- Tasha Luksa
I'm a traveller...not content to stay anywhere for too long. New to Chicago...love to keep it real...love meeting new people and just chilln' out. My favorite thing ever is cooking...and building web sites...user-centered design...and further educating myself. Plan to open my own company in the next 10 years or so. I like to relax but I admire a strong work ethic and a desire to succeed or a passion for your job.
- Mitch Joel
Twist Image is an award-winning Digital Marketing agency and Mitch is a marketing and communications visionary, interactive expert, community leader, Blogger and Podcaster. He is also a passionate entrepreneur and speaker who connects with people worldwide by sharing his marketing insights on digital marketing and personal branding. Joel is a Board Member for both the Canadian Marketing Association and the Interactive Advertising Bureau Canada.
- Ken Schafer
During the past thirteen years, Ken has engineered Sony Music Canada's first online initiatives, co-founded AIMS (Canada's original and largest Internet Marketing association) and played an instrumental role in drafting the CMA's groundbreaking Privacy Code for the Internet. He started and is currently Contributing Editor of One Degree, Canada's leading source of Internet Marketing opinions. He has consulted and developed strategies for a diverse group of marketing, entertainment and . . .
- Terry McQuay
Terry McQuay , CIPP, CIPP/C President Terry McQuay is the founder and President of Nymity Inc. Mr. McQuay is the Canadian Co-Chair of the International Association of Privacy Professionals' KnowledgeNet and a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP & CIPP/C).
- Steve Mast
Steve Mast joined Delvinia in 2000 to build its Digital Customer Experience and Interactive Marketing practice, and currently holds the position of Vice President, Managing Director. Steve's commitment to superior service has been pivotal in creating Delvinia's list of distinguished clientele, and he continues to be the key contact for our major accounts. His keen eye for creative, strategy and innovative thinking stem from a uniquely diverse background. Steve was educated . . .
- Richard McLaughlin
Accomplished business leader with 25+ years of progressive career experience. Well-rounded suite of business competencies including leadership, strategic planning and execution, change management, brand stewardship, decision-making and communication; all focused on improving an organization's financial performance and enhancing shareholder value. Proven track record in the following areas: Strategic & Business Planning; Customer Relationship Management (CRM); . . .
- Sean Moffitt
Sean Moffitt , founder of Toronto WOM marketing company Agent Wildfire Strategy & Communications, is in the buzz biz. He posts his musings in his own blog called BuzzCanuck ( http://buzzcanuck.typepad.com/agentwildfire ) and Agent Wildfire also recently launched several social networking communities called The Influencers ( theinfluencers.ca ).
- Ivan Kovacevic
Ivan brings a wealth of experience in CRM, Direct Marketing and integrated communication fields. Ivan brings a wealth of experience in CRM, Direct Marketing and integrated communication fields. Before joining NuComm, Ivan spent three years with Centtric Marketing. Before joining NuComm, Ivan spent three years with Centtric Marketing.
- Michael Desimone
Michael DeSimone Senior Vice President, E4X Industry veteran Michael DeSimone joined E4X's management team in 2004 to lead the multicurrency services and technology firm's sales and marketing efforts. DeSimone's experience prior to E4X includes senior positions within major financial corporations such as Travelex, Citibank and Thomas Cook Financial Services.
- Ryan Gill
Ryan Gill Chief Executive Officer / Co-Founder In 2001, Ryan Gill had an idea. Seeing a growing need for interactive agencies that paired functional creativity with cutting-edge design, he sought to fill the gap. Partnering with two friends who shared his commitment to excellence, Ryan founded Suitcase Interactive: a company that, six years later, has helped other top companies increase revenues and deepen customer loyalty.
- Louis Gagnon
Louis Gagnon Vice President, Marketing, Monster.ca Louis Gagnon holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Université Laval, a degree in International Affairs from the University of British Columbia, and a Master of Marketing degree from the HEC Montréal. From 1992 to 1996, he held general management and executive positions for social marketing and pharmaceutical organizations in Africa and Europe.
- Deanna White
Deanna White has several years agency-side experience and over ten years progressive experience with retail category leaders and not-for-profit organizations, devising and executing marketing plans. The focus of those plans has been on brand development, marketing and communication strategies for consumer, business-to-business and trade markets on local, national and international levels.
- Bob Coles
Bob Coles Chief Operating Officer Bob Coles has been proving his worth to Cornerstone – and to its Clients – since the year of its founding in 1987. He has run several successful operations for Cornerstone before assuming his current role of chief operating officer. Bob has been closely involved with the Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) as vice-chair of its Ethics and Privacy Committee and a member of the board's Nominating Committee.
- Sara Moore
Sara Moore Senior Vice President, Marketing and Publicity, Alliance Atlantis Broadcasting
- Howard Morton
Howard is a frequent guest speaker at industry seminars ? presenting on topics ranging from: marketing strategy to applied technology and partnership strategies. He has a proven track record in media and public relations and has spoken at conferences across North America for IBM, NCR Teradata, Compaq, Royal Bank, Bell Canada, AIR MILES and the Canadian Marketing Association.
- Merril Mascarenhas
Merril Mascarenhas Research and Marketing Strategy Consultant Arcus Group Inc. Merril Mascarenhas is a research and marketing consultant with over 20 years experience. He specializes in customer acquisition, marketing and retail strategy, online marketing, advertising and market segmentation. He has led strategic initiatives with senior management across industries to assess business processes, identify revenue growth opportunities and improve organizational practices.
- Steve Mast
Steve Mast (Vice Chair) Vice-President, Managing Director Steve Mast currently holds the position of Vice President, Managing Director at Delvinia Interactive, a Toronto, Canada based digital agency. Steve's commitment to superior service and strategic thinking has been pivotal in creating Delvinia's list of distinguished clientele, and he continues to be the key contact for Delvinia's major accounts.
- Ken Schafer
Ken Schafer Ken Schafer , Vice President, Marketing Widely seen as a pioneer of the Internet in Canada, Ken has tirelessly promoted the Net as a significant force in business and culture. Ken conceived and oversaw Sony Music Canada's early online initiatives. From their first site in 1995, Ken's team built a global web presence for 25 Canadian artists, by pioneering viral and e-mail marketing, rich media, and community building long before they had become buzzwords.
- Patricia McQuillan
Patricia McQuillan founded Brand Matters� in 2000 following 12 successful years in brand management including RBC, TD Waterhouse and Kraft General Foods. Brand Matters is a leading brand consulting firm based in Toronto with a specialization in Business to Business (B2B) brand optimization and internal branding (employee alignment).
- Gordon Ross
Gordon Ross Senior Director, Client Strategy & Insight Carlson Marketing A self-described "winter person," Gordon's single-minded passion for skiing was supplanted twenty years ago with a driving passion for advertising, direct, interactive and loyalty marketing. A multi-disciplined marketing and sales professional, Gordon is responsible for developing communications strategies and new business initiatives at Carlson Marketing, the world leader in relationship marketing.
- Chris Carder
Chris Carder is co-founder and CEO of ThinData. Working with Canada's leading brands to manage their email marketing campaigns, Chris and his partners have built ThinData to a thriving team of over 60 e-marketing professionals. ThinData's email strategies and technology are employed by organizations such as: Air Canada, Aeroplan, Blockbuster, BMO, CBC, Canada Savings Bonds, Canadian Blood Services, Delta Hotels, Direct Energy, Points International and TSN.
- Ivana Manzon
Ivana Manzon Vice President, Client Services FUSE Marketing Group Ivana has over 16 years of cross-discipline marketing experience, acquired working both client and agency side. Her current role as VP Client Services at FUSE Marketing Group allow her to work with clients and peers in taking marketing challenges and delivering sound, strategic solutions.
- Bryan Tenenhouse
Bryan is the recipient of multiple Canadian Marketing Association (CMA/RSVP) Awards for almost every year he's been in the business, plus several international awards including a Gold International ECHO Award for Apple Canada. He is also the recipient of several Mobius Awards and various other business category awards such as "Best in Show" at the Electronic Retailers Association Awards.
- Richard McLaughlin
Richard McLaughlin Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Marketing Association Richard started his career with 10 years in packaged goods marketing and complemented his marketing experience with 7 years of general management in the services and retail sectors. In 1997 he joined RBC Royal Bank to act as a change agent for the introduction of a new CRM program and strategy.
- Dawn Marchand
Dawn Marchand has spent the last 14 years of her career in various marketing positions focussed in the financial services industry. Starting in 1988, Dawn worked for the Canadian Shareowners Association, a non-profit national organization of individual investors and investment clubs. After 9 years, Dawn became Marketing Manager for KPMG for their Windsor and Chatham, Ontario offices.
- Courtenay Wolfe
Courtenay Wolfe Senior VP, Sales and Strategy Courtenay brings to the Tricycle team a wealth of expertise and success in business strategy, sales and marketing. Prior to joining Tricycle, Courtenay was VP of Sales and Marketing for ThinOffice, a technology solutions provider for small and medium businesses across North America.
- Lise Cote
Lise Cote has spent the last 14 years of her career in many marketing and relationship management roles. In 1991, Lise joined American Express and spent nearly 10 years working in many marketing disciplines including: strategic planning, marketing communications and product development in both the business to consumer and business to business arenas. Lise then worked at Altamira and CIBC before leaving the world of financial services for telecommunications.
- Andrew Kinnear
Strategist and planner for execution of marketing programs for current clients to drive customer acquisitions for products and services on all major channels. Identifies and adopts the best consumer marketing methodologies from the industry today with a strong track record of delivering revenue growth. Experience in the following categories and skill sets: Development of marketing strategy, structure, plans, priorities, events and the direction of others in reaching team goals; . . .
- Robert Kozinets
Robert V. Kozinets is an Associate Professor of Marketing at York University's Schulich School of Business. An anthropologist by training, he developed and continues to expand the technique of netnography or Internet ethnography for the marketing-related study of virtual communities and computer-mediated communications. He has also been instrumental in developing videography as a marketing and consumer research methodology.
- Janelle Martin
Janelle has worked in the marketing field for 13 years, most notably managing the operations of Team Diabetes Canada, a multi-million dollar fund raising program of the Canadian Diabetes Association. Certified by the Canadian Marketing Association (e-marketing), Janelle provides expertise for TMGI in public relations and communications.
- Vicki Dimillo
Vicki DiMillo , Donor Relations Manager, has 12 years of experience fundraising for charities and not-for-profits. She joined CPAWS in 2003 as a part-time membership assistant, and expanded her role in 2005 as the full-time Donor Relations Manager. Prior to her role at CPAWS, Vicki worked for the Association of Fundraising Professionals as the Administrative Coordinator, and she was employed 10 years as the Development Officer for the Queensway-Carleton Hospital Foundation.
- Pierre Delagrave
Pierre Delagrave President, Cossette Media and Fjord Interactive Marketing + Technology Cossette Communication Group Inc. François Duffar Vice-Chairman of the Board Cossette Communication Group Inc.
- Laurie Dillon Schalk
Marketing: Strategic planning, brand strategy, brand marketing, customer experience design, development & execution, market research, measurement; New media: web strategy, e-business strategy, e-commerce, e-marketing, web strategy & site development, e-metrics, and web2.0 marketing
- Jordan Cooperman
Marketing and business development executive that helps companies grow by finding new customers and increasing revenue from existing customers. Builds marketing organizations, new products and channels. Multi-approach across mass, direct and on-line media. Strengths in retail sector, consumer acquisition and loyalty. Advanced knowledge of consumer privacy issues and legislation. Thrives in creative, growth driven environments and loves challenging situations like start ups, builds and . . .
- Diane Galic
I bring a unique blend of experiences in the Direct / Database Marketing field as well as the tradeshow and events management. Experience in Direct Mail, Merge Purge, Knowledge of Canada Posts products and services including LCP, Promotions, Loyalty Programs, Call Center, Telemarketing Campaigns, Lettershop/Fulfillment, as well as Tradeshow/Event planning and executing, working with creative, audio visuals, sound, talent teams and suppliers, etc.
- Bill Sweetman
Bill Sweetman, founder of Kalixo and MultiMediator, is one of the industry's most respected e-marketing authorities, and his innovative work in this field has been recognized by numerous awards including the prestigious Internet World Impact Award for Communications.
- Dan Wiest
Dan has over twenty five years of U.S. and Canadian marketing experience. His expertise covers a wide variety of data-driven practices including lead generation, acquisition, loyalty, retention, continuity marketing and customer relationship management programs. Industry sector experience includes high tech, insurance, financial services, credit card marketing, publishing, travel, tourism, entertainment, and not-for-profit marketing, and much more.
- Jennifer Evans
Jennifer Evans is a Toronto-based entrepreneur, writer, and technophile and the president of Sequentia Communications, recently ranked as Canada
- Baron Manett
Baron Manett Vice-President, Segal Communications Baron Manett has been involved in the marketing profession since 1992 when he joined Artsmarketing Services, a full service agency specializing in the development and execution of marketing campaigns for culturally focused organizations. Baron went on to develop marketing strategies for the New Bastion Theatre Company, the Royal Ontario Museum, and TVOntario.
- Alison Gordon
Alison Gordon Director of Marketing and Communications, Rethink Breast Cancer While doing a PhD in cultural studies/sociology, Alison shifted gears and started a career at ZiG Inc. where she worked with one of the country's creative advertising teams as a Strategic Planner. She became passionate about the breast cancer cause while working on and providing the strategy for a groundbreaking award winning breast self-exam awareness campaign.