People Moves
Lesley Conway named head of Walmart Connect
The former Mindshare Canada CEO will oversee Canadian strategic direction of the ad platform.
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.
People Moves: Dentsu Americas media CEO leaving agency
Plus, Sparks Foundry announces a new SVP of media planning.
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.
People Moves: OMG Canada names two new directors
Plus, the CFL names VP of global partnerships.
People Moves: Corus executive chair Heather Shaw to retire
Plus, global strategist at TikTok Sheraz Amin starts new job with Hearst Magazine.
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.
Jolt adds OOH charger location and expands team in Canada
The DOOH and EV charging network has opened a new location in Mississauga.
People Moves: Active International names managing director in Canada
Plus, Marketbridge brings on board a senior director of media.
Industry News: WPP boosts AI-driven data offering with new acquisition
Plus, healthcare advertising agency Klick names new head of media strategy and planning.
Bell Media’s Stewart Johnston named CFL commissioner
The former TSN executive says he’s focused on next generation of football fans.
People Moves: Cossette Media appoints VP, IAB names co-chair
Plus, Initiative’s Pascaline Forget named to IAB Canada’s Gaming Committee.
Industry News: Publicis Groupe Canada acquires Moov AI
Plus, Havas appoints Dan Hagen and Jamie Seltzer to global leadership team.
