Agencies

WPP CEO Mark Read to retire at year’s end

The move comes after WPP introduced WPP Media, its new AI-driven media business, replacing GroupM.

WPP Media launches as fully integrated, AI-powered media company

Connected by WPP Open, WPP Media unites media, data and production capabilities.

Industry News: Postmedia Studios bringing Veeps All Access to Canada

Meanwhile, Publicis acquires influencer marketing platform Captiv8 and Telus brings its smart TV service to Ontario.

Havas Media Canada makes three senior leadership appointments

Erin Rahn and Justin Furman join the agency in partnership and growth roles, while Paul Linley is promoted to strengthen client relationships.

Some GroupM Canada senior executives have left the agency

The moves come amid reports of GroupM North America’s restructuring plan.

Is GroupM being dismantled? Reports point to rebrand and restructuring

WPP individual agencies would house dedicated client teams, but no longer operate as distinct business units.

MiQ becomes CFL’s first programmatic media partner

Advertisers can leverage custom targeting strategies to reach league fans across digital channels.

PHD Canada names Cory Peters chief media officer

In this newly created role, Peters is mandated to strengthen PHD’s connected approach and deliver results-driven strategies.

Canada’s 2025 Young Lions winners revealed

Each Gold-winning team will compete in The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in June.

People Moves: OMG Canada names two new directors

Plus, the CFL names VP of global partnerships.

Glassroom names Sarah Thompson as Toronto exec managing director

The former Dentsu Media Canada president will drive the growth and profile of Glassroom in Toronto and Canada.

BMR and Olymel choose Omnicom Media Group’s Hearts & Science as AOR

The partnership has already kicked off with a new platform for the two brands.