2008 Conference Speakers
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Doug Checkeris
Doug was named CEO of MediaCom U.S. in the fall of 2007. Doug strengthens and broadens MediaCom's management team by bringing his extensive media background, impressive track record and intimate knowledge of MediaCom's global capabilities to the U.S. client base.
Prior to taking on this role, Doug was President and CEO of MediaCom's Canadian operations, known as The Media Company. During his tenure in Canada, he helped build The Media Company into the largest and most successful media investment management company in the country, placing #1 for several successive years on RECMA's ranking of Canadian agencies.
Doug began his career at MBS in Canada 25 years ago as a media trainee. After a series of promotions, he joined the MBS management committee in 1986. He was named managing partner in 1996, one year before MBS joined forces with MediaCom to form The Media Company. He was named President and CEO of The Media Company in 2003.
Doug has successfully pitched and run a broad range of clients spanning virtually every category, some of which include: TD Canada Trust, BMW Canada, Procter & Gamble, Nokia, Best Buy/ Future Shop, Pfizer Canada, Warner Bros., LVMH, ConAgra Foods, GlaxoSmithKline, Moosehead/ Carlsberg and Michelin.
Doug has been active in developing many of the services now offered in Canada. He pioneered the agency's entry into online media, developed a specialized group that manages events and promotions, and spearheaded corporate research. In addition, in 2005 Doug was a member of the Media Jury for the Cannes Media Lions.
When he's not working, Doug enjoys spending time with his two children, and competing in Master's Lacrosse, Basketball and Ski Racing.
