Junction59

Name: Junction59
Address: 158 Sterling Road, Toronto, ON, M6R2B2, CA
Telephone: +14164841959
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Good ideas should lead somewhere. Junction59 is an independent Canadian marketing agency built on direct marketing thinking.

We design marketing meant to be acted on, not just noticed, admired, or understood, serving B2B, consumer, and NFP clients.

04/21/2026

Today, we're marking a milestone that deserves more than a passing mention.

Marc Cooper, CM, joined Junction59 in April 2004. Twenty-two years later, he's our President and Partner -- and one of the clearest examples of what it looks like to grow with an agency, and help an agency grow with you.

Marc believes that good ideas should lead somewhere, and that direct marketing thinking is one of the best tools for making sure they do. No matter the brief, he brings the same discipline to every challenge: a focus on outcomes, channel integration, and creative work that earns its place by driving results. More recently, he's also led the agency's approach to AI, focused not on chasing the trend, but on applying it in ways that are practical, responsible, and genuinely useful to clients.

Beyond the work, Marc is Co-Chair of the CMA's B2B Council, a three-time senior judge for the CMA Awards, and co-author of The Buyer's Engagement Journey -- a framework that reflects exactly how he thinks: clearly, commercially, and with the client's reality front of mind.

What stands out as a leader is how much he invests in the people around him. Marc doesn't just encourage continuous professional development -- he models it. He's the one in the room who's already been experimenting with a new tool, working through a new certification, or stress-testing a new framework. The standard he holds for the team is the same one he holds for himself.

Twenty-two years is a long time to give to one place. We're glad Marc gives it to this one.

Happy anniversary, Marc. Thank you for everything.

04/14/2026

Today we're celebrating Julia Leiss, CM, who joined Junction59 in April 2013 -- 13 years and counting!

Last year, we marked Julia's 12th anniversary while she was on maternity leave, spending time with her growing family. This year, we get to celebrate her milestone and her return.

Julia's big-picture thinking, creative energy, and genuine care for the people she works with have made a lasting impact on our agency, our clients, and our culture. She brings the same thoughtfulness to her client relationships that she brings to everything else in her life -- and it shows in the work.

Thirteen years is a long time. But with Julia, it feels like she's just getting started.

Welcome back, and happy anniversary, Julia. We're glad you're here.

04/07/2026

Thirteen years ago, Hannah Hall walked into Junction59 as our first in-house designer. Since then, the work has evolved, the creative bar has kept rising, and Hannah has been part of all of it.

What stands out most isn't just the quality of her work -- it's how she shows up for the people around her. She mentors quietly and generously, holds high standards without making it feel like pressure, and brings a steadiness to the studio that everyone around her benefits from.

That kind of contribution is hard to quantify. But after 13 years, you feel it everywhere.

Happy anniversary, Hannah. Thank you for everything you bring to this team.

03/30/2026

Today we're marking Daniel Di Stefano's 23rd anniversary with Agency59, Junction59, and Candela Strategies Inc.

Daniel has been the financial and operational backbone of our agencies for nearly a quarter century. As CFO, he brings the same steady rigour to fiscal planning, vendor management, and performance tracking as he always has — and somehow makes it look effortless.

What sets Daniel apart isn't just the scope of his role across finance, HR, legal, IT, and facilities. It's the quiet confidence he brings to all of it.

Organizations are only as stable as the people who hold them together. Daniel holds a lot together.

Daniel, 23 years of showing up with excellence. Thank you for everything you continue to build.

Please join us in congratulating Daniel.

03/03/2026

This week we're celebrating Ellie Lee's 11th anniversary at Junction59, and it's safe to say there are very few people in this industry who bring Ellie's level of care, craft, and expertise to the work.

As our Director of Production, Ellie is the person who turns big ideas into polished, print-ready reality. Her deep knowledge of paper, production, and print craft is genuinely rare, and our clients feel the difference. From direct marketing to brand advertising and promotions, she's helped us deliver work we're proud of, year after year.

Eleven years of showing up, solving problems, and raising the bar. Ellie, thank you.

02/03/2026

We have some wonderful (and slightly overdue) news to share about Stephanie Highfield.

Last November marked Stephanie’s 3-year work anniversary with Junction59, and while we missed the moment then, we don’t want it to pass without recognition. Stephanie has been a steady force on our team, bringing clarity, care, and level-headed practicality to everything she touches.

And now, we’re thrilled to announce her promotion from Account Supervisor to Account Director.

Stephanie is an unabashed direct mail nerd (in the best possible way), with a sharp analytical mind and a real talent for solving complex business problems. Whether she’s deep in spreadsheets or working alongside clients to attract and retain customers and donors, she brings insight, structure, and creativity to every engagement.

She’s also a trusted partner to colleagues and clients alike, known for clear communication, warm relationships, and building processes that people genuinely enjoy using.

Congratulations, Steph, and thank you for years of expertise in direct mail, and for the impact you continue to make here every day. We’re so excited for what’s ahead in your new role.

01/06/2026

Tapestry Opera is stepping into a bold new chapter at the Nancy and Ed Jackman Performance Centre, rooted in innovation, equity, and creative risk-taking. Candela Strategies and Junction59 partnered with the team to bring that vision to life through See Opera Differently, a fundraising and awareness campaign designed to reach new audiences, strengthen donor engagement, and inspire ticket sales.

If you think you know opera, think again.

Proud to have partnered with Tapestry Opera on this campaign, and excited to see audiences experience opera differently.

01/05/2026

Andrew’s five-year anniversary landed in December, but we didn’t want his contribution to get lost in the holiday shuffle. So while the team marked the moment with a well-earned taco lunch, we’re celebrating publicly now.

Since joining in 2020, Andrew has been steadily raising the bar. Over the past five years, he’s played a key role in award-winning website launches, supported major client platforms, and helped lead our own website refresh. This past year, he also helped us significantly level up our email marketing capabilities.

With more than two decades of experience in web development, Andrew brings deep technical expertise, calm problem-solving, and consistency to everything he does.

When he’s not building or refining digital experiences, Andrew can usually be found watching news satire or sci-fi, or heading off on a backcountry canoe trip.

Andrew, thank you for five years of thoughtful, high-quality work. We’re lucky to have you on the team.

10/21/2025

Created in partnership with for the Canada Safety Council, our campaign was honoured at the 2025 Davey Awards with Gold for Copywriting and Silver wins for Direct Mail, Business-to-Business and Business-to-Business, Direct Mail.

The Daveys celebrate small agencies and independent teams who prove that creativity, not budget, drives results. Crumpled did just that: a simple letter with a powerful message, you can uncrumple paper, but not a car or a life.

10/16/2025

Today we’re celebrating Loretta Ho, who joined Junction59 three years ago and has been helping ideas (and teams) take flight ever since.

With over a decade of experience in multicultural marketing and client strategy, Loretta brings a thoughtful, globally informed perspective to every brief and every relationship. From telecommunications and finance to NGOs and crown corporations, she knows how to navigate complexity while keeping the work sharp and the team focused.

Her path to advertising has been anything but ordinary. From her early days as a news anchor and reporter, to seeing the world as a flight attendant, Loretta brings a rare mix of curiosity, communication skills, and calm under pressure that make her an incredible teammate and trusted partner.

Loretta, thank you for three incredible years of energy, insight, and positivity. We’re so lucky to have you on board.

09/23/2025

Video isn’t just about cameras and lights, it’s about perspective.

For this project, our team stepped outside the studio and used another part of our office to bring the story to life. Check out these behind-the-scenes shots and watch for the full campaign later this fall.

07/15/2025

Today we’re celebrating Susanna Tam, who joined @ on contract before officially becoming an Account Executive in July of last year!

Susanna brought with her years of international experience, along with a spirit of relentless curiosity and a deep passion for continued learning. Whether she’s diving into a new challenge, supporting her teammates, or proudly completing her Google Analytics certification, she approaches everything with thoughtfulness and drive.

Always eager to help, always growing—Susanna has quickly become an essential part of the team, and we’re so glad she chose to grow her career with us.

Thank you, Susanna, for an incredible first year. We can’t wait to see what the next one brings!

Address

158 Sterling Road
Toronto, ON
M6R2B2

Telephone

+14164841959

Website

http://www.junction59.com/

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