COMPETITION BUREAU RELEASES STRATEGIC VISION
OTTAWA, ON–The Competition Bureau of Canada published its Strategic Vision outlining how it will deliver the benefits of competition to Canadians from 2020 to 2024. As markets evolve, the bureau, it said, will be at the forefront of the digital economy through strong enforcement and promotion activities. The Competition Bureau, …
Sezzle Passes 1M Active Customer Milestone
TORONTO, ON–Sezzle Inc., a U.S. based FinTech with Canadian operations, has now passed the one million mark for active end-customers. Since launching in the U.S. in 2016, the Sezzle payments platform has enjoyed explosive growth, reported the company in a statement, as both merchants and consumers have turned to Sezzle …
Environics Analytics launches VisitorView, an innovative new product for the travel and tourism industry
TORONTO, ON–Environics Analytics today announced the launch of an innovative new product for the travel and tourism market. VisitorView is the latest example of the company’s ability to develop insightful and actionable solutions that help organizations achieve greater success. Designed specifically for the travel and tourism sector, this product leverages …
Ensuring happy B2B customers
How JDR Solutions provides excellent customer care By Steve Leer Happy customers make for happy equipment leasing executives. Often that business bliss begins with the frontline customer service representatives who answer lessee phone calls and email messages. Reps just like the seven Toronto, Ont. area women who work for JDR …
Influencer marketing: businesses and influencers must be transparent when advertising on social media
Consumers must be able to easily recognize when social media content is actually an advertisement GATINEAU, QC–The Competition Bureau sent letters to close to one hundred brands and marketing agencies involved in influencer marketing in Canada, advising that they review their marketing practices to ensure they comply with the law. …
Canada Post segment reports $135-million loss before tax in third quarter
Parcel growth continues at a slower pace than 2018 OTTAWA, ONov–Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $135 million in the third quarter of 2019, as ongoing declines in mail volumes were only partially offset by Parcels volume growth. The segment’s loss before tax in the third quarter, which …
Antoinette Benoit is 2019 Marketer of the year at CMA Awards
TORONTO, ON–A sold-out crowd of 1,200 people gathered this evening to celebrate the winners of the Canadian Marketing Association’s (CMA) 2019 Awards, presented by TD, including presentation of our premiere awards: Marketer of the Year, Best of the Best, Lifetime Achievement and Top Cause. “Every year, we are impressed by …
Women’s Executive Network (WXN) Announces Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners
KPMG works with WXN to help develop “iconic female leaders” TORONTO, ON–The list of Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners, presented by KPMG was released today, paying tribute to the outstanding women across Canada who advocate for diversity in the workforce and inspire the next generation of leaders. …
Print Three, Prime Data form strategic partnership
Print Three Expands Direct Mail, Inkjet Offering by Adding Prime Data to its Network in a strategic partnership TORONTO–Print Three Franchising Corporation has recently undergone a series of strategic partnerships and acquisitions to better serve the Canadian market. Now rounding out its offering yet again, the company has added Prime …
Brandt Signs Deal to Acquire Nortrax Canada Operations to Provide Consistent Customer Support Coast to Coast
REGINA–The Brandt Group of Companies is pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement to acquire the businesses of Nortrax Canada Inc. and Nortrax Quebec Inc., subject to due diligence and regulatory and other approvals. The landmark deal will unite all John Deere Construction & Forestry dealerships in Canada …