

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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Sep 25, 2023 • 39min
Bruce Qi (LaunchPad Technologies)
Bruce Qi, Founder of Launchpad Technologies, discusses the importance of 'your people' in messaging and marketing, tips on setting meeting rhythms for synchronization, how to pivot an organization and keep marketing agile, building teams and investing in people, and the significance of collaboration and communication in marketing.

Sep 22, 2023 • 1h 8min
IAB SOTN (Full State of the Nation Workshop Recording)
This is a unique episode where we share a full recording of the IAB SOTN State of the Nation 2023Sign up for the Marketing News Canada e-newsletter at www.marketingnewscanada.com.–Special Offer for Marketing News Canada ListenersUnbounce can help you easily build landing pages, popups and sticky bars. Highly customizable and no coding required, anyone can get started on converting more traffic into leads, signups and sales. Try it yourself with a free 14-day trial and get 20% off your first three months now! https://unbounce.grsm.io/5cmrgz1mt3r6Thanks to our sponsor Jelly Academy. Jelly Academy has been helping professionals, students and teams across Canada acquire the skills, knowledge and micro certifications they need to jump into a new digital marketing role, get that promotion, and amplify their current marketing roles. Learn more about Jelly Academy's 6 Week online bootcamp here: https://jellyacademy.ca/digital-marketing-6-week-program–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/dariankovacsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 15, 2023 • 41min
Katrina German (Ethical Digital)
The one where Ted chats with Katrina German, CEO & Founder of EthicalDigital.ca, about:Social Media Marketing, it’s effects on mental health, and what we can do about itHow to help Indigenous women get into the technology spaceAnd more!Sign up for the Marketing News Canada e-newsletter at www.marketingnewscanada.com.–Special Offer for Marketing News Canada ListenersUnbounce can help you easily build landing pages, popups and sticky bars. Highly customizable and no coding required, anyone can get started on converting more traffic into leads, signups and sales. Try it yourself with a free 14-day trial and get 20% off your first three months now! https://unbounce.grsm.io/5cmrgz1mt3r6Thanks to our sponsor Jelly Academy. Jelly Academy has been helping professionals, students and teams across Canada acquire the skills, knowledge and micro certifications they need to jump into a new digital marketing role, get that promotion, and amplify their current marketing roles. Learn more about Jelly Academy's 6 Week online bootcamp here: https://jellyacademy.ca/digital-marketing-6-week-program–Follow Marketing News Canada:Twitter - twitter.com/MarketingNewsC2Facebook - facebook.com/MarketingNewsCanadaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/marketing-news-canadaYouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCM8sS33Jyj0xwbnBtRqJdNwWebsite - marketingnewscanada.com Follow Ted Lau: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ballisticarts/Website - https://www.ballisticarts.com/Follow Ethical DigitalWebsite: https://www.ethicaldigital.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethical_digital/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EthicalDigitalCA/Follow Katrina GermanLinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/katrinagermanTwitter: https://twitter.com/KatrinavisionAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sep 11, 2023 • 42min
Jacqueline Simpson (Destination BC)
The one where Darian chats with Jacqueline Simpson, Global Brand Director at Destination BC about:Jacqueline’s journey to her current position with Destination BCVolunteering for the BC Chapter of the American Marketing AssociationRecent trends and changes in marketingAnd more!Sign up for the Marketing News Canada e-newsletter at www.marketingnewscanada.com.–Special Offer for Marketing News Canada ListenersUnbounce can help you easily build landing pages, popups and sticky bars. Highly customizable and no coding required, anyone can get started on converting more traffic into leads, signups and sales. Try it yourself with a free 14-day trial and get 20% off your first three months now! https://unbounce.grsm.io/5cmrgz1mt3r6Thanks to our sponsor Jelly Academy. Jelly Academy has been helping professionals, students and teams across Canada acquire the skills, knowledge and micro certifications they need to jump into a new digital marketing role, get that promotion, and amplify their current marketing roles. Learn more about Jelly Academy's 6 Week online bootcamp here: https://jellyacademy.ca/digital-marketing-6-week-program–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/dariankovacsFollow Destination BCWebsite - www.hellobc.com & www.destinationbc.ca LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/destinationbritishcolumbia/mycompany/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/HelloBC/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HelloBC/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpS9F8iOFksvPuYByurAvBQ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.ca/HelloBC/ Follow Jacqueline SimpsonLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-simpson-7654a81/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jacqbenimble/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 29, 2023 • 40min
Stephen Shedletzky – Shed Inspires
The one where Darian chats with Author, Stephen Shedletzky, about:His new book: Speak-Up Culture: When Leaders Truly Listen, People Step UpThe pillars of Speak-Up CultureHow leaders can foster Speak-Up Culture within their organizationAnd more!Sign up for the Marketing News Canada e-newsletter at www.marketingnewscanada.com.–Special Offer for Marketing News Canada ListenersUnbounce can help you easily build landing pages, popups and sticky bars. Highly customizable and no coding required, anyone can get started on converting more traffic into leads, signups and sales. Try it yourself with a free 14-day trial and get 20% off your first three months now! https://unbounce.grsm.io/5cmrgz1mt3r6Thanks to our sponsor Jelly Academy. Jelly Academy has been helping professionals, students and teams across Canada acquire the skills, knowledge and micro certifications they need to jump into a new digital marketing role, get that promotion, and amplify their current marketing roles. Learn more about Jelly Academy's 6 Week online bootcamp here: https://jellyacademy.ca/digital-marketing-6-week-program–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/dariankovacsFollow Stephen ShedletzkyLinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/stephenshedletzky/ & https://www.linkedin.com/company/shed-inspires/ Twitter - http://twitter.com/shedinspires Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/shedinspires/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@shedinspiresAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 22, 2023 • 29min
Jodi Kasten (Indeed)
The one where Chris Penner chats with Jodi Kasten, Managing Director at Indeed Canada about:Jodi’s role with Indeed CanadaIndeed Canada’s new framework and how it benefits employersWhat employers can do to get better qualified candidatesWhat job-seekers can do to find more well-suited jobsSign up for the Marketing News Canada e-newsletter at www.marketingnewscanada.com.–Special Offer for Marketing News Canada ListenersUnbounce can help you easily build landing pages, popups and sticky bars. Highly customizable and no coding required, anyone can get started on converting more traffic into leads, signups and sales. Try it yourself with a free 14-day trial and get 20% off your first three months now! https://unbounce.grsm.io/5cmrgz1mt3r6Thanks to our sponsor Jelly Academy. Jelly Academy has been helping professionals, students and teams across Canada acquire the skills, knowledge and micro certifications they need to jump into a new digital marketing role, get that promotion, and amplify their current marketing roles. Learn more about Jelly Academy's 6 Week online bootcamp here: https://jellyacademy.ca/digital-marketing-6-week-program–Follow Marketing News Canada:Twitter - twitter.com/MarketingNewsC2Facebook - facebook.com/MarketingNewsCanadaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/marketing-news-canadaYouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCM8sS33Jyj0xwbnBtRqJdNwWebsite - marketingnewscanada.com Follow Chris Penner:LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/christopher-pennerWebsite - jellyacademy.caFollow Indeed CanadaTwitterFacebookHiring LabFive Dysfunctions of a TeamAmazonAudibleIndigoAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 4, 2023 • 42min
Xavier Mufraggi (SVN International)
The one where Sydney chats with Xavier Mufraggi, CEO of SVN International about:How Xavier started out in marketing at Kraft Foods His move to SVN International, a commercial real estate firmXavier’s advice for CEOs and being successful in businessAnd more!Sign up for the Marketing News Canada e-newsletter at www.marketingnewscanada.com.–Special Offer for Marketing News Canada ListenersUnbounce can help you easily build landing pages, popups and sticky bars. Highly customizable and no coding required, anyone can get started on converting more traffic into leads, signups and sales. Try it yourself with a free 14-day trial and get 20% off your first three months now! https://unbounce.grsm.io/5cmrgz1mt3r6Thanks to our sponsor Jelly Academy. Jelly Academy has been helping professionals, students and teams across Canada acquire the skills, knowledge and micro certifications they need to jump into a new digital marketing role, get that promotion, and amplify their current marketing roles. Learn more about Jelly Academy's 6 Week online bootcamp here: https://jellyacademy.ca/digital-marketing-6-week-program–Follow Marketing News Canada:Twitter - twitter.com/MarketingNewsC2Facebook - facebook.com/MarketingNewsCanadaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/marketing-news-canadaYouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCM8sS33Jyj0xwbnBtRqJdNwWebsite - marketingnewscanada.com Follow Sydney Vardja Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/sydney-mitchell-vardjaWebsite - jellymarketing.caXavier MufraggiLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/xaviermufraggi/Website - https://svn.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 31, 2023 • 39min
Shani Gwin (pipikwan pehtakwan)
The one where Darian chats with Shani Gwin, Founder of pipikwan pehtakwan about:How the business got its name and the meaning behind itThe work pipikwan pehtakwan did with The Juno Awards of 2023Why Shani started pipikwan pehtakwan and the type of work they do for their Indigenous and non-Indigenous clientsAnd more!Sign up for the Marketing News Canada e-newsletter at www.marketingnewscanada.com.–Special Offer for Marketing News Canada ListenersUnbounce can help you easily build landing pages, popups and sticky bars. Highly customizable and no coding required, anyone can get started on converting more traffic into leads, signups and sales. Try it yourself with a free 14-day trial and get 20% off your first three months now! https://unbounce.grsm.io/5cmrgz1mt3r6Thanks to our sponsor Jelly Academy. Jelly Academy has been helping professionals, students and teams across Canada acquire the skills, knowledge and micro certifications they need to jump into a new digital marketing role, get that promotion, and amplify their current marketing roles. Learn more about Jelly Academy's 6 Week online bootcamp here: https://jellyacademy.ca/digital-marketing-6-week-program–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/dariankovacsFollow pipikwan pehtakwanTwitter - https://twitter.com/pipikwanpcommsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/pipikwanpehtakwan/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/76611430/admin/Follow Shani GwinLinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/shanigwinTwitter - https://twitter.com/ShaniGwinNiginan Housing Services - http://www.niginan.ca/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 27, 2023 • 44min
AJ Tibando (Palette Skills)
The one where Darian chats with AJTibando, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Palette Skills about:What “upskilling” isThe origin of Palette Skills and their SalesCamp programAnd more!Sign up for the Marketing News Canada e-newsletter at www.marketingnewscanada.com.–Special Offer for Marketing News Canada ListenersUnbounce can help you easily build landing pages, popups and sticky bars. Highly customizable and no coding required, anyone can get started on converting more traffic into leads, signups and sales. Try it yourself with a free 14-day trial and get 20% off your first three months now! https://unbounce.grsm.io/5cmrgz1mt3r6Thanks to our sponsor Jelly Academy. Jelly Academy has been helping professionals, students and teams across Canada acquire the skills, knowledge and micro certifications they need to jump into a new digital marketing role, get that promotion, and amplify their current marketing roles. Learn more about Jelly Academy's 6 Week online bootcamp here: https://jellyacademy.ca/digital-marketing-6-week-program–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/dariankovacsFollow Palette Skills:Website - https://paletteskills.org/Twitter - https://twitter.com/paletteskills Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/palette_skills/?hl=en LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/paletteskills/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 13, 2023 • 26min
Bryan Segal (Comscore)
The one where Darian chats with Bryan Segal, Senior Vice President at Comscore about:What Comscore does in Canada and globallyHow Comscore is different from other business performance measurement toolsThe Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) of CanadaBryan’s journey into marketingAnd more!Sign up for the Marketing News Canada e-newsletter at www.marketingnewscanada.com.–Special Offer for Marketing News Canada ListenersUnbounce can help you easily build landing pages, popups and sticky bars. Highly customizable and no coding required, anyone can get started on converting more traffic into leads, signups and sales. Try it yourself with a free 14-day trial and get 20% off your first three months now! https://unbounce.grsm.io/5cmrgz1mt3r6Thanks to our sponsor Jelly Academy. Jelly Academy has been helping professionals, students and teams across Canada acquire the skills, knowledge and micro certifications they need to jump into a new digital marketing role, get that promotion, and amplify their current marketing roles. Learn more about Jelly Academy's 6 Week online bootcamp here: https://jellyacademy.ca/digital-marketing-6-week-program–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/dariankovacsFollow Bryan Segal :Bryan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryansegal/ Comscore website: https://www.comscore.com/ IAB Canada website: https://iabcanada.com/ Multiple Births Canada website: https://www.multiplebirths.ca/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy


