People Moves
Touche! names new strategy leadership in Toronto
Joining from Montreal, Samantha Kelley and Marilyne Alie are the first steps in the agency’s plans for growth in 2022.
Horizon picks new head of investment
One of several recent promotions, Jenny Croswell expands her remit to include cross-media deals and agency operations.
Jennifer McGuire goes from CBC to Xtra
As Pink Triangle Press’ new chief content officer, the former head of CBC news will help further its growth and impact goals.
Most-read of 2021: Media Companies
From major players to independent local news publishers, the MiC readers were most interested in.
People Moves: GroupM hires new marketing and business leader
Plus, Jordana Fatsis joins Neo and True Media hires first head of performance media.
Mediabrands and Magna name new presidents
Brad Hugill takes a new role at Mediabrands while Leanne Burnett-Wood assumes his duties at Magna.
Alex Panousis and Dentsu Media part ways
The agency says its CEO and chair is moving on as it moves to the “next chapter” of its transformation plan.
Index Exchange hires CTO to oversee a growing team and CTV offerings
The company expects to double its engineering teams within the next two years.
Reddit hires first country manager for Canada
RJ Pauloski will oversee the strategic direction of Reddit’s expansion in Canada.
Chris Williams and Kelly Sanderson sign on with Arima Data
The new hires will be leading Arima’s expansion in Canada and beyond.
People Moves: Optable hires James Prudhomme as CRO
Plus, Hisham Ghostine takes on more duties with CBC and AcuityAds names a new chief financial officer.
Jack Dorsey steps down as Twitter CEO
Parag Agrawal, the company’s current CTO, was named as successor.
Spark Foundry hires new SVP to lead key accounts
Maryann Rusnak will also be the business lead on accounts including Campbell’s, Alcon and Marriott.
Corus hires first head of environment and sustainability
Sheila Ritson-Bennett will work across lines of business to advance to company’s ESG strategy.
People Moves: Bell makes another round of layoffs
Plus, Lynn Chambers joins Twenty-Two Media and Pratico Media adds to its strategy team.
