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Barbie Gets Fresh

In their latest issue, Strategy Magazine teams up with Réidín Goode – Mattel Canada’s newly-appointed director of marketing – to explore the competitive pressures, partnership opportunities, and cultural impact of the world’s most popular doll.

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Marketing Magazine's 2010 Out-of-Home Report: Beyond Sampling and Price Promotions

The latest trends in in-store persuasion are reshaping the retail landscape – and fast. Jason Dubroy tells us why.

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Marketing Magazine's 2010 Out-of-Home Report: Technology Lights Up ‘The Last Three Feet’

From digital signage to virtual reality kiosks, more and more of today’s marketers are turning to technology-based tactics to connect with consumers in-store. Spider’s Jason Dubroy shares his predictions for the future of advertising at retail.

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"Shelf Help: A Guide to Shopper Marketing"

Jason Dubroy – Spider’s own Shopper Marketing expert – discusses the power of collaboration in Strategy Magazine’s “Shelf Help: A Guide to Shopper Marketing”.

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Spider Marketing Solutions Takes Bronze at 2010 PROMO! Awards

Agency honoured for work in ‘Best Use of Direct Marketing’ category

TORONTO — Spider Marketing Solutions—Canada’s only boutique consumer and shopper marketing agency—celebrated an honourable victory at this year’s PROMO! Awards, snagging a bronze award for their 2009 Harley-Davidson “It’s Yours to Win” campaign.

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Spider Marketing Solutions nets Dubroy as VP, Consumer and Shopper Strategy

Agency boosts senior strategic power with pre-eminent expert in retail marketing

TORONTO — Spider Marketing Solutions Inc., a Toronto-based, privately held full-service marketing communications agency (spidermarketingsolutions.com) is pleased to announce the hire of Jason Dubroy as vice president of consumer and shopper strategy, effective immediately. As a result of the agency’s growth and new business acquisitions, the firm continues to enhance its commitment to the shopper marketing arena, while augmenting its core competencies.

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Mattel Readies Barbie 'I Can Be Academy' Promotion

Toy company Mattel will conduct a promotion for its Barbie brand this month called the “I Can Be Academy.” Beginning on March 20, a special event will take place at the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto.

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