The management team of MPG/Media Contacts Canada is headed up by Isabel Gingras, Kevin Johnson and Chris Williams.
MPG has two co-managing directors, Isable Gingras in Montreal and Kevin Johnson in Toronto. Media Contacts is led by Chris Williams with staff in both Toronto and Montreal.
Isabel Gingras, SVP Managing Director, MPG Canada
Isabel is a media expert.
While her media proficiency has brought her great success for her clients, she is most proud of her tact as a negotiator. With a background in client services, Isabel’s purview is vast, fully comprehensive of all aspects of the media business, and ever self-challenging.
It is her energy and her expert vision that allows her to consistently develop innovative media plans, and continue to deliver for her clients.
Regardless of budget size, Isabel very proudly represents her clients, with a keen eye on what is most needed for their brand to succeed.
From a personal standpoint, she has overseen the growth of MPG within the Havas network; understanding that the strength of her company is essential if she hopes to serve her clients.
Kevin Johnson, SVP, Co-Managing Director, MPG Canada
Kevin was recently promoted to Co-Managing Director of MPG Canada, as this growing media agency increases their profile in the market and demonstrates their strength of “Leading new thinking”.
Throughout his career, Kevin has provided account service and communication planning for clients such as Procter & Gamble, GM, adidas, Mercedes Benz, Fidelity Investments and Subway. His passion and focus is delivering strategic planning fundamentals and insight to clients across all communication channels.
Kevin has significant exposure to globally aligned clients and is adept at ensuring free flowing dialogue across regions and educating teams on global best practices.
Always searching for innovation, Kevin prides himself on seeking to deliver measureable results to his clients while creating the big idea.
Chris Williams, SVP, Managing Director, Media Contacts Canada
Chris started in interactive marketing for as long as interactive marketing existed. His experience spans client strategy and creative at agencies such as Arnold Advertising and BBDO Canada in addition to online media at Media Contacts. He has developed strong integrated strategic and creative solutions for such clients as Audi, Toronto Tourism, Canada Savings Bonds, Bank of Montreal, Canadian Tourism Commission, Monster.ca, Harris Bank, Excite.ca, Kanetix.ca, Pepsi, Miller Brewing (US), Chrysler, Apple, Bell Canada, Fedex and Chapters.ca. Awards include John Caples Awards, Marketing Magazine Awards and CDMA RSVP Awards.
Chris also sits on the board of the Internet Advertising Bureau of Canada and as long as he has a glass of milk can eat half a pound of Dairy Milk chocolate in one sitting.
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