Media Council


The CMA Media Council shares diverse perspectives based on their wide range of experiences around issues facing various facets of media—including clients, agencies, partners, technology, broadcasters and content—to empower marketers to make informed decisions.

Council Members

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Co-Chair

Reagan Zuzarte

President, Triangles

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Co-Chair

Sarah Thompson

CSO, Mindshare Canada

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Vice Chair

CMA Test

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Bob Kane

VP Sales, The Podcast Exchange

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Chloé Boissonnault

Director General, Communications-Marketing, Bell Media

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Mary Kreuk

Executive Director, Sales & Marketing, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

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Ishma Alexander-Huet

VP, Client Advice & Management, Initiative Media Canada, Inc.

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Caroline Gianias

President, Radio Connects

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Claire Jones

Account DIrector, MiQ

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James Hannah

Group Director, Advertising Cloud, Adobe Canada

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Penny Hicks

Managing Director, Client Partnerships, The Globe and Mail

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Peter Boggs

SVP and Practice Leader, Environics Analytics

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Erika Lang

Director, National and Multi-Market Sales, Metroland Media Group

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Julie Unsworth

Director, Corporate Marketing, Walmart Canada Corp.

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Noah Vardon

VP National Media Lead- The Greenhouse Team, Cossette Media

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Sarah Fitzgerald

Agency Partner, Facebook

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Jamie Gargatsougias

Head of Brand, YouTube Strategy, Google Inc.

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General

CMA Forward Administrator

Canadian Marketing Association

Recent Articles Authored by Council

The AI revolution in Canadian marketing: Seizing the opportunity and charting the course

Following the upskilling of more than 1,300 professionals, the program’s second phase will focus on strengthening marketing expertise in sectors such as automotive, food processing and grocery retail

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How Canadian marketers can lead through economic uncertainty

Following the upskilling of more than 1,300 professionals, the program’s second phase will focus on strengthening marketing expertise in sectors such as automotive, food processing and grocery retail

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Tackling career uncertainty in today’s marketing landscape

At a recent Canadian Marketing Association Media Council meeting, the conversation turned to the reality of career uncertainty, and the group shared raw, practical and inspiring insights for navigating those moments with strength and strategy.

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The future of the Canadian media ecosystem

We recently gathered with fellow industry leaders, who are part of the Canadian Marketing Association’s Media Council, to tackle a question that’s both timely and complex: What does the future of the Canadian media ecosystem look like, and what role do we play in shaping it?

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Integrating brand and performance for sustainable growth

Over the past decade, the marketing landscape has witnessed a pronounced shift towards performance advertising, driven by its ability to deliver measurable, immediate results.

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Media trends to watch for in 2025

As we look ahead to 2025, the media landscape is poised for significant transformation, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and the evolving ways consumers interact with content.

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