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We’re pleased to announce that Octopus Strategies, a prominent Vancouver based brand, communication and fundraising strategy firm, is merging with Junxion Strategy.

Our combined company will deliver a suite of services including social purpose and sustainability strategy, brand & communication development & design, and charitable fundraising and outreach. “This already has been an incredible year for us,” explained Mike Rowlands, Founder & President of Octopus Strategies. “By uniting with Junxion Strategy, we’ll accelerate our growth, expand our reach and position ourselves to deliver an even greater impact with our work.

Peter ter Weeme, Junxion Principal, agrees: “Together, we provide an incredible resource for leaders of 21st century organizations that are wrestling to achieve financial, social and environmental goals. The reality is that leading brands and enterprises in the years to come must be responsible to all three.”

Both firms have been recognized with numerous awards and accolades, including Octopus’s recognition this year among Think London’s ‘100 Companies to Watch,’ a list compiled by London’s foreign direct investment agency to recognize companies they think are “most likely to grow and flourish in the global economy.” Octopus was named in a category that also included Panasonic and LinkedIn.

Our combined company now operates offices in Vancouver, Toronto, London and Delhi, providing a truly global perspective for clients that include the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, BC Hydro, Groupe Aeroplan, prominent UK social venture Everyclick, Teekay Corporation and the US-based environmental organization 1% for the Planet.

We look forward to sharing more insights in the coming months, as we merge our operations… and announce more great news!