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Session Details
Day 1 Focus: CONSUMER INSIGHT This series will examine psychographics within and across the following segments: youth, baby boomers, women, allophones, seniors, and the population outside of Montreal. You'll have the chance to attend three out of six sessions, each of which will be led by a specialized market researcher. Overview of Quebec Consumer Insight
Presented By:
Alain Giguère, President, Crop Inc.
Crop's latest research into the mindset of the Quebec consumer,
to include:
- Attitudes, preferences
- Purchasing behaviour
- Aspirations
- Motivators and influencers
- And more...
Women in Quebec
Presented By:
Martin Dalpé, Director of Research & Development, Optima Market Analysis Inc.
Martin Dalpé will examine the different types of women in Quebec by
revenue, age, education, unemployment rate, housing, ethnic origin, etc.
What differentiates them from women in the other provinces? How do
you identify their various consumption patterns by cluster and carry out
effective and efficient marketing actions?
Allophones in Quebec
Presented By:
Tony C Lea Ph. D, Managing Director, Research and Development, MapInfo Canada Inc.
Speaker:
Thierry Baulu, Associate, MapInfo Canada Inc.
Tony Lea will examine some of the new census data to see which ethnic
groups are now significant in Quebec and explore several of the
Quebec allophone clusters for evidence of attributes that make them
different from the allophone clusters found in other areas of Canada.
Addressing Common Challenges: Brainstorming Session
Moderator:
Philippe Garneau, Executive Creative Director, GWP Brand Engineering
Alison Simpson, President, Enterprise Creative Selling
Our skilled moderators will address the specific challenges that those in the audience face in the Quebec marketplace. We'll open it up to the floor to consider ideas and propose solutions related
to the challenges presented. This will be a great opportunity to apply
insight gained from consumer insight sessions and will facilitate
interaction with your fellow delegates.
Québécois Outside Montreal
Presented By:
Martin Dalpé, Director of Research & Development, Optima Market Analysis Inc.
Pierre Dessureault, CEO, Optima Market Analysis Inc.
Can you segment the Quebec population into two groups: Montrealers
vs. the others? Do Québécois outside Montreal have the same profile?
Are there common points between them or should you target them
differently in order to reach the appropriate population?
Seniors in Quebec
Presented By:
Tony C Lea Ph. D, Managing Director, Research and Development, MapInfo Canada Inc.
Speaker:
Thierry Baulu, Associate, MapInfo Canada Inc.
Except for in the Prairies, Quebec has a larger percentage of persons
that are seniors than any other area in Canada. Tony Lea will examine
the attributes Quebec seniors have that make them different from
seniors found across English Canada. He will also examine products that
are consumed by Quebec seniors and see if non-francophone seniors
have similar preferences.
Youth in Quebec
Presented By:
Nathalie Rivard, President, Indigo Communication
Quebec youth from 7-18 are quite different from other Canadian kids.
During this presentation, you'll get a better understanding of:
- The psychographics of who they are
- Their psychological and sociological development as it relates to their interaction with brands
- Trends and fads within the Quebec tween and teen markets (fashion, music, media, food, leisure, etc.)
Baby Boomers in Quebec
Presented By:
Craig Dorning, Marketing Manager, BBM Canada
Robert Langlois, Vice President, Quebec Services, Sondages BBM
In this session, Craig Dorning and Robert Langlois will present results
from the most recent BBM-RTS consumer survey of over 57,000
Canadians (over 21,000 in Quebec). They will show how baby boomers in
Quebec differ from their counterparts in the rest of Canada.
Day 2 Focus: THE COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT Over the course of the second day, you'll be able to choose three breakout sessions on different competitive environments in the Quebec market. You can choose from among the sessions on retail, media planning, direct marketing, sales promotions, trade channels and advertising creative. Experts will provide an overview and insight into options, best bets, and challenges likely to be faced. Au Courant: What's Hot in Quebec
Presented By:
Christine Melançon, General Manager, Impact Research
A look at what's hot in Quebec today. To include:
- What consumers are watching, reading and buying
- The types of media they use most
- Their favourite forms of entertainment and the ones to watch
- Developing trends
Retailing in Quebec
Presented By:
Françoise Bertrand, Partner, SECOR
David Saffer, Partner, SECOR
Following an overview of the retail marketplace in Quebec and how it
differs from the rest of Canada, Françoise and David will take you on a
tour of the top retailers in Quebec and identify the fading stars. Learn the
key insights into what the retail winners in Quebec have done differently
to succeed; what works, what doesn't, and why.
Media Planning in Quebec
Presented By:
René Déry, Strategy & Research Director, Media Services, Marketel
Caroline Gagnon, Vice President, Director of Media, Marketel Média
When planning your national campaigns, why copy and paste your media
plan for the Quebec market when:
- The consumer, the culture and relationships with the media are different
- Media partners are different
- Media properties are different and offer extensive new opportunities
Creating your own media opportunity for the Quebec market can be the foundation of a solid and impactful Quebec campaign.
Advertising Creative in Quebec
Presented By:
Jean-François Bouchard, President, Diesel
We all need to produce outstanding, world-class creative to get the
results that are asked of us. In order to do that in Quebec, you need to
understand the language and the culture. Bertrand Cesvet will discuss the
kind of creative that resonates with Quebec consumers and how that
differs from consumers in the rest of Canada.
Promotions in Quebec
Presented By:
Pierre Parent, President, P2P
Promotion has evolved from a below-the-line sales tactic to a vital brand
building and relationship-driving marketing strategy. In this session,
Pierre Parent will share and discuss how Quebec consumers respond
differently to promotions than consumers in the rest of the country.
PR in Quebec
Presented By:
Carol Levine APR, Partner, Communications MECA
- "We're running an awareness campaign in English Canada and/or the US, we can easily adapt the story for Quebec".
- "No, we don't have a French spokesperson. How much of a difference can it make?"
- "O.K. so Quebecois tastes and behaviours might not be the same, but we've got a super product - they'll love it!"
Carol Levine will correct some popular misconceptions and tell tales of public relations successes and nightmares in this distinct marketplace. Learn what mistakes not to make in dealing with Quebec's editorial media, as well as how local representation is crucial in getting your key messages across.
Direct Marketing in Quebec
Presented By:
Mark Morin, President, Stratégies Marketing Direct
Used correctly, direct marketing could be the most powerful tool in your marketing arsenal. Hear how Quebec consumers respond differently to direct marketing than their counterparts in the rest of Canada.
Trade Channels in Quebec
Presented By:
John Torella, Senior Partner, J.C. Williams Group
A strategic and executional look at how the channels for different categories
of merchandise (e.g. apparel, hard goods, food, and furniture) are unique
and how each of these markets differ from English Canada.
Guerrilla Marketing in Quebec
Presented By:
Max Lenderman, Creative Director, Gearwerx
It is said that guerrilla marketing can be defined as a below-the-line methodology that simply seeks to get your brands into consumers' hands through unexpected, dynamic and progressive campaigns. Certainly, guerrilla marketing is more than that. And in Quebec, waging a guerrilla campaign means an emphasis on tactics over strategy. Max Lenderman will discuss how winning small battles might be just as important as winning the big war.
How it all comes Together: Critiquing a Great Campaign
Moderator:
John Burghardt, Creative Consultant, John Burghardt Consulting Inc.
Panelist:
Marc-André Chaput, Strategic Planner, Bos
Philippe Meunier, Creative Chief Senior Partner, Diesel
Dominique Vibien, Business Director, Quebec Market , Enterprise Creative Selling
Strategy presents one of the most successful campaigns of the past
year that targeted Quebec consumers distinctly from those in the rest
of Canada. Hear some of our experts then comment on why they think
this case was so successful and what we can all learn from the
experience.
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