

Marketing News Canada
Marketing News Canada
Marketing News Canada spotlights the people, ideas, and innovations redefining Canadian marketing. Produced by SocialNext, Canada’s largest independent marketing conference series, we bring you candid conversations with marketers, founders, creators, and industry leaders shaping the future of the industry.
Recorded live at SocialNext events and through in-depth interviews from coast to coast, each episode dives into the ideas, bold campaigns, and community-driven strategies defining the Canadian marketing landscape. If you care about Canadian creativity, innovation, and the people behind the work, you’re in the right place.
Presented by Marketing News Canada www.marketingnewscanada.com
Recorded live at SocialNext events and through in-depth interviews from coast to coast, each episode dives into the ideas, bold campaigns, and community-driven strategies defining the Canadian marketing landscape. If you care about Canadian creativity, innovation, and the people behind the work, you’re in the right place.
Presented by Marketing News Canada www.marketingnewscanada.com
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Mar 16, 2021 • 43min
David Brown, Libby Begg and Chris Powell (The Message)
The one where Darian Interviews David, Libby and Chris from The Message...Thanks so much to our sponsor Rize Alliance. Check out homesnotforsale.com to see how RIZE is changing the housing game with purpose-built rental projects. Sign up for the Marketing News Canada e-newsletter at www.marketingnewscanada.com. Follow Marketing News Canada:Twitter - twitter.com/MarketingNewsC2Facebook - facebook.com/MarketingNewsCanadaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/marketing-news-canadaYouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCM8sS33Jyj0xwbnBtRqJdNwWebsite - marketingnewscanada.com Follow Darian Kovacs:Website - jellymarketing.com/darianLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/dariankovacsFacebook - facebook.com/dariankovacspageInstagram - instagram.com/dariankovacsTwitter - twitter.com/dariankovacs Subscribe to The Message:https://the-message.ca/subscribe/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 16, 2021 • 46min
Justin Manning (Vegan Financial Advisor)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Marlon Murr interviews Justin Manning, Vegan Financial Advisor based out of Langley, BC.Justin chats with us about the financial freedom pre and post COVID-19, positioning his clients as the hero, plus the fear of being authenticly branding himself as vegan and the unexpected response he received. Check out homesnotforsale.com to see how RIZE is changing the housing game with purpose-built rental projects. Sign up for the Marketing News Canada e-newsletter at www.marketingnewscanada.com.Follow Marketing News Canada:Twitter - twitter.com/MarketingNewsC2Facebook - facebook.com/MarketingNewsCanadaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/marketing-news-canadaYouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCM8sS33Jyj0xwbnBtRqJdNwWebsite - marketingnewscanada.comFollow Darian Kovacs:Website - jellymarketing.com/darianLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/dariankovacsFacebook - facebook.com/dariankovacspageInstagram - instagram.com/dariankovacsTwitter - twitter.com/dariankovacsFollow Justin Manning:Website - https://justinmanning.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-manning/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/justinmanningcom/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/justinmanningv/Twitter - https://twitter.com/justinmanningvYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH2bP30JLOKlR2E1B8rLa-wAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 16, 2021 • 29min
Katherine Singh (FLARE Magazine)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Darian Kovacs interviews Katherine Singh, the Assistant Editor at FLARE Magazine.Katherine chats with us about how Informed and insightful content can help equip people feel empowered to make smart decisions in their lives.Check out homesnotforsale.com to see how RIZE is changing the housing game with purpose-built rental projects. Sign up for the Marketing News Canada e-newsletter at www.marketingnewscanada.com.Follow Marketing News Canada:Twitter - twitter.com/MarketingNewsC2Facebook - facebook.com/MarketingNewsCanadaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/marketing-news-canadaYouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCM8sS33Jyj0xwbnBtRqJdNwWebsite - marketingnewscanada.comFollow Darian Kovacs:Website - jellymarketing.com/darianLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/dariankovacsFacebook - facebook.com/dariankovacspageInstagram - instagram.com/dariankovacsTwitter - twitter.com/dariankovacsFollow Katherine Singh:Website - flare.com/author/katherine-singhTwitter - twitter.com/katherineesinghLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/katherine-singhAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 16, 2021 • 41min
Polly Tracey (Best Buy)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Darian Kovacs interviews Polly Tracey, Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs at Best Buy Canada.Polly chats with us about the importance and acceleration of e-commerce and how brands can succeed in this ever-changing marketing landscape. She also discusses Best Buy Canada's efforts to give back to the community.Check out homesnotforsale.com to see how RIZE is changing the housing game with purpose-built rental projects. Sign up for the Marketing News Canada e-newsletter at www.marketingnewscanada.com.Follow Marketing News Canada:Twitter - twitter.com/MarketingNewsC2Facebook - facebook.com/MarketingNewsCanadaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/marketing-news-canadaYouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCM8sS33Jyj0xwbnBtRqJdNwWebsite - marketingnewscanada.comFollow Darian Kovacs:Website - jellymarketing.com/darianLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/dariankovacsFacebook - facebook.com/dariankovacspageInstagram - instagram.com/dariankovacsTwitter - twitter.com/dariankovacsFollow Polly Tracey & Best Buy Canada:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/polly-tracey-a1399613/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BestBuyCanada/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/bestbuycanada/?hl=enTwitter - https://twitter.com/bestbuycanada?lang=enAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 16, 2021 • 28min
Emma Brooks (Wattpad)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Darian Kovacs interviews Emma Brooks, head of marketing at Wattpad.Emma chats with us about how Wattpad is reinventing the age old idea of building community through storytelling.For brand partnerships with Wattpad reach out to Head of Brand Partnerships, Chris StfanykReset has launched their new website!Check out the charity The Coaching Fellowship Check out homesnotforsale.com to see how RIZE is changing the housing game with purpose-built rental projects. Sign up for the Marketing News Canada e-newsletter at www.marketingnewscanada.com.Follow Marketing News Canada:Twitter - twitter.com/MarketingNewsC2Facebook - facebook.com/MarketingNewsCanadaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/marketing-news-canadaYouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCM8sS33Jyj0xwbnBtRqJdNwWebsite - marketingnewscanada.comFollow Darian Kovacs:Website - jellymarketing.com/darianLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/dariankovacsFacebook - facebook.com/dariankovacspageInstagram - instagram.com/dariankovacsTwitter - twitter.com/dariankovacsFollow Emma Brooks:Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/emmabrooksTwitter - twitter.com/ejbrooksFollow Wattpad:Website - wattpad.comTwitter - twitter.com/wattpadLinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/wattpadAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mar 10, 2021 • 47min
Steven Cox (Rize Alliance Properties)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Darian Kovacs interviews Steven Cox, VP Brand & Design at Rize Alliance Properties.
Steven chats with us about the journey that brought him to work with Rize. We discuss how they have been able to innovate in the housing and lifestyle space.
Check out homesnotforsale.com to see how RIZE is changing the housing game with purpose-built rental projects.
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Mar 4, 2021 • 51min
Chuck Lapointe (Narcity Media)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Darian Kovacs interviews Chuck Lapointe, the Co-Founder & CEO of Narcity Media.
Chuck chats with us about being a digital first media company, has help keep them ahead of the ever shifting media landscape.
Check out homesnotforsale.com to see how RIZE is changing the housing game with purpose-built rental projects.
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Mar 3, 2021 • 53min
Function Point Panel (Special Episode)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Darian Kovacs moderates a panel featuring:
Karissa Anderson Founder & CEO of AM/FM
Casey Cornett CMO / co-owner of Spark Creative and Scissortail Media
Victoria Fouke Director of Production at Scissortail Media
We chat about meaningful impact Function Point has had on working collaboratively and managing a team. Especially during a time when the idea of collaboration and team work is constantly shifting.
To view Function Point’s Industry Report, please visit: functionpoint.com/2021
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Mar 1, 2021 • 46min
Sonia Carreno (IAB Canada) - Canada Post Special
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Darian Kovacs interviews Sonia Carreno, President of the Interactive Advertising Bureau of Canada
Sonia chats with us about the supporting Canadian news, looking for trends that are going to impact the ecosystem and the untapped potential of podcast monetization.
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Feb 26, 2021 • 53min
POCAM (People of Colour in Advertising & Marketing) - Special Episode
On this special episode of Marketing News Canada, we were graciously permitted to share a recent conversation that POCAM hosted around the experience and perspectives of BIPOC individuals in the marketing and advertising community.
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