Dave Meslin

Q: What types of brand work does Dave Meslin do?

Brand Partnerships, Campaign collaborations, endorsements, social media activations, commercials (TV/digital), voiceovers, and media appearances.

Q: What influences pricing for brand deals?

Usage rights, exclusivity, deliverables, campaign length, timelines, and production scope.

Q: What information do you need for a proposal?

Please share your brand, campaign objectives, deliverables, usage period/territory, deadlines, and budget range.

Q: Can Dave Meslin create custom content for our campaign?

Yes — Dave Meslin can deliver bespoke content (videos, posts, appearances, endorsements) aligned to your creative brief.

Q: Does Dave Meslin do voiceovers or on-camera work?

Yes — subject to concept approval and scheduling.

Q: Can Dave Meslin also participate in other types of events or campaigns?

Yes — many of our talent are versatile and can engage in speaking engagement, or media/brand activations, depending on their individual skills and availability.

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Dave Meslin is a Canadian community organizer and activist who works to foster civic engagement and improve democratic processes. After delivering his seminal TEDxToronto talk, ‘The antidote to apathy,’ in 2010, Dave Meslin cemented his reputation as a leading Canadian community organizer and activist dedicated to fostering civic engagement and improving democratic processes. This pivotal presentation profoundly articulated his view that apathy often stems from systemic obstacles rather than a lack of public interest. Meslins commitment to urban improvement and democratic innovation is evident in his foundational work; he established numerous influential organizations including the Toronto Public Space Committee, advocating for shared urban environments.

He also launched Cycle Toronto (formerly the Toronto Cyclists Union), a key advocate for cycling infrastructure. Further, Meslin founded City Idol, an initiative designed to encourage new political talent, the Ranked Ballot Initiative of Toronto for electoral reform, alongside Spacing magazine, a respected publication dedicated to urban issues. Meslin continued to expand his influence beyond direct community organizing, delivering the convocation address at Carleton College in 2012, where he inspired graduating students to embrace active citizenship. His deep expertise in democratic reform culminated in the 2019 publication of his highly acclaimed book, Teardown: Rebuilding Democracy from the Ground Up.

The series quickly garnered significant critical acclaim, culminating in a prestigious Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Political News Program or Series at the 13th Canadian Screen Awards in 2025. Through his prolific work as an organizer, author, and media personality, Meslin continues to be a vital voice in the discourse surrounding democratic innovation and civic engagement. His efforts consistently aim to demystify complex political processes and empower citizens, equipping them with the tools to participate more actively and effectively in their communities, inspiring tangible change across Canada and beyond.