TORONTO – Standard Interactive, the online division of Standard Radio Inc., has appointed Karen Huschilt as vice-president of sales. She will oversee all sales for the Standard Interactive network of web sites across Canada.
Huschilt joins Standard from Transcontinental Media where she was national sales manager, new media. She was also formerly director of online sales at Alliance Atlantis. "Karen brings to us the experience and leadership the division needs to continue the rapid growth we’ve seen over the last two years," says Jean-Marie Heimrath, president of Standard Interactive.
Two additional appointments have been made to the Standard Interactive team as well. Stefan Powell as vice-president operations and Brad Gilliland, content syndication director.
Powell comes to Standard Interactive from Torstar where he held the roles of technology manager for Toronto.com and director of strategic development for SHOPTV Canada. He will oversee the Interactive division’s operations, and focus on IcebergRadio.com and Standard Radio station web sites.
Gilliland was formerly with Sam Feldman and Associates and IMG. He will oversee Sound Source Network’s programming libraries and production arm as well as direct content syndication for Sound Source Networks and IcebergRadio.com.
These assets "will be key to Standard Interactive’s distribution strategy to better serve clients that are looking to position themselves with content that supports their audiences," said Heimrath.
