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PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ROCKY MOUNTAINEER RIDES WITH DDB CANADA


Luxury tourist train names new agency partner to grow the global brand
September 18, 2015 | Vancouver, Canada

DDB Canada welcomes aboard a new client to its roster, and is excited to start its
journey as Rocky Mountaineers new agency partner. With ambitious growth goals over
the next five years, North Americas largest luxury tourist train operator has retained
DDB Canadas Vancouver office to re-architect their strategic approach and marketing
communications.
Rocky Mountaineer is a great complement to the agencys travel and tourism practice
and were very excited to be working with such a passionate and entrepreneurial client
partner who is open to innovative ideas, says Michelle Kitchen, executive vice
president, co-managing director. Theres a tremendous growth opportunity for the
brand to market to their customers more effectively via targeted, creative campaigns
aimed at specific global segments, encouraging exploration of the Canadian Rockies
onboard the Rocky Mountaineer.
Effectively immediately, DDB Canada Vancouver will collaborate closely with OMD
Vancouver to develop a new creative direction and marketing mix for Rocky
Mountaineer.
We are pleased to have found an agency partner who ticked all of the proverbial
boxes: a successful track record of reinventing brands, working collaboratively with
clients, and providing a strong network to support our global needs, says Nikki Hellyer,
director of global marketing, Rocky Mountaineer. The DDB and OMD partnership
provides deep expertise in both the strategic and creative realms and will help us to
further refine our global brand.
New campaign work for Rocky Mountaineers will launch in global markets in November
2015.

About Rocky Mountaineer


2015 marks the 25th Anniversary for Rocky Mountaineer and the company has a lot to celebrate. Since its inception in
1990, Rocky Mountaineer has grown to be the largest privately owned luxury tourist train in the world and is considered
by many as the only way to see the Canadian Rockies. In the past 25 years, the train has welcomed onboard over one
and a half million guests from around the globe.

With over 45 vacation packages, five unique rail routes, and iconic destinations such as Seattle, WA, Vancouver and
Whistler, BC, and the majestic Canadian Rockies in Alberta, there is a journey for anyone looking for a life changing
experience. The world renowned train travels by daylight through the diverse landscapes of the Pacific Northwest and
Western Canada while guests relish in the breathtaking views of tumbling waterfalls, glacier-capped mountains, and
wildlife of the regions. Rocky Mountaineer has received numerous international awards and accolades for service
excellence, including eight World Travel Awards for both Worlds Leading Travel Experience By Train and Worlds
Leading Luxury Train. In 2013, it was also recognized as one of the worlds Dream Trips by the prestigious Travel
+Leisure magazine.

About DDB Canada


DDB Canada is the most creatively acclaimed, internationally recognized marketing communications agency in
Canada. The agency was named Top Creative Agency in strategy magazine's 2015 Creative Report Card and was
ranked #1 agency in Canada by the Gunn Report in 2014. Known for advertising that generates significant results for
clients, DDB Canada is a "total communications company" whose fundamental belief is that creativity is the most
powerful force in business. DDB Canada has offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal. The agency's
integrated marketing disciplines include: youth marketing, public relations, event management digital, social, mobile,
branding, design, direct, CRM, recruitment marketing and shopper marketing.

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For more information or interviews, please contact:


Paige Calvert
604.608.4421
[email protected]

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