People Moves

Alison Demelis departs MediaCom Canada
She will join LinkedIn Canada to run enterprise sales.

NP Digital taps Ronnie Malewski to lead expansion into Canada
Maleswki leaves his post as head of iProspect to become managing director of the performance agency.

DAX hires Ryan Ladisa to lead Canadian sales operations
The former Media.Monks exec will oversee the day-to-day as VP of sales.

Media Experts’ promotions signal an emphasis on digital
Flavia D’Orazio, Patricia Gray, Jennifer Douglass and Morgan Watt take on new roles at the company.

David Cairns steps away from the day-to-day at Cairns Oneil
The agency’s founding partner is moving into an executive chairman role, leaving operations of the agency to co-owner Sherry O’Neil and president Devon MacDonald.

Pinterest hires Kristie Painting as country manager for Canada
Wavemaker Canada’s exiting CEO will work with brands and agencies to grow the social platform’s advertising.

Julie Kerr leaves GroupM to join CBC
Kerr will focus on defining and delivering the corporation’s digital advertising products in the newly-created role.

People Moves: Kinesso Canada appoints new president
Plus, Hivestack and Sabio Holdings add new C-suite executives to their teams.

Horizon Media appoints first-ever chief marketing and equity officer
The newly created position strengthens the agency’s commitment to embed DEI into the core of its business.

Just For Laughs hires new CMO to further its growth
Jacqueline Grossman has been tasked with continuing the company’s international expansion and digital transformation.

ICYMI: How Facebook could monetize the metaverse
Plus, Tata signs on to sponsor Toronto Waterfront Marathon and CBC elevates one of its podcasting leaders.

Mobile adtech company Ogury opens Toronto office
Sandra Mackechnie has been hired as country manager to bring the company’s cookie-free ad targeting to Canadian advertisers.

Pound & Grain builds out its media offering
Josee Thibault joins the digital agency as its first media director as it pursues new opportunities through integrating media, creative and strategy.

Cossette Media hires new head of biddable media
Amy Kappus joins from Dentsu, the latest in the agency’s effort to boost its digital expertise with senior hires.