The M&K Media team provides top credentials in media management. Julie McIlroy leads the communication planning side of the company. Julie King runs media buying operations. However, the two disciplines are closely integrated and work hand in hand throughout the entire planning and buying process. Meet our team:
Jill McDonald
President
Jill is a senior media thought leader with over 20 years of agency experience. She has experience across a wide spectrum of sectors including CPG, Telco, & FI. She has been industry recognized for innovative and quality work through winning multiple industry awards.
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Julie McIlroy
Partner & Co-CEO
Before launching M&K, Julie spent 20 years in executive positions at large global agencies with top brands like Pfizer, Unilever, Kellogg’s, Pepsi, Kodak, Fed Ex, Burger King, Jaguar, DeBeers, Merrill Lynch and Timex. More details...
Julie King
Partner & Co-CEO
Julie has more than 20 years at major Canadian ad agencies including 8 years in media sales. She has a wealth of media buying and planning experience in all brand categories, in all Canadian markets, and in all media. More details...
Sarah Howarth
Group Account Director
Sarah has over 19 years of agency experience and has built a reputation of cultivating successful collaborative client relationships and strategic thought leadership. She has been successful in driving brand growth and achieving performance/sales goals. Spanning a variety of categories such as CPG, financial services, entertainment, media, public utility.
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Faebri Michetti
Group Account Director
Faebri is an innovative media planner with over 19 years of experience. His work with clients in CPG, QSR, Retail, Finance, Automotive and Non-Profit has won multiple national advertising awards. His most notable work includes We All Play for Canada – Canadian Tire and Fixed Rate Pizza – Pizza Pizza.
Jennifer Young
Director of Media Buying Services
Jennifer has 20 years of agency experience in media buying and has managed hundreds of campaigns. She has enabled numerous high-profile clients in the beauty, health and fitness categories increase revenue year over year. Jennifer has particularly strong skills in negotiation, multi-tasking, budget management and vendor relationships.
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Breanne Scott
Media Supervisor
Breanne graduated from the Advertising and Marketing Communication Program at Sheridan College before joining M&K Media in June 2014. She is a research guru, constantly expanding her wealth of media knowledge. Breanne’s skillset and passion for creativity enable her to develop innovative media solutions, fit to each client’s goals.
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Ryan Goodrich-Hurlbut
Media Planner
Ryan joined M&K Media in 2017 and has experience in media planning and buying. He specializes in digital media and enjoys the process of seeing a campaign grow and come to fruition. His knowledge helps clients make the most out of their campaigns by analyzing backend data and maximizing the potential on each media tactic. More details...
Janine Andal
Media Planner
Janine is a Media Planning and Buying Assistant with over four years of experience in media. She is highly skilled in media costings, detail-oriented, and proficient in managing bookings and material deadlines at M&K. More details...
Van Doan
Media Planner & Buyer
Van joined M&K Media in October 2024 as a Media Buying and Planning Coordinator. She holds a Post-Graduate Certificate in Media Management from Humber College and is a proud alumna of Jill McDonald’s Media Planning and Strategies class at Humber College. More details...
Andrea Tapia
Media Buying Coordinator
Andrea joined M&K in December 2024 as a Media Video Buying Coordinator, bringing a strong foundation in marketing and business. She is a recent graduate in Business Marketing from Georgian College and holds a degree in International Business. Her background in freelancing, sales and event coordination has shaped her More details...
Blake Lawrence
Media Buying and Planning Coordinator
Blake Lawrence is a Media Buying and Planning Coordinator at M&K Media with a year of experience in the industry. With a background in Computer Science, he is driven by understanding how and why things work, allowing him to translate that knowledge into clear, actionable insights through reporting and strategic recommendations.
Tressy Gasaro
Media Buying and Planning Coordinator
Tressy is a Media Planning and Buying Coordinator, she is excited to begin her career in the media industry. Tressy joins M&K Media with a background from Mohawk College’s Advertising and Marketing Communications Management program, excited to learn, grow, and make an impact in the media world.
Renée Stauch
Media Buying and Planning Coordinator
Renée has a strong foundation in media planning and buying with a passion for connecting brands to the right audiences through thoughtful, data-driven strategy. She joined M&K Media in March of 2026 as a recent graduate of the Advertising and Marketing Communications Management program at Mohawk College. She brings a balance of analytical thinking and More details...




