DIGITAL MARKETING & PR PODCAST
Welcome to Marketing News Canada, the podcast exploring how marketing happens across Canada.
Produced by Canada’s largest marketing conference series, SocialNext, we feature candid conversations with marketers, founders, and thought leaders, recorded both live at our events and through one-on-one interviews across the country.
From bold campaigns to community-driven brands, every episode celebrates the ideas, people, and stories shaping Canadian marketing.
David Meerman Scott (Fanocracy)
This episode of Marketing News Canada features author of Fanocracy, David Meerman Scott. The book is his eleventh piece & has become a Wall Street best seller.
Ben Johnson (Frontier)
Darian Kovacs interviews Ben Johnson, the Founder of Frontier. Ben is dedicated to seeing the best outcome possible when it comes to charity work.
Vitaly Pecherskiy (StackAdapt)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Darian Kovacs interviews Vitaly Pecherskiy, the Co-Founder of StackAdapt. Vitaly is a passionate technologist, futurist, and entrepreneur, and is currently leading operations, marketing, product teams at StackAdapt. Listen here.
Lisa Granatstein (Adweek)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Darian Kovacs interviews Lisa Granatstein, Chief Content Officer at Adweek. Visit Marketing News Canada.
Matt McGowan (Snap Inc.)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Darian Kovacs interviews Matt McGowan, the Director and General Manager of Snap Inc Canada, the camera company that owns Snapchat, Spectacles, Toronto based Bitmoji, and Zenly. Listen here.
Rena Nickerson (SodaStream)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Darian Kovacs interviews Rena Nickerson, the General Manager of SodaStream Canada. Listen here.
Jenn Harper (Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC.)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Darian Kovacs interviews Jenn Harper. She is the Founder of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC. Jenn is an activist, feminist, entrepreneur and all around business woman. Listen here.
Richard Wong (LinkedIn)
Richard Wong is an account executive at LinkedIn where he works with Canadian marketers to utilize the LinkedIn community and advertising platform. Currently an instructor at the University of Toronto, this is his second time on the Marketing News Canada Podcast. Listen here.
Allen Davidov (Environics Analysis)
Allen Davidov breaks down Environics Analysis. They specialize in geodemographic data, analyzing different areas based on their postal code.
Jeff Adamson (SkipTheDishes and Neo Financial)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Darian Kovacs interviews Jeff Adamson. Jeff is the Co-Founder of SkipTheDishes and Neo Financial. Listen here.
Eric Lebowitz (Critical Mention)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Darian Kovacs interviews Eric Lebowitz, Vice President of Marketing at Critical Mention. Listen here.
Sean Tyson (Quietly Media Inc.)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Sean Tyson was interviewed. He is the Chief Executive Officer at Quietly Media Inc. Over the past eleven years, Sean has led global marketing initiatives for an array of globally known brands. Listen here.
Braden Hoeppner (Herschel Supply Co.)
Darian chats with Senior Vice President of Marketing for Herschel Supply, Braden Hoeppner. You’ve probably seen their backpacks around town before.
Allan Kambeitz (Best Buy)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Darian Kovacs interviews Allan Kambeitz, the Category Officer for Computing and Digital Imaging at Best Buy Canada. Listen here.
Will Cady (Reddit)
Will Cady is the head of creative strategy at Reddit and locates homes for brands within Reddit’s diverse communities. Learn more about Will Cady.
Karla Laird (Better Business Bureau)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Darian Kovacs interviews Karla Laird from the Better Business Bureau. The Better Business Bureau is a not-for-profit organization, funded almost entirely by the dues provided by the local BBB Accredited Businesses. Listen here.
Jonah Berger (The Catalyst)
Jonah Berger is a Marketing Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, an internationally bestselling author, and a world-renowned expert on change.
Zayn Jaffer (Best Buy)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Darian Kovacs interviews Zayn Jaffer. He is the Category Officer, Home Theatre, Smart Home, & Emerging Business at Best Buy Canada. Listen here.
Tristan Lee (Google)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Darian Kovacs interviews Tristan Lee. He is the SMB Marketing Lead at Google. As the SMB Marketing Lead at Google, Tristan’s primary focus is on many aspects of marketing relating to small to medium sized businesses. Read more.
Libby Begg, David Brown, and Chris Powell (The Message)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Darian Kovacs interviews Libby Begg, David Brown, and Chris Powell from The Message. Listen to the epsiode now!