Rogers Media has announced Jason Tafler is joining the company as chief digital officer. Tafler most recently worked at digital marketing solutions company Pointroll. He will be responsible for strategic and operational leadership for the digital division of Rogers Media with accountability for financial and operational targets.

Jennifer Villamere has been promoted to Transcontinental Media community manager. Prior to the title change Villamere worked at Canadian Living as senior web editor, a position she held since September 2008.

Word on the Street Halifax has announced Colleen Ritchie as its new executive director. Ritchie is the founder of the Go To Group, a event production and sponsorship consultancy. She has also worked with Progress magazine as its event manager.