Item - 2026.ZB21.5

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Toronto Zoo on April 29, 2026 and was adopted without amendment.

ZB21.5 - Toronto Zoo Creative and Media Buying Services - Award

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Wards:
All

Board Decision

The Board of Management of the Toronto Zoo:

 

1. Authorized the Chief Operations Officer, or designate, to negotiate and execute an agreement with BlackJet Inc. and TrueMedia for the provision of creative and media buying services for the Toronto Zoo, in an amount not to exceed $650,000.00 excluding HST, for a term commencing upon award to January 31, 2027, with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional one-year terms, on terms satisfactory to the Chief Transformation Officer and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Origin

(April 14, 2026) Report from the Chief Operations Officer, Toronto Zoo

Summary

This report recommends that Toronto Zoo enters into an agreement for creative and media buying services with BlackJet Inc. and TrueMedia to deliver integrated marketing strategy, creative development, production support, and media planning and buying services in support of the Toronto Zoo’s 2026 marketing and communications priorities.

Background Information

(April 14, 2026) Report from the Chief Operations Officer on Toronto Zoo Creative and Media Buying Services - Award
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/zb/bgrd/backgroundfile-286162.pdf

Communications

(April 29, 2026) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (ZB.New)

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Neethan Shan (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council