Dopamine About - Dopamine

What happens when you mix decades of marketing experience, a shelf full of shiny awards, questionable amounts of caffeine, and high-end production expertise? You get Dopamine the agency that hits the sweet spot between creative minds and digital innovation.

We’re not just another shop with a cute name (okay, we’re a little proud of it). We’re the right dose of human experience and AI technology, making us stand out in a sea of sameness. Our team has launched brands, built platforms, won the big trophies, and now we’re teaming up to make the magic even stronger.

We remember that real connection isn’t algorithmic. It’s electric. Emotional. A spark in the brain and a pull in the chest.

If you’re after ideas that trigger action and stories that stick, come get your hit of something better.

Let’s make some sparks fly.
Let’s Dopamine

Co-Founders: Erick Vidal, Marcio Beauclair, Marina Casalaspro, Daniel D'Avila.

Leadership

Erick Vidal

Chief Creative Officer - Digital
/ Co-Founder

Erick Vidal is an award-winning creative professional with over 20 years of experience in communications, design, and entertainment. With a Master’s in History of Art and Design and degrees in Visual Arts and Education, Erick has led successful projects for clients such as Bosch, McDonald’s, Nestlé Professional, and Rogers, delivering innovative solutions across traditional and digital media. Deeply engaged in his community, he contributes to organizations like the Oakville Arts Council and OFFA (Oakville Festivals of Film and Art).

Marcio Beauclair

Chief Strategy Officer
/ Co-Founder

Marcio has led strategy departments across nearly all major communications groups, including Omnicom, Publicis, and WPP, working with global brands such as Coca-Cola, Heineken, Heinz, Honda, L’Oréal, Nestlé, P&G, Samsung, Telefónica, Visa, and Walmart. In Canada, he has worked with iconic brands like Canadian Tire, Hyundai Canada, Sun Life, and TD Bank. An award-winning strategist with honors including Gold Cannes Lions, Grand Effie, and Gold CMA, he is a seasoned business and brand consultant and a passionate explorer of cultural and societal movements.

Marina Casalaspro

Chief Operation Officer
/ Co-Founder

With 15 years of experience as an Executive Producer and a Communications degree, Marina has produced award-winning campaigns for clients including Hershey’s, Unilever, Netflix, and Air Miles. Known for mastering every step of the production process, from timelines and budgets to shoots and post production, she ensures projects run seamlessly. Recognised for both creative results and client satisfaction, Marina is the connector who keeps the work moving smoothly, allowing clients to focus on impact while enjoying the process.

Daniel D’Avila

Chief Creative Officer - Advertising
/ Co-Founder

Focused on art direction and visual storytelling, Daniel has spent over 20 years bringing ideas to life. He worked at global agencies such as Publicis, DDB, and McCann before leading Dogsled Studio’s creative team and founding Dopamine. Recognised by Lürzer’s Archive for seven consecutive years as one of the world’s top digital artists, he has earned awards including D&AD, ADCC, The One Show, and the Marketing Awards. Always looking ahead, Daniel integrates emerging technologies into the team’s workflow, ensuring innovation stays at the core of every project.

AWARD-WINNING FOUNDERS