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Frank Palmer

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Co-Founder at Answer Labs
📍 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Frank Palmer is a distinguished advertising executive and an inductee into the Canadian Marketing Hall of Fame. After a storied career as Chairman and CEO of DDB Canada, he founded BrandFrank and co-founded Answer Labs, focusing on making brands understandable to AI. Colleagues view him as an inspirational leader and entrepreneur.

Frank authored the book "Out of My Mind: A Life in Advertising," reflecting on his career and philosophies. His recent writings explore themes of personal identity beyond professional roles, purpose, and the importance of confronting difficult challenges, showing a strong interest in self-reflection and personal growth.

Unique fact: Frank Palmer was appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the countrys highest civilian honors, for his contributions to advertising and his philanthropic endeavors.

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Experience
57 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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AI-Driven Branding
His current venture, Answer Labs, is focused on making companies understandable, provable, and recommendable to AI, which he believes is the future of brand choice.
Entrepreneurial Leadership
He has a long career founding and leading successful agencies, including Palmer Jarvis (which became DDB), BrandFrank, and now Answer Labs.
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Career

Work history

7-2026
Co-Founder
Answer Labs
10-2025
Founder - CEO
Brand Frank
7-2020 - 10-2025
Partner, Chairman
PS&Co Brand Studio
6-2020 - 10-2025
Chairman
PS&Co Brand Studio
2-2019 - 10-2025
Chairman
Elevator Strategy, Advertising & Design
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