

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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Dec 13, 2023 • 29min
Liz Geraghty (Wendy's)
The one where Daryl Louie from AntiSocial Media Solutions chats with Liz Geraghty, Chief Marketing Officer at Wendy’s, about:Wendy's authenticity in brand voice and toneWendy's growth strategy in CanadaSassiness and fun as it connects to a challenger brandSign 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-programFollow Marketing News Canada:Twitter - twitter.com/MarketingNewsC2Facebook - facebook.com/MarketingNewsCanadaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/marketing-news-canadaYouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCM8sS33Jyj0xwbnBtRqJdNwWebsite - marketingnewscanada.com Follow Daryl LouieWebsite - https://antisocialsolutions.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryllouieFollow Liz Geraghty & Wendy’sLiz’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-geraghty-4173a75/ Wendy’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/wendys-international/ Wendy’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/WendysCanadaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dec 11, 2023 • 51min
Leticia Manzanares (Return-It)
The one where Ted Lau at Ballistic Arts chats with Leticia Manzanares, Marketing Director at Return-It, about:Return-It's recycling program and how to make memorable campaigns with not so glamorous things like recyclingHer secret to career growthNewcomers, diversity and leadershipSign 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 Leticia Manzanares:Leticia’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leticia-manzanares-47451327/Return-It’s Website - https://www.return-it.ca/ Return-It’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/encorp-pacific-canada/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 30, 2023 • 41min
Eric Morris (Google Canada)
The one where Darian chats for a second time with Eric Morris, Head of Retail at Google Canada, about:Current trends in consumer spendingAdvertising advice for retailers around the holidaysAnd 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-programFollow Marketing News Canada:X - 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/dariankovacsX - twitter.com/dariankovacsFollow Eric Morris:X - https://twitter.com/_EricMorrisLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmorrisgoogleAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 20, 2023 • 39min
Christie Horsman (Thinkific)
The one where Ted Lau at Ballistic Arts chats with Christie Horsman, Vice President of Marketing at Thinkific,, about:Christie’s journey to her position with ThinkificThe keys to being a successful senior leader in marketingFuture of Creator Economy and B2B MarketingAnd all things dijon mustard!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 Christie Horsman & ThinkificChristie’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christie-e-horsman/Thinkific Website - https://www.thinkific.com/Thinkific Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thinkific/Thinkific LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkific/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 14, 2023 • 43min
Paul Briggs (eMarketer/Insider Intelligence)
The one where Sarah Stockdale from Growclass chats with Paul Briggs, Principal Analyst at Insider Intelligence (eMarketer) Canada, about:Paul’s origin story and his journey to his role with Insider IntelligenceMarketing in Canada vs. the USThe future direction for Insider Intelligence (eMarketer) CanadaAnd 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-programFollow Marketing News Canada:X - twitter.com/MarketingNewsC2Facebook - facebook.com/MarketingNewsCanadaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/marketing-news-canadaYouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCM8sS33Jyj0xwbnBtRqJdNwWebsite - marketingnewscanada.com Follow Sarah Stockdale:Website - sarahstockdale.caLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/sarahstockdaleInstagram - instagram.com/skstockdaleX - twitter.com/skstockFollow Paul BriggsLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-briggs-51061539/ Website - https://www.insiderintelligence.com/analysts/paul-briggsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 9, 2023 • 38min
Nick Lammie (EA SPORTS)
The one where Amanda Smith from Monday Creative chats with Nicholas Lammie, Global Campaign Director for the FC Brand at Electronic Arts (EA), about:Nick’s journey to his position at EAThe recent EA SPORTS FC re-brandFuture directions for EA SPORTSSign 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-programFollow Marketing News Canada:Twitter - twitter.com/MarketingNewsC2Facebook - facebook.com/MarketingNewsCanadaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/marketing-news-canadaYouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCM8sS33Jyj0xwbnBtRqJdNwWebsite - marketingnewscanada.comFollow Amanda Lee Smith:Website - mondaycreative.coLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/amandaleesmith1Instagram - instagram.com/amandaleesmithFollow Nicholas Lammie & EA SPORTSNick’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaskanelammie/ EA SPORTS’ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/easportsfifa/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 6, 2023 • 48min
Matt Rivard (Google Canada)
The one where Darian chats with Matt Rivard, Director of Strategy and Product for Google Canada, about:Google’s use of AIThe impact of AI on the marketing & advertising industryAnd 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-programFollow 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 Matt Rivard & Google CanadaMatt’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewrivard/ Google CA’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/googlecanadaOther ResourcesGoogle AI Principles - https://blog.google/technology/ai/ai-principles/ Google Ads Performance Max - https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/10724817?hl=en Google Ads Broad Match - https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/12159290?hl=en Marques Brownlee YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@mkbhd AI Explained YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aiexplained-official Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 26, 2023 • 30min
Valerie Walker (Business + Higher Ed Roundtable)
The one where Darian chats with Valerie Walker, CEO of the Business & Higher Education Roundtable (BHER), about:The origin and purpose of the Business & Higher Education Roundtable (BHER)Advice on how sector councils can work with post-secondary institutions to address skills gapsThe role of Continuing Education in career developmentThe benefits of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) for employersSign 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-programFollow 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 Valerie WalkerTwitter - https://twitter.com/Val1Walker LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/vewalker Follow BHERWebsite - https://bher.ca/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/bhercanada?lang=en LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/company/bher Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 23, 2023 • 24min
Danielle Trevino (Crayola)
The one where Darian chats with Dani Trevino, Social Media Marketing Strategist at Crayola about:Dani’s journey to working for CrayolaThe Crayola FactoryAnd 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-programFollow 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 Dani TrevinoLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellectrevino/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/d_trev Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/d.trevPretzel’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corgipretzelAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

5 snips
Oct 16, 2023 • 34min
Steve Mossop (Leger)
Steve Mossop, Executive Vice President of Leger Vancouver, discusses AI trends in Market Research, accurate election polling, and the transformative effects of AI in marketing. The podcast explores major technological watershed moments and the challenges of accurate polling in the age of viral content and AI manipulation.


