2008
This year was the birth of JAC. After working as an IT/Marketing Director for 12 years John took the leap as an entrepreneur. On the first day of business on Sept 28, 2008, John sent a personalized email campaign to all his contacts and on day 2 the first contract was secured.
2009
The first office space was not the greatest, but it was an office. The first employee was hired and by the end of the year the team grew to 5. Sales increased by 35% and the agency went on to win 6 international awards.
2010
JAC pitched its first international website contract in New York, and was selected as one out of 10 companies: JAC then made it to the final 2. This was JAC’s first taste of work outside of Newfoundland.
2011
JAC moved to a more functional space to meet increased needs for staff and clients. Offerings were expanded to include photography and social media, which have continued to be staples of our service list. The company won 5 international awards this year and the team grew to 7, along with a sales increase of 40%.
2012
John Atkins & Co. official changed its name to JAC. Work exploded with a sales increase of 65% and 14 international awards. The team grew to 9 and the work shifted towards a heavy focus on Tourism. JAC’s first national contract was also secured: Special Olympics Canada.
2013
In this year, JAC landed its first Agency of Record contact. John won his first Top 50 CEO award from Atlantic Business Magazine and the agency received 4 awards. JAC also landed its first contracts in the Caribbean & United Kingdom.
2014
JAC moved to its current location at 673 Topsail Road. This office really embraces the agency spirit with an open, transparent space that’s designed for collaboration. John won his second Top 50 CEO award and JAC began work on its first contract in Labrador: the Nunatsiavut Government. During this year JAC also secured a large AOR contract with Nissan, Jaguar, and Land Rover. 4 more awards were won this year, as well.
2015
John won his 3rd Top 50 CEO award and an official Social Media Department was formed. This department was built on the concept that social media can be used to generate leads and sales. In the first year of offering this service, 5 social contracts were secured. Sales increased by 57% and work in Labrador with various indigenous associations increased by 60%.
2016
John won his 4th Top 50 CEO award, a huge milestone for him and the agency. Social contracts increased by 48% and the range of services offered in this department grew as well. Overall sales increased by 53%.
2017
JAC’s first national AOR contracted was won this year when the agency pitched and landed a contract with Molson Coors. During this time the team expanded to 12 members.
2018
JAC begins its national expansion program and opens an office in Toronto.
2019
We were lucky enough to receive two great awards this year: John won his 4th ABM Top 50 CEO Award and we won a Silver Davey for Best Visual Appeal for our work on The Doctor’s House website.
2020
John continued his winning streak and racked up his 5th ABM Top 50 CEO Award: an extra special achievement, as this was his 5th win which earned him an induction into the Top 50 CEO Hall of Fame!
2021
This year earned us some big wins for one of our Caribbean clients. The website we custom designed for Porters Place earned us two silver W3 Awards: one for Best Visual Appeal and the other for Best User Experience.
