People Moves
Bloomberg TV Canada preps for November launch
The new channel will start airing on Nov. 16, with The Daily Brief as its signature Canadian business-news show. (Host Pamela Ritchie pictured.)
M2 adds to digital team
The agency has hired a new director and promoted two others in the division.
Bell Media announces new VP for French programming
The media co has hired Dany Meloul as VP programming for its French-language TV, while also confirming further layoffs as part of its ongoing restructuring.
New group publisher at TVA
Amidst a few major promotions Sandra Martin is taking over as group publisher of all Anglophone titles at the company.
Global leader named for Blue 449
Andras Vigh is now in the position and will support the global rollout of the ZenithOptimedia agency.
Darren Hardeman moves to M2
The Maxus Canada managing director has moved into a senior role at the IPG Mediabrands agency.
Strolz moves to global role at AOL
The GM has been promoted as the Microsoft Advertising team finalizes integrations into the AOL Canada office.
Shropshire moving to Cairns Oneil
The former Juice Mobile VP has joined the independent agency, which is aiming to strengthen its digital offering.
Digital Howard adds a COO
The digital and TV content studio, which recently inked a deal with Highway Entertainment, has hired Alex Lalonde to its C-suite.
Pressboard nabs HuffPost Canada brand leader
The publishing marketplace has hired Anita Kapadia as its director of partnerships.
MacLaren adds to leadership in Vancouver
Stefanie Kraupa is the new media director at MacLauren McCann.
More shakeups at Bell Media
The company has let go of six executives, added a new sales VP and promoted three, in the latest round of staff changes.
Bell Media adds a sales VP
Working under Stuart Garvie, Mark Finney will oversee a combined portfolio of sales-oriented groups.
New head named at CBC Sports
Greg Stremlaw will lead the broadcaster’s new sports strategy focused on multiplatform sports journalism, amateur sports and marquee event collaborations.
Natalie McDuff joins the Globe and Mail
The national newspaper has hired McDuff to lead its Montreal sales team focusing on its style brands.
