People Moves
Vice to halt publishing, announces layoffs
The once mighty media company will stop publishing on Vice.com and will be laying off hundreds of employees.
With Curiocity purchase, the Zoomer empire expands
The media company’s focus on hyper local content is good news for advertisers across Canada.
Spark Foundry promotes a new vice president
Doha Skaf will now oversee the agency’s Montreal office.
MiQ promotes Jason Furlano to chief revenue officer
He will be responsible for implementing new processes and business models that benefit the company’s clients in Canada.
Universal Music for Brands Canada signs Nick Hodge
The new VP of brand partnerships will explore opportunities for collaboration between artists and Canadian brands.
Monday Moves: changes at TFO, Corus and OverActive Media
Lisa Godfrey, senior vice president of original programming and Corus Studios, will be stepping down after a 24-year tenure with the company.
Monday Moves: New chief commercial officer at The Trade Desk, and more
MiQ, Spark Foundry and The Globe and Mail are also promoting and adding to their management teams.
DAC hires new CFO and a VP media planning
Vito Rezza joins the agency to focus on sustainable growth, while Maura Pierson will help refine its media planning practice.
Prospect Media hires Sheri Rogers as EVP
The former Horizon Media exec has been tasked with exploring new opportunities for the expansion of the agency’s services.
Kevin Kivi steps down from Horizon Media
The EVP and GM of Horizon Media Toronto is leaving Canada after 15 years to return to his native Australia this month.
M&K Media names new president
Jill McDonald will now lead the company, as it looks to focus more on building stronger client and partner relationships.
Enthusiast Gaming’s new interim CEO is also its former CEO
Nick Brien has stepped down from the executive role, leaving former chairman Adrian Montgomery to take the reigns.
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.
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.
