We help brands build culture through strategic events.
offering
Best in class event strategy, management, planning and execution.
Research shows that emotional engagement increases brand connection by up to ten times.
From employer brand-building to cultivating loyal customers, strategic events ignite emotion, deepen engagement and build lasting connections between people and brand.
At Brand Alive, we’re proud to be Canada’s only event management company with in-house corporate experience.
This gives us a unique perspective that goes beyond traditional event planning.
Our team operates like a modern startup: agile, entrepreneurial and flexible. We partner with a trusted network of freelance producers, production managers and award-winning creatives to deliver tailored, full-service agency support on every project. Our lean, scalable approach cuts out unnecessary fees and layers, so you invest directly in solutions that matter.
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Our Work
Calgary Influential Women in Business awards 2025
OWN.Cancer Campaign Closing Event
meet OUR OWNER
Lisa Marks, CSEP, BComm, is an award-winning global industry leader and the driving force behind Brand Alive.
With nearly 20 years as a Certified Special Events Professional, Lisa brings a rare blend of agency expertise and corporate leadership, having served as Head of Event Strategy and Production at Shaw Communications for almost a decade. There, she managed a diverse portfolio including the Grey Cup, Shaw Charity Classic, board meetings, leadership summits, and brand launches. Lisa takes a hands-on leadership role in every client project, acting as a key player to ensure strategic vision and client support throughout. Her strong instincts, high emotional intelligence, and ability to navigate complex challenges consistently deliver outstanding results for our corporate, nonprofit, and private family clients.
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