2023.08.16

Everything You Wanted To Know About Hiring A Marketing Agency But Were Afraid To Ask

The marketing world has changed drastically in recent years. Social media and modern technology have brought consumers closer to brands than ever before, and it’s left many companies wondering if they even need to hire a marketing agency at all. After all, who knows your brand better than you? But, to quote the ground-breaking and timeless 80’s hair-metal band, Poison, “Every rose has its thorn.”

2023.08.16

Everything You Wanted To Know About Hiring A Marketing Agency But Were Afraid To Ask

2021.11.02

People Are Central: We Add 8 New Faces To Our Growing Team.

As our business continues to grow across all lines of business, most dramatically in Digital, we’re thrilled to announce the addition of eight (8) new team members. Our new folks offer clients tremendous levels of experience and know-how, with proven track records working on some of Canada’s most respected brands.

2021.11.02

People Are Central: We Add 8 New Faces To Our Growing Team.

2019.05.04

We Scored! Nike Adapt + Nike Uncle Drew Recognized by Applied Arts

What happens when a talented team of designers, 3D artists, account managers, and creatives apply themselves to incredible retail design? Awards happen! We were absolutely honoured to be recognized by the Applied Arts awards in the category of Retail Application.

2019.05.04

We Scored! Nike Adapt + Nike Uncle Drew Recognized by Applied Arts

2019.03.08

Recognition Is Central

Cast your mind back. Way, way back. Nope, further than that. There you go – all the way back to 2017, when we assembled an elite team of designers to build a dream project.

2019.03.08

Recognition Is Central

Cast your mind back. Way, way back. Nope, further than that. There you go – all the way back to 2017, when we assembled an elite team of designers to build a dream project.

2019.02.06

Forget ‘Rockstars’. Meet The New Heroes At Central Station.

People are Central and we are excited to welcome each of these new hires to our team.

2019.02.06

Forget ‘Rockstars’. Meet The New Heroes At Central Station.

People are Central and we are excited to welcome each of these new hires to our team.

2018.02.01

Bite the Head

This Clever Gift Encourages You to Take Your Anger Out on a Gingerbread Man

2018.02.01

Bite the Head

This Clever Gift Encourages You to Take Your Anger Out on a Gingerbread Man

2018.01.30

Beyond The Brief

Giving a client what they need should be as much a priority as giving them what they want

2017.12.15

Beyond The Brief

Giving a client what they need should be as much a priority as giving them what they want

2017.12.15

Central Station Exposes Its Neck

This year we decided to forego the typical agency gift and give our clients what they really wanted – the opportunity to bite our heads off. Don’t be scared little guy. It’ll be over soon.

2017.12.15

Central Station Exposes Its Neck

This year we decided to forego the typical agency gift and give our clients what they really wanted – the opportunity to bite our heads off. Don’t be scared little guy. It’ll be over soon.

2017.12.05

Downtown Toronto’s best holiday window displays, ranked

Every year Central Station works hard to bring these visions to life. Nice to be #1

2017.12.05

Downtown Toronto’s best holiday window displays, ranked

Every year Central Station works hard to bring these visions to life. Nice to be #1

2016.12.06

Central Station caps off a year of growth

A handful of recent additions at Central Station have capped off a year that brought a dozen new faces to the Toronto independent agency.

2016.12.06

Central Station caps off a year of growth

A handful of recent additions at Central Station have capped off a year that brought a dozen new faces to the Toronto independent agency.

2016.05.18

Molson Coors Expands Family Portfolio

Molson Coors Canada has increased its presence in the fast-growing flavoured beer category with two new additions to its one-year-old Mad Jack product line. Launched in 2015 with Mad Jack Premium Apple Lager, the brand’s portfolio has been expanded with the introduction of Mad Jack Premium Hard Root Beer and Mad Jack Ginger Flavoured Lager.

2016.05.18

Molson Coors Expands Family Portfolio

2016.03.30

Carling Black Label gets a facelift

Molson Coors has given its Carling Black Label value brand a new look. Toronto agency Central Station helped create new positioning, packaging design and in-market support for the brand. The redesign focused on the five Carling Black Label brands: Carling Black Label, Carling Black Label Supreme, Carling Black Label Dry, Carling Black Label Extra Old Stock and Black Ice.

2016.03.30

Carling Black Label gets a facelift

2016.01.20

Central Station wins Molson’s Belgian Moon

Toronto agency Central Station has been named strategic and creative agency of record for Molson Coors Canada’s Belgian Moon brand. Marketed as Blue Moon in the U.S., the wheat beer soft launched in Canada last year as Belgian Moon. It has been sold in licensed establishments with some on-premise and PR support.

2016.01.20

Central Station wins Molson’s Belgian Moon

2015.12.11

Central Station to Relaunch Allen’s Vinegar Line

The Toronto-based shop, formed earlier this year when MonkWilliams and Zebra Studios merged, is currently working on creative and strategy for the brand, with the work hiting the market next year. Packaging design will be the first major deliverable, since Allen’s is planning on launching several new products in 2016.

2015.12.11

Central Station to Relaunch Allen’s Vinegar Line

2015.10.29

Let's Meet at the Station

With a strong creative team and a focus on positive office culture, new Toronto agency Central Station is on the fast-track to success. Creative director Brad Monk has what he calls a “change of space” mentality.

2015.10.29

Let's Meet at the Station

2015.10.09

Zebra Studios and Monk Williams Meet at Central Station

Zebra Studios and MonkWilliams have joined forces to become Central Station. The independent agency is led by five partners: Paul Perkins, Joe Angellotti and John Boniface from Zebra Studios, and Brad Monk and David Williams of MonkWilliams.

2015.10.09

Zebra Studios and Monk Williams Meet at Central Station

2015.10.06

New Toronto Agency Central Station: Brands Can Take Many Paths To Success

The two Toronto agencies responsible for, digital signage and other creative for the Nike 15K Running in June and the launch of Mad Jack, MolsonCoors’ biggest and most successful national brand launch in two years, have joined forces under the name Central Station.

2015.10.06

New Toronto Agency Central Station: Brands Can Take Many Paths To Success

2015.10.05

Central Station opens in Toronto

Toronto-based marketing agencies Zebra Studios and MonkWilliams have merged their operations into a new firm called Central Station. The company is headed by five partners: Paul Perkins, Joe Angellotti and John Boniface from Zebra Studios and Brad Monk and David Williams of MonkWilliams. Boniface will hold the position of president, while Monk will be creative director.

2015.10.05

Central Station opens in Toronto

2015.10.05

Central Station launches in Toronto

Independent agencies MonkWilliams and Zebra Studios have merged to create a new shop called Central Station, based in Toronto. The new agency is being led by by five partners: Paul Perkins, Joe Angellotti and John Boniface from Zebra Studios, and Brad Monk and David Williams of MonkWilliams, which the pair opened in early 2014. Boniface, who previously worked with both Monk and Williams while at FCB, will be the president of Central Station.

2015.10.05

Central Station launches in Toronto

2015.09.30

Central Station – A New Agency With a Better Way to Get There

Independent marketing agencies Zebra Studios and MonkWilliams announced today they have joined forces to capitalize on their unique mix of conceptual and physical brand communication skills.

2015.09.30

Central Station – A New Agency With a Better Way to Get There

Independent marketing agencies Zebra Studios and MonkWilliams announced today they have joined forces to capitalize on their unique mix of conceptual and physical brand communication skills.

Stop the presses!

Everything You Wanted To Know About Hiring A Marketing Agency But Were Afraid To Ask

Everything You Wanted To Know About Hiring A Marketing Agency But Were Afraid To Ask

People Are Central: We Add 8 New Faces To Our Growing Team.

People Are Central: We Add 8 New Faces To Our Growing Team.

We Scored! Nike Adapt + Nike Uncle Drew Recognized by Applied Arts

We Scored! Nike Adapt + Nike Uncle Drew Recognized by Applied Arts

Recognition Is Central

Recognition Is Central

Forget ‘Rockstars’. Meet The New Heroes At Central Station.

Forget ‘Rockstars’. Meet The New Heroes At Central Station.

Bite the Head

Bite the Head

Beyond The Brief

Beyond The Brief

Central Station Exposes Its Neck

Central Station Exposes Its Neck

Downtown Toronto’s best holiday window displays, ranked

Downtown Toronto’s best holiday window displays, ranked

Central Station caps off a year of growth

Central Station caps off a year of growth

Molson Coors Expands Family Portfolio

Molson Coors Expands Family Portfolio

Carling Black Label gets a facelift

Carling Black Label gets a facelift

Central Station wins Molson’s Belgian Moon

Central Station wins Molson’s Belgian Moon

Central Station to Relaunch Allen’s Vinegar Line

Central Station to Relaunch Allen’s Vinegar Line

Let's Meet at the Station

Let's Meet at the Station

Zebra Studios and Monk Williams Meet at Central Station

Zebra Studios and Monk Williams Meet at Central Station

New Toronto Agency Central Station: Brands Can Take Many Paths To Success

New Toronto Agency Central Station: Brands Can Take Many Paths To Success

Central Station opens in Toronto

Central Station opens in Toronto

Central Station launches in Toronto

Central Station launches in Toronto

Central Station – A New Agency With a Better Way to Get There

Central Station – A New Agency With a Better Way to Get There