People Moves

PHD appoints first female global CEO
Philippa Brown will take the reins of the Omnicom agency.

Telaria forges ahead with expansion, transparency initiatives
Vancouver-based sales director will help connect Western Canadian market in an authentic way.

MediaCom welcomes back Jodi Peacock
Peacock shares what she’s learned during her time away and how the industry’s priorities have shifted.

Cairns Oneil ups its digital prowess
The independent agency has hired Robin LeGassicke, who has worked on the client, agency and media sides.

People Moves: Cue Digital, MightyHive and more
Cue’s deal with LaPresse integrates sales staff, GroupM boosts Xaxis analyst.

MKTG picks its new president and CEO
Sports and marketing veteran Michael Beckerman will take the skills he’s honed at Nike, BMO and more into the agency world.

Postmedia reports Q2, appoints new COO
Digital is growing, which CEO Andrew McLeod says is a sign that the company’s strategy is playing out well.

Janice Liu to head new Vision7 mar tech consultancy
Magnet is a new marketing, technology and data consultancy that looks to bridge gaps and help clients learn to harness data.

Havas staffs up in accounts and tech
Mike Cortiula will manage buying for Reckitt Benckiser, while Jonathan Dick will lead programmatic efforts.

Cue bolsters its exec ranks
The digital media co has hired its first CRO and promoted two within its own ranks.

True Media staffs up amidst Canadian growth
Three new hires will join the ranks as the independent agency tackles assignments from Lakes of Muskoka Brewery and Turkey Farmers of Canada.

Why a former CBC director moved into e-sports
Mark Thomas left the public broadcaster to become VP and head of marketing for e-sports franchise, Luminosity Gaming.

People Moves: UM, Rec Media and more
Plus, Reprise and Conversion Digital have bolstered their ranks.

MightyHive taps former Quebecor VP to lead new office
Alexandre Hénault will head up the Quebec market as the consultancy looks to expand its scope.

M32 Connect updates its ad offering, exec ranks
Co-founder Mo Kahlain on the company’s name change, new brand positioning and new management structure.