People Moves
Le Devoir sets sights on digital growth with new hire
Richard Nguyen joins the team as director of sales and media solutions.
Scott Moore to step down at Sportsnet
After eight years and numerous massive deals, including the 12-year NHL broadcast deal, Moore will leave the top post.
People moves: Touche, Wavemaker and more
Place-based advertising company Rouge Media has also staffed up across multiple departments.
Refinery29 makes its entry into Canada
The U.S.-based digital media company has tapped former Chatelaine EIC Carley Fortune as executive editor.
Pinterest comes to Canada
The platform is launching a Canadian office and digital sales vet Erin Elofson will lead the platform’s efforts in the country.
Kristie Painting on steering Wavemaker into the future
The newly minted CEO talks about some of the opportunities she’s eyeing across the border.
Bryan Segal to take top post at ComScore
Brent Bernie will step down from his GM post as of Jan. 1.
Stingray reveals growth strategy behind new hire
CRO David Purdy on how the tech company’s new SVP of ad sales Ryan Fuss will help drive growth beyond Canada.
Pressboard hires first VP of revenue
Kevin Curtis joins Pressboard as the company sets its sights on tripling its revenue next year.
Wavemaker appoints new CEO
Kristie Painting takes over from Ann Stewart, who has left to pursue other interests, according to the Group M shop.
Trader bolsters programmatic, branded content teams
National leadership consultant James Ranson says the hires signal the company’s ‘new direction,’ which includes targeting both lower- and upper-funnel purchasers.
People Moves: Cue Digital Media, Vice and more
OOH company Media City has also added to its sales side.
Graham Moysey on his first six months of agency life
The new IPG Mediabrands CEO on the group’s most recent acquisition, and why the industry should be ‘realistic’ about TV.
MiQ adds head of agency sales
Jim Davis, who previously headed up partnerships at Snapchat, will help steer more agencies toward MiQ’s offerings.
MightyHive launches in Canada
Former Cadreon MD Tessa Ohlendorf has been tapped to lead the programmatic and digital consultancy.
