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AD-Dispatch

AD-Dispatch

Founded in 1999, Ad‐Dispatch is a North‐American leader in Augmented Reality (#AR). Always on the cutting-edge of technology, the company has evolved over the last 12 years into an interactive content creation powerhouse, recognized globally for their unique ability to integrate augmented reality technology into the marketing mainstream without sacrificing creative campaign objectives. Ad‐Dispatch has worked with North America’s finest marketing agencies and big brands like Chevrolet, Mercedes and the Home Depot to create memorable and meaningful consumer experiences. In 2012, the company teamed up with Walmart and Hollywood studios (Marvel, Disney, and Nickelodeon) to offer in-store AR experiences for Spiderman, Avengers, and more. Ad-Dispatch has twice been named to the list of Profit Magazine’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies in Canada (2009 & 2010) as well Progress Magazine’s Top 25 Fastest Growing in Atlantic Canada (2009 & 2010, 2011). President Nathan Kroll has been honoured with the BDC Nova Scotia Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Technology). Ad-Dispatch delivers high-quality creative that always exceeds client expectations and is consistently on budget and on time.   http://www.ad-dispatch.com/...

Jonathan Burns

Jonathan Burns

Jonathan Burns is the Vice President of Development for Ad-Dispatch and Managing Partner for BoostAR. As a pitch person, Jon loves speaking about the big picture – helping his audience experience ‘ah-ha moments’ as they begin to understand the potential that augmented reality holds for marketers and brands. Jon is extremely passionate when it comes to educating the market on all things AR and he’s spoken to audiences across North America. While Jon sure knows how to get people enthusiastic, he’s the first to remind his clients that technology without a purpose is pointless. He works tirelessly to strike a balance between the creative use of new technology and strong marketing strategy; because after all, Jon knows that it’s the results that matter most....