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Executive changes at Publicis
Agencies / Hires / Industry MovesAndrew Bruce has been appointed president and CEO of Publicis Worldwide, North America while his brother Duncan Bruce takes over as president and CCO of Publicis Canada.
Acosta Mosaic Group unveils Hunter Straker North America
Agencies / Branding / Shopper MarketingThe continental marketing firm has rebranded its U.S. retail shop with the Canadian-born shopper marketing agency’s name.
Cheil hires new VP, director of client services
Agencies / HiresThe 15-year agency veteran has managed accounts for shops in Canada and the U.K., such as Ogilvy, Havas and BBDO.
Andrea Cook joins Cossette
Agencies / Hires / Industry MovesThe former SVP managing director at Proximity will be the new SVP national client lead at the agency’s Toronto office, taking point on CRM and the Telus mobile business.
JWT brings in a VP integrated broadcast
Agencies / Hires / Industry MovesAndrew Schulze joins the agency from DDB, completing a fall hiring spree at the Toronto-based shop.
Cossette wins Via Rail
Agencies / Industry MovesThe agency will handle the marketing communications work for the transportation company and its Via Preference loyalty program.
Alain Tadros appointed COO of Publicis Worldwide Quebec
AgenciesThe former president of Montreal’s BCP will assume the newly created role overseeing the provincial network today.
Agencies Y&R and KBS+ land BMO accounts
Agencies / Industry MovesThe former shop will lead the bank’s brand and retail business, while the latter will oversee marketing for its wealth management division.
Doug & Serge adds creative duo
Agencies / HiresArt director Danny Bang and copywriter Kelly Uman will start at the Toronto shop on Dec. 9, reporting to CD Ian Schwey.
Montreal agency Blue hires Normand Miron
Agencies / Hires / Industry MovesThe new executive VP arrives at a time when the agency is gunning for more digitally-infused creative solutions.
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