Bombardier Selects McCann Canada

MONTRÉAL, Aug. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Following an extremely competitive process earlier this spring involving top agencies in Canada and internationally, McCann Canada has been selected as agency partner for Bombardier Inc.  As the world's leading manufacturer of both planes and trains, Bombardier is headquartered in Montréal. The mandate will be led out of McCann's Montréal office and include strategic marketing and communications support for Bombardier's rail transportation and aerospace businesses, both at home and abroad.                        

"McCann offered extensive experience and created a custom-built team to meet our needs, including expert resources from their national and global network. Their collective passion for our brand, relevant experience and the high level strategic thinking that they brought to the pitch process was unmatched," said Stéphanie Laforest, Senior Director, Corporate Strategy, Bombardier Inc. "The bonus was having all that talent and ability on the ground in Montréal coupled with insights and resources from the global network that we can leverage for our international business units.  Their expertise, from brand strategy through to connections planning and integrated creative solutions, put them on top and won them the business."

Everywhere people travel by land and in the air, a Bombardier product is ready to transport them.  From category-defining business jets and commercial aircraft designed for the challenges of today, to sleek high-speed trains and public transit that's smarter than ever.  It is not just products and services that make Bombardier a global leader, but the 66,000 employees that they employ around the world and here at home in Canada.

"We wanted this win more than anything. Our team is passionate about the brand and proud that Bombardier, a pioneer in its field, is a recognized global leader. Our agency's longstanding heritage in Montréal and our access to experts and on-the-ground resources in the international markets where Bombardier operates, are the perfect complement to their business," said Mylène Savoie, President, McCann Montréal.  "We firmly believe that the intersection between global and local is a huge opportunity for our clients in Montréal.  Brands now have access to the most innovative media, technologies, experiences and creativity from around the world through our increased access to the McCann Worldgroup network."  

McCann has several offices across Canada, including an experienced team of more than 50 local market experts across multiple disciplines in Montréal. Established in 1918, the Montréal office has been creating unique market campaigns for local Québec brands and national and global brands, and is a true pillar of the Québec agency landscape.

McCann Canada was awarded the business earlier this week and begins work on the mandate immediately.

About Bombardier
Bombardier is the world's leading manufacturer of both planes and trains.  Looking far ahead while delivering today, Bombardier is evolving mobility worldwide by answering the call for more efficient, sustainable and enjoyable transportation everywhere.  Our vehicles, services and, most of all, our employees are what make us a global leader in transportation.

Bombardier is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.  Our shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (BBD) and we are listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index.  In the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, we posted revenues of $16.3 billion.  News and information are available at bombardier.com or follow us on Twitter @Bombardier.

About McCann
McCann is an integrated marketing communications agency with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montréal. The agency has been continuously ranked among the top in Canada since 1915. McCann creates meaningful roles for brands in people's lives and improves the performance and influence of their clients.  mccann.ca

About McCann Worldgroup
McCann Worldgroup, part of the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), is a leading global marketing services company with 24,000 employees in more than 100 countries, comprising McCann  (advertising), MRM//McCann (digital marketing/relationship management), Momentum Worldwide (total brand experience), McCann Health (professional/dtc communications), CRAFT (global adaptation and production), UM (media management), Weber Shandwick (public relations), FutureBrand (consulting/design), ChaseDesign (shopper marketing) and PMK-BNC (entertainment/brand/popular culture).

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