People Moves
Torstar hires adtech veteran to lead innovation
Hisham Ghostine says the audience data the publisher has will help develop ad products that will be “the difference maker” in a cookieless world.
New business fuels media hires at DAC Group
The digital media agency continues its hiring spree on the heels of new business wins and category growth.
ICYMI: Metroland creates new content, ad sales roles
Plus, Havas’ Colin Kinsella has departed and Canada Post is ending its epost service.
Wes Wolch is leaving Cossette Media to go client-side
The media agency’s chief strategy officer will be leading marketing at Holt Renfrew.
Bloom hires a VP of strategy
The paid digital specialist agency brings media veteran Franz Fontaine on to give clients 360-degree support.
Mindshare Canada lets CEO Devon MacDonald go
GroupM CEO Stuart Garvie will be leading the agency until a permanent replacement is found.
Dentsu names new president and SVP to break the mold
Promotions for Nicole Brown and Laura Maclean are part of efforts to explore the new roles media agencies can play.
Julie Kerr joins GroupM Quebec
As VP of strategy and growth, Kerr will focus on accelerating the agency’s growth and enhancing its market position in the province.
Most-read MiC: People Moves that got noticed
Some of the most popular stories of the year focused on new leaders at big-name agencies.
Belinda Smith named m/Six CEO for the Americas
The former head of marketing intelligence for Electronic Arts, Smith will remain an advisor and ambassador for diversity and inclusion with the WFA.
Michel Lorrain steps down as Cogeco Media president
Former president Richard Lachance will fill the role on an interim basis while the radio division searches for its new leader.
People Moves: Doane named CBC Indigenous advisor
Plus, Matthew Logue and Matthew Klar announce what’s next after leaving MKTG Canada.
Scott Stewart becomes the face of Glassroom Toronto
After winning Desjardins’ earlier this year, the Toronto operation is growing.
Julie Courtemanche gets a bigger gig at V7 Media
The new position supports CEO Joseph Leon’s strategic objectives, including M&A opportunities.
People Moves: Alfredo Tan moves to sports media
Plus, more changes at MKTG and MediaTonik bolsters its Toronto operations.
