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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Hilary Borndahl

Founder & CEO, Miix Analytics Inc.

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Penny Hicks

Managing Director, Client Partnerships, The Globe and Mail

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Darrick Li

VP Sales, North America, Standard Media Index

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Allie Diep

Agency Development Lead, LinkedIn Technology Canada Inc

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Arden Tucker

Sr. Director, Solutions Consultant, TRKKN, Omnicom Media Group

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Barb Huggett

General Manager & SVP Ad Sales, Captivate

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Fiona Karl

Director, Growth Marketing, Sun Life Financial

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Rita Steinberg

Vice President, Media, Fuse Create

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Trevor Cresswell

Advertising Industry Relations Lead, Google Inc.

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Joanne Crump

EVP, Integrated Media, Active International

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Neil Cameron

Executive Director, Agency Partnerships & Mid-Market Sales, TikTok Canada

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Meighan Topolnicki

Executive Director, Media Solutions & Research, Cineplex Media

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Indresh Kohli

Executive Head of Marketing (Canada) & Head of Marketing Spend Effectiveness (International), Dr. Oetker

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David Zagury

Director, Paid Media, Neil Patel Digital Canada

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Nadia Chegrinec Johnson

Director, Integrated Marketing Communications & Channels, Canada Post Corporation

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Barry Marcus

SVP, Media and Agency, Environics Analytics

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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