ABOUT AS ADVERTISING DESIGN AGENCY
Retail BRANDING & PACKAGING design experts IN HAMILTON since 1976
For five decades, AS Advertising has been helping brands show up stronger, sell smarter, and grow faster in competitive retail environments. Founded in 1976 and based in Waterdown (Hamilton), Ontario, we are a full-service advertising agency specializing in retail marketing, CPG marketing, packaging design, and brand strategy.
From our home in Waterdown — serving Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, and across Southern Ontario — we partner with mid-sized, retail-focused brands to create marketing that doesn’t just look good, but performs where it matters most: on the shelf, online and in the hands of your customers.
YOUR PARTNER IN Retail & CPG Marketing
At our core, we believe great marketing starts with strong partnerships. That’s why many of our client relationships span decades.
We combine strategic thinking, creative execution, and real-world retail expertise to help brands succeed in-store, online, and across every touchpoint. Whether it’s packaging, branding, or full-scale advertising campaigns, our goal is always the same: deliver work that drives measurable results.
Our team brings deep experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG marketing) understanding how shoppers think, how products compete, and what it takes to stand out in crowded retail environments.
WE DO THE RIGHT THING
WE DO THE RIGHT THING
We’ve built our reputation by doing things properly — no shortcuts, no guesswork.
“Doing the right thing” means more than delivering attractive creative. It means creating strategic marketing and packaging solutions that work in real-world conditions, meet industry standards, and support your business goals long-term.
From concept through production, we apply the right tools, the right processes, and the right thinking to every project because in retail marketing, details matter.
WE’RE COLLABORATIVE by design
The best work doesn’t happen in isolation — it happens in partnership.
We work closely with our clients at every stage, combining your product knowledge with our expertise in advertising, branding, and packaging design. This collaborative approach allows us to create solutions that are not only creative, but also practical, scalable, and aligned with your business.
Our clients trust us because we listen, challenge, and contribute — not just execute.
MEET THE TEAM
DINO GUIDICE
OWNER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Dino always has your back and won’t shy away from pulling all resources. His brutal honesty has brought forth many clients in need of a guiding hand through today’s competitive yet fertile markets. Nourishing relationships is everything to Dino and when the agency’s designs get to your shelves or customers, he’ll be celebrating with you.
KENZIE TEMPRILE
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Kenzie is the main artery of the creative process. While designing valuable creative assets for both print and digital media, she ensures high quality standards are met throughout the agency. Dino counts on her to diagnose and suggest vital design solutions.
LINDSAY HAYES
GRAPHIC DESIGNER / DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
Lindsay seamlessly integrates into our agency life thanks to her previous designing experience with major Canadian restaurant chains. In addition to her strong graphic design background and supporting our digital marketing efforts, Lindsay brings a fine attention the detail allowing us to take on bigger and better projects.
THIS COULD BE YOU
We’re currently seeking a passionate and self-motivated Graphic Designer, Web Designer or Digital Marketer. Working in a small team environment, we value collaborative problem-solvers with the ability to create successful, user-friendly digital marketing across many platforms. Contact us today to apply!
