Cision Canada Appoints Terry Foster President
TORONTO, 8 August 2011 – Cision, the leading provider of PR software, services and tools for the marketing and public relations industry, today announced the appointment of Terry G. Foster as President of Cision Canada.
Foster joins Cision Canada after an extensive management career in public relations and marketing services companies. The former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of BurrellesLuce (2006-2009), Foster most recently was CEO of a Toronto-based company that supports enterprise PR, corporate communications and marketing strategies through social and traditional media and social viral video. He began his career at Durrants in London, UK, where he rose from Account Manager to Client Services Director.
“Terry brings a unique blend of experience, energy and innovation to his new role. He adds significant and complementary skills to the outstanding management team in place at Cision Canada,” said Joe Bernardo, Chief Executive Officer of Cision North America.
“Having viewed Cision from the outside as a competitor, I’ve witnessed first-hand its excellence in media and influencer research, PR software and tools, and media monitoring and analysis. I’m thrilled to join the world’s leader in solutions that help marketing and PR people power their stories, connect with audiences, and drive positive business outcomes,” Foster said.
Foster holds M.A. and B.A. (Honours) degrees from the University of Western Ontario. He is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, the Institute of Public Relations, and the Software and Information Industry Association.
About Cision
Cision is the leading provider of software, services, and tools to the public relations and marketing industry. Marketing and PR professionals use our products to help manage all aspects of their brands – from identifying key media and influencers to connecting with audiences; monitoring traditional and social media; and analyzing outcomes. Journalists, bloggers, and other influencers use Cision’s tools to research story ideas, track trends, and maintain their public profiles. Cision is present in Europe, North America and Asia, with partners in over 125 countries and is quoted on the Nordic Exchange with revenue of SEK 1.1 billion in 2010. For more information, visit www.cision.com.
Related Links
http://ca.cision.com/
http://ca.cision.com/products_services/products_services_overview.asp
For More Information:
Joyce Toye
Director of Marketing & Public Relations
416.750.2220 x2215
Joyce.Toye@cision.com
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