People Moves
Torstar names Brandon Grosvenor as CRO
The former Microsoft and Postmedia exec will lead ad revenue efforts across the company.
Dentsu makes another trio of senior hires
The new roles focused on insights, data and content marketing continue the group’s hiring spree.
DAX names Jon Hales chief growth officer
The former Spotify exec aims to continue the audio ad exchange’s expansion.
Seif Khemaissia joins GroupM in new dual role
The data and programmatic expert will drive capabilities across the network in addition to managing Xaxis.
Novus makes senior promotions as it launches new planning service
Sarah Kim and Dan Mak take on new responsibilities as the agency launches a “help desk” for those needing OOH expertise.
iProspect names first North American CEO
In addition to leading teams in U.S. and Canada, Danielle Gonzales will help the agency transition into a full-service performance agency.
ICYMI: Hilite hires new VP to manage deal with Addope
Plus, OKD merges with Brandfire and the Competition Bureau seeks public comment on Rogers-Shaw deal.
Publicis promotes Veronik L’Heureux to lead Spark Foundry
The longtime agency leader is taking over for a departing Bettina Heimrath.
People Moves: Camden grows its media hub
Plus, Canadian Tire adds to performance team and Sportnet’s Jim Hughson retires from the booth.
CDMQ merges with the A2C
After joining forces, the association will continue to support Quebec’s media industry by forming a new permanent committee.
Allvision names new EVP as its president of media departs
Jennifer Bidwell assumes leadership of the DOOH company’s sales division as Brand Newman pursues new opportunities.
Havas adds digital- and strategy-focused VPs
Elizabeth Lem will lead implementation of the MX methodology in Canada, while Peter Papageorgiou will lead the data team.
ICYMI: Snap hires head of platform safety
Plus, Google opens a Toronto Cloud region and Adapt strikes its first transit partnership.
Wattpad names first president
Jeanne Lam has been tasked with leading the storytelling platform to further growth.
Mediacom adds to sports and entertainment strength
Noyan Hilmi brings his content and experiential experience to the agency’s specialist division.
