People Moves

Susan Marjetti retires as GM at CBC News, Brodie Fenlon steps into the role

The CBC veteran oversaw the return of the Junos as well as the launch of the CBC Listen Platform and CBC Podcasts.

Greg Hudson joins Media in Canada as editor

The new head of the online news product is a former editor for Key Media’s legal publication Lexpert.

hands piled together in solidarity

NABS puts call out for more support after difficult year

The charity’s fundraising total has hit its lowest mark since 2018, and it’s looking for more funds to support the industry.

Ian Martins named EVP, managing director at Zenith Media

The Toronto agency veteran and consultant will report to Alastair Taylor, Publics Media’s CEO.

Paul Burns named CEO of SkipTheDishes

The well-known executive has had leadership positions across Canada’s media and agency landscape, including X, Huge and Shaw. 

Robert Cooney returns to DAC

The exec rejoins the company as VP of client strategy after a two-year stint at Horizon Next.

Alex Panousis

Thinkingbox names Alex Panousis its chief growth officer

The veteran media agency executive moves to the creative experience agency’s C-suite to lead its upward trajectory.

Joseph Leon leaves Plus Company

After nearly 11 years working with the network’s media agencies, Leon is moving on to a new venture.

Headshot of RJ Pauloski

Ideon Media appoints its first CRO

RJ Pauloski, 20-year veteran of the digital ad industry, has joined the digital rep firm as its first chief revenue officer.

Clue appoints first-ever global chief marketing officer

Nikki Hawke will hire and lead a team responsible for Clue’s brand and product marketing.

Robin Cook

Ray adds in-house media to its roster

Media veteran Robin Cook is now leading in-house media services for independent east coast agency, Ray, as media director.

Tatiana Abondano

Adapt Media appoints new director of DOOH

Former Adapt manager Tatiana Abondano rejoins the company to spearhead its digital out-of-home operations.

Headshot of Marilyne Alie

New titles for Touche! execs in Toronto and Montreal

Marilyne Alie (pictured) has been promoted to managing director of the agency’s Ontario office amongst a handful of other appointments.

Stingray Advertising adds two new senior sales directors

Cheryl Luciani and Jennifer Mader have joined the Stingray team to grow its retail audio ad network.

Kirk McDonald to exit GroupM

The North American CEO will step down at the end of the year.