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Watch: Meet a Legend – Hugh Dow – MacLaren McCann (Retired)

MacLaren McCann (Retired)

A leading figure in Canadian media management for over 40 years, Hugh Dow’s foresight and keen business sense have made him a celebrated player in Canadian media. He has held key industry positions including Director and Chairman of Canadian Media Directors’ Council and Chairman of Media Brands Canada. He also launched one of Canada’s largest media management companies, M2 Universal (formerly Initiative Media).

Mr. Dow retired from full-time responsibilities with Mediabrands in December 2010 and was subsequently appointed a director of Postmedia Network and serves on the board of Re-Shift Media, a social marketing start-up.

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