Our Team

Katie Pringle

Katie Pringle is the co-founder of Marigold Marketing and PR and an integrated marketing expert. She has a deep understanding of the social and digital landscape and traditional me...Read More

Katie Pringle

Co-Founder & CEO
Katie Pringle

Katie Pringle

Co-Founder & CEO

Katie Pringle is the co-founder of Marigold Marketing and PR and an integrated marketing expert. She has a deep understanding of the social and digital landscape and traditional media mix. She has extensive experience in lifestyle, entertainment & kids, with a specific focus on brands that speak to women. As a marketer, Katie is forward-looking, delivers beyond expectation and is always ready for the unexpected. Her peers say she can see around corners.

Before launching Marigold, Katie ran Pringle Communications, providing social media and integrated marketing strategy. From 2014, she worked as the Marketing and Communications Manager for Food Banks Canada where she transformed their digital presence and developed new fundraising opportunities through digital & social media. Starting in 2008, at Corus Entertainment, Katie worked on the portfolio of Women’s brands, notably managing the successful launch of The Oprah Winfrey Network in Canada. In 2012 Katie was promoted, heading up social media strategy for the Television business, including great brands like YTV, CMT, Treehouse and W Network. Previously, she worked on award-winning marketing and PR campaigns in Hamilton’s retail sector. In addition, Katie is a volunteer for Safetynet Services in Oakville, ON.

Bridget Hoffer

Bridget is the co-founder of Marigold Marketing and PR, a communications strategist and brand expert. She has extensive experience in delivering strategic communications, marketing...Read More

Bridget Hoffer

Co-Founder & Senior Strategic Counsel
Bridget Hoffer

Bridget Hoffer

Co-Founder & Senior Strategic Counsel

Bridget is the co-founder of Marigold Marketing and PR, a communications strategist and brand expert. She has extensive experience in delivering strategic communications, marketing, and brand programs that achieve results and resonate. Her expertise ranges from developing and managing iconic Canadian brands to refreshed personal brands with effective positioning to ensure relevance and value.

Since 2015, she has been a consultant with individual clients, digital start-ups and PR firms providing communications strategy and planning for business development, expansion and launching new brands. From 2000 to 2014, Bridget was the executive director of CBC communications, marketing, and brand for all CBC English Services. She collaborated with CBC Radio-Canada’s French and Corporates service on national projects. During her tenure, CBC was ranked as one of Canada’s most influential brands by Ipsos. Previous, to her role as executive director, Bridget was director of CBC Radio and CBC regional communications. Before joining CBC, Bridget led the communications teams for the United Way of Winnipeg and the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Currently, she is a board member for Safetynet services in Oakville, ON.

Karen Krugel

An award-winning leader in strategic public relations, Karen has held key roles in top agencies in Canada (Toronto) and the US (New York). Her path has led her around the globe, an...Read More

Karen Krugel

Senior Strategic Counsel
Karen Krugel

Karen Krugel

Senior Strategic Counsel

An award-winning leader in strategic public relations, Karen has held key roles in top agencies in Canada (Toronto) and the US (New York). Her path has led her around the globe, and she recently held the role of CSO at Highbury Media in Cape Town, SA. She is a respected communications expert, whose skills have helped promote, protect and elevate several multi-national brands in a variety of industries including CPG, cannabis, food & beverage, hospitality and luxury travel.

Brooke Russell

Brooke is a highly experienced customer service professional with a strong passion for public relations. She graduated with a certificate in Strategic Public Relations from the pre...Read More

Brooke Russell

Account Manager
Brooke Russell

Brooke Russell

Account Manager

Brooke is a highly experienced customer service professional with a strong passion for public relations. She graduated with a certificate in Strategic Public Relations from the prestigious University of Toronto after previously earning an Honours Specialization in Political Science from the University of Western Ontario. Brooke's expertise lies in developing comprehensive strategies, managing brands, crafting corporate communications, developing content, and executing successful PR campaigns. She has a natural ability to establish and cultivate strong relationships between clients and their respective audiences. Brooke's keen attention to detail and strategic planning allows her to deliver exceptional results.

Debra Dias

Debra is Marigold’s Business Support Associate. She is highly organized with over 20 years of customer service and administrative experience. She studied at Humber College where ...Read More

Debra Dias

Business Support Associate
Debra Dias

Debra Dias

Business Support Associate

Debra is Marigold’s Business Support Associate. She is highly organized with over 20 years of customer service and administrative experience. She studied at Humber College where she graduated with honours in Business Management. In her free time, Debra enjoys staying active, spending time with her two boys and travelling.

Mackenzie Bentley

Mackenzie is a creative storyteller with a passion for working with purpose-driven brands. She is responsible for developing and executing effective PR and social awareness campaig...Read More

Mackenzie Bentley

PR Coordinator
Mackenzie Bentley

Mackenzie Bentley

PR Coordinator

Mackenzie is a creative storyteller with a passion for working with purpose-driven brands. She is responsible for developing and executing effective PR and social awareness campaigns and has experience across diverse industries including travel, tourism, non-profit, lifestyle, and CPG. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and completed her Public Relations certificate from Simon Fraser University. Mackenzie brings extensive experience from her in-house and agency-based PR and communications roles. Her areas of specialization include crafting compelling copy, securing earned media, and developing impactful social media campaigns.

Partners

Andrea Hunter

Andrea has been a freelance and contract photographer for over 10 years, beginning as a black and white analog photographer, with a passion for dark room developing, she has now gr...Read More

Andrea Hunter

Photographer
Andrea Hunter

Andrea Hunter

Photographer

Andrea has been a freelance and contract photographer for over 10 years, beginning as a black and white analog photographer, with a passion for dark room developing, she has now grown into a digital artist bringing her images life in a very creative style. She has won numerous International awards and been published in many magazines across the world. Andrea can be seen photographing everything from weddings, families and animals, to editorials, high fashion and fantasy. She is constantly advancing in her career and pushing the boundaries to what she'll shoot next!

Becca Flynn

Becca is a creative writer with a passion for helping others flourish. With her background in arts and entertainment, she has worked with organizations and artists across Canada as...Read More

Becca Flynn

Content Writer
Becca Flynn

Becca Flynn

Content Writer

Becca is a creative writer with a passion for helping others flourish. With her background in arts and entertainment, she has worked with organizations and artists across Canada as part of their administrative and events teams. After receiving an Advanced Diploma in Music Business Management from Durham College, Becca graduated from the Public Relations program at Mohawk College in 2020.  

Becca brings over 5 years of experience in grant writing, corporate communications, and event planning; as well as an affinity towards client relations, public relations, and content creation.  

Danielle McKay

Since 2018, Danielle has been working with Marigold Marketing & PR, Canada's top cannabis PR firm. Danielle has a passion for the cannabis industry and community. Danielle supp...Read More

Danielle McKay

Marketing & Events
Danielle McKay

Danielle McKay

Marketing & Events

Since 2018, Danielle has been working with Marigold Marketing & PR, Canada's top cannabis PR firm. Danielle has a passion for the cannabis industry and community. Danielle supports Marigold brands, including Tether, Canada's community for budtenders, and WWC Conference, globally connecting and promoting women in cannabis and psychedelics.

Jayden Coughlin

Jayden executes authentic and targeted social media campaigns that drive results and supports the Marigold Retailer Relations team with social media engagement and communication.

Jayden Coughlin

Marketing & Social Media Coordinator
Jayden Coughlin

Jayden Coughlin

Marketing & Social Media Coordinator

Jayden executes authentic and targeted social media campaigns that drive results and supports the Marigold Retailer Relations team with social media engagement and communication.

Laura Blaney

Laura Blaney

Creative Partner
Laura Blaney

Laura Blaney

Creative Partner
Les Norton

Les Norton

Brand Ambassador
Les Norton

Les Norton

Brand Ambassador
Parveen Singh

As Marigold's PR Coordinator, Parveen supports the development and execution of client brand, marketing, and communication strategies. With a background working across various life...Read More

Parveen Singh

PR Coordinator
Parveen Singh

Parveen Singh

PR Coordinator

As Marigold's PR Coordinator, Parveen supports the development and execution of client brand, marketing, and communication strategies. With a background working across various lifestyle industries, Parveen enjoys the variety and learning involved in public relations. She likes to focus on working collaboratively with teams to deliver results that help brands tell their story and engage with consumers.

Tina Chen

Tina Chen

Graphic & Web Design
Tina Chen

Tina Chen

Graphic & Web Design
Tracy Collier

Tracy Collier is a social media expert who specializes in building brand and social media presence for businesses and individuals. Since 2013, Tracy has worked as an independent co...Read More

Tracy Collier

Business Development & Events
Tracy Collier

Tracy Collier

Business Development & Events

Tracy Collier is a social media expert who specializes in building brand and social media presence for businesses and individuals. Since 2013, Tracy has worked as an independent communication professional in social media and online support services. She is skilled in assessing and developing successful content plans and approaches to build online exposure for clients. From 2004 through 2013, Tracy was responsible for marketing and managing operations at an information and technology services company.