CAMP and DMAC join forces for CAMP Marketing Awards
Toronto, ON — The Canadian Association of Marketing Professionals (CAMP) is pleased to announce a collaborative agreement with the Direct Marketing Association of Canada (DMAC) for its second annual Marketing Awards. The awards, which launched in 2015, recognized excellence in the Canadian Marketing Community in specific marketing facets such as …
The Canadian Marketing Association elects a new board chair & board mmbers
TORONTO — The Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) is pleased to announce that Chris Stamper, Senior Vice President, Corporate Marketing, Community, Environment at TD Bank Group, has been elected as the new Board Chair for 2016-2017. Stamper, who was elected at CMA’s Annual General Meeting on May 26, takes over from Bryan …
Contactless payments take off in Canada
Paves the way for mobile payment growth Oakville, Ontario — The value of contactless payments made by consumers in Canada more than doubled over the past year, according to a new study published by Technology Strategies International Inc. The report titled, Canadian Payments Forecast – 2016, estimates that the value …
Apple Pay now widely available for Interac debit cardholders
The next evolution of debit payments extends to BMO Financial Group, Scotiabank and TD Bank Group TORONTO – Interac Association/Acxsys Corporation (“Interac”), Canada’s domestic debit network, is pleased to announce the participation of additional financial institutions offering Apple Pay to Interac debit cardholders. Interac debit cardholders from BMO Financial Group, …
In a shaky economy, retailers find new ways to drive sales
American Express study indicates retailers are shifting to an online presence to grow revenue and profits in 2016 TORONTO –– This year, Canadian retailers are looking for new ways to increase sales by leveraging new technologies, e-commerce and social media says the fourth annual Canadian Retail Insights Report released today by American …
Cognitive commerce is the new creative destruction for marketers
Today’s rate and pace of technological innovation is blistering. In its wake entire industries are being tipped askew; some are converging, some emerging and others are being overtaken by new competitors. Just consider the impact of Uber’s mobile app business model on the taxi industry, or Airbnb’s online marketplace …
Cult Collective LP appoints Jwee Peng Tan VP, Ideation
Calgary, Alberta – Cult Collective LP, a customer engagement-focused marketing firm headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, with offices in Vancouver, BC; Kingston, Ontario, and Atlanta, Georgia, is pleased to announce the addition of a new VP, Ideation, Jwee Peng Tan. Jwee is a strategic thinker, a dreamer and a creative marketer all …
Canada Post segment reports first-quarter profit before tax of $44 million as parcel business grows
Mail volumes and revenue continue to decline OTTAWA –– Continuing strength in the Parcels line of business contributed to a $44-million profit before tax for the Canada Post segment in the first quarter of 2016. This compares to a profit before tax of $24 million in the same period a year ago. …
RBC wins Best Payment Innovation and Best Use of Data Analytics
PRESS RELEASE: TORONTO — RBC is honoured to once again be recognized by Retail Banker International (RBI) in its annual awards competition, by winning Best Payment Innovation and Best Use of Data Analytics for 2016. “We’re proud to be recognized on the world stage for providing an exceptional experience for our clients,” …
Sionic Mobile’s ION Loyalty three-digit checkout with instant rewards gains momentum with small businesses
Business owners gain edge with faster, more secure mobile-to-mobile checkouts PRESS RELEASE: ATLANTA — Sionic Mobile today announced its proprietary, mobile-to-mobile, three-digit checkout process is gaining traction among small business owners. Requiring no new hardware or upfront investment, ION Loyalty provides small business owners with mobile checkouts that are faster, easier and …