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.
Chief Willie Sellars (Williams Lake First Nation)
Ted and Chief Willie discuss how the Williams Lake First Nations celebrated Canada's first National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Listen to the episode!
Mark Harrison (Black Talent Initiative)
Ted and Mark chat about how to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit. Black Talent Initiative provides career access for Black Canadians. Read more.
Chelsea Cain Maclin (Lunch Club)
Chelsea and Ted discuss how AI has made building networks more accessible and the cultural networking differences that exist today. Visit Marketing News Canada.
Jennifer Ménard-Shand (Staff Shop)
Throughout this episode, Jennifer shares her tragedy to triumph story and discusses the growth of her business. Listen to the episode now.
Tennile Cooper (She Is Epic)
Shelley and Tennille talk at length about her new adventures with Unbounce, leading the team to build hype around the “Conversion intelligence” platform.
Tim Nudd (Clio Awards)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Ted Lau chats with Tim Nudd, Editor in Chief at The Clio Awards. Listen to the episode now.
Alain Hunkins (Hunkins Leadership Group)
Alain is the author of the bestselling book "Cracking the Leadership Code" which shares the valuable principles and practices that Alain developed and refined during his 25 years working with leaders. Alain and Shelley discuss empathy as a tool that is overlooked in traditional leadership.
Karina Kogan (Peloton)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Ted Lau interviews Karina Kogan, the former SVP and Global Head of Product Marketing at Peloton. Listen now.
Brian Neumann (Kraft Heinz)
During the interview, Brian discusses the importance of planning your creative assets specifically to individual platforms. Visit Marketing News Canada.
Jeremy Shaki (Lighthouse Labs)
Darian and Jeremy discuss the concepts of reskilling and upskilling as a strategic response to managing ongoing changes in skill demands. Read more.
Matthew Royse (Digital Marketing Director)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Ted Lau interviews Matthew Royse, Digital Marketing Director for Syntax. Visit to learn more about the interview.
Chris Stone (Bench Accounting)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Daryl Louie interviews Chris Stone, VP of Product Design with Bench Accounting. Listen to the episode now.
Linda Hazzan (Toronto Public Library)
During this episode, Daryl and Linda chat about the way Libraries are pivoting to better serve their communities and recover during the covid-19 pandemic.
Frank Bach (Headspace)
Shelley & Frank discuss the meditation and mindfulness app, Headspace. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Headspace has seen an uptake in users. Read more.
Shannon Katschilo (Medallia)
Shelley & Shannon dive into AI technology to collect data. Data can be used to leverage technology & understand consumer feedback on a broader scale.
Sandhya Suryam (Everything Wine)
Shelley and Sandhya chatted about their shared love for wine and email marketing. They mentioned how to make wine shopping even more fun and approachable.
Jay Chaney (Broken Heart Love Affair)
On this episode of Marketing News Canada, Daryl Louie interviews Jay Chaney from the Broken Heart Love Affair. Listen to the episode now.
Camila Merlano (McDonalds Canada)
Camila shares her insight into how the evolution of social media has impacted the outcomes of corporate marketing projects. Listen to the episode now.
Stephen Armstrong (MAPLE Business Council)
In the interview, Stephen provides his own words of advice for small and medium-sized businesses, who wish to enter the US market. Read more.
Alexandria MacFarlane (Truly Lifestyle Brand)
Alexandria is a talented young entrepreneur. She began her career as an influencer. She used to sell her clothes on Instagram, which gained her a significant following and trust from her followers. Whenever she was having a bad day she said always turned to skincare.