The Township Group is led by Karen Howe, a globally-awarded Creative Director, Cannes Lions Advisory Board Member and keynote speaker. She attends Cannes yearly to bring global inspiration and intel to help marketers up their game.

Karen’s core team includes Strategist Liz Atkins and Client Service Director Jeff Robinson. They bring the right clients, talent and opportunities together with a customized “township" of very smart, very senior talent. The Township can help your brand fulfil its fullest potential.

Our wonderful clients include Verve Senior Living, Queen’s University/Smith School of Business, The Globe and Mail, Tandia Financial Credit Union, Ontario Stone Sand and Gravel, SMS Equipment, Educators Fund, Pure Food Solutions and University Hospital Foundation. As well as the Ontario Association of Midwives, Corus, Goodyear/Fountain Tire, Heineken/Dos Equis, Nike, Apple, Dairy Farmers of Canada, McDonalds, Scotiabank, General Mills, and Onlia Insurance.

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

Karen is the Jury Chair Advisor for The Marketing Awards, as well as an Advisory Board Member. 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