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Cossette

Creative & Full-Service Advertising AgencyAgency

Cossette delivers integrated creative, strategy, media, and digital solutions that help major brands build meaningful connections with Canadian consumers. Its deep Canadian market expertise combined with global holding company resources makes it a go-to partner for enterprise-scale campaigns.

Last updated Sep 27, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Sep 28, 2026

Founded
1972
HQ
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Parent
Connections
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At a glance

Employees
501-1000
Revenue
$100M–$300M (estimated)
3integrations1corporate family1acquisitions

About

One of Canada's largest and most awarded full-service creative agencies, with a strong national presence and a legacy of serving major Canadian and multinational brands.

Cossette, now operating as part of Plus Company (formerly Vision7), is one of Canada's largest and most awarded full-service creative agencies. Founded in 1972 in Quebec City, the agency has grown into a national powerhouse with offices in Toronto, Montréal, Halifax, Vancouver, and New York. Cossette offers a comprehensive suite of services spanning brand strategy, creative development, digital marketing, media planning and buying, public relations, and data-driven communications — serving some of Canada's most prominent brands. Over its five-decade history, Cossette has built a reputation as a creative leader in the Canadian advertising market, earning recognition at major industry awards shows and consistently ranking among the country's top agencies. Its client roster has included marquee names such as McDonald's Canada, General Motors, and BMO, reflecting its ability to serve large enterprise clients across diverse sectors including quick-service restaurants, automotive, and financial services. The agency's ownership journey reflects the consolidation trends reshaping the global advertising industry. Vision7 — a holding company co-founded by Cossette's own leadership — acquired the agency in 1995. BlueFocus, a major Chinese marketing services group, acquired Vision7 (and with it Cossette) in December 2014. In November 2021, Vision7 rebranded as Plus Company, bringing Cossette and its sibling agencies under a unified Canadian-rooted holding company identity. Today, Cossette continues to operate as a distinct brand and creative force within the Plus Company portfolio.

Business model

Agency

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • Brand Strategy & Creative

    Full-service brand development, creative concepting, and campaign execution across all media channels.

  • Digital Marketing

    Digital advertising, social media, content marketing, and performance marketing services.

  • Media Planning & Buying

    Integrated media strategy, planning, and buying across traditional and digital channels.

  • Public Relations & Communications

    Strategic PR, corporate communications, and reputation management services.

  • Data & Analytics

    Audience insights, campaign measurement, and data-driven marketing strategy.

Key features

Full-service integrated creative and media capabilitiesDeep Canadian market expertise across English and French marketsBilingual (English/French) creative and strategy capabilitiesNational office network across major Canadian cities plus New YorkDecades-long relationships with major Canadian enterprise clientsAward-winning creative output recognized at national and international shows

Use cases

National brand advertising campaigns for Canadian enterprisesFrench-language and bilingual marketing for the Quebec marketIntegrated media and creative strategy for automotive brandsFinancial services marketing and brand positioningQuick-service restaurant advertising and promotional campaignsDigital transformation and performance marketing for legacy brands

Customer segments

Large Canadian enterprises and multinationalsQuick-service restaurant chainsAutomotive manufacturers and dealersFinancial services institutionsGovernment and public sector clientsRetail and consumer packaged goods brands

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Adobe Creative SuiteSalesforce Marketing CloudGoogle Marketing PlatformMeta Ads ManagerData management and analytics platforms

Security & compliance

PIPEDA (Canadian privacy law compliance)

Deployment

Managed Service

API

No

Corporate history
  1. 1972 · Founded
  2. 2014Acquired by BlueFocus Group
    Still operating as part of Plus Company
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