Mercury Public Affairs taps Muttart as MD

Jaimy Lee May 20, 2009

WASHINGTON: Mercury Public Affairs named Patrick Muttart as an MD and leader of the firm's new Canada/US practice, starting May 4.
 

Facebook, Wordpress.com lead "conversational" media growth: comScore

Chris Daniels April 06, 2009

TORONTO: The number of Canadians visiting conversational media—including blogs and social networking sites—grew by 6% last year, outpacing the 1% growth in total Internet users. In total, conversational media now reaches 80% of Canada's online population of just over 24 million people.
 

Botanical PaperWorks hires first agency for North American PR

Chris Daniels April 06, 2009

WINNIPEG: Botanical PaperWorks has hired Palette Public Relations to help increase brand awareness of its 100% post-consumer waste stationary, which is embedded with seeds that sprout into wildflowers when planted.
 

National Public Relations lays off 4% of its Toronto staff

Chris Daniels April 06, 2009

TORONTO: National Public Relations has laid off seven of its Toronto staff, eliminating both junior and senior positions.
 
Canadian Interview: Keith McArthur

Canadian Interview: Keith McArthur

Chris Daniels April 06, 2009

Keith McArthur, senior director of social media and digital communications, spoke to PRWeek about how Rogers is improving its online communications, particularly as it relates to consumer complaints.
 

Former National colleagues launch CoeurIdeas

Chris Daniels March 16, 2009

TORONTO: Sarah Thompson and Mandi Davis, former colleagues at National Public Relations, have launched their own agency, believing clients today are looking for alternatives to big agencies.
 

Scotiabank plans year-long PR support of ETrade rebrand

Chris Daniels March 16, 2009

TORONTO: The Bank of Nova Scotia has given ETrade Canada a new name—Scotia iTrade, and will support the rebrand with ongoing communications support
 
Canadian Interview: Julie Rusciolleli

Canadian Interview: Julie Rusciolleli

Chris Daniels March 16, 2009

Julie Rusciolleli, president of Maverick Public Relations, talks to PRWeek about the pitch process
 

Canadian Thermos Products hires Cohn & Wolfe

Chris Daniels March 09, 2009

TORONTO: Cohn & Wolfe has been hired to execute the Canadian Thermos Products' first significant media relations campaign in Canada.
 

Toronto Film Festival creates new VP, communications role

Chris Daniels March 09, 2009

TORONTO: The Toronto International Film Festival has created a new VP, communications role, and has hired Jennifer Bell to fill it.
 

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