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ONBRAND ANNOUNCES NEW ACCOUNTS WITH CATEGORY LEADERS
Brand Agency’s ‘Think Shelf’ Motto is Winning Project Work
Toronto, ON – December 8, 2005 - Onbrand, a Toronto-based brand agency, has a number of new client assignments to announce which include work for McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a leader in the OTC industry; The Mark Anthony Group, distributors of Mike’s Hard Lemonade and McGregor Socks & American Essentials. Each client is seeking greater shelf presence through Onbrand’s Think Shelf process.
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ONBRAND WINS PACKAGING AWARDS AT PAC 2005
February 24, 2005 – Toronto based packaging design agency, Onbrand, today announced it has won a Gold Award for McNeil Consumer Healthcare’s recently launched TYLENOL* Ultra Relief product, and a Silver Award for Ganong’s Caramel ‘n’ Peanut Clusters and Peanut Butter Melt Christmas packaging in the Packaging Association of Canada’s 2005 National Packaging Competition.
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ONBRAND ANNOUNCES NEW DESIGN PROJECTS FOR 2005
Package Design Agency Working with Industry Leaders
Toronto, January 27, 2005 - Onbrand, a Toronto-based package design agency, was hired by Rust-Oleum Canada, makers of Mono caulking, and Burnbrae Farms, egg and egg product producer, to redesign their packaging and increase impulse purchases at store level in 2005.
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NEW PRODUCT INNOVATION IN SNACK FOODS PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR PACKAGE DESIGN INNOVATION
TORONTO, ON, November 22, 2004 – Onbrand has created stand alone packaging for two new lines of chocolate snack products from Ganong Bros. Limited. The Canadian chocolate manufacturer is currently introducing its new Peanut Butter Melts and Caramel n’ Peanut Clusters in response to the new trend in "pieced" chocolates. A new packaging strategy is in order and Onbrand says bagging them is it.
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ONBRAND RELAUNCHES, CONTENDING PACKAGING IS NEW AD MEDIUM AND SHELF THE NEW BATTLEGROUND

TORONTO, ON (June 7,2004) – Today, Onbrand announces its new name and a renewed focus on package design. Onbrand, formerly Strategies International, is changing its name because they have noticed a shift in how marketing managers spend their marketing dollars. Packaging is the new advertising medium and the shelf the new battle ground
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STRATEGIES INTERNATIONAL STARTS WITH CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR TO DESIGN PACKAGING
TORONTO, ON (March 10, 2004) – Strategies International is now assisting Canada’s top chocolatier update and create sales at store level. Ganong is updating its packages to keep in line with their new marketing objectives. In order to achieve the desired result Strategies International is focusing on in store consumer behaviour.
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TIMELY PARTNERSHIP OFFERS COMPLETE NUTRITION LABELLING AND PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
TORONTO, ON (January 19, 2004) – Today, two Toronto-based agencies announced they are teaming up to provide expert advice to food manufacturers who need interpretation of the new food labelling legislation which is mandatory by December 2005. Strategies International, a branding and design agency, and Nutrition Labelling Solutions Inc., food analyzing and nutrition labelling specialists, are teaming up to be the first one stop shop for food marketers who are unsure of the new regulations. The opportunity, to cost effectively provide new branding recommendations in line with new product health claims, has never been timelier.
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STRATEGIES INTERNATIONAL SPOTS BRANDING TRENDS FOR 2004
TORONTO, ON (December 19, 2003) – Strategies International, a Toronto-based branding and design agency, announces new trends for 2004. Based on client work and research data, Strategies International is predicting the emergence of a healthy consumer economy, healthier food choices driven by nutritional labelling and a return to simpler package and logo design with instant "shelf appeal."
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STRATEGIES INTERNATIONAL TO UPDATE HAIR CARE PACKAGE DESIGNS FOR REVLON
TORONTO, ON (November 26, 2003) – Branding and design company, Strategies International, has been hired by Revlon Canada to apply their knowledge of branding consumer products to the Revlon line of hair care products. The major task facing Strategies International is to modernize the packaging for the beauty aid giant in 2004.
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NEW, ACTIVE CHEESTRINGS ICON HELPS PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR KIDS
TORONTO, ON (October 15, 2003) – In stores in time for back-to-school Parmalat’s re-designed Black Diamond Cheestrings is ready to rejuvenate the cheese snacks market. In engineering a full re-design for the brand, including the popular "Cheesy" mascot, Strategies International and Parmalat ensured Black Diamond Cheestrings’ dominant market share will continue.
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SUCCESS STORY: SELLING VODKA COOLERS BEGINS AT SHELF LEVEL
TORONTO, ON (September 2, 2003) – New Kiwi Mango Lemonade from VEX is the vodka cooler that is driving category sales this summer and its packaging plays a vital role. Strategies International has designed packaging for VEX that is instantly recognizable, where it counts, in store by incorporating bright colours that correspond to the flavours and ingredients inside. Unlike the category leader, VEX is an in-store brand only. Sales success has to rely heavily on retail presence.
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NEW MOOSE LIGHT PACKAGING UPDATES MOOSEHEAD ICON
TORONTO, ON (July 29, 2003) – Moosehead Light, a Maritimes market leader, recently updated its packaging to maintain its brand leadership and relevance in its new Ontario and Manitoba markets. Moose Light enters these markets as the premium light beer brand. The re-design project involved all elements of the brand’s assets: the Moose symbol, labels, category and brand colours.
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