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#TRISTA4SHERIFF + Prez! POLITICSAF!🔥HOT ON TRAIL OF💩🤡 GOIN2FNJAIL!🔐#art #music #CoMeDy #HERstoryDIAPERDON LAWYER SOON 2 LOSE HER LICENSE!😂& JUDGE LAMBERTH SETS RECORD STRAIGHT ON J6 INSURRECTION!THANK YOU JUDGE FOR YOUR SERVICE!💞 If you're in tucson, SIGN MY PETITION TO RUN FOR SHERIFF! I GUARANTEE YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS WILL BE RESPECTED, LIKE MINE WERE NOT. Go.azsos.gov/xww9 Tristaforsheriff Trista Justice Trista.TV Trista for Prez Politics, Current Affairs, News & Commentary POLITICS TODAY NPR Politics Podcast Group Women In Politics Arizona Craigslist Valley Wide Latest News Update Young Dems of SC Members US UNITED STATES CURRENT POLITICS | BBC NEWS | CNN BREAKING NEWS | FOX NEWS Tucson Artists ARIZONA Politics Tucson What's Up Democratic National Community Young Democrats of Oklahoma CNN Breaking News - US News 24/7 Breaking New...2024-01-3055 min

#TRISTA4SHERIFF + Prez! POLITICSAF!🔥HOT ON TRAIL OF💩🤡 GOIN2FNJAIL!🔐#art #music #CoMeDy #HERstory#BREAKING #NEWS! LATEST LEGALAF SHOW DIAPERDON SET TO LOSE HALF A BILLION THIS WEEK - AT LEAST! 😂Couldn't happen to any more deserving! By the way all you Trump humper should stop propping up the worst, most pernicious traitor and criminal in human history! You are no Patriots!!! If you're in tucson, SIGN MY PETITION TO RUN FOR SHERIFF! I GUARANTEE YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS WILL BE RESPECTED, LIKE MINE WERE NOT. Go.azsos.gov/xww9 Tristaforsheriff Trista Justice Trista.TV Trista for Prez Politics, Current Affairs, News & Commentary POLITICS TODAY NPR Politics Podcast Group Women In Politics Arizona Craigslist Valley Wide Latest News Update Young Dems of SC Members US UNITED STATES CURRENT POLITICS | BBC NEWS | CNN...2024-01-301h 59

#TRISTA4SHERIFF + Prez! POLITICSAF!🔥HOT ON TRAIL OF💩🤡 GOIN2FNJAIL!🔐#art #music #CoMeDy #HERstoryAWESOME GAIA SHOW! THE ROMAN CONSPIRACY TO INVENT JESUS! EVERYBODY SHOULD LISTEN👂TO THIS!Especially all the Bible thumpers! According to these experts, there's no such thing as jesus, he is a composite and way for the Roman empire to brainwash and make people worship them as gods! Jesus is actually #TitusFlavius, one of the Caesars FlaviusVespasian - self-anointed tyrants who carried out genocide against the Jewish people and then rewrote history to blame everything on them. The Victor rewrites history! Keep in mind one important tidbit what does gospel mean? It means "good news of military victories"! The Dead Sea scrolls are actually the closest, unfiltered on corrupted version of the wisdom of...2024-01-291h 59

Media People PodcastEP87 - Jelly Digital Marketing & PR Founder - Darian KovacsMarketer, educator, podcaster, & founder—Darian Kovacs stops by to chat. Darian and I talk about growing up in the border town of Tsawwassen, British Columbia, studying art education & visual arts at the University of Victoria, his time as a youth worker in Surrey, and his entrepreneurial endeavours which include Jelly Digital Marketing & PR Agency, the Jelly Academy, and Marketing News Canada. **Subscribe to the Media People Newsletter** https://mediapeople.beehiiv.com/subscribe **Listen & Subscribe** www.mediapeople.ca www.youtube.com/@mediapeoplepodcast www.instagram.com/vicgenova/2023-10-3129 min

Media People PodcastEP86 - Church+State Founder & CCO - Ron TiteRon Tite, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Church+State stops by to chat. And what a conversation we have. Even if you’ve never met Ron, there’s a good chance you’ve come across his content. Apart from being the CCO of Church+State, he’s an in-demand guest speaker, published author, and very active on social media. What makes Ron’s content both unique and refreshing are his honest opinions on a wide variety of topics concerning, marketing, advertising, and business. Ron Tite stops by to chat about growing up in Oshawa, why he studied Phys Ed in univers...2023-10-171h 10

Media People PodcastEP85 - Billups Global Chief Strategy Officer - Stephanie GutnikOut-of-home media has seen tremendous growth in recent years. Much of this can be attributed to the proliferation of digital signage and the convenience of purchasing inventory via programmatic platforms. We’ve come a long way from manually placing posters in transit shelters. And today’s guest, Stephanie Gutnik, is helping accelerate this change. Stephanie is the Global Chief Strategy Officer at Billups—a leading global out-of-home tech company reinventing the way brands and agencies approach planning and placement. But a career in advertising wasn’t part of her original life plan. Stephanie had her sights set on broadcast journalism. That is...2023-10-0351 min

Eurovision Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision ExperienceRadio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience (2023-09-06): Through the Summer: Interviews with Poli Genova (Bulgaria 2011 & 2016), Victor Vernicos (Greece 2023) & Ian alias JAnvil (Malta)Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is also broadcast on SWITCH Radio Essex in the United Kingdom live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactivae chatroom. AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK Interview with Poli Genova (Bulgaria 2011 and 2023) done at the Madrid PreParty 2023 Interview with Victor Vernicos (Greece 2023, Liverpool) Interview with Ian Vella alias J Anvil (Malta Eurovision Song Co...2023-09-073h 59

Media People PodcastEP84 - Plaiced Founder & CEO - Kaaveh ShoamaneshComing from a family of scientific and mathematical academics wasn’t enough to deter Kaaveh Shoamanesh from pursuing a career in entertainment. And he wasn’t about to let something like university, which he attended for an entire month, get in the way. After leaving university, Kaaveh packed up at the age of 18, moving south to Los Angeles to kick off his career. He started as an on-air personality, hosting an entertainment news show produced for the global Persian community. Kaaveh then moved into producing and talent management, working with the likes of HGTV and Netflix. At HGTV he worked on t...2023-08-291h 13

Media People PodcastEP83 - CleverHire Founder - Jed SchneidermanJed Schneiderman, Episode 22 guest returns to the podcast. When we last chatted with Jed, he was taking us through his early life and career leading to the founding of Tapped Mobile. Since then, he’s sold Tapped Mobile, and is now the country Manager for Jebbitt—a platform that helps brands collect more data by driving customer personalization efforts. But Jed hasn’t stopped there. A couple years back he co-founded the M2T Collective—a rotational program that gives recent graduates and those looking for a career change the opportunity to experience four different companies within the marketing, media and tech...2023-08-0937 min

Media People PodcastEP82 - Marketing Prof & Universal Design for Learning Consultant - Danny SmithWhat was your Achilles heel in school? Essays? Presentations? Tests? I was never strong at exams, so I had put the effort into my course work to salvage a decent grade. But this is where Universal Design for Learning comes in. The goal of UDL is to provide students with the options to learn for themselves in ways that make sense to them. At the forefront of bringing UDL to the classroom is today’s guest, Danny Smith. Danny is a professor at George Brown College, educating students in the college’s marketing and advertising program. But this Ottawa-area native almo...2023-07-2556 min

Media People PodcastEP81 - Award-Winning Executive Producer - Jodie DavisThe title “producer” is everywhere in show business, but what exactly does a producer do? It’s a bit of a loaded question as responsibilities can vary, but it’s a question that today’s guest, Jodie Davis, will answer for us. Jodie has spent over 20 years in television, and there’s a good chance you’re familiar with his work. This includes many of the major Canadian awards shows such as the Juno and Gemini awards. He was entertainment producer on Toronto One’s The A-List, before getting the chance to executive produce ET Canada. Jodie Davis stops by to chat about gr...2023-07-0553 min

#TRISTA4SHERIFF + Prez! POLITICSAF!🔥HOT ON TRAIL OF💩🤡 GOIN2FNJAIL!🔐#art #music #CoMeDy #HERstoryVICTOR SHIH ON POLITICON W/LINCOLN PROJECT FOUNDER, RICK WILSON! GEN Z SEES THRU CHUMPY THE CLOWN!🤡Thank Gods for young people! YOUNG PEOPLE ARE GOING TO SAVE THE PLANET 🌍 WHEN THEY COME OUT IN FULL FORCE IN 2024 ALL 8 MILLION MILLENNIALS WHO CAN VOTE WILL ACTUALLY VOTE! & PUT THIS COUNTRY BACK ON TRACK TO WHERE IT NEEDS TO BE - A PROGRESSIVE AGENDA! #AriMelber thanked me on Twitter for my support and comments (he's one of the best & only sane reporters!) and I thanked him for thanking me and offered to be on his show 😁 when I figure out how to officially file to run for president, I would like to be my first, debut corporate media appear...2023-06-2959 min

#TRISTA4SHERIFF + Prez! POLITICSAF!🔥HOT ON TRAIL OF💩🤡 GOIN2FNJAIL!🔐#art #music #CoMeDy #HERstoryVICTOR SHI INTERVIEWS RICK WILSON OF LINCOLN PROJECT FAME! #LOCKUPTRUMP 🔐 #TRISTA4PREZ!🎉#politicon podcast! A great 👍 one! Hi 👋 good mornin 🌄 just a heads up I am a Democratic Party candidate here in Arizona ! I'm running for three positions at the same time, one on each level local state and national. Here in the state I have filed statement of interest to run for Senator to replace Kirsten Cinema and believe you me I am going to have scorched Earth policy if she runs! 😆 I have already put together a series of videos of other creators who points out all the terrible things about Senator Cinema what a disappointment she turned out to be! But anyw...2023-06-2859 min

Media People PodcastEP80 - Verizon Value CMO, VP Marketing - Cheryl GreshamAs a marketer, overseeing a national brand can be a demanding ask. But leading no fewer than six? That’s a separate challenge altogether. And that’s exactly what the day-to-day entails for today’s guest, Cheryl Gresham. Cheryl is the Vice President Marketing, CMO for Verizon Value—a division of Verizon Communications serving value-conscious consumers looking for the flexibility of prepaid wireless service. Born, raised, and educated in Seattle Washington, Cheryl packed her bags after graduation, heading south to start her marketing career in Los Angeles. And what a career it has been. Prior to Verizon Value, Cheryl held senior r...2023-06-2053 min

Media People PodcastEP79 - Business Strategy & Client Experience Consultant - Becca Lucas LordIn May of 2022, Becca Lucas Lord resigned from her role as VP, Director of Client Services at Wunderman Thompson. She was ready to explore new opportunities that complimented her recent agency work. That sabbatical lasted all of three days before she was asked to return in a consulting role. When you look at the breadth Becca’s resume, it’s easy to see why they wanted her back. Besides Wunderman Thompson, Becca’s career includes time at Cohn & Wolfe, Sequentia Environics, Twist Image, and Mirum. She has worked on all categories from automotive, CPG, pharmaceuticals, and even petroleum pipelines. Becca Lucas...2023-05-161h 41

Media People PodcastEP78 - DAX VP of Sales, Canada - Ryan LadisaYou'll be hard pressed to find a more eclectic resume than Ryan Ladisa’s. Ryan has worked in broadcast, out-of-home, digital, programmatic, and creative. He’s worked for agencies, big corporate conglomerates, and specialised ad tech vendors. He’s slung media space, sold cross-platform solutions, led departments hunting for the latest innovations, and helped innovative companies find their foothold in the Canadian market. And we can also add entrepreneur to the list. Ryan was Freshii franchisee number 1. This was back when Freshii was known by its former name, Lettuce Eatery. Ryan Ladisa stops by to chat about growing up in Toront...2023-05-021h 20

Media People PodcastEP77 - CYTRINE CONSULTANCY Founder - Cynthia RubinoCynthia Rubino—CYTRINE CONSULTANCY Founder, advertising educator, and mental health advocate returns to the podcast. The pandemic forced everyone to adjust personally and professionally. For CYTRINE CONSULTANCY, this meant putting more emphasis on mental health services. If you’re a professional, you probably embraced zoom calls in sweatpants. And for many of us, not having a daily commute was a plus. But if you’re a student? Well, virtual lectures and group work sapped all the interpersonal benefits that come with the classroom. Something that Cynthia saw first-hand while teaching. Cynthia Rubino stops by to chat about the current state of men...2023-04-1845 min

Media People PodcastEP76 - Mindfulness for the Modern Family Host & Creative Producer - Shaelah PirieWhether it be in the classroom, through her podcast, or her self-published meditation journal—teaching is a big part of Shaelah Pirie’s life. A native of Porcupine, Ontario—a village of maybe 3,000 people, Shaelah studied political science at university, but pivoted into television writing and production after graduation. Her first breaks in media included promotion and production roles on The Distinguished Artists Series and Canadian Idol. Working in television is far from a 9 to 5 gig. 14-hour days are normal keeping you from family and friends. And as a new mother, Sahaela moved into teaching to have more time with her da...2023-04-0447 min

Media People PodcastEP75 - The Peak Co-Founder & CEO - Brett ChangStarting a media company used to be an expensive and bureaucratic endeavour. It usually required buckets of money, a team of lawyers, and even a CRTC license if you were looking to break into TV or radio. But the internet brought down those barriers, giving new media companies a chance to challenge the old guard. And one company in particular, The Peak, is doing just that. The Peak was created to provide Canadian professionals with the news they need. They cover business, tech, and any other important stories of that day. It’s a news site, but also a collection of...2023-02-2250 min

Media People PodcastEP74 - Surex VP of Marketing - Jennifer DeFrenzaSales & Marketing – two departments that at any time, could be working in harmony or at each other throats. And today’s guest, Jennifer DeFrenza has had a seat both tables. Jennifer is the VP of Marketing for Surex, a company offering insurance products for consumers and businesses. Before moving into marketing, she had a successful career as a media sales professional for companies such as Rogers Media, The Weather Network, and Expedia. Jennifer DeFrenza stops by to chat about growing up in Toronto, completing most of the 8th grade in Red Deer, Alberta, and going from chasing marketing dollars to cont...2023-01-3149 min

Podcast Red Inka + Audio Libros de dominio público04.13.65 Los Miserables de Victor Hugo (4ra Parte: El idilio de la calle de Plumet y La epopeya de la calle de Saint-Denis - Libro decimotercero: Marius se interna en las tinieblas - Cap 03 En el filoLos Miserables Autor: Víctor Hugo Cuarta Parte: El idilio de la calle de Plumet y La epopeya de la calle de Saint-Denis Libro decimotercero Marius se interna en las tinieblas Cap III : En el filo. Marius había llegado al Mercado Central. Allí estaba todo más tranquilo, más oscuro y más quieto aún que en las calles aledañas. Hubiérase dicho que la paz del sepulcro había brotado de la tierra y se había extendido bajo la capa del ci...2023-01-0316 min

Media People PodcastEP73 - Digital Media Sports Sales Veteran - Tony LuccisanoSales leader, quota crusher, champion of grassroots basketball, hockey podcaster, and arguably the OG of Canadian digital media sports sales—Tony Luccisano, stops by to chat. A native of Toronto’s Little Italy neighborhood, Tony studied biology with the goal of becoming a doctor. To use his words, his grades weren’t going to cut it for med school, which quickly shut down that plan. After school he joined the Financial Post as a Business Manager, but would move into online financial service sales with the Datagroup. Tony’s digital ad sales career started with Canoe. He departed Canoe for TSN—argu...2022-11-291h 04

Media People PodcastEP72 - Empathy Inc. President - Mo DezyanianMo Dezyanian describes himself as the “kid who skipped cartoons to watch the commercials.” But if you look at his early years, you’d be hard pressed to see a future ad agency founder. A somewhat nomadic childhood, Mo was born in Iran, but spent much of his youth living in Germany. His family eventually moved to Canada, and Mo would go on to study computer Science at York University. The original goal was to work for Microsoft, but Mo decided to enroll in McMaster University’s MBA program. While there, he won an inter-university business case competition. The prize? Admissio...2022-11-151h 15

Media People PodcastEP71 - Dentsu Media Canada President - Sarah ThompsonPublics relations, social media management, media strategy, and new business development have all played a pivotal role in Sarah Thompson’s career. Born & raised in Dorchester, Ontario, Sarah relocated to Toronto after graduating from university and college. The early part of Sarah’s career was heavily concentrated in public relations. This included roles at National Public Relations, Accenture, and Mansfield Communications, to name a few. Additional responsibilities in social media and strategy pushed Sarah deeper into the media world, which lead her to opportunities with Corus Entertainment, Theo, Cossette, and Mindshare Sarah Thompson, President of Dentsu Media Canada stops by to c...2022-11-0150 min

Media People PodcastEP70 - Canadian Marketing Association VP of Member Experience - Lucy CollinAgency, vendor, and not-for-profit, Lucy Collin has touched virtually every segment of the media & marketing world. Born & raised in Cartier, Ontario—a small town 80 kilometers north of Sudbury, Lucy moved to Toronto when she was 18 to study Fashion Merchandising and Marketing at Centennial College. After graduating, Lucy moved into media buying & planning at Media Buying Services. Additional opportunities to grow within the agency world presented themselves before pivoting into broadcast sales at the CBC. That was just the start of a sales career that went from local markets in Western Canada to leading sales for multiple Olympic Games and Hockey Ni...2022-09-2748 min

Media People PodcastEP69 - Head of the Jones & Jones Group - Jesse JonesFounded in 1987 by Denise and Allan Jones, the Jones & Jones Group has served many sides of the creative world for Afro-Caribbean & multi-cultural creators. And at the head of this is today’s guest, Jesse Jones. Born in Sudbury and raised in Toronto, Jesse studied marketing & communications at the University of Ottawa. Being in the nation’s capital presented a coincidence that Jesse parlayed into an opportunity which would arguably help launch his career. Working at the campus radio station allowed him to apply for press credentials when the JUNO Awards were in town. While at the JUNOs, he networked his way...2022-09-131h 22

Media People PodcastEP68 - Underknown Co-Founder & CEO - Steve HulfordHave you ever viewed a science, history, or geography video on social media? Of course you have. They’re everywhere. Then it’s likely you’ve seen something produced by Steve Hulford’s company, Underknown. Underknown is a next-generation digital media company operating 40+ owned & operated video channels on social media. With 50 million followers and 120 million active monthly viewers, you might be familiar with some of their brands including “What If” and “How To Survive”. Special interest video content is something Steve has always been passionate about. One of his first forays into media was a self-produced documentary called “Real Travel: 60-Days in Indonesia...2022-08-3056 min

Media People PodcastEP67 - High Buds Club Founder & CEO - Jaime LipowitzWhat was your first sales job? Was it in adtech? Media? Perhaps it goes a back a little further. A paper route? Girl Guide cookies? Or maybe a lemonade stand. When Jaime Lipowtiz was a child, she was flipping Beanie Babies. That was then and this is now. She has since moved from collectables and into cannabis. Jaime is the founder of the High Buds Club, the premiere discovery platform and social club for budtenders and cannabis retailers in Canada. A native of Suburban Toronto, Jaime studied political science in university, with ambitions of becoming a lawyer. She decided against...2022-08-0340 min

Media People PodcastEP66 - Veritas Communications President & CEO - Krista WebsterIf you look back at Krista Webster’s high school career, nobody would blame you for thinking she was headed straight for Broadway. The arts —especially music theatre, played a major role in her teenaged years. But her professional career would bring about the opportunity to work with a relatively new type of performer—influencers. Krista is the President and CEO of Veritas Communications, Canada’s largest influencer marketing agency that walks the line between public relations and marketing. But how did Krista go from performer to influencer agency CEO? You could argue that the clues are in her university career...2022-07-191h 06

Viajes por la HistoriaESPECIAL Monumento a los Tercios, con Juan Víctor Carboneras y Fabio FragaEn el Siglo XVI la monarquía hispánica era temida por sus enemigos y admirada por sus aliados. La razón eran sus ejércitos, los legendarios Tercios Españoles. Su “Fundación” a cargo de Don Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba “el Gran Capitán” a principios de ese siglo durante las Guerras de Italia creo el origen de esta infantería que combinaba las armas de fuego y la pica. Estos soldados dominaron los campos de batalla de media Europa, el norte de África, América, y parte de Asia y Oceanía. Batallas épicas como…… Ceriñola, Pavia, San Quint...2022-07-1351 min

Media People PodcastEP65 - Apex Mobile Media Co-Founder & CEO - Walder AmayaWe have a return guest—Walder Amaya from Episode 4 is back on the podcast. So what’s Walder been up to since we last chatted way back in 2015? Quite a bit actually. He departed Evolve Media to co-found Apex Mobile Media—a leading mobile marketing solutions company. And in just a short period of time the company has grown to include the Apex Gaming Network and AlphaKonnect. Walder takes us through where the idea for Apex came from, and what was required of both him and his business partner, Chris Lombardi, to make the company a reality. We also get a firs...2022-06-2851 min

Media People PodcastEP64 - Magnet Senior Vice President & General Manager - Janice LiuData—it has always played a role in advertising and marketing, and its prominence & demand has only grown over time. As a matter of fact, many thought leaders refer to data as the new oil to illustrate just how important it has become. And at the heart of all this is today’s guest, Janice Liu. Janice is the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Magnet, a data & engineering consulting business. Born in China and raised in Vancouver, Janice has held senior level roles at both the agency and client level, and is also the founder of multiple start-ups incl...2022-05-3138 min

Media People PodcastEP63 - Broadside9 Media CEO - Andrew MurrayMedia, adtech, renewable energy, and seafood? It’s quite the eclectic mix of business interests, but it’s just a selection of the many professional endeavors of today’s guest, Andrew Murray. Andrew is the CEO of Broadside9, a media agency specializing in interactive media solutions. Andrew was born in Ottawa, but spent the majority of his youth in Prince Edward Island. You’d think a media agency CEO would be armed with a business degree, but Andrew studied Neuroscience, focusing his research on learning and memory functions of the brain. And it’s a degree that comes in handy when you c...2022-04-191h 03

Media People PodcastEP62 - Standard Media Index VP, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships - Darrick LiDarrick Li’s Comscore career started directly after university, and continued for more than a decade. He began as an analyst before pivoting into sales—a move that would launch his career within the company and take him all the way to Senior Director of Sales. It should be no surprise that Standard Media Index tapped him to lead their foray into the Canadian market. Outside of work, Darrick has a history of giving back—both within and outside of the media industry. Darrick Li stops by to chat about growing up in Markham, his time at Comscore, what brought him to...2022-03-2945 min

Media People PodcastEP61 - WS Chief Media & Operations Officer - Maz TannirThink managing media a country with two national languages is complicated? Try handling media and marketing in India—a country with over 1.3 billion people, a number of languages & dialects, and a variety of cultural nuances that need to be accounted for. But that’s only one of the many pieces that make up the life and career of today’s guest, Maz Tannir. Born in Lebanon, Maz’s father moved his family to Oman in order to escape the war happening at home. After high school, Maz moved to Cyprus to study business at Cyprus College. But while most students enter wo...2022-03-151h 07

Media People PodcastEP60 - Theatrical Entertainment Advertising Veteran - Larry MedeirosWorking at a media agency can provide ample opportunities to support a variety of clients across a number of different industries. But no two industries—let alone clients, are truly alike. Opportunities to support theatrical movie studios can be particularly limited given that there are only a handful of them in the entire world. But today’s guest, Larry Medeiros, has worked with the likes of Sony, Paramount, and Warner Brothers. You’d expect most kids to gravitate towards TV and video games, but a young Larry Medeiros found his passion in radio. And he pursued that passion—enrolling in the radi...2022-03-011h 04

Media People PodcastEP59 - Acast Canada Managing Director - Heather GordonWhen Acast—one of the world’s leading podcast companies, wanted to expand into Canada, they tapped Heather Gordon to lead the charge. A digital media sales veteran, Heather got her start at CHUM, working as an unpaid office assistant. She moved over to a paid role at CHUM Interactive, providing sales support for one of their first digital sales teams. She rose through the ranks before taking the reins of the digital sales team responsible for the legendary Canadian music television brand—MuchMusic. From there Heather moved to the CBC, where she led digital sales for the public broadcaster. Heathe...2022-02-1555 min

Media People PodcastEP58 - Sales Health Alliance Founder - Jeff RiseleySales reps: Stop me if you’ve heard this line—“You’re only as good as your last quarter”. Success in sales is quantifiable, and it can seem like an endless chase to hit one’s target—with little room to breathe when you do. The constant hustle can massive repercussions on mental health. But there is hope. Today’s guest, Jeff Riseley, is tackling the mental health issues plaguing sales professionals. Motivated by experiences from his own sales career, Jeff is the founder of Sales Health Alliance—a company that teaches salespeople how to improve their mental health, build resilience, and ma...2022-01-1853 min

Media People PodcastEP57 - Derooted Immersive Creative Director & Partner - Simón Rojas GajardoIn the push to persuade audiences to choose your product or service over the competition, it’s easy to forget that advertising is in itself both a form of art and expression. This is part of what motivated today’s guest, Simón Rojas Gajardo, to pursue a career in advertising’s creative side. Simón is both the Creative Director and a Partner at Derooted Immersive—a creative technologies company that specializes in producing uniquely memorable and interactive experiences for brands and live events. Simón was born in Santiago, Chile, while the country was under dictatorial rule. His parents wer...2022-01-0432 min

Media People PodcastEP56 - LinkedIn Financial Services Lead - Amina MatternWe’ve had our share of worldly individuals on the Media People Podcast, but very few have criss-crossed the globe like today’s guest, Amina Mattern has. Born in Pakistan, Amina’s personal, academic, and professional journey has taken her to places such as Dubai, Houston, Kuala Lumpur, Vancouver, and Montreal – to name a few. Amina is currently based in Toronto, where works as the Financial Services Lead for LinkedIn Marketing Solutions. But marketing wasn’t part of the original plan. Amina originally wanted to be a journalist, obtaining a graduate degree in journalism from Montreal’s Concordia University. Like many budding...2021-12-0754 min

Media People PodcastEP55 - Dentsu New Business Manager - Amy FosterHustle—it’s a requirement for anyone trying to make it in media. And it’s a word that today’s guest, Amy Foster uses to describe herself. Amy is a New Business Manager at Dentsu Canada—the Canadian division of Dentsu International, one of the world’s largest multinational media & marketing communications companies. On the outside, media might appear to be one the more exciting and sexier industries. But little is ever made about the demands, let alone the impact it can have on a person. Amy gives us a candid look into how after suffering from burnout she decided hit...2021-10-1345 min

Media People PodcastEP54 - Authentic Leadership Coaching Founder - Kristine LyretteLeadership jobs are some of, if not the most sought-after roles. But stop me if you’ve heard this, it can be lonely at the top. And even leaders need an experienced person to lean on. That’s exactly the gap that today’s guest, Kristine Lyrette aims to fill. Kristine is the founder of Authentic Leadership Coaching—a company that helps leaders become better at what they do. With an HR diploma from Confederation College in hand, a career in media didn’t seem like an obvious path at the time. But an opportunity to join Due North as a media as...2021-09-211h 04

Media People PodcastEP53 - Star Metroland Media Director of Digital Sales - Cheryl LucianiMaking the jump to digital advertising can be challenging, especially if you’re coming from the broadcast world. Moving to a new medium while pivoting careers can make it even more difficult. But today’s guest, Cheryl Luciani, did just that. Cheryl’s the Director of Digital Sales at Star Metroland Media, but it was broadcast buying where she got her start—planning and negotiating multimillion-dollar television campaigns for brands such as Johnson & Johnson and Coca-Cola. She pivoted not only into digital media, but also media sales when an opportunity to cross the aisle with Rogers Media presented itself. Cheryl Luciani...2021-08-2551 min

Media People PodcastEP52 - Bell VP of Digital Marketing and Sales - Corby FineVice President, drummer, and fellow podcaster, Corby Fine sits down to chat with us about the twists and pivots that comprise his story. A lifelong Toronto native, Corby attended Ryerson University where he studied Administration and Information management. After graduation, he jumped into the dot com start-up world as a project manager. He would pivot into sales, focusing on pharmaceuticals with Pfizer. This was at the time when Viagra was arguably worth more than gold, and made Pfizer reps the target of burglars and thieves. Corby’s digital media career started agency side, but his move to Rogers Communications is wh...2021-07-0756 min

Media People PodcastEP51 - Porter Novelli VP, Head of Digital Innovation & Integrated Media - Saeed ZamanBoth personally and professionally—Saeed Zaman is probably one of the most globalized individuals you’ll ever meet. Born in Pakistan, his family moved to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia when he was just four. When it came time for University, Saeed applied to a number of schools in the United States, ultimately landing at Purdue University in Indiana. His media career started immediately after graduation when he was recruited by Starcom’s Chicago office. From there he would continue to grow. Senior level opportunities presented themselves taking Saeed to places such as Los Angeles, Dallas, Toronto, and Dubai. Saeed Zaman...2021-05-2659 min

Media People PodcastEP50 - Think Start Inc. Co-Founder - Mohit RajhansContent Marketer, producer, entrepreneur, educator, and author—these are some of the many roles comprising the career of today’s guest, Mohit Rajhans. But if the name sounds familiar, it’s probably because you’ve seen his work in front of the camera. Mohit’s eclectic career includes various reporting roles for the CBC, Breakfast Television, and OMNI Television—where he was Canada’s authority on Bollywood Cinema. Mohit Rajhans sits down to chat about his life growing up in Mississauga, attending an arts high school where he focused on the drama arts, his experience as a movie extra, and working as bot...2021-05-181h 09

Media People PodcastEP49 - Scotiabank Director of Account Management, Agency Ops, & MKTG Channel Strategy - Gah-Yee WonPlanning and transacting media used to be a straightforward process. You hired an agency, and benefitted from their collective buying power, vendor relationships, and knowledge. But in an age of data, disruption, and a slew of new platforms, many marketers are rethinking this time-old formula. One option involves finding new & innovative ways of working closer with your agency partners. But in some cases, it might involve taking certain responsibilities in-house. These are some of things that today’s guest, Gah-Yee Won, has been tasked with navigating. Gah-Yee is the Director of Account Management, Agency Operations, & Marketing Channel Strategy at Scotiabank, on...2021-03-301h 08

La Tertulia de CómicosLa última fiesta en Génova, 13Antonio Castelo, Pere Aznar y David Navarro hacen el análisis político más serio de la radio española. No es la primera mudanza que realizan el PP. Nos acompaña Charo Álvaro, directora de comunicación de Gil Stauffer, la empresa de mudanzas que se encargó de mover los muebles y enseres de la Sede del PP de Valencia en 2016 y Víctor Manuel Balandín que nos cuenta cómo funciona el mercado de los coches de lujo.2021-02-2046 min

Media People PodcastEP48 - Accessible Consumer Tech Influencer - Joel DembeJoel Dembe, Paralympian and former #1 ranked Canadian wheelchair tennis player returns to the show. When I first introduced Joel back in Episode 15, he had just retired from wheelchair tennis and was balancing a corporate communications career with becoming a media personality. Joel still works in corporate communications, but with increased responsibilities that include public relations. But that’s not the only thing he’s been up to. His media roles have also expanded to include a TED Talk, an ambassadorship with the Rick Hansen Foundation, Paralympic broadcast commentator for the CBC, and most recently—consumer tech influencer. It’s that last rol...2021-02-0948 min

Media People PodcastEP47 - COMMB President - Amanda DorenbergModel, entrepreneur, talent manager, ad tech and marketing professional—these are just some of roles comprising the eclectic career of Amanda Dorenberg. A native of Prince Edward County, Canada. Amanda fast-tracked her education, graduating high school when she was just 16 before moving on to study computer programming in college, and marketing in university. Modelling was Amanda’s first big career move, which took her on shoots around the globe. While modeling, she saw an opportunity to put her marketing prowess to work and began representing some of her fellow models. But all of this came to a grinding halt one day...2021-01-191h 01

Media People PodcastEP46 - TSN Head of Brand Partnerships - Jamie SaullFor most of us? 2020 hasn’t been good for business, but if you work in the sport media world, it has been an absolute disaster. Professional leagues abruptly shut down mid-March because of COVID-19, and would spend months trying to find ways to safely restart. For today’s guest, Jamie Saull, his professional world came to a grinding halt. Jamie’s the Head of Brand Partnerships at TSN, a Canadian sports media company that produces live broadcasts and news content for its portfolio of online, TV, and radio platforms. When the sports world stopped, Jamie had to think fast to keep c...2020-11-0357 min

Media People PodcastEP45 - Pelmorex Head of Data Sales and Product Strategy - Celeste NormingtonDo you work in digital media? If so, then you already know how comprehensive it can be. You could be working with anything from data to content to search or social—and that’s not even the full list. Today’s guest, Celeste Normington, has seen her career grow with the evolution of digital media. Celeste started out at the old Toronto.com, which offered local search engine advertising solutions well before Google was known for it. From there Celeste moved to Olive Media, where she rose through the ranks from sales executive to management—working on everything from monetizing partners...2020-10-1543 min

Media People PodcastEP44 - Midas Exchange Senior Director of Strategy - Boris ChoMarketer, strategist, and nerdologist—that’s the way Boris Cho introduces himself on LinkedIn. But if you dig a little deeper, you’ll learn that the Midas Exchange’s Senior Director of Strategy has one helluva story to tell. Boris was born in Sao Paulo, Brasil, and emigrated with his family to Canada at an early age. 1980’s & 90’s pop culture was a big part of his upbringing—everything from cartoons, comic books, video games, music and even professional wrestling. All of which helped shape the person he is today. And it was pop culture that influenced his early career moves. This in...2020-08-2556 min

Media People PodcastEP43 - CANNADA BRANDS Founder & Creator - Jordan BrooksScience argues that people are either left brain or right brain thinkers. Left brain people are more likely to analytical, while right brain thinkers tend to be more creative. However, today’s guest, Jordan brooks, defies this theory by straddling both sides of the spectrum. A native of Barrie Ontario, music was one of Jordan’s passions growing up, but upon graduating from university he found himself working in the AdTech world. He’s held roles at AdConion, Olive Media, and was one of the early employees at Cadreon’s Canadian office. As a matter of fact if you go through...2020-07-2851 min

Media People PodcastEP42 - Pressboard Co-Founder & CEO - Jerrid GrimmEntrepreneurship is something that was engrained in Jerrid Grim’s psyche from an early age. In fact if you ask Jerrid, he’ll tell that his younger self believed that starting a business was the only way to make money. A native of suburban, Edmonton, Jerrid’s first job was a local flyer route. But unlike most kids who are stuck spending hours bundling flyers before lugging them out for delivery, young Jerrid outsourced part of the labour to his sisters—essentially turning his first job into his first ever managerial role. After high school Jerrid enrolled at the Northern Alberta...2020-06-231h 05

Media People PodcastEP41 - Wine Renaissance Woman & Entrepreneur - Angela Aiello [pka 'Super Wine Girl']Wine: It’s one of the few things as old as time. There are different types & colours, and it can range in price from inexpensive to unaffordable. It’s also the one of the few exports many countries aggressively compete to be known for. Picking the right wine is enough make your head spin, but today’s guest, Angela Aiello, has spent the better part of her career helping young adults make sense of it. Angela started in hospitality while at university, working in the Four Diamond restaurants at some of the Niagara Region’s biggest wineries. After graduation she relocate...2020-06-0943 min

Media People PodcastEP40 - Clue Digital Co-Founder & CEO - Joshua AlverniaGoing out and starting your own company isn’t easy, but it’s difficult to resist when you have a solution that could benefit an entire industry. And that’s what today’s guest, Joshua Alvernia, and his peers have done. Josh is the co-founder and CEO of Clue Digital: a comprehensive marketing service that leverages automation, data science, and analytics to improve media performance on customer acquisition campaigns. Ad tech was the farthest thing from Josh’s mind growing up. He was in a band, with ambitions of making it in the music business. When that wasn’t panning out he pivot...2020-04-2842 min

Media People PodcastEP39 - Group Director, Strategy @ Omnicom Media Group - Terra SharekFrom small-town Northern Ontario to the heart of Canada’s media industry, today we chat with Terra Sharek, Group Director of Strategy at Omincom Media Group’s, Red Magnet. Originally from Dundalk, Ontario, Terra spent the early part of her life on a farm. She moved to Beaverton during her high school years and then relocated to Barrie, Ontario to study advertising at Georgian College. Terra’s media career started before she even had the chance to graduate, beginning as a digital media assistant at M2 Universal, and looking after high-profile clients such as the Dairy Farmers of Canada and the Ro...2020-04-1426 min

Media People PodcastEP38 - datakris inc. Founder - Kris MAKUCHData, it’s what many people refer to as the ‘new oil’. It’s supposed to provide the unbiased insights companies need to make key decisions. But extracting those insights is easier said than done, and that’s what today’s guest, Kris Makuch, aims to change. Kris is the founder of datakris, a consultancy that interprets and uses data to help companies retain and acquire new customers. Originally from Poland, Kris’ family immigrated to Canada and settled in Toronto when he was just 2 years old. He caught the video game bug early on when he received a Sega Genesis, and has been a...2020-03-3128 min

Media People PodcastEP37 - CYTRINE CONSULTANCY Founder - Cynthia RubinoEntrepreneur, senior media executive & leader, award winning media buyer, and one of the early advocates for mental health & wellness in the media industry, Cynthia Rubino, stops by to chat. A Cosssette media alumnus, Cynthia landed at the agency right out of university. In an industry where it’s not uncommon for talent to move around she stayed at Cossette, moving from planning assistant to media manager during her 16-year tenure with the agency. When Novus Media expanded into Canada, Cynthia was one of their first hires. After building and establishing the Novus Canadian office, she moved into teaching where she cu...2020-02-2535 min

Media People PodcastEP36 - Daily Hive Co-Founder & CRO - Manny BahiaStarting a website might be easy, but finding success in today’s digital publishing world is extremely difficult. Both audiences and advertising dollars tend to be concentrated between a few popular platforms, with the rest of the internet duking it out for the leftovers. But that didn’t deter today’s guest, Manny Bahia, from jumping in. Manny is the co-founder and Chief Revenue Office of Daily Hive—a news, information, and entertainment site servicing millennial audiences through localized editions in select Canadian and US cities. Originally a computer science major, Manny shifted to business after taking a microeconomics elective in his f...2020-01-0725 min

Media People PodcastEP35 - BRS CEO & Founder - Brooke RobinsonYou can call Brooke Robinson many things- social media maven, entrepreneur, and multiple sclerosis survivor. One of the OG’s of social media strategy, Brooke’s career started at Sunlife Financial, where she was charged with managing their social media presence. Her experience took her to the agency world, where she would start and head-up, Mindshare Canada’s first-ever social media department. There she worked on campaigns for clients such as American Express and Ford, to name a couple. It was during this time that Brooke was handed her biggest challenge yet- she was diagnosed with an accelerated form of multip...2019-10-2940 min

Media People PodcastEP34 - Twitter Manager of Large Client Solutions - Ivan PeharEducator and Sales Leader, these are two ways you can describe today’s guest, Ivan Pehar. Ivan’s media career started agency side, where he worked at a number of (agencies) including Mediacom and OMD. His work in performance marketing caught the eye of AOL, which recruited him to manage advertising campaigns for their home internet service. He pivoted to AOL’s media sales department after the company got out of the ISP business, and went on to hold senior media sales roles at Sympatico MSN and Yahoo! Canada. Ivan is currently the Manager of Large Client Solutions at Twitter Canada...2019-08-2033 min

Media People PodcastEP33 - Mellor Croy Managing Director - Zoltan TothMany people have made the jump from media sales to agency life. But few have left the world of media sales to start their own agency, but that’s exactly what Zoltan Toth—Managing Director of Mellor Croy has done. A lifelong music aficionado, Zoltan's first media gig was overseeing the jazz time slot at his University's campus radio station. After graduation he parlayed that passion into a full time career, holding positions at Denon Music, Koch Entertainment, and Entertainment One. He pivoted into media sales at Famous Players—looking after the emerging world of in-cinema advertising. Famous Players was eventu...2019-08-0637 min

Media People PodcastEP32 - MightyHive Managing Director - Tessa OhlendorfFrom selling domain registrations to media buying & planning to building & managing advertising trading desks, Tessa Ohlendorf has quite the expansive resume. But if you look back at the early part of her life, you’d be hard pressed to find a direct path to the ad tech world. Born & raised in Toronto, Tessa’s early passions were rooted in photography and art. But it was philosophy that captured her mind and would become the cornerstone of her university education. After university, Tessa entered the world of internet marketing- holding positions Tucows & HostCompare. Tessa would eventually pack a suitcase for New York...2019-04-0237 min

Media People PodcastEP31 - Blue Ant Media President of Canadian Media - Jamie SchouelaJamie Schouela, Blue Ant Media's President of Canadian Media stops by to chat. A Montreal native with a life-long passion entertainment, Jamie always found a way to tie this passion into both his academic and work life. From campus DJ to summer student running the promo van for a Montreal radio station, after university Jamie moved into full-time marketing gigs for some of the biggest names in Canadian media including Alliance Atlantis, Canwest, and Shaw Media.2019-01-1540 min

Media People PodcastEP30 - Compass Content Marketing Founder - Emily BaillieThe Media People Podcast turns the big 3-0! For our 30th episode we get a look into the life and career of educator & entrepreneur, Emily Baillie. The founder of Compass Content Marketing, Emily’s story starts in the small town of Grand Bend, Ontario, and continues to cities like Kitchener-Waterloo, Toronto, along with a brief stint in Dublin, Ireland. Social justice has played a major part in her career. Emily’s held positions at both the Irish Human Right’s Commission and Legal Aid Ontario. In-between she’s managed to mesh her passion for travel with communications, heading up content marketin...2018-12-0438 min

Media People PodcastEP29 - INNOCEAN Worldwide Canada Director of Programmatic & Ad Operations - Tracy BallHave you ever volunteered your way into a management role? Tracy Ball has. The founder of Stars & Strollers- a program where parents enjoy a day at the movies with their toddlers, impressed corporate partner Cineplex so much that they bought the idea, and made her made their manager of groups sales and special events. But this just one of many roles in the career of Tracy Ball. This Waterdown native studied Broadcast Journalism at Mohawk College. After graduation she jumped into the entertainment industry, booking talent for campus events. From there she pivoted into media, holding sales support and leadership...2018-10-2341 min

Media People PodcastEP28 - Published Author/Head of Partnerships at True Calling - Tyler CameronTyler Cameron, published author and media sales leader stops by to chat. What make’s his story so interesting is that it’s full of career jumps and pivots. Born & raised in small-town Northern Ontario, Tyler relocated to study radio broadcasting at college in Hamilton, Ontario. After college he pivoted into media buying and planning, landing at mega media agency, OMD. From there he made the jump to media sales, hocking TV and digital ad space at TheScore, Rogers Media, and Brightroll. Tyler is currently the head of partnerships at True Calling, but he’s also a published author. He'll give u...2018-06-1927 min

Media People PodcastEP27 - CIBC Director of Digital Marketing & Operations - Yuli ShumskyYuli Shumsky, the Director of Digital Marketing & Operations for Canadian financial institution, CIBC, stops by to chat. Born in the Ukraine before the fall of communism, Yuli, emigrated to Canada as a teenager. He went on to study at York University in Toronto, and quickly caught the advertising bug through a summer marketing gig. He liked both the work and the paycheque, and decided to swap his life around going from full time student and part time employee, to part time student and full time employee. The rest of his story reads like an unofficial history of programmatic advertising, where...2018-04-1737 min

Media People PodcastEP26 - INNOCEAN Worldwide Canada Head of Insights & Analytics - Seif KhemaissiaINNOCEAN Worldwide Canada Head of Insights & Analytics - Seif Khemaissia, stops by. Born in Algeria, Seif's personal and professional journey has taken him across four continents, and from entrepreneur to analytics & ROI guru. He shares with us his thoughts on the media industry- and where he thinks it's all going, his passion for football, and why he calls retired Manchester United player Eric Cantona, one of his heroes.2018-01-2345 min

Media People PodcastEP25 - Cottage Life Magazine Editor-In-Chief - Michelle KellyFrom the front desk to the corner office: Michelle Kelly stops by to talk about her rise from receptionist to Editor-In-Chief of Cottage Life Magazine.2017-11-2129 min

Media People PodcastEP24 - The Social Producers President - Stewart StevensonStewart Stevenson is the president and founder of The Social Producers- a Toronto-based startup focused on simplifying the social video production process for both brands and consumers. A digital media veteran, Stewart kicked-off his career at internet domain & directory company N49. From there he made the jump to the agency world, holding senior level positions at places such as Cossette Media, Mediacom, Klick Health, and OMD. Stewart chats with us about his time in the industry, where he got the idea for The Social Producers, and why he chose to go out on his own.2017-09-1936 min

Media People PodcastEP23 - The Influence Agency Partner & Business Development Manager - Tom YawneyTom Yawney is both the head of business development and a partner at The influence Agency- A Toronto-based agency leading the charge in the influencer marketing space. Tom’s career path has had some interesting turns- with more pivots than linear progressions. Some highlights include playing hockey in Australia and the Netherlands, scriptwriting for TSN, and working as a consultant for an internet marketing company. What makes Tom’s story unique is that unlike other entrepreneurs who have appeared on the Media People Podcast- with businesses in their 4th, 5th, or 6th year of operation, is that at time of reco...2017-08-0340 min

Media People PodcastEP22 - Tapped Mobile President & Co-Founder - Jed SchneidermanIn this episode we chat with Jed Schneiderman, President & Co-Founder of Tapped Mobile- a mobile-focused ad tech solutions company. But media and tech weren’t always part of his story. Jed started out in the garment industry before making the jump to CPG powerhouse, Procter & Gamble. His professional media career kicked off at AOL- back when dial-up subscribers were just as important as ad sales. Jed’s held senior roles at Digital Cement, Echo Marketing, Bell Media, and Microsoft- where he helped launch the Bing search engine to the Canadian Market.2017-07-1132 min

Media People PodcastEP21 - Fifth Story President - Shelley MiddlebrookMy guest is Shelley Middlebrook, President of Fifth Story- a company that specializes in content marketing solutions and strategies. Shelley started her professional career selling cars, but a recession moved her into media sales as a print rep, working for some of Quebecor’s B2B publications. Her next role was at Brunico Communications, where she started an impressive 11-year stint capped off with her rising to the role Executive Vice President. She pivoted to broadcast media at the CBC, and after holding senior roles at Rogers Media, the Globe and Mail, and Postmedia, she’s moved into the agency worl 2017-02-0743 min

Media People PodcastEP20 - Maxus Managing Director, Head of Strategy - Scott StewartToday we get a peek into the life of an executive at a global media agency. Scott Stewart, Managing Director, Head of Strategy, for Maxus Canada stops by to chat. Scott’s path into the media world didn’t start directly out of school. After taking some time to be a self-proclaimed snowboard bum in Kelowna, British Columbia, Scott landed his first media gig at the legendary Canadian advertising firm, Vickers & Benson. From there he rose through the industry ranks, assuming senior roles at agencies such as Vizuem, Carat, and UM. So what’s Scott’s secret to success? More than any...2016-11-0832 min

Media People PodcastEP19 - Digital AdLab & advertience Founder/CEO - Ray ReidFrom client side, to supplier side, to agency side- Ray Reid has had one of the most well rounded media careers. Ray can also add one other title to his resume: entrepreneur. The former head of Neo@Ogilivy sits down to chat with us about his two new endeavours: advertience, a digital media agency and consulting firm, and Digital AdLab, an education company brining practical and theoretical programmatic education to the masses.2016-07-0529 min

Media People PodcastEP18 - Real Human Being Inc. Founder - Dave Howlett, RHBToday’s guest is Dave Howlett, RHB. He’s the founder and Managing Director of Real Human Being Inc.- a keynote speaking company focused on helping organizations and their employee’s breakdown silos and transcend tribalism. But being an entrepreneur is just one of the many hats this self-proclaimed 'military brat' wears. Dave is also a distinguished toastmaster, veteran scuba dive instructor, triathlete, and most recently, published author. Dave Howlett drops by to chat with us about growing up in a military family during the cold war, the perfect pitch for selling an electric toothbrush to dentists, his personal experi...2016-06-1330 min

Media People PodcastEP17 [Part 2] - Gaggi Media CEO - Laura GaggiIt’s part 2 of our chat with Laura Gaggi, Founder and CEO of Gaggi Media. In this episode we’ll learn about the growth of Gaggi Media, some of Laura’s ventures that didn’t go as planned, and her most recent endeavour- Peloton Media. And if you haven’t already, be sure to check out Part 2 of our interview.2016-05-3019 min

Media People PodcastEP17 [Part 1] - Gaggi Media CEO - Laura GaggiIt’s Part 1 of our chat with Laura Gaggi- Founder and CEO of Gaggi Media. In this episode Laura Gaggi chats with us about life growing up in Toronto, her first media gig, and why she decided to go out on her own and start Gaggi Media- an agency that’s been a major player in the Canadian media world for the past 24 years. Come back next week for Part 2, where we’ll learn about the growth of Gaggi Media, some of Laura’s ventures that didn’t go as planned, and her most recent endeavour- Peloton Media.2016-05-2417 min

Media People PodcastEP16 - Musician/Founder of Lucid Movement - Francesco AlfanoIn today’s episode we get a peek into the life of a musician working the local music scene. Francesco Alfano, the founder, and one third of the rock trio, Lucid Movement, stops by to chat about life as an artist in a digital world. We’ll also get a listen to 'Next Thing'- one of Lucid Movement’s tracks. And if you like what you hear, be sure to check them out in-person at their next show on May 20th, in Toronto, at Club 120. Tickets are available now at the band's website – www.LucidMovementBand.com.2016-05-0221 min

Media People PodcastEP15 - Paralympian - Joel DembeA former #1 ranked wheelchair tennis player in Canada, Joel Dembe has represented his county at numerous tournaments across the globe. Notably the 2012 Paralympics in London, and the 2015 ParaPan Am Games in Toronto, where he brought home the bronze medal in front of a hometown crowd. He recently retired from competition, and sits down with us to chat about what it’s like starting off as an athlete, and then growing into his own personal brand.2016-03-2124 min

Media People PodcastEP14 - Honda Indy President - Jeff AtkinsonJeff Atkinson is the Vice-President of Sales & Marketing for Green Savroee Racing Promotions, and while you may not be familiar with the company name, if you’re from the Toronto area, you are probably familiar with one of their events- the Honda Indy Toronto, a race for which he also serves as President. Jeff chats with us about managing one of Canada’s largest annual sporting events, and what it’s like working in the racing world- a place where he has spent virtually his entire professional career.2016-02-2217 min

Media People PodcastEP13 - Mindshare Chief Strategy Officer - Devon MacDonaldGut instincts and assumptions have taken a back seat to data in the decision making process and today’s guest, Devon MacDonald, is that the forefont of this practice. Devon is the Chief Strategy Officer at Mindshare Canada, where he leads overall strategy and story for the agency and their roster of clients.2016-02-0821 min

Media People PodcastEP12 - AdGear Toronto Managing Director - Joni JoynerHave you ever wanted to work abroad? Pack a suitcase and dive into a new job, in a new location? Well today’s guest, Joni Joyner, has done just that. Not once, but multiple times. Originally from Scotland, Joni has held senior ad tech and ad operations roles in places like London, Kansas City, and Australia, at companies such as AOL, Adknowledge, Sky Broadcasting, and Adconion- to name a few. She’s landed in Canada where she currently serves as Managing Director of AdGear’s Toronto Office.2016-01-2536 min

Media People PodcastEP11 - Executive Recruiter & Filmmaker - Ben DaviesToday’s guest, Ben Davies, wears two hats. By day, Ben is an executive recruiter at Grapevine Executive Recruiters, matching candidates in the media industry with their next big opportunity. By night, he’s a filmmaker- carving his own path in the Canadian film industry. Ben chats with us today about life as headhunter, and the production of his first feature length film entitled Rise & Fall, that recently wrapped principle photography, and is slated for a spring 2016 release.2015-11-2325 min

Media People PodcastEP10 [Part 2] - Twenty6Two International Media Director - Marilyn ShermanHave you ever had a rep come in and pitch the WRONG solution for the WRONG client? Marilyn Sherman did, but instead of dismissing the idea she leveraged it to win a new business pitch. This story illustrates why it's important for media agencies and sales reps to have as much face time as possible- something Marilyn feels has regressed over the years. All this, and insight into Marilyn's time at Echo Advertising, and her current role as Media Director at Twenty6Two International.2015-10-0526 min

Media People PodcastEP10 [Part 1] - Twenty6Two International Media Director - Marilyn ShermanIt wasn't for a teacher's strike, Marilyn Sherman might have had a different career path. In Part 1 of our chat with the Media Director of Twenty6Two International, we hear about how she 'tripped' (her words) into media while still in high school, learn about her days at Saffer, Cravit, and Freedman- where she served as planner and buyer on many big retail accounts like Towers department stores and Bata Shoes, and learn how the entrepreneurial culture of that agency challenged planners and buyers to rethink how they did business.2015-09-2825 min

Media People PodcastEP9 [Part 2] - Interactive Advertising Bureau of Canada President - Sonia CarrenoIt's Part 2 of our interview with Sonia Carreno- President of the Interactive Advertising Bureau of Canada. In this episode Sonia chats about her time at the DAC Group, and her experiences working in local digital media. We also get peek into some of things she is looking to accomplish during her tenure as President of the IAB Canada. Missed Part 1? Catch up on it here --> https://soundcloud.com/mediapeoplepodcast/episode9part1 2015-08-2523 min

Media People PodcastEP9 [Part 1] - Interactive Advertising Bureau of Canada President - Sonia CarrenoHave you ever wondered what it was like to be part of digital media world in the 90s? You know, back when the industry was young, VC capital was plentiful, there was no Google, and, as we saw later on, a growing bubble that was about to burst. Today's guest, Sonia Carreno- the new President of the Interactive Advertising Bureau of Canada, was front and centre for all the excitement. In Part 1 of our interview we get a glimpse into the dawn of digital advertising, but also learn about Sonia's time growing up on both sides of the Atlantic, and...2015-08-1722 min

Media People PodcastEP8 [Part 2] - TSN/Off The Record Talent Relations Producer - Aaron BronsteterWhat's it like working for Canada's biggest sports talkshow? In Part Two of our chat with Aaron Bronsteter, Aaron speaks about his current role as Producer, Talent Relations, with TSN's hit sports talkshow- Off The Record with Michael Landsberg.2015-07-2719 min

Media People PodcastEP8 [Part 1] - TSN/Off The Record Talent Relations Producer - Aaron BronsteterAaron Bronsteter - Producer, Talent Relations on the hit sports talkshow Off The Record, chats with us today. Aaron gave us so much to work with that we're going to break into two parts. In this episode Aaron chats with us about growing up in Thornhill, his time at Brock University and Humber College, and his early start in the industry that included roles at Cogeco Community TV, The Fan 590, and TheScore. Come back next Monday for Part Two.2015-07-2034 min

Media People PodcastEP7 - Mirum President - Mitch JoelWhat do you think is the highest accolade an individual in the media industry can receive? Is it a Cannes Lion? A Media Innovation Award? In my opinion, being referred to as a ‘Rockstar’ carries much more weight than any statue ever could. And that’s exactly how Marketing Magazine has described this episode's guest, Mitch Joel. There are many things you can call Mitch: from best-selling author to public speaker, to blogger, to podcaster to media agency president. The list goes on. Today we sit down with Mitch Joel- Canada’s rockstar of Digital Marketing to learn about life growing...2015-07-0629 min

Media People PodcastEP6 - Kiip CEO & Founder - Brian WongIn this episode we have the privilege of chatting with Kiip’s founder and CEO, Brian Wong. Kiip is a mobile advertising platform that matches digital ads with reward-based moments. Founded in 2010, this relatively young company is turning the advertising world upside down with its unique offering. Brian ventured down to Silicon Valley to start his career after graduating from the University of British Columbia, at the age of 18. That right, I said 18- the same age when many students are thinking about applying to University. Brian chats with us about growing up in Vancouver, life as an accelerated academic, an...2015-06-2226 min

Media People PodcastEP5 - Ignite Consulting Founder - Blaire AppotiveBlaire Appotive is the founder and owner of Ignite Consulting- a firm specializing in marketing solutions for small businesses and entrepreneurs. But before Blaire ventured out to become her own boss, she was part of Canadian media agency landscape, juggling omni-channel media campaigns for multi-national brands. Blaire chats with us about her past life in the media world, walking away from a this promising career to pursue an MBA, and why after finishing grad school, she decided to go out on her own.2015-06-0824 min

Media People PodcastEP4 - Evolve Media EVP of International Sales - Walder AmayaEmigrating with his family at a young age from his native Honduras, Walder Amaya was forced to restart his life in a new country. But this would prove to be just one of the many challenges that he would turn into opportunities. Walder chats with us about moving to a new country, dropping out of high school to start his own business, and how chance meeting with an executive at Rogers Media, started him on a career path to where he is now Executive Vice President of International Sales and Operations, at Evolve Media.2015-05-2527 min

Media People PodcastEP3 - VP of Global Marketing @ The Exchange Lab - Nikki HawkeNikki Hawke is a staple in the Canadian media world. She’s held senior marketing positions at major companies like CTV, Canwest, Alliance Atlantis, and Corus. Nikki even spent time working for Showtime, in the US. But just as media is becoming digital first, so has Nikki’s career. She’s currently Vice President, Global Marketing for The Exchange Lab. Nikki chats with us about growing up in Toronto, attending university in Quebec and New York City, and the marketing differences between TV stations and digital media firms.2015-05-1223 min

Media People PodcastEP2 - Offtrax.ca Founder & Owner - Corinne CopreniCorinne Copreni, the co-founder of Offtrax drops by to chat about her recent adventures driving from London to Mongolia, working in the Canadian media creativity industry, and why after getting a law degree in her home-country of Italy, she passed on taking the bar in favour of moving to Canada.2015-03-3029 min

Media People PodcastEP1 - Havas Media VP, Head of Strategy - Hannah SavageWhat's it like holding senior media positions on both sides of the Atlantic? We sit down with Hannah Savage- VP, Head of Strategy at Havas Media to chat about the differences in being a media manager in London and Toronto, her time working for a not-for-profit in South Africa, and growing up in a British military family.2015-03-1525 min