Market like a pro

You’re not Disney? No problem. The Marketing Summit is geared to the needs and realities of Canadian small business owners and industry execs. Real information for real projects.

Straight from the source

The Marketing Summit doesn’t filter marketing expertise through entertainment industry pundits. We bring the CMOs, academics and experts directly to you, with sessions tailored to Canadian realities.

Sessions will cover:

How to harness the power of data
The real deal on content marketing
Building a brand strategy with impact

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Learn from the CMOs

Audiences are changing, the market is changing and media is changing – so your marketing should be changing too. With so much content to compete against and an altered TV landscape ahead, it's more important than ever to stand out.
Luncheon Roundtables

Join an industry expert for an intimate round table luncheon discussion. Don't miss this chance to network, share ideas and discuss the issues that matter to you. Choose from a wide variety of table discussions, hosted by the expert of your choice.

Sign-up will take place on site at registration desk, on a first-come, first-served basis. If sessions are full, please make your way to the session room 15 minutes before the scheduled start time and if there is an extra spot available, we will do our best to fit you in.

Discover what's next in creative and tech

Nick Barbuto

Ignition Factory @ OMD

How to spark a conversation that leads to action

Nick Cowling

Citizen Relations

Planning your brand in an unpredictable market

David Kincaid

Level 5 Strategy Group

Building a budget friendly content strategy

Heather Loosemore

Walmart Canada

You think you know, but you have no idea: this is the story of segmentation

Cynthia Pachovski

Nielsen

The tech you need in your marketing back pocket

Robert Rose

Content Marketing Institute

Does organic reach still exist?

Mark Tomblin

Juniper Park \ TBWA
So you think you know your audience: Cracking the Canadian Consumer

Age and gender targeting? That's nice if you only want to scratch the surface of your potential audience. But if you want to enter your next production prepared you'll want to be in the room as Telefilm and Nielsen unveil their new study digging deeper into the film consumption habits of Canadians. Cynthia Pachovski, VP, Nielsen, Consumer Insights North America, will be on hand to detail the report's findings, which breaks Canadians down into key segments, and then analyzes how and why they consume content and view Canadian films.

Cynthia Pachovski

VP, Nielsen, Consumer Insights North America

Nielsen
Data: How to get it & How to use it

Everyone talks about data shaping the marketing of the future, but where do you access it and what can you do with it? This session introduces the raw elements of data-point identification and collection, and shares how even modestly-sized projects can profit from big and small data. To illustrate the potential, a case study of RBC's participation in the web series V Morgan is Dead delves into how data and research can shape a project and impact its rollout.

Nick Drew

Chief Strategy Officer

Fresh Intelligence

John Slighte

Senior Manager, Enterprise Social Media

RBC
Let’s give them something to talk about: The New PR

PR is no longer about film reviews, publicity tours and relying on festival-reflected glory. While the old PR tactics were kind of like buying a lottery ticket, the new PR leaves less to chance. It's knowing what's important to your audience, seeing where your project intersects with their interests, and beginning that conversation through tactics that range from partnerships and events to causes and new content streams. Now, everything is PR, so learn how to harness its power with examples of activations that cut through the noise.

Nick Cowling

President, North America

Citizen Relations

Brent Nelsen

EVP, CSO, North America

Leo Burnett
Digital Deep Dive

Social media can be one of the most effective tools in your marketing toolkit, but if you're treating it like a magical free bullhorn then it's no better than sending a message in a bottle. Learn how to get social tools really working for you by diving into some cheap, cheerful and highly effective digital marketing cases. Get schooled on what not to do in social media as we focus in on the importance of pragmatism, targeting and leveraging your existing audience.

Susan Irving

Senior Director of Marketing

Pepsico Foods Canada

Mark Tomblin

Chief Strategy Officer

Juniper Park\TBWA
Afternoon Keynote: What's your content strategy

The new era of marketing is digital - and it's turning the world of content creators upside down. Advertising is native, product brands are now media companies, publishers are now marketing agencies, and media companies now have to bake the marketing into every piece of content they make.

In this session, author and content marketing strategist Robert Rose will help producers and media companies navigate the new ecosystem and become better partners and better marketers by connecting directly with audiences. Rose will discuss the new types of talent, processes and tech that are key to effectively marketing and building IP brands – and how to create long term content strategies that build ROI and equity for your company brand.

Robert Rose

Chief Strategist

Content Marketing Institute
Opening Keynote: The MBA Lens with David Kincaid

Your project is unique, and everyone will certainly want to see it. The problem is, the audience doesn't know about it. That's where one of Canada's top strategy consultants, David Kincaid, comes in. Join Kincaid as he dispenses MBA-style advice on how to look at your projects from a product POV. Kincaid has led marketing at mega brands like American Express and Labatt, and also has a broadcaster POV from his days as CMO at Corus Entertainment.

Learn about the crucial components of brand development, strategic planning, market insights and measurement from the man whose company provides thought leadership for media companies and brands looking to grow their bottom line.

David Kincaid

Managing Partner & Founder

Level 5 Strategy Group
2016 Advisory Board

Audiences are changing, the market is changing and media is changing – so your marketing should be changing too. With so much content to compete against and an altered TV landscape ahead, it's more important than ever to stand out.

Playback Marketing Summit gives you the chance to learn from Canadian brands and their marketing tool kits. Come steal some ideas from Canada's chief marketing officers to power up your go-to-market strategy.

Save $120 on registration for a limited time!

Our exclusive early bird rate is only available until September 9, 2016.

Advisory Board

Heather Loosemore

Co-chair

Sr. Director Marketing

Walmart

Mark Tomblin

Co-chair

Chief Strategy Officer

Juniper Park \ TBWA

Francesca Accinelli

Director of National Promotions and Communications

Telefilm Canada

Maurice Boucher

Director, Marketing and Communications

Canada Media Fund

Mark Childs

Chief Marketing Officer

Samsung Canada

Veronica Holmes

Digital Consultant

Frederick Lecoq

SVP, Marketing

FGL Sports

Howard Lichtman

President

The Lightning Group

Dr. Alan Middleton

Executive Director

Schulich Executive Education Centre

Joanna Miles

VP Marketing

eOne Films

Michelle Prowse

VP Planning/Group Account Director

The Hive

Jennifer Salter

Director, Shopper Marketing

Kraft Heinz Company

Elisa Suppa

Senior Advisor, Strategy and Research

Telefilm
Amp My Plan: Call for entries

Power the marketing for your next project with intel from some of Canada's best marketers. The Marketing Summit's annual Amp My Plan pitch contest gives producers the chance to present their marketing plan to a panel of experts for the chance to win feedback and a one-on-one consultation with one the judges.

For more info on the Amp My Plan pitch contest, click here
Back at it again for 2016

The Playback Marketing Summit is back for round two, bringing you marketing expertise from Canada's biggest brands and leading industry experts. Join Playback, Telefilm and strategy magazine for this one-day conference designed to inspire and arm producers, filmmakers, broadcasters and industry stakeholders with the information they need to build sophisticated, modern marketing strategies.

Save $120 when you register before September 9, 2016.

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