SASKATOON, SK--(Marketwired - April 06, 2016) - Saskatoon agency The Marketing Den has added a new partner to its team.

Garnet McElree, an award-winning Creative Director who spent over ten years at national agencies including Cossette, Ogilvy and BBDO before joining The Den, becomes the sixth partner at the firm.

"The Marketing Den has always been known for its strategic planning capabilities, and adding Garnet to the team has proven to be a creative game changer," said Shelley Arvay, President of the agency. McElree has played an instrumental role in elevating the level of creative for existing and new clients.

The Marketing Den's recent successes include winning the lead agency assignment with SaskTel, as well as competitions for Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital Foundation, SaskWater, Saskatoon Airport Authority, BrettYoung, and an agriculture assignment for Federated Co-operatives Limited.

When asked about the news, McElree had this to say: "The opportunity to work with such a successful and passionate group of individuals focused on innovation and creativity was the determining factor in making the move, and then joining the partnership team gave me a chance to further both my creative and entrepreneurial goals."

"The Marketing Den has a 40-year history of solving business problems for our clients," says Arvay, "and to be successful we've had to constantly evolve. Garnet is an important part of our latest evolution."

About The Marketing Den

The Marketing Den is a Saskatoon-based, integrated advertising agency that focuses on helping its clients be remarkable. The firm has 43 employees, including six partners who work with clients every day. For more information, visit marketingden.com.