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Karen unlocKS the trends defining and driving business in the year ahead for audiences around the world.

HER presentations are a shot of inspirational adrenaline. she shows how creativity is a BRAND’s most poTENT weapon.

Karen is a proud member of the Cannes LIONS Advisory Board OF CANADA

Howe’s speeches include:

Brand Resilience: Surviving & Thriving In Times of Uncertainty
In times of tremendous uncertainty, how does a brand survive, or even thrive? The dos and don’ts that make or break. Lessons from around the world in a time of tumult.

Decoding Cannes Lions
An insider’s take on the hottest global trends in advertising, culture and tech. Insights and intel on award-winning work from the world’s top brands. Fast-paced and entertaining it’s an adrenalin shot of inspiration. Perfect for conferences, off-sites or to kick off yearly planning.

ROE is the new ROI. Why “return on emotion” is the new ROI
Audience attention is today’s most precious currency. Howe examines how emotion has the power to connect people to brands and causes.

The Power in Purpose
Companies with vision are those looking beyond their bottom line. The world has changed. We explore the brands that get it right.

Go Where You’ve Never Been
A look at the power of big ideas to drive business and build loyalty in the tourism and travel industry. This entertaining presentation shows how creativity moves the world. Literally.

How Creativity Heals the World
Howe shows how creativity drives change, and helps heal some of the most profound issues facing society today from climate change to domestic violence.

Wit Over Wallet
A big idea triumphs a small budget every time. How to outsmart when you can’t outspend. Learning from the best in the world.

See What Can't Be Seen
Smart brands find the opportunities others miss. A look at the power of rejecting the obvious.

 
 
 

SpeAKING ENGAGEMENTS:

  • TD Bank

  • Mars Wrigley

  • CIBC

  • Proof

  • Canadian Cancer Society

  • Scotiabank

  • Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation

  • Corus Entertainment

  • WorldVision

  • The Globe and Mail

  • Canada Post

  • General Mills

  • McDonald’s

  • American Automobile Association

  • Canadian Automobile Association

  • Mackenzie Investments

  • Kruger Products

  • Blackrock

  • Queen’s/Smith School of Business

  • Hershey

  • Epitaph Group

  • Tandia Credit Union

  • Ontario Stone Sand and Gravel Association

  • Nature Conservancy of Canada

  • WaveMaker

  • MediaExperts

  • Craft Public Relations

  • Innocean

  • MediaCom

  • Mindshare

  • UM Worldwide

  • Faulhaber Communications

  • Cossette/Jungle

  • University Hospital Foundation

  • Fountain Tire

  • ATB Financial

  • Nature Conservancy of Canada

  • TouchBistro/Toronto

What people are saying: 

“Karen’s sessions are powerful. She offers exceptional lean-in moments for all. Looking forward to year six. ”
— Mike Searson | Group VP | Corus Entertaiment
“An adrenaline shot of creative inspiration, Karen’s presentation was laced with compelling cultural trends and provocative insights that challenged our thinking. Great session!”
— Richard Fontana | VP Strategy | UM
“Decoding Cannes is a must-attend, hotly anticipated presentation at our shop. Karen imparts the latest trends from the world’s best marketers, all in a fast-paced, highly visual and engaging session that consistently leaves us both emotionally drained and bursting with inspiration. If you can’t go to Cannes, let Karen come to you.”
— Josh Cobden | EVP & GM | Proof
“Due to popular demand, Karen is the keynote speaker at our annual conference. Each presentation, tailored specifically to our tourism audience, is filled with examples of truly inspiring marketing best practices from around the globe. Guests always leave her presentation energized and excited.”
— David McClung | CEO | Baxter Media
“Decoding Cannes is a must-see. You’ll walk away armed with inspiration and knowledge.”
— Glenn Hollis | CMO | Manulife
“Karen’s presentations are exceptional. She expertly curates, categorizes and decodes a deep selection of the work, unlocking the insights, trends and drivers that make it great, thought-provoking creative. Her love of advertising, the work and the business clearly shines though in her delivery.”
— Robert Jenkyn | CEO | Media Experts
“ Karen decoded global marketing trends with a humorous, unique and fresh perspective. It was inspiring! Looking forward to this year’s.”
— Nicole Avery | VP | Scotiabank
“A focused, insightful, and memorable collection of work, that entertains and inspires us. We have her back every year!”
— Jason Doolan | Director of Marketing | General Mills
““Karen shared great examples of global brands that know they need to be relevant to stand out.””
— John Doig | CMO | Scotiabank