People Moves

Media veteran launches media sourcing firm
Caroline Gagnon, who has spent nearly three decades working for both suppliers and agencies, is aiming to help advertisers find ideal new partners.

CBC appoints new regional managing directors
The two positions will focus on the creation and development of programming for local TV and radio.

People Moves: New VPs at SMI, MIQ
Plus, Stingray adds to its sales operations.

Mediabrands ushers in new Canadian CFO
With COVID-19 putting strain on all agencies, Mediabrands CEO Graham Moysey says the CFO role will require crucial decision-making as it continues to rely on data.

Blue Ant ups Jamie Schouela, Carlyn Staudt
Both will now take on a more global mandate as the company looks to hone its focus.

ICYMI: Mediabrands’ C-suite hire, Heartland’s return and more
Plus, Quebecor heads to the suburbs.

People Moves: SMI hires seasoned marketer
Plus, Camden hires a VP from the vendor side, and XMC nabs a sponsorship veteran.

Hivestack appoints Nikki Hawke as first CMO
The acceleration of programmatic OOH buying means the digital exchange needed to amp up its marketing efforts, and it’s hired a veteran strategist to do just that.

People Moves: Carat, Theo and more
Plus, Enthusiast Gaming makes an acquisition and staffs up accordingly.

Tech and media vet takes top post at GroupM North America
Kirk McDonald’s philosophies include making advertising less interruptive and a “more valued part of the media experience.”

People Moves: Mindshare’s Theo takes shape
Plus, TLN and the Trade Desk bolster their management team, and Narcity adds its top editor.

People Moves: A new VP at Starcom Montreal and more
Plus, programmatic and sales moves take place across the digital sphere.

Quebecor adds new sales leader
The sales and media vet will work to optimize revenue across Quebecor’s multiplatform network.

The media lessons Veronica Castillo’s taking to Freshii
The former Taco Bell marketer shares how Freshii is using media to recover from its pandemic hit, and why it chose now to onboard its first AOR.

TLN hires former Blue Ant VP in newly created role
Laura Battiston will be involved in realizing original content projects that are available to advertisers to associate with and integrate into.