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HEY
I'M MIKE

Writer by trade, channel agnostic by choice, digital native, creative thinker, executive, cd, do did and done that, leader, dad, friend, husband, record collector, unique solutions to complex problems. I am forever curious, compelled by the new not the trendy, and believe ROI comes from being bold, strategically sound and by bringing others along. It's what i do.

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WHAT
I'VE DONE

I co-founded Trapeze Media, a leading digital agency in Canada, alongside Miles Nadal and Rob Balfour. During our tenure, we tackled diverse projects, occasionally ruffling feathers along the way. Our portfolio included digital advertising and website development for major US film studios, as well as product innovation, including a patented solution for Disney. We also worked with renowned brands such as Kraft, Procter & Gamble, and PBS. Eventually, Trapeze was acquired by the MDC family and merged with Union (now Doner North), where I served as a partner overseeing innovation.

For over 13 years, I led Design Expo for Microsoft Research in Redmond, collaborating with  Curtis Wong, Bill Buxton, and Lili Cheng. Our initiative seeded design schools globally, challenging them to solve problems and showcase the best solutions at the Faculty Summit in Redmond.

Subsequently, I held positions as Senior VP ECD at Proximity Canada and BBDO, where I spearheaded the growth of brands such as Rogers and Mercedes, and worked on campaigns for Quaker and Pepsi. Later, as Vice President Creative at Jackman Reinvents, I established the connected communications practice, overseeing transformations for brands like Caesars Entertainment, Value Village, and Staples across Canada and the US.

Following a hiatus during the Covid pandemic, I assumed the role of President at Array of Stars (AOS), refocusing the company's efforts to emerge stronger post-Covid as a hub for intellectual property generation rather than solely a production entity. Since my tenure at AOS, I've been actively engaged in advisory and development roles at Aether Labs, a research and CX studio collaborating with clients such as Gore, Luxottica, and L'Oreal, primarily focusing on AI and GPT-driven product innovation.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Co-directed Microsoft Design Expo for 13 years, 54 projects, over 200 graduate design students

  • Founded, grew Trapeze Media to the largest pure-play digital agency in Canada and sold the company whilst maintaining the integrity of the entire team

  • Increased billings for 2 largest clients at BBDO, Mercedes Benz and Rogers

  • Built case and then created and grew a new Connected Comms division at Jackman, built team and grew revenues from $0 to $4 million in billings in 11 months

  • Grew revenue by 39% yoy at AOS and negotiated long term business deal with metaverse partner while building new senior team

  • Co-created and co-hosted Podcast with Joe Jackman (The Reinventionists) and interviewed Design and Business leaders from around the world 

contact

CONTACT

Phone: 416-735-3791 - Email: mkasprow@icloud.com - Address: Toronto, Canada
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kasprow/ - Instagram: @kasprow_with_an_m

© 2024 Mike Kasprow

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