Stronger together
Stronger together
We’re a collective of eight independent, highly specialized Canadian agencies united by a shared mission: combining intelligence, creativity and strategy to help you solve your business and marketing challenges.
Independent by nature
Distinct by design
Independent by nature
Distinct by design
People come first, wherever they are.
People come first, wherever they are.
Toronto
Montreal
Paris
Dubai
Singapore
We have hubs around the world: in North America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe, plus a global network of independent partners.
275
wildly talented humans
5
hubs across three continents
50+
expert disciplines under one roof
15+
years of steady growth
One Collective.
One Collective.
Eight specialized agencies.
Eight specialized agencies.
Driven by entrepreneurial spirit.
Driven by entrepreneurial spirit.
Infinite possibilities.
Infinite possibilities.
Being independent means we can move fast and involve the right people at the right time. That’s over 275 specialists across 50 disciplines, from strategy and creative to business intelligence, marketing, design, media, experiential and transcreation.









Strategic services
Business for Humans (B4H):
Creating Meaningful Impact

Creativity in business, clarity in decisions
Creativity in business, clarity in decisions
Five services to help leaders see further, decide with confidence and drive lasting change.
Five services to help leaders see further, decide with confidence and drive lasting change.
- Problem framing
This problem-framing service identifies the real source of issues, whether perceptual, operational, financial or anthropological, through deep analysis that delivers durable solutions, fosters innovation and creates tangible impact.
- Connected Intelligence
Powered by L’Institut Idée, this service leverages connected intelligence to help leadership teams align on ambitious solutions through its proven Structural Mapping Process.
- Strategic Foresight
This foresight service integrates data, trends and stakeholder insights to help companies anticipate multiple scenarios and pivot toward a future that is relevant, sustainable and resilient.
- Intuition Validation
Advanced data analytics and statistical modeling turn gut instincts into evidence-based decisions, enabling smarter investments and bolder actions.
- Cultural Currents
Supported by data and trendwatching, this service uncovers the potential of cultural currents and subcultures to broaden a company’s influence and open new market opportunities that drive growth and lasting relevance.
Expanded services
Connecting brands
and audiences

Communications
We craft stories that sound like you and resonate with the people you’re trying to reach. From 360° campaigns to everyday content, we bring strategy and emotion together to make your message land with impact.
Creative Development and Production
Content Strategy and Creation
Brand Design and Identity
Strategy and Research

Media
We use data to connect, not just optimize. By pairing smart strategy with real human insight, we help you reach your audience in ways that feel timely, relevant and respectful of their attention.
Omnichannel Strategy
Marketing Science
Content Ecosystems and Engagement Strategy
Media Activation and Sponsorship
Transformation and AI Consulting
Lifecycle Design & CRM Integration

Experiential
We design experiences that people feel. Whether it’s a branded environment, narrative visitor journeys or immersive activations, we bring strategy to life in ways that build trust, spark emotion and leave a lasting impression.
Strategy and Planning
Content Development
Multidisciplinary
Project Management
Technical Development and Production
Our leaders
Around here, leadership is a
team sport.
- Sébastien FauréChief Executive Office and Co-Founder, Humanise

- Jean-Sébastien MontyChief Operating Officer and Co-Founder, Humanise

- Shari WalczakCo-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, The Garden

- Shane OgilvieCo-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, The Garden

- Marie-Claude LachancePresident, Bleublancrouge Canada and Senior Vice President, Integrated Strategic Solutions, Humanise

- Charles BeaulieuPartner and Chief Innovation Officer, Glassroom

- Dave GourdePresident, Glassroom

- Eric DemayPresident, GSM Project

- François BellehumeurStudio Director, GSM Project

- Penelope FridmanPresident and Co-Founder, L’Institut Idée

- Ève MathieuPresident, Fieldtrip

Our work
Fresh ideas, lasting impact
A sensory dive into the heart of France
A sensory dive into the heart of France
Building an immersive experience where art and rhythm collide.
Services
- Experiential strategy and planning
- Content development
- Experiential design
- Project management
- Technical development and production
Humanity before technology
Humanity before technology
Creating an identity and voice for a nonprofit setting AI guardrails.
Services
- Brand strategy and positioning
- Identity and brand expression
Guilty pleasures you can own
Guilty pleasures you can own
We created a platform that celebrates the books you love to love in secret.
Services
- Creative Development
- Design
- Production
- Strategy
Where lead quality meets business goals
Where lead quality meets business goals
Focusing on what matters: real patients, real growth.
Services
- CRM & Lifecycle
- Digital Transformation
- Marketing Science
- Content & Engagement
A breakthrough moment for female sexual empowerment
A breakthrough moment for female sexual empowerment
Challenging restrictions and reshaping how the world talks about women’s pleasure.
Services
- Strategy
- Creative Development
- Production
Our clients
- Desjardins

- metro

- sothebys

- marriott

- pwc

- ubisoft

- thebritishmuseum

- lucasfilm

- nationalgeo

- ebay

- jack astors

- mila

- northstar

- cadillacfairview

- kobo

- mackenzie

- bauschlomb

- carlsberg

- cineplex

- sodastream

- roots

- bimbo

- jeancoutu

- ccm

- lactalis

October 27, 2025Nascent and the Humanise Collective Formalize Strategic Partnership
A founder-led alliance uniting the Humanise Collective’s independent agencies with Nascent’s expertise in digital strategy, product design and engineering
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September 29, 2025When AI Hijacks Your Logo: Brandjacking at Full Speed
A fake McDonald’s ad. Online shops that vanish after payment. AI-generated logos slipped onto fraudulent invoices. Brandjacking has entered a new era and brands need to move fast.
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July 22, 2025The “No-Code” and “Prompt-to-App” Revolution: AI Serving Real Use Cases
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July 22, 20255 Ways to Reinvent Your Content Strategy (And You Won’t Believe #4!!!)
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June 5, 2025Three truths every advertiser should know about first-party data activation
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April 24, 2025Mackenzie Investments and The Garden Launch Bold New Campaign to Reposition Brand for the Future
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