Industry Moves
People Moves: Encore promotes new senior director of event experience
Plus, Pigeon, Riddoch, Salt XC and Jackman moves.
C-Suite Moves: Canopy CEO to retire
Plus, Pet Valu adds Loblaw vet, and CMO moves at ABC Fitness and Hub International Ontario.
Marketers on the Move: Burger King Canada names new marketing director
Plus, DFO, WestJet, Kensington Tours, World Vision Canada and Keurig Dr Pepper moves.
Mars to acquire Kellanova
The deal brings billion-dollar brands like Pringles and Cheez-It to Mars’ portfolio.
Marketers on the Move: TMU marketing vet joins Toronto Global
Plus, moves at United Way East Ontario, Edmonton Unlimited and Viona Organics.
Ascential to acquire Effies
The Cannes Lions parent company announced the deal this week.
Connelly Partners West adds new clients
The shop unveils partnerships with Arthritis Society Canada, Seva Canada and Pollock Clinics.
Agency Moves: The Kitchen North America adds CD
Plus, ACD promotions at Cossette and FleishmanHillard HighRoad.
Industry Moves: Anomaly grows by three
Plus, Edery & Lord named new PR AOR for Bubble Planet.
WPP guidance flat amid strength in the U.S., decline in Canada
The ad giant detailed plans to sell a majority stake in FGS Global.
Marketers on the Move: Guru hires CPG vet to exec role
Plus, moves at BFL and Merck.
Marketers on the Move: Matthew Dicker departs Scotiabank
Plus, moves at Calgary Economic Development, L’Oreal and Robert Half.
Agency Wins: Microsoft Canada opts for global shop to handle Canadian PR needs
Also, TD to work with ThePub and MacIntyre snags two new clients.