MSL Canada Promotes Four and Hires Two

TORONTO, June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MSL Canada today announces the promotion of Paul Keable to Deputy Managing Director, Martha McKimm to Consumer Practice Leader, Aaron Michiels to VP Consumer and other team news. MSL Canada is a part of MSLGROUP, the Publicis Groupe's flagship communications and engagement company.

Paul Keable has been with MSL Canada for over five years, serving as SVP Digital and New Business Development and Co-Practice Leader, Consumer.  In his role as Deputy Managing Director, Keable will lead continued expansion of the agency's digital capabilities as well as growth and diversification of MSL Canada's client base. He reports to MSL Canada Managing Director, Gayla Brock-Woodland.

"MSL Canada is firmly focused on bringing clients the new and next in communications to reach target audiences in better ways," says Brock-Woodland. "Paul exemplifies our commitment to innovation. He was an early champion of social media and has created award-winning programs to drive deeper engagement with consumers through digital channels. He will continue to be a driving force in taking Digital to the next level for our clients and agency."

Martha McKimm has been with MSL Canada for over five years, serving as SVP and Co-Practice Leader, Consumer. In her new role as Consumer Practice Leader she will further expand the agency's largest practice, broadening the client roster in beauty, food, lifestyle, fashion and a soon to be announced wellness offering.

"Martha is core to MSL Canada's strong reputation in marketing communications and has built one of the largest Consumer PR teams in the business," says Brock-Woodland. "She has led national mandates for some of the most trusted and respected consumer brands as well as earning special recognition for the team's media and influencer relations capabilities." Her clients have included industry leaders, such as P&G, Loblaw, Joe Fresh and Indigo Books & Music.

Other staffing news includes Celine Rouzaud, to Account Supervisor, Consumer and the recent hires of Rainer Takahashi, formerly of Fourth Wall Media, to the position of Account Executive, Digital; and Victoria Destison, formerly with Holt Renfrew, to Account Executive, Consumer, Montreal.

About MSLGROUP

MSLGROUP is a specialty communications and engagement group that's one of the world's top 5 PR and events networks.  With more than 2,500 people, its offices span 22 countries and cover virtually every discipline required for clients to engage creatively with their audiences 24 hours a day. Adding affiliates and partners into the equation, MSLGROUP's reach increases to 4,000 employees in 83 countries.  The group offers clients strategic advice, insight-guided thinking and big, compelling ideas – followed by thorough execution.  MSLGROUP is Publicis Groupe's flagship PR and Events network. www.mslgroup.com

About Publicis Groupe

Publicis Groupe [listed on the Euronext Paris Exchange - FR0000130577 - and part of the CAC 40 index] is the world's third largest communications group. With activities spanning 104 countries on five continents, Publicis Groupe offers local and international clients a complete range of advertising services through three global advertising networks, Leo Burnett, Publicis, Saatchi & Saatchi, and numerous agencies including Fallon, 49%-owned Bartle Bogle Hegarty, and Kaplan Thaler Group. VivaKi combines digital and media expertise, allowing to connect with consumers in a holistic way, with Starcom MediaVest Group and ZenithOptimedia worldwide media networks; and interactive and digital marketing led by Digitas and Razorfish networks. VivaKi develops new services, tools, and next generation digital platforms. Publicis Groupe's specialized agencies and marketing services offer healthcare communications with Publicis Healthcare Communications Group (PHCG, the first network in healthcare communications), sustainability communications and multicultural communications. With MSLGROUP, one of the world's top three PR and Events networks, expertise ranges from corporate and financial communications to public relations and public affairs, branding, social media marketing and events. www.publicisgroupe.com

Michael Bush
MSLGROUP
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