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<site xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">1146136</site>	<itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="http://www.profectio.com/wp-content/thelab.gif"/><itunes:keywords>Canada,podcast,blogging,blogs,rss,web,2,0,internet,marketing,advertising</itunes:keywords><itunes:summary>The Lab - A weekly show where we break down the industries top stories.</itunes:summary><itunes:subtitle>The Lab - A weekly show where we break down the industries top stories.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:category text="Technology"><itunes:category text="Tech News"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Business News"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Management &amp; Marketing"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Technology"><itunes:category text="Podcasting"/></itunes:category><itunes:author>Dave Forde</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:email>dforde@profectio.com</itunes:email><itunes:name>Dave Forde</itunes:name></itunes:owner><item>
		<title>Safeway Goes All In on Humour And Relatability For New “That’s The Way” Summer Campaign</title>
		<link>https://profectio.com/2026/06/04/safeway-goes-all-in-on-humour-and-relatability-for-new-thats-the-way-summer-campaign/</link>
		
		
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:59:49 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Campaign Corner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[June]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Michelle Crowley]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[North Strategic]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Safeway-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Man in a blue denim shirt pushes a shopping cart along a refrigerated aisle in a Safeway store." style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Safeway-150x150.jpg 150w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Safeway-50x50.jpg 50w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Safeway-300x300.jpg 300w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Safeway-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Safeway has launched its new brand platform, “That’s The Way,” alongside its summer campaign—an integrated effort designed to re-establish the brand as the go-to destination for Canadians’ weekly grocery shop.]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">121435</post-id>	<dc:creator>dforde@profectio.com (Dave Forde)</dc:creator></item>
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		<title>Bell Media Unveils Cross-Platform Strategy For 2026/27 Upfronts</title>
		<link>https://profectio.com/2026/06/04/bell-media-unveils-cross-platform-strategy-for-2026-27-upfronts/</link>
		
		
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:40:52 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[2026 Upfront / Newfront Announcements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Product Updates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bell Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Crave]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CTV]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[June]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[TSN]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bell-Media-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Bell Media" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bell-Media-150x150.jpg 150w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bell-Media-300x300.jpg 300w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bell-Media-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Bell Media has announced its 2026/27 programming slate for CTV and Crave, featuring a ton of new originals and acquired series, returning fan favourites.]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">121619</post-id>	<dc:creator>dforde@profectio.com (Dave Forde)</dc:creator></item>
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		<title>Corus Announces 2026/27 Slate Of Shows</title>
		<link>https://profectio.com/2026/06/04/corus-announces-2026-27-slate-of-shows/</link>
		
		
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:38:53 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[2026 Upfront / Newfront Announcements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Product Updates]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Corus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Corus Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[June]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GLOBAL_GRID_2026_UPFRONTS_Final-1-150x150.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Corus Announces 2026/27 Slate Of Shows" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GLOBAL_GRID_2026_UPFRONTS_Final-1-150x150.png 150w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GLOBAL_GRID_2026_UPFRONTS_Final-1-300x300.png 300w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GLOBAL_GRID_2026_UPFRONTS_Final-1-100x100.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Global, a Corus Entertainment) network has unveiled its 2026/27 broadcast season slate, featuring four new U.S. acquisitions and two new Canadian original productions.]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">121629</post-id>	<dc:creator>dforde@profectio.com (Dave Forde)</dc:creator></item>
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		<title>Golden Arches Go Global: McDonald’s Unveils Massive FIFA World Cup 26 Campaign</title>
		<link>https://profectio.com/2026/06/04/golden-arches-go-global-mcdonalds-unveils-massive-fifa-world-cup-26-campaign/</link>
		
		
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:50:53 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Campaign Corner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FIFA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[June]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[McDonalds]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://profectio.com/?p=121606</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/McDonald-s_Canada-The_FIFA_World_Cup_26-_Goes_to_McDonald-s-_Ser-2-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Golden Arches Go Global: McDonald’s Unveils Massive FIFA World Cup 26 Campaign" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/McDonald-s_Canada-The_FIFA_World_Cup_26-_Goes_to_McDonald-s-_Ser-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/McDonald-s_Canada-The_FIFA_World_Cup_26-_Goes_to_McDonald-s-_Ser-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/McDonald-s_Canada-The_FIFA_World_Cup_26-_Goes_to_McDonald-s-_Ser-2-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />McDonald's is bringing fans around the world – including some of soccer’s most iconic names – together to celebrate the game’s biggest moments, turning a shared passion into energy you can see, feel, and taste.]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">121606</post-id>	<dc:creator>dforde@profectio.com (Dave Forde)</dc:creator></item>
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		<title>On The Move: Media Buyers Edition For June 4, 2026 (Canadian Tire Corporation, Omnicom Media Canada, PHD Canada, Glassroom)</title>
		<link>https://profectio.com/2026/06/04/on-the-move-media-buyers-edition-for-june-4-2026-canadian-tire-corporation-omnicom-media-canada-phd-canada-glassroom/</link>
		
		
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:23:16 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Media Marketplace People]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Media Marketplace People (Buyers)]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[On the Move]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[On the Move - Media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brandium-access]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[buyers-access]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Canadian Tire Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Glassroom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[June]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Omnicom Media Canada]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://profectio.com/?p=121576</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/On-The-Move-Media-Marketplace-150x150.webp" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="On The Move - Media Marketplace" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/On-The-Move-Media-Marketplace-150x150.webp 150w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/On-The-Move-Media-Marketplace-100x100.webp 100w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/On-The-Move-Media-Marketplace-png.webp 250w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />As part of the Media Marketplace, here are the latest changes at Canadian Tire Corporation, Omnicom Media Canada, PHD Canada, and Glassroom as of June 4, 2026.]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">121576</post-id>	<dc:creator>dforde@profectio.com (Dave Forde)</dc:creator></item>
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		<title>Alicia Eggington Appointed President And Country Manager Of P&amp;G Canada</title>
		<link>https://profectio.com/2026/06/03/alicia-eggington-appointed-president-and-country-manager-of-pg-canada/</link>
		
		
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:33:05 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[On the Move]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[On the Move - Marketers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alicia Eggington]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brandium-access]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alicia-Eggington-150x150.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Alicia Eggington" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alicia-Eggington-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alicia-Eggington-100x100.jpeg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Alicia Eggington is starting the next chapter in her career as the new President and Country Manager at P&#038;G Canada.]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">121593</post-id>	<dc:creator>dforde@profectio.com (Dave Forde)</dc:creator></item>
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		<title>What Happened In Public Relations Last Week – May 29, 2026</title>
		<link>https://profectio.com/2026/06/03/what-happened-in-public-relations-last-week-may-29-2026/</link>
		
		
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:53:19 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Week in Review - PR In Canada]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[June]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://profectio.com/?p=121518</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/wp-1737902360916-150x150.gif" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Weekly Wrap Up - PR In Canada" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/wp-1737902360916-150x150.gif 150w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/wp-1737902360916-100x100.gif 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Discover the leading public relations stories from our sister publication PR In Canada for the week concluding May 29, 2026:]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">121518</post-id>	<dc:creator>dforde@profectio.com (Dave Forde)</dc:creator></item>
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		<title>Marketers On The Move: SickKids Foundation, LEGO Group, PepsiCo, Bimbo Canada</title>
		<link>https://profectio.com/2026/06/02/marketers-on-the-move-sickkids-foundation-lego-group-pepsico-bimbo-canada/</link>
		
		
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:55:01 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[On the Move]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[On the Move - Marketers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bimbo Canada]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[brandium-access]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[June]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[LEGO Group]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PepsiCo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SickKids Foundation]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/on-the-move-profectio3489166226468355047.-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="On The Move" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/on-the-move-profectio3489166226468355047.-150x150.jpg 150w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/on-the-move-profectio3489166226468355047.-75x75.jpg 75w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/on-the-move-profectio3489166226468355047.-100x100.jpg 100w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/on-the-move-profectio3489166226468355047.-200x200.jpg 200w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/on-the-move-profectio3489166226468355047.-64x64.jpg 64w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/on-the-move-profectio3489166226468355047.-220x220.jpg 220w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/on-the-move-profectio3489166226468355047..jpg 250w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Here are the latest marketing-role hires and promotions across Canada as of June 2, 2026, from companies such as SickKids Foundation, LEGO Group, PepsiCo, and Bimbo Canada]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">121566</post-id>	<dc:creator>dforde@profectio.com (Dave Forde)</dc:creator></item>
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		<title>BeaverTails And Kraft Dinner Release Limited Time Menu Collaboration</title>
		<link>https://profectio.com/2026/06/02/beavertails-and-kraft-dinner-release-limited-time-menu-collaboration/</link>
		
		
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Campaign Corner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Beavertails]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bicom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[June]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BT-2026_KD_InstagramPost_EN-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="BeaverTails x Kraft Dinner Release Limited Time Menu Collaboration" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BT-2026_KD_InstagramPost_EN-150x150.jpg 150w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BT-2026_KD_InstagramPost_EN-300x300.jpg 300w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BT-2026_KD_InstagramPost_EN-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Are you ready for a new summer treat because BeaverTails and Kraft Dinner Canada have partnered up to create the creamiest, cheesiest and unexpected menu items.]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">121556</post-id>	<dc:creator>dforde@profectio.com (Dave Forde)</dc:creator></item>
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		<title>The Biggest Digital-Out-of-Home Conversation In Canada Is Happening June 17th. Ten People Are Getting In Free. Are You One Of Them?</title>
		<link>https://profectio.com/2026/06/02/the-biggest-digital-out-of-home-conversation-in-canada-is-happening-june-17th-ten-people-are-getting-in-free-are-you-one-of-them/</link>
		
		
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:06:56 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Media Marketplace]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2026]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="150" height="150" src="https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DPAA_contest_800x800_v2-150x150.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="DPAA contest 800x800_v2" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DPAA_contest_800x800_v2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DPAA_contest_800x800_v2-300x300.jpg 300w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DPAA_contest_800x800_v2-50x50.jpg 50w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DPAA_contest_800x800_v2-100x100.jpg 100w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DPAA_contest_800x800_v2-600x600.jpg 600w, https://profectio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DPAA_contest_800x800_v2.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />On June 17th, the brand and agency leaders shaping Canadian media are converging at MaRS Discovery District in Toronto for DPAA Summit Canada. And we're putting ten people in the room for free.]]></description>
		
		
		
		<post-id xmlns="com-wordpress:feed-additions:1">121538</post-id>	<dc:creator>dforde@profectio.com (Dave Forde)</dc:creator></item>
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