Description
Coming off the frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres is launching a different kind of sale - a savings event that highlights the real cost of addiction on Canadians and their loved ones.
The Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres Blowout Sale reframes the familiar language of holiday discounts to reveal the emotional, financial, and relationship toll addiction can take. By turning the concept of a sale on its head, the campaign urges Canadians to recognize the value of getting help and the life-changing savings that come with recovery.
“During a season obsessed with discounts, we wanted to remind Canadians of the costs that truly matter,” said Sherrie Clark of the Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres. “Addiction impacts every part of a person’s life, and the ‘savings’ that come with getting help can be life-changing for individuals and their families.”
Created in partnership with Zulu Alpha Kilo, the campaign launches this week with a series of 60 second radio spots, each highlighting the impact of addiction through a different lens, from careers to family life.
“There’s a familiar formula to messaging around addiction that we wanted to avoid,” said George Ault, Creative Director at Zulu Alpha Kilo. “Borrowing the tropes of a retail sale allowed us to reframe the message in a fresh and impactful way.”
The campaign will continue rolling out across digital and social channels over the coming weeks. Audio production is by Grayson Music Group, with radio planning and buying by Zulumatic.
If you or someone you love needs support, Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres are here to help. Please reach out at www.catcrecovery.ca.
This professional campaign titled 'Blowout Sale' was published in Canada in December, 2025. It was created for the brand: Addiction Treatment Centre, by ad agency: Zulu Alpha Kilo. This Audio medium campaign is related to the Health industry and contains 3 media assets. It was submitted 11 minutes ago.
Credits
Client: Canadian Addiction Treatment Centre
Creative Agency: Zulu Alpha Kilo
Chief Creative Officer: Jenny Glover, Brian Murray
Creative Director/Writer: George Ault
President & CEO: Mike Sutton
Group Account Director: Alex Berube
Sr. Producer: Jesse Brook
Client: Director, Marketing & Communications: Sherrie Clark
Client: Senior Director, Inpatient Operations: John Hastings
Client: Chief Executive Officer: April Gamache
Media Agency: Zulumatic
Head of Media: Alicia Petralia
Audio Production: Grayson Music Group
Creative Director: Ali Willa Milner
Sound Engineer: Eric Hulme
Executive Producer: Kelly McCluskey
Music Supervisor: Rich Hamilton