, led all agencies with 14 Anvil trophies, including seven golds at the 2024 Anvils Awards, Calgary's creative awards show hosted by the Ad Rodeo Association. 2024 Anvils celebrated the work of Calgary creative agencies that worked in 2023.

The strong local show was a great confirmation of the creative transformation at McCann West. 2023 marks the first full year under the creative direction of Calgary-based ECD Brian Allen, who joined the agency in 2022. It's the latest achievement by the agency, which has recently secured jobs with the FCC and the Western Canadian Lottery Association (WCLC) through competition. edited and listed on the Government of Alberta's creative services list.

McCann Bayer Crop Science Canada, Canadian Lung Association, Elanco Canada, Phillips Brewing & Malting Co. and received two or more awards for Play Alberta, three of which were awarded in the Fearless Client category.

Brian Allen, ECD, McCann West said: “I am proud to see McCann perform so well at our local awards show. We have a talented team and a culture that embraces and respects creativity at every level of the company. 2023 has been a very exciting year for us at McCann and it's great to see our work recognised. I look forward to defending our position on the creative platform.”

Megan Hardisty, Managing Director of McCann West, said: “2023 has been a year of incredible change for McCann West. It's a shame to see this team perform so quickly. Having three of our clients recognized as Fearless Clients and being recognized for our work on five different brands is a testament to the client partnerships we have built. This is just the beginning of things to come.”