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Rogers Communications’ Guy Laurence unveils change strategy
A revamped executive suite is part of Rogers 3.0, a multi-year plan to boost company earnings momentum and customer service.

RDS adds a new English sales director
Mark Anthony Di Cio is joining the Bell Media-owned network from his current post at the Telelatino Network.

Tessa Sproule leaving CBC
The digital content director is leaving to pursue her own projects, following a 20-year career at the public broadcaster.

IPG Mediabrands hires North American COO
Chris Loll joins the agency following 12 years with WPP.

Maxus names new North American CEO
Steve Williams is leaving PHD to take on the role.

TC Media names new VP and English group publisher
Jacqueline Loch, formerly of Rogers Media, is to head up Canadian Living, Elle Canada, The Hockey News and other titles.

Mediacom adds global strategy officer
Jon Gittings is joining the agency from his most recent role at OMG.

Bleublancrouge adds a new media strategy supervisor
Valerie Beauchesne is joining the agency from her latest role at Havas Media.

Rogers Media hires Alan Dark
The former CBC Revenue Group GM joins the media co as its VP of national sales.

Quebecor CEO steps down
Robert Depatie has announced he is leaving his position as president and CEO at the company for health reasons.

NABS names new executive director
Manuela Yarhi is taking over the position this month.

Rogers Communications’ Phil Lind to exit as regulatory chief
The long-time exec will advise the media giant for three years, while remaining on its board of directors.

Corus adds Lynn Chambers as VP
The former Totem and TC Media VP will be responsible for all aspects of client marketing in TV sales at the company.

Cundari to launch new media model
The agency is expected to formally launch the new offering, which will be led by Luke Moore, this fall.

Juice opens San Francisco office
Neil Sweeney on the strategy behind the new outpost as the mobile co celebrates its fourth birthday.