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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Adapt Media appoints new director of DOOH
Former Adapt manager Tatiana Abondano rejoins the company to spearhead its digital out-of-home operations.

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.