Our Expertise

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WOMEN

Understanding and influencing the female shopper along her path to purchase. »

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YOUTH

Leveraging insights that capture today's complex and technically savvy youth market. »

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RETAIL

Building on our 22 years of experience to drive innovation in the retail industry. »

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GROCERY

Directing purchase decisions within every aisle and building equity in leading brands. »

Ideas that Motivate™

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Let's face it; the path to purchase is not a straight line.

Economic, technological, and social forces have forever changed it. Today it's a non-linear, multi-dimensional process that seamlessly weaves traditional media with social, digital, and mobile media into a integrated experience process that puts the shopper squarely in the driver's seat.

Keeping your brand retail-relevant in this new reality is what we do. We understand the shopper's new path to purchase; which medium to use, what information to provide and when to do it. That is the core of our unparalleled success.

At the intersection of brand and shopper, LPi provides context, insight, and activation programs that not only leverage brand equity but also contribute to it – from the brand's value proposition to in-store – and everything in between.

Our Expertise

22 years of understanding and influencing the transition from consumer to shopper to buyer.

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womenWomen

A woman reaches for her favourite brand of mascara, then changes her mind and tries another.

Looking for the perfect toy for her child, a young Mom spends so much time searching that she gets frustrated and just leaves.

There are literally thousands of moments along the path-to-purchase where her choices can be influenced and guided. And we know them.

Understanding the insights behind shopping behaviour has enabled LPi Communications Group to build effective marketing programs for women for more than 20 years.

With unparalleled experience building female-focused retail communications that inform & educate as well as inspire & motivate, we can make your brand more impactful, influential and relevant to the female shopper.

Let us provide you with the ideas that motivate™ her.


Women | Youth | Retail | Grocery

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A young man runs into a convenience store for a chocolate bar but comes out with potato chips instead.

On the way to practice, two friends stop to buy sports drinks and then load up on energy bars as well.

Today's youth market is an opportunity for marketers who understand how to create meaningful dialogue and influence choices along the path-to-purchase.

Fortunately, making your brand youth-relevant is easier when you understand the context of your brand in their lives and we've been making brands youth-relevant for more than 20 years.

Ready to have a serious dialogue with Canada's youth? Let us provide you with ideas that motivate™ them.


Women | Youth | Retail | Grocery

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A shopper spends five minutes walking up and down the aisle, but buys nothing.

Despite great offers and fabulous deals, one part of the store just doesn't get the traffic it deserves.

Shifting demographics and new shopper behaviours have changed the path-to-purchase forever. Retailers need to understand the thousands of moments where they can guide and influence their shoppers' choice to create better retail value, relevant experiences, and larger receipts. With more than 1,000 retail programs each year, LPi Communications brings considerable experience to bear when it comes to succeeding in retail.

Let us use our knowledge, insight and experience to build you an effective retail program based on ideas that motivate™.


Women | Youth | Retail | Grocery

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A shopper spends only a few seconds in your aisle and fails to see your brand.

Your price discounts get you traction but it's too expensive to keep buying your customers.

Shopping has become tasking and if you're not on the list, you're not in the basket.

Fortunately, we've learned a thing or two about getting on their list and growing a brand in grocery having executed more than 1,000 programs just last year with every major grocery retailer across the country.

Want to grow your brand while preserving margin?

Let us build you an effective, measurable shopper marketing program with ideas that motivate™ sales.


Women | Youth | Retail | Grocery

LEADERSHIP THROUGH VISION

Our mission is to create ideas that motivate™ shoppers into buyers utilizing insights, innovation and passion, all resulting in a return on brand investment.

About Our Team

LPi Group is guided by an experienced and passionate leadership team, dedicated to performance and success. This passion extends to every one of our employees who join in bringing this thriving and inspiring organization to the next level.

Brands That Inspire Us

We strive to be the most valued marketing partner with the brands we work with, are recognized for strategic innovation and in-market activation.

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    Coca-Cola – Empire Theatres Concession

    ON PREMISE - SHOPPER MARKETING

    • Concepting & Design
    • Shopper Marketing Programs & Promotions
    • Customer Marketing Programs & Support
    Coca-Cola – Ralph's / Fry's Disney Cars Land Launch

    GROCERY – SHOPPER MARKETING

    • Retail Innovation
    • Concepting & Design
    • Shopper Marketing Programs & Promotions
    • Customer Marketing Programs & Support
    Coca-Cola – Safeway Halloween Stock Up

    GROCERY – SHOPPER MARKETING

    • Retail Innovation
    • Concepting & Design
    • Shopper Marketing Programs & Promotions
    • Customer Marketing Programs & Support
    Coca-Cola – Albertson's Las Vegas

    GROCERY – SHOPPER MARKETING

    • Retail Innovation
    • Concepting & Design
    • Shopper Marketing Programs & Promotions
    • Customer Marketing Programs & Support
    • Event Coordination & Management
    Coca-Cola (Safeway Deli)

    GROCERY – SHOPPER MARKETING

    • Retail Innovation
    • Food Styling and Photography
    • Loyalty & Programming
    • Merchandising Innovation
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    Kraft Foods
    (Longo's Lunch Laugh Learn)

    GROCERY – SHOPPER MARKETING

    • Retail Innovation
    • Concepting & Design
    • Online
    • Shopper Marketing Programs & Promotions
    • Customer Marketing Programs & Support
    • Event Coordination & Management
    Kraft Foods
    (UGI Earthfest)

    GROCERY – SHOPPER MARKETING

    • Retail Innovation
    • Concepting & Design
    • Online
    • Shopper Marketing Programs & Promotions
    • Customer Marketing Programs & Support
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    Calgary Stampede Lotteries

    NOT FOR PROFIT – COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

    • Communication Strategy
    • Concepting & Design
    • Casting and Commercial Production
    • Online
    • Media
    • Social Media
    • Public Relations
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    Mattel - Fisher-Price

    WOMEN - RETAIL

    • Research & Insights
    • Creative Ideation
    • Concepting & Design
    • Shopper Marketing Program
    • Interactive
    • App Development
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    Coca-Cola - Odwalla

    WOMEN - SHOPPER MARKETING

    • Creative Ideation
    • Concepting & Design
    • Shopper Marketing Program
    • Strategic Partnership (Best Health)
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    Coca-Cola – Full Throttle

    GROCERY – SHOPPER MARKETING

    • Packaging Innovation
    • Shopper Marketing Programs & Promotions
    • Customer Marketing Programs & Support
    • Social Media Amplification
    • Event Marketing
  • Cadbury
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    Coca-Cola – Powerade

    WOMEN/YOUTH - SHOPPER MARKETING

    • Creative Ideation
    • Concepting & Design
    • Shopper Marketing Program
    • Experiential
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    Coca-Cola – Fanta

    GROCERY – SHOPPER MARKETING

    • Retail Innovation
    • Shopper Marketing Programs & Promotions
    • Customer Marketing Programs & Support
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    Nestlé – Ice Cream

    YOUTH MARKETING – SHOPPER MARKETING

    • Shopper Marketing Programs & Promotions
    • Mobile Marketing
    • Social Media Amplification
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    Old Dutch Foods
    (Rising Prospects)

    RETAIL – SHOPPER MARKETING / EVENT

    • Concepting & Design
    • Photography
    • Online
    • Media
    • Social Media
    • Merchandising Innovation
    • Event Coordination & Management
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    Hockey Calgary
    (You Can't Score Campaign)

    NOT FOR PROFIT – BRAND MARKETING

    • Strategy
    • Concepting & Design
    • Casting and Photography
    • Media
    • Social Media Amplification
    • Mobile Innovation
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    Comox Valley Airport

    TOURISM – DESTINATION MARKETING

    • Brand & Communications Strategy
    • Concepting & Design
    • Corporate Communications
    • Out Of Home
  • Monster
  • Easy Home
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    Mattel - Hot Wheels

    YOUTH - BRAND ACTIVATION

    • Creative Ideation
    • Concepting & Design
    • Experiential
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    Visit Orlando

    TOURISM – DESTINATION MARKETING

    • Media
    • Social media
    • Public Relations
    • Strategic Partnerships
    • Promotions
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    All Weather Windows

    BUILDER, CONSUMER & DEALER MARKETING

    • Branding
    • Communication Strategy
    • Concepting & Design
    • Television
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    Organizational Health Inc.

    HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM MARKETING

    • Branding
    • Communication Strategy
    • Concepting & Design
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    Northern Choice

    BRAND MARKETING

    • Brand Strategy
    • Concepting & Design
    • Communications
    • Media
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    Esker Foundation (New Alberta Contemporaries)

    NOT FOR PROFIT – BRAND DEVELOPMENT / MARKETING

    • Brand & Communications Strategy
    • Concepting & Design
    • Photography & Video Production
    • Online
    • Media
    • Social Media
    • Public Relations
    • Event Coordination & Management
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    Smitty's Canada
    (Benedict Promo)

    ON-PREMISE – SHOPPER MARKETING

    • Concepting & Design
    • Shopper Marketing Programs and Promotions
    • Food Styling and Photography
  • Minute Maid View
    Coca-Cola - Minute Maid Juices

    GROCERY - SHOPPER MARKETING

    • Creative Ideation
    • Concepting & Design
    • Shopper Marketing Program
    • Strategic Partnership (Canadian Living)

Careers

LPi Group takes immense pride in our hiring and employee development practices.

We know that our creativity, our expertise, our innovations and our success will only be as good as the people who choose to work with us. And we're really proud to say that some really great people have chosen to work with us.

If you think you would like to join our team then send us your résumé with a short note as to why you'd think you'd be great building ideas that motivate

Current Openings

Creative Director - Calgary


The Creative Director is a member of the management team responsible for leading the creative strategy and vision on all aspects of the business.
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Key Responsibilities

  • Actively engage with the Calgary President, Director of Business Development, Director of Digital and the Account Teams to foster outstanding client relationships through creative and conceptual leadership.
  • Provide strategic direction and leadership on new business initiatives.
  • Provide strategic direction and leadership on all client work, guiding design teams in developing concepts through to effective execution.
  • Evaluate the scope of projects, prioritize work and manage resources to meet strategic, time and financial objectives.
  • In partnership with the account lead, ensure that client presentations are timely, professional, engaging and supported by sound business rationale.
  • Understand LPi’s strategic goals and objectives; analyze the creative team, environment and processes in order to identify areas needing improvement and development.
  • Manage and mentor the creative team, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence and integrity.
  • Set and maintain creative standards for the department and enforce accountability.
  • Ensure all creative work is conceptually powerful, strategically on target and maintains a standard of excellence across multiple mediums. 
  • Work with senior management team to improve processes and tools to increase product quality and efficiency.
  • Challenge and introduce new and innovative methods of creative execution.

 

Key Skills & Attributes

  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills
  • A creative visionary with a proven ability to lead and mentor a team
  • Experience in a leadership role with a minimum 10 years of experience in developing creative solutions for a wide range of clients, across a broad range of media including promotion, advertising, interactive, mobile, social and packaging
  • Proven experience elevating client’s brands, executing project deliverables and generating leading-edge creative from concept development to production
  • Ability to judge creative concepts and copy, and clearly communicate creative direction to others
  • Driven and committed to continuous improvement
  • Superior problem solving and decision making skills
  • Experience in brainstorming
  • Excellent communication, time management and presentation skills

 

If you feel this is the role for you, please send your resume and covering letter to careers@lpi-group.com with “Creative Director – Calgary” in the subject heading. 



We thank all candidates for their interest, however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Contact

We are located in three offices across Canada and look forward to hearing from you - wherever you are.