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BELLES THE SELL

Ad Women of Toronto Bond-themed bash

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gal-about-town herself. She sparkled!

“This year we were excited to shake up Adball with a sexy, iconic James Bond theme,” said Alvaro, who is also the managing director of Narrative PR. “We took the event to the nth degree by showcasing a Casino Royale, tango dancers and our signature Gotstyle fashion show featuring agency presidents, all to raise funds for AdWomens’ mentorship program.”

Mad-men participan­ts in the fashion extravagan­za included David Gibb of JWT, Dennis Edell of Rain 43, Peter Ignazi of BBDO, Patrick Scissons of Grey, Andrew Bruce of Publicis, Max Valiquette of Bensimon, Carlos Moreno of BBDO, Joseph Bonnici of Bensimon, John Gagne of Proximity, Brent Choi of Cundari, Roger Peterson of Rogers, John Killam of Maclaren as well as Dave Daga and Matt Litzinger, both with Cossette.

Launched by the Institute of Communicat­ion Agencies (ICA) in 2009, Ad Women of Toronto brings industry women together through mentorship, education and entertainm­ent. Members include a diverse group of leading women in communicat­ions, advertisin­g and media.

Event sponsors included Rogers, Scotiabank, Gotstyle, Peller Estates, Steam Whistle and L’oreal.

?? ?? Laura Fairweathe­r, manager of corporate PR for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, with Roger Petersen, anchor and reporter, Citytv.
Laura Fairweathe­r, manager of corporate PR for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, with Roger Petersen, anchor and reporter, Citytv.
?? ?? Jani Yates, president of the Institute of Communicat­ion Agencies, Kate Yates and Suzanne Filatrault, director of talent developmen­t at the ICA.
Jani Yates, president of the Institute of Communicat­ion Agencies, Kate Yates and Suzanne Filatrault, director of talent developmen­t at the ICA.
?? ?? Micha Goddard, Adball committee member.
Micha Goddard, Adball committee member.
?? ?? Louisa Moya, group account director at Capital C, with Jeff Marshall, VP, marketing and brand management, Scotiabank.
Louisa Moya, group account director at Capital C, with Jeff Marshall, VP, marketing and brand management, Scotiabank.
?? ?? Peter Ignazi, senior VP and executive creative director, BBDO; Dale Hooper, senior VP, sales and marketing, Rogers Media Inc.; and Carlos Moreno, senior VP and executive creative director, BBDO.
Peter Ignazi, senior VP and executive creative director, BBDO; Dale Hooper, senior VP, sales and marketing, Rogers Media Inc.; and Carlos Moreno, senior VP and executive creative director, BBDO.
?? ?? Melissa Grelo and husband Ryan Gaggi.
Melissa Grelo and husband Ryan Gaggi.
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?? ?? Taylor Kclick and Vitina Blumenthal.
Taylor Kclick and Vitina Blumenthal.
?? ?? Tanya Kim of etalk with Cory Vitiello, chef at The Harbord Room.
Tanya Kim of etalk with Cory Vitiello, chef at The Harbord Room.
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?? ?? Max Valiquette and Joseph Bonnici, both of Bensimon Byrne.
Max Valiquette and Joseph Bonnici, both of Bensimon Byrne.
?? ?? Stephanie Nerlich, president of Grey Canada and Adball co-chair.
Stephanie Nerlich, president of Grey Canada and Adball co-chair.
?? ?? Amanda Alvaro, managing director at Narrative PR and Adball co-chair.
Amanda Alvaro, managing director at Narrative PR and Adball co-chair.
?? ?? Sangita Patel of Citynews.
Sangita Patel of Citynews.

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