Barb Matheson

Managing Director @Coolab

Toronto, ON, CA
MOBILE NUMBERS
+91 *********19

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WORK HISTORY

Sep 2018 — Present

Managing Director @Coolab

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As director of this creative agency, I draw on my client-side experience to build collaborative, transparent and valued partnerships. My PR and experiential marketing background helps guide creative work that is both visually compelling and conveys clear, consistent storytelling. I’ve been instrumental in expanding the agency into the entertainment industry, securing new business and building lasting relationships. Past and current clients include Canadian Tire, Kraft Heinz, Netflix, TIFF, Cineplex Pictures, Sony Music, and Touchwood PR.I also provide bespoke entertainment-related PR services in the areas of film, television and streaming through key client partnerships, including as the Canadian PR Lead for Apple TV+ and as VP, Publicity & Promotions for Touchwood PR focusing on the Netflix Canada account (Jan 2023 - present).

EDUCATION

2000 — 2001

Humber College

Certificate

1992 — 1996

McGill University

B.Ed

SKILLS

PublicityFilmDigital MediaPublic RelationsBroadcastSocial Media MarketingSocial MediaBloggingMedia RelationsFilm ProductionVideoMarketing CommunicationsPress ReleasesTelevisionCorporate CommunicationsVideo ProductionEntertainmentContent StrategyActing

ABOUT BARB MATHESON

Seasoned communications leader with over 20 years of experience spanning publicity, PR, marketing, strategy and corporate communications in the entertainment industry and, more recently, as Managing Director of a creative studio. Leader of projects and teams both large and small—from hugely successful blockbuster film campaigns and A-list talent tours to immersive pop-up exhibits and brand activations.

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