Founder, Church+State. Speaker. Author of "The Purpose of Purpose" (2025), "Think Do Say" (Oct, 2019) and Co-Author of "Everyone's an Artist” (2016). (he/him)

Toronto
Joined February 2009
I've always described Ron James' writing style as staccato comedy. It's short bursts of energy that are connected by a rapid fire narrative that is part machine gun, part mischief, and part maritime folk song. There's simply no one like him. A proud Canadian speaks his mind:
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I've always described Ron James' writing style as staccato comedy. It's short bursts of energy that are connected by a rapid fire narrative that is part machine gun, part mischief, and part maritime folk song. There's simply no one like him. A proud Canadian speaks his mind:
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Average Joes - an anonymous collective of advertising and marketing professionals launched something to ignite a sense of pride, unity, and resilience in a time when Canada needs it most. youtu.be/1LzhCLzfJFg?si=FM23…
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Do you know what I hate more than anything? Beans. You know when people open a can of beans and eat them straight out of the can with a fork? DISGUSTING. Makes me want to hurl. Puke. Throw up. All that hatred.... and I still really like this from W+K London.
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In the near future, the only exhaust pipes will be found in nature. (We love our Hybrid XC90)
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Hey, @buffer - how the heck can I get rid of this annoying "Refine with AI" box EVERY TIME I highlight text??
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All my opinions on purpose conveniently packaged in new-book form. Now available for pre-purchase where ever you get yours. AMAZON (US): buff.ly/3Y6ck51 AMAZON (CAN): buff.ly/403bgBi INDIGO: buff.ly/3U5tgHu BARNES & NOBLE: buff.ly/40448ob
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We love all of our clients + projects. But when it's important to my family, it's different. Like this work we recently did for Google. Family Link helps you create online boundaries for each of your kids. Finally, they can explore the internet you WANT them to explore.
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Seems fitting to post this today. Maybe @jonmorosi, @Sportsnet et al can have a rewatch to refresh how to practice journalism... youtu.be/_ECgjvStB5U?si=1NaD…
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I think speaker reels should give planners an idea of who you are and what your content is. There’s a million ways to do it but this is my interpretation. youtu.be/YCQoYxL_DnI?si=mU8m… – at Toronto, Ontario
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BLUE MAN GROUP What became an international sensation actually started with leg warmers. Pass the paint.
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BE A DEAD-HEAD. Who do you do it WITH can be more important than who you do it FOR. So, ummm, you know... Just look to the Grateful Dead for all of your inspiration. Sing it, Jerry!
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tell me you don't know the first thing about marketing without telling me you don't know the first thing about marketing...
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Go home, @evernote. You’re drunk.
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