Compliant, global solutions with creative results
Founder/CEO
John started Adcession in 2018 and has since expanded its product and service offering to what it is today. Heavily focused on DSP data distribution across the US and Canada, he is a jack-of-all-trades as far as the Adcession business goes. John also manages all key strategic alliances for the Adcession business. He holds an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University, School of Business & Economics.
Partner/CTO
Dave is a seasoned technology engineer with over 20 years of relevant industry experience with major high tech brands, such as Yahoo! He runs all facets of Adcession's technology infrastructure. Dave has been working in the Canadian cannabis and CBD space since legalization for brands such as Lifted Innovations, and continues to take on functions with local industry startups. A valuable addition to the Adcession team.
VP/GM Agency Services
Aubrey oversees all aspects of Adcessions agency business. With 17+ years of experience, Aubrey brings a unique blend of marketing, data intelligence, technical and leadership experience which has been demonstrated through the digital and CRM work he’s brought to life for organizations like, Virgin Mobile Canada, Holt Renfrew, MBNA, Direct Energy, and Mirvish Productions.
Creative Consultant
Based in Manhattan, NYC, Ali is an integral part of the Adcession team. She advises on all creative endeavors the business takes on, especially branding and identity projects. Her digital compliance expertise towards cannabis and alcohol projects is a key part of the businesses value proposition.
Partner/Advisor
Jennifer Chan is a dot com industry veteran in Toronto with over 25 years of relevant and progressive work experience. She currently works as the Digital Director of Ad Ops at Rogers Communications. As an Adcession Media Advisor, she provides direction on all advertising technical operations issues and topics. A true asset to the business.
Advisor/HR Consultant & Shareholder Relations
As an advisor, Andrea consults on all labour topics and issues related to the Adcession business. With over 25 years of relevant industry experience, she is a valued member of the team. Andrea is also responsible for all shareholder relations.
Outside U.S. Privacy Counsel
Greg is a partner with the Potomac Law Group in Washington, D.C. and advises Adcession on U.S. law and privacy compliance. As a former software developer, he brings a unique perspective to his legal practice that brings immense value to Adcession. https://www.potomaclaw.com/professionals-gregory-l-ewing
We are a programmatic first party data distributor, partnered with some of the biggest data suppliers in Canada and the US. We have key strategic alliances with the most pervasive tech in the industry, and have the ability to work with anyone in the ad tech space.
Adcession doubles as a digital compliance agency servicing major Licensed Producers (LP's) and other cannabis and alcohol related businesses on digital strategy, marketing and technology-related projects.