Articles Tagged ‘Shelley Smit’

Announcing the Media Innovation Awards jurors

The panel will determine the winners for the 2024 competition, which includes new media collab and innovation categories.

Checking in with UM Canada CEO Ben Seaton

Six months in, Seaton is focusing on agency growth, human intelligence and talent.

IPG Mediabrands hosts The Verdict’s final competition

The agency partnered with IMDOINGIT again to host a marketing case competition for Black youth, in collaboration with FCB Canada, Gore Mutual, and EllisDon.

Shelley Smit named CEO of IPG Mediabrands Canada

Smit is replacing a departing Graham Moysey, with Ben Seaton stepping into her role as CEO of UM Canada.

IPG Mediabrands takes part in Black student leadership program

Participating in the program aims to show youth that there are opportunities for them in the media industry.

UM wins AOR duties for PokerStars in Canada

The agency’s primary focus will be on building and scaling PokerStars’ position in Ontario.

Mediabrands joins event to attract Black talent to advertising

All Things Ad TO welcomed IPG’s media agencies to the mentoring event meant to address the industry’s inclusion gap.

From CARD: How media leaders are keeping teams connected

Our roundtable of agency execs share what they’re doing to keep their existing talent motivated.

From CARD: How are media leaders navigating recruitment?

Agency execs Shelley Smit, Kevin Johnson, Noah Vardon, Sarah Thompson and Devon MacDonald share what they’re doing to attract and retain talent.

2019 Media AOY Silver: UM’s courage pays off

To achieve results, the agency works alongside brave clients like Oh! Henry to program bold media plans.