About Marketplace Publishing

Marketplace Publishing is the team that behind the creative development and publishing of the Marketplace Newsletter.

The Marketplace Newsletter Team

Malcolm Dort - President

With over 25 years experience in outdoor and in-house media ventures, Malcolm Dort provides a wealth of wisdom in advertising and business. Some of his ventures included a Newspaper promotion company that operated across North America causing quite a stir by giving away cars to clients and consumers. From Bus Board advertising, Guest directories for hotels, the Nepean magazine "Marketplace" and a magazine for the Nepean Chamber of Commerce, Malcolm's keen understanding of advertising and the needs of business owners inspired him to create The Marketplace Newsletter.

Maclolm started his career as a boy delivering fish door to door in Nova Scotia. From humble beginnings, his drive, determination and business acumen saw to extensive traveling and a number of businesses over the years in ten different countries. The Marketplace Newsletter is the result of all the travels and years of research into the direct mailing industry.

Joan Dort - Office Administrator

Malcolm is joined by his wife Joan who heads the administration of the business after having spent 18 years as an aesthetician with her own business. Having been a business owner herself, Joan understands the importance of advertising and the significance of it's impact in terms of budgeting.

P.S. Design

Our creative team at P.S. Design is made up of the talented Daphne Pierce and Tim Skinner. Having worked with Malcolm for over twelve years, they bring a level of expertise and keen eye to the visual aspect of the newsletter. Their design work has helped make The Marketplace Newsletter the success that it is.

Brian Freund - Sales, Administration, Writing,
                        e-Marketing

Brian comes to Marketplace with a diverse background and many talents. From his military experience, he has acquired management, administration, and speaking skills. He has been involved with tele-marketing, retail demonstrations and training activities. Having lived many years abroad, Brian is also knowledgeable of foreign cultures and is conversant in several languages besides English. He enjoys spending time with his son, reading, exercising, and music. At Marketplace Brian is active in sales, administration, writing and e-marketing.

Nicola Maule â€" Writer

Siggy Sheryl Bennett Wilson - Writer

Rock and Roll DJ, television producer - Sheryl Bennett Wilson's varied career in media in Ottawa has provided the backbone of her own writing company Words For Sale.ca. She has interviewed rock stars, sports stars, politicians and numerous everyday people with fascinating stories to tell. Her writing has included scripts for videos, press and media kits, and publicity for authors, as well as published articles on various topics. She enjoys writing about businesses in Ottawa, the owners and the entrepreneurial spirit that makes them unique.

Siggy Rajzman - Sales West

Siggy’s varied background includes extensive experience not only as a business owner himself but also in the field of local advertising for a collection of popular publications. As such he is a uniquely qualified member of the marketplace newsletter sales team. Understanding the needs of local business owners and the ins and outs of the advertising industry, allows Siggy to find and help companies in our communities get the exposure and business they need to thrive.

Diane Elie

Diane Elie of DME Accounting prides herself on providing more than just top-notch accounting services to individuals and businesses like Marketplace Newsletter, but also on educating her clients and providing them with the expert advice to enhance their method of financial administration. In her accounting role and as a financial advisor, Diane’s keen mind for business has helped us to continue to grow at such a phenomenal pace.

Marianne Heinen Kits - Bookkeeper

Marianne recently joined Marketplace Publishers. She brings many years of bookkeeping and administrative experience in various types of organizations. Marianne runs her own bookkeeping company, which grew out of her desire to support small businesses. She is very pleased to be part of the team at Marketplace, a company that shares her goal of helping business owners along the path to success.

Pitch

The Advertorial format of The Marketplace Newsletter is the fastest growing print concept in North America, with growing results and interest that demand expansion. Malcolm is looking for partners to roll out new editions of The Marketplace Newsletter across Ontario.