Target Gives The Nod To MDC Partners For Canadian Marketing Efforts

BY: 

Dave Forde
June 28, 2011

As american retailer gets closer to their highly anticipated 2013 launch into Canada they have announced that MDC Partners has been selected to lead their marketing efforts in Canada.  This will be an integrated solution on the part of MDC with a number of their agencies involved including kbs+p Canada and Veritas Communications, along with support from Northstar Research Partners and BOOM! Marketing.

“Throughout the agency selection process MDC continuously inspired the Target team with their passion for our business and innovative ideas across all disciplines,” said Michael Francis, Chief Marketing Officer and Executive vice president, Target. “We look forward to partnering with MDC to bring the Target brand to life for our Canadian guests as we move toward our Canadian opening.”

Carat will also play a role working with Target and MDC as a media communications company, providing media research and consumer insight.

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Dave “The Connector” Forde has been involved in the marketing, public relations and technology industry across Canada for over 20 years in various sales and marketing roles, he launched The Connected One network of business sites which connects buyers to the right sellers. Profectio and PR In Canada covers news about the marketing and public relations industry each day helping professionals advance their career and businesses. He also serves as an advisor to a number of businesses across the country. Find Dave on LinkedIn and Twitter.


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