Who is Canvas
Canvas Worldwide is the fastest growing media communications agency. We were built to be the alternative to the malaise of media holding company options.
Everyone and everything at Canvas is driven by creative solutions and accountability to business success for the brands we serve. That starts with a client-centric approach and the ability to move faster than our competition. Our capabilities evolve daily and we’re constantly adding new skill sets—in short, no muscle memory here. We are comprised of 400 restless optimists who sought to build a better media agency TODAY!
Our Offices
Six Offices:
Local expertise cannot be manufactured.
LA
Headquarters
12015 Bluff Creek Dr.
Playa Vista, CA 90094
(424) 303-4300
NYC
Headquarters
75 Varick St., 2nd Fl
New York, NY 10013
ATL
1155 Perimeter Center West
Suite 12W134
Atlanta, GA 30338
CHI
20 West Kinzie Street
13th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
DEN
5613 DTC Parkway, Suite 900
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
DAL
7701 Las Colinas Ridge
Ste. 295
Irving, TX 75063
Our Leadership
Paul Woolmington, CEO
An innovative media marketer and disruptor, Paul was named one of the “10 Most Creative/Innovative People in Marketing and Advertising” by Fast Company and launched three successful media and communications firms. Paul favors Arsenal, Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust phase, and has yet to meet an ascot he didn’t like.
Chris Cho, Chief Operating Officer
Before joining Canvas, Chris spent the last decade of his career at Innocean Worldwide, where he oversaw media strategy and operations across 60+ countries for Hyundai and Kia.
Kristi Lind, Chief Client Officer
Outside of her busy work schedule, Kristi is an avid endurance athlete (50+ marathons, a couple of Ironmans, nbd) and collector of ironic beer t-shirts. Related: Kristi discovered the 25th & 26th hours in a day.
Ed Gentner, Chief Investment Officer
Ed drives the Biddable and Non-Biddable media investments for Canvas Worldwide clients. His passion and knowledge of the ever-evolving media and marketing landscapes has been his trademark in the industry. As a mentor, Ed tells young associates to “Choose a profession they love. We work for a long time, so make sure you enjoy it and have some fun!"
Gregory Johns, Chief Product Officer
Greg leads the development of Canvas product offerings, encompassing the technology, processes, and data that enable us to deliver optimal solutions for Canvas clients. He can dive deep on everything from consumer data (data legislation is his poolside reading) to Italian wines (he named his dog Brunello).
Corey, Chief Dog
Corey is the heart and soul and tail of Canvas.
Employee Spotlight
8 Questions/17 Words with Michael Chen
- What does the advertising world need more of?
Mentorship - What does the advertising world need less of?
Versioned PowerPoints - Text, email or Zoom?
Email - What are you the world’s foremost expert on?
How not to hit a golf ball straight - What is the top quality you look for in talent?
Curiosity - What is the industry jargon word you can’t stop using?
Integration - Place you’re most likely to be found in the office... that’s not your desk?
A whiteboard - What is the best advice you’ve ever received or given?
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