New Name, Same Superpowers; Revealing the Power of Emotion in Motion.
Read Post"A new way to present a long-standing Christmas tradition."
Read Article“Swiss Chalet has adapted its marketing approach knowing the audience has had a trying year, re-igniting emotional connections with consumers while creating a feeling of togetherness and brand loyalty.”
Read ArticlePaul shares his views on how audiences are consuming content today, and how the lines between advertising and entertainment are blurring.
Watch Now“In any other circumstance, you would never do this. If you were at a speedway, for example, you wouldn’t walk on the track. That was the germ of the idea.”
Read ArticlePaul Wales shares his thoughts and experiences on brand consistency and how to stay true to the brand at all times.
Watch NowOur latest production was an exercise in our ability to adapt to a new production environment.
Read PostPaul Wales shares the story behind Tim Hortons secret sauce, and how his lead Client Bill Moir crafted the recipe.
Watch Now“It’s a time of year [marked by] sharing and goodwill, so that’s what we were looking to bring out in the storyline."
Read ArticlePaul Wales shares why growing up in Hamilton made him the perfect fit to lead Tim Hortons creative through unprecedented business growth.
Watch NowSwiss Chalet is celebrating its 65th anniversary with an integrated, homey campaign, which for the first time is telling a guest’s story to show the kinds of fond memories it’s created over such a long time in business.
"Upstream is focusing not only on Swiss Chalet’s rational benefits— its longstanding strength in takeout and delivery, as well as its strong value proposition—but also the emotional affinity people have for the company."
Read ArticleStrategy's C-Suite with an in-depth look at Upstream's Founders - Bill Moir and Paul Wales - through the lens of our Asche campaign.
Read Article"Swiss Chalet has evolved its marketing, hoping to future-proof itself while remaining true to its roots as a weeknight dinner option."
Read Article"Today, we sit down with Paul Wales - Founder of Upstream, A Content Creation Company. The thing you need to know about Paul is he created one of the most iconic brands in the Country - our beloved Tim Hortons."
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