People Moves
GroupM adds a chief product officer
Jack Smith has been tasked with helping WPP’s media agencies develop new products and services for clients.
Douglas Knight to retire from St. Joseph Media
The president is stepping down next month.
Corus Radio freshens up rebranded Barrie station with new host
Melanie Martin will join Big101.1 FM as its morning host as Corus finds its footing with the classic rock station.
Jordan Banks readying to leave Facebook
The Canadian managing director has been in the role for the past seven years.
Media City eyes expansion with new sales director
The outdoor advertising company is focusing on connecting with advertisers in smaller city markets while letting the “big guys” focus on the major cities.
District M hires first CMO
The Montreal-based online ad exchange has hired marketing veteran Adrian Pike to give its media strategy a boost.
Rob Farina takes on expanded role at Bell Media
The radio business veteran will take on a new title and new(-ish) duties as the media company aims to embrace the complementary nature of traditional radio and digital services.
Pelmorex hires new head of marketing
Marni Otis, former director of marketing for Transat, will serve in the newly created position which looks to position the Weather Network and MétéoMédia in the forefront of consumers’ and advertisers’ minds.
Grant le Riche moves to Argedia Group
The former TubeMogul managing director has moved over to the agency search and management consultancy.
Black hires new sales lead
Tony Luccisano has joined the company as director of national sales and business development.
UM adds VP of digital
Erica Kokiw has returned to Canada after five years in Australia.
MediaCom Canada fills vacant c-suite posts
The GroupM agency has added a chief client officer and chief strategy officer at its Toronto office.
Peter Mears named global COO at Havas
He moves over from Initiative to take on the newly created role.
Robert Meth joins EQ Works
The real-time location technology company has added a VP of partnerships to meet a period of growth.
Michele Pauchuk upped to CEO of MEC Canada
The promotion reflects a shift in the dynamic between the Canadian and U.S. outposts, with Pauchuk now reporting directly to North American CEO Marla Kaplowitz.
