Who and what is Candybox Marketing?
Learn about Canada’s fastest growing, AI-enabled marketing agency.
Candybox Marketing was founded in 2008 to make digital marketing that actually works.
After almost two decades in business, we've helped over 500 companies grow. Turns out, beautiful marketing can make a difference.
AI-Accelerated Growth
Human-led strategy, integrated with cutting-edge AI for max ROI.
In-House Team Guarantee
Our work is executed by our dedicated in-house specialists.
Results Over Vanity
Marketing that doesn't just look good; it’s profitable, and sustainable.
Years of Expertise
Combining creativity with strategy for beautiful marketing that works.
Case Studies
Proof of what’s possible
How bold thinking turns into measurable growth.
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Our Talented Team
Meet our in-house growth and marketing specialists
Darrell Keezer
CEO
Derek Joynt
COO
Cindy Mash
Sr. HR Manager
Awarded for delivering client success
Our track record proves that we focus on measurable results. Recognized for eight years as one of Canada's Top Growing Companies by The Globe & Mail, we achieved year-over-year revenue growth by making sure our clients win first.
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Our values
Candybox’s success is built on a foundational culture where every team member is a leader, guided by these core values.
Craftmanship
We care about the details. The copy, the creative, the targeting, the timing. Every piece of work that leaves this building reflects the standard we hold ourselves to, because average work gets average results.
Conversion-focused
Likes don’t pay the bills. We measure what matters: leads, revenue, and real business growth. Every strategy, campaign, and decision we make is tied back to one question: is this actually driving revenue?
Community
We succeed by serving each other. When a client grows, we grow. When a teammate struggles, we show up. The culture we’ve built at Candybox is grounded in the belief that the best work comes from people who genuinely have each other’s backs.
Curiosity
We are always in pursuit of becoming better. Digital marketing doesn’t stand still, and neither do we. We’re constantly testing, learning, and pushing ourselves to find smarter ways to get results. The moment we think we have it figured out is the moment we fall behind.
Collaboration
We grow ourselves and our customers every day. The best ideas don’t come from one person in a room. We work closely with our clients, challenge each other internally, and treat every engagement as a partnership. Growth is a team sport.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Candybox Marketing do?
Candybox Marketing is a digital marketing agency founded in 2008 and based in Canada. We specialize in lead generation through paid media, marketing automation, social media, video production, and website development. We work with growth-focused businesses that need a specialist team without the overhead of building one in-house.
Who do you typically work with?
We work with B2B companies, professional services brands, manufacturers, distributors, technology firms, financial services and growth-stage businesses that are serious about generating leads and revenue online. Our clients range from regional operators to national brands across industries.
How is Candybox different from other digital marketing agencies?
We’re conversion-focused, not vanity-metric focused. We don’t sell likes or impressions. Every engagement we take on is built around driving measurable business outcomes: leads, sales, and pipeline growth. We also produce creative in-house, which means strategy and execution are never siloed.
How do I know if digital marketing is working?
You should always know. We set clear KPIs at the start of every engagement and report against them consistently. If a campaign isn’t performing, we say so and we work to fix it. Transparency isn’t optional for us: it’s how we build long-term client relationships.
