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Michael HowatsonSapientNitro has just announced that Michael Howatson has been hired to become the new Executive Creative Director for SapientNitro Toronto. Michael, known as “Howie” to his friends and colleagues, brings more than 20 years of creative experience and talent in digital to the Toronto team and is excited about being tapped to lead a group that produces “creative excellence”.

Prior to joining, “Howie” was Executive Creative Director of Platforms at Blast Radius, and was promoted from Senior Creative Director.  He was also Creative Director/ Co-Owner of h2collectives inc.

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Dave Forde

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