People Moves

Society, etc. adds to its ranks
Among the Toronto indie agency’s new hires is Matt Iannacci, who will be leading its work with MLSE.

Sharethrough names CMO to support expansion push
Ben Skinazi has been tasked with solidifying the exchange’s presence across North America and Europe.

True Media makes two senior hires
The full-service independent media agency adds two senior staffers and takes on new business.

Marina Glogovac hired as president and CEO of Toronto Star
The company has also promoted Neil Oliver to president and CEO of Metroland Media.

Dentsu Canada promotes Stephen Kiely to CEO
The company’s creative lead is stepping into the top executive role as Jeff Greenspoon shifts focus to a global role.

Andy Braunston named chief strategy officer at Wavemaker Canada
This promotion puts Braunston in charge of the agency’s overall strategy and vision.

Mediabrands Content Studio officially launches in Canada
Cynthia Steele is heading up the global content studio locally as president.

Broadsign hires John Dolan as global head of media sales
Dolan takes on the newly-created role to oversee the global programmatic OOH business.

Mediabrands launches Inclusive Media practice
Justin Senior is leading the new unit, which is part of the agency network’s efforts to embed DEI into the ways it works across the Canadian media industry.

Sharethrough expands to the U.K.
The Montreal-based ad exchange has opened a London office and appointed Richard Ottoy as general manager, EMEA.

Mediacom appoints new director of business development and marketing
Justin Furman moves from a similar position at Plus Company to join MediaCom.

Studio71 promotes Jason Kotack to lead Canadian operations
Longtime EVP Jordan Bortolotti steps down due to a family illness.

Vovia steps up its leadership team
The Calgary-based media agency has grown its client roster by 30% over the past year.

iProspect strengthens its leadership with three promotions
The promotions further the digital agency’s strategic capabilities and fuel collaboration with other Dentsu agencies.

Horizon Media makes first hire for its new Alberta office
The agency has also appointed a new digital VP in Toronto.