4 Things To Expect From Simon Jennings & Postmedia Network

BY: 

Dave Forde
January 31, 2012

We reported that Simon Jennings had left his position at Olive Media to become the Chief Revenue and Digital Officer at Postmedia Network, something that surprised some, and left a few others with a “but why feeling,” as Postmedia Network has struggled since its inception to get its digital game on.

I recently ran into an someone who worked with Simon in the past, we stuck a conversation about the changes in the industry and they shared the following comment, “I’d follow Simon into battle anytime. He knows how to manage a team, share his vision and get things done.”  Knowing a number of other individuals who have worked for Simon over the years, it is not surprising to hear that said about him.  His track record speaks for its self as he’s built great companies and teams everywhere he has been,  he’s has earned the nickname, Simon “General” Jennings.  While at Olive Media, with the help of his team, they created a strong brand within the advertising industry, and there is no doubt that we can expect some big things in his new role. Here are 4 things that we expect to see:

  1.  There will be a kick ass Postmedia Network party sometime this year, probably in the fall
  2. Postmedia Network will be on a hiring spree – a number of people will follow Simon over to Postmedia, he’s a “General” and people want to work for a leader, his track record shows as people have followed him from Yahoo! Canada to Olive Media; no doubt his inbox is filling up with resumes from other people in the Canadian advertising industry wanting work at Postmedia
  3. Postmedia Network will buy at least 1 start up before 2012 is done – although he has either run or employed by a few companies, deep down Simon has an entrepreneurial spirit, he also recognizes the opportunity for a larger company to acquire an integrate startups, Paul Godfrey, President & CEO of Postmedia Network, has been on the look out to acquire more startups
  4. Postmedia’s online advertising sales will start to see an increase, perhaps sometimes around mid-2012

As you’ll see from the photos below from two of Olive Media’s annual parties, Simon has a flare for doing it up big – but he does it on the playing field and in the boardroom.

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Dave Forde


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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