The Hive
Rick Shaver is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in strategic leadership and brand management. As a Founding Partner, CEO, and President at The Hive Strategic Marketing Inc. since November 2002, Rick has focused on providing creative solutions that foster valuable encounters for clients. Prior to this, Rick served as CEO and President of Encore Strategic Marketing Inc. and held the position of Vice President at Labatt Breweries of Canada, overseeing significant portfolio brands and managing full P&L responsibilities. Earlier career roles include Program Manager at the Canadian National Exhibition, where Rick executed advertising and promotional strategies for a major North American event. Rick holds a Master of Arts in Sports Administration from the University of Alberta and degrees in Physical Education and Commerce from McGill University and CEGEP - John Abbott College, respectively.
The Hive
The Hive is The Valuable Encounters Company – Proudly independent, fiercely collaborative. Our experiential roots guide the future we’re creating – the inventiveness of a creative agency, the discipline of an activation firm, with a sweet spot in driving commercial growth. Headquartered in Toronto but working across, North America, our clients include Astro, Endy, EQ Bank, Warrior, Heineken, Jack Daniel's, Metro Grocery, and Ontario Lottery and Gaming to name a few. We have been creating value for clients by turning touchpoints into opportunities since 1994. It’s a new world. You have to give value to get value. Be valuable.