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Max May | CREATIVE DIRECTOR / WRITER

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lululemon

The ask: Launch lululemon’s spring golf and tennis collections while highlighting fresh ambassadors.

My role: Concept, Copy

NHL 24-25

The ask: Connect fans with the NHL’s young stars.

My role: Concept, Copy

Accor

The ask: Get people ready to book vacations with Accor Live Limitless again.

My role: Creative Direction, Copy

5 Gum

The ask: Introduce 5 Gum to gamers in an authentic, memorable way.

My role: Creative Direction, Concept

NHL 23-24

The ask: Help Highdvide continue the momentum of their Next Golden Era campaign.

My role: Concept, Copy

Silk

The ask: Recruit new users to the plant-based category.

My role: Concept, Copy, Creative Direction

Destination Canada

The ask: Help Rethink and Destination Canada convince New Yorkers and Angelinos that Canada’s Northern Lights have some star power of their own.

My role: Copywriter

NHL 22-23

The ask: Help the team at Highdive build excitement around the NHL’s young stars.

My role: Concept, Copy

Hudson's Bay

The ask: Canada’s oldest retailer wanted to help Canadians appreciate what the past year has given us, instead of what it has taken away.

My role: Creative Direction, Concept, Copy

A&W Canada

The ask: Showcase A&W's new Root Beer formula. 

My role: Concept 

Affirm

The ask: Link Affirm with smarter holiday purchases.

My role: Creative Director

YWCA

The ask: Challenge the unquestioned acceptance of misogynistic and hyper-sexualized culture. 

My role: Concept, Copy

Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup

The ask: Encourage young hockey players to create the change they’d like to see in the hockey world.

My role: Creative Direction

Reese's Pieces Peanut

The ask: Let Canadians know that Reese’s Pieces Peanut delivers more peanut flavour than its main competitor.

My role: Concept, Copy

AMEX x 2K22

The ask: Make AMEX the official card of 2K lovers.

My role: Copy

International Delight

The ask: Create a made in Canada platform for International Delight.

My role: Creative Direction, Concept, Copy

Cookies 'n' Creme

The ask: Engage a younger audience on the platforms they love most (Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat).

My role: Concept, Copy

Science World

The Ask: Don't screw up the amazing "Now You Know" campaign for Science World. 

My Role: Concept, Copy 

Canadian Cancer Society

The Ask: Remind parents and kids that flavoured tobacco is no less dangerous. 

My Role: Concept, Copy

Read about this campaign here.

Variety

The Ask: Remind people of how simple it is to create a little victory for children with special needs. 

My Role: Concept, Copy 

A&W Canada

The Ask: Stop viewers from skipping our ads on YouTube. 

My Role: Concept, Copy 

Coast Capital Savings

The Ask: Position Coast Capital Savings as a solution for money stress. 

My Role: Concept, Copy 

Sport Chek

The ask: Link Sport Chek's back-to-school offering to what they're traditionally known for. 

My role: Concept, Copy 

The Walrus Magazine

The Ask: Challenge people to read Canada's premiere long-form magazine. 

My Role: Concept, Copy 

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NHL 24-25

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Accor

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5 Gum

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NHL 23-24

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Silk

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Destination Canada

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NHL 22-23

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Hudson's Bay

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A&W Canada

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Affirm

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YWCA

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Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup

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Reese's Pieces Peanut

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AMEX x 2K22

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International Delight

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Cookies 'n' Creme

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Science World

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Canadian Cancer Society

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Variety

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Epic Step

A&W Canada

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Coast Capital Savings

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Monster Boss

Sport Chek

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The Walrus Magazine

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