Articles Tagged ‘IPG Mediabrands’

UM adds VP of digital

Erica Kokiw has returned to Canada after five years in Australia.

Peter Mears named global COO at Havas

He moves over from Initiative to take on the newly created role.

Pre-roll offers more value for advertisers than social video: study

While consumers feel that branded social video is more cohesive in terms of content, most found pre-roll ads more engaging and led to better brand recall.

By: Gil C / Shutterstock.com

Are YouTube’s new safeguards enough to clear up the controversy?

Machine learning, new monetization criteria and third-party measurement are giving some agencies hope – but does the scandal prompt bigger questions about online advertising?

Initiative adds RBC client lead

Melanie Smith comes to the agency side following years working at Scotiabank.

AB InBev launches global review with eye on consolidation

The company has confirmed that Canadian incumbent IPG Mediabrands will be participating in the review.

IPG Mediabrands adds chief data and marketing tech officer

Arun Kumar moves to the global role from his most recent position as global president of Cadreon.

Former Initiative exec targets senior leadership gap with new launch

Sarah Ivey has launched Agents of Necessity, which has posts in Toronto, New York and London.

Tangible results, not YouTube views, needed for content programs

The presentation, led by IPG Mediabrands’ Katherine Fera, focused on how brands and media partners can create an effective campaign from the very first step – and what brands need to let go of.

Mediabrands gets social with new division

Details on the new unit, which will be headed up by Tessa Ohlendorf in Canada.