Welcome to The Connected One, a premium platform that connects buyers with the right sellers.
A daily source for the pulse on the advertising, marketing and public relations industries that helps connect decision-makers with the right sellers.
Our history was born over a decade ago reporting on the advertising, marketing and public relations industries through our publications PR In Canada and Profectio providing our readers with business news that matters. This has allowed us to build a great network online and offline, connect businesses and the people behind them with introductions and pre-qualified business leads.
Our Founder
Dave “The Connector” Forde has been involved in the marketing, public relations and technology industry across Canada for over 20 years in various sales and marketing roles, he launched The Connected One network of business sites which connects buyers to the right sellers. Profectio and PR In Canada covers news about the marketing and public relations industry each day helping professionals advance their career and businesses.
He also serves as an advisor to a number of businesses across the country. Find Dave on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Over the years we have had the opportunity to build a great network online and offline. This has also allowed us to help connect businesses and the people behind them with introductions and pre-qualified business leads, now we can connect you through our online platform.
We aggregate and analyze data and news about the advertising, marketing, public relations and technology industry to help brands and agencies make better business decisions.
Questions Like:
- Who are the top advertising and public relations agencies?
- What are the most distributive technologies for our brand?
- Who are the top marketers
- What is our competitor’s strategy?
- Which agency should we hire?
Our Community Managers use our platform to help our clients see the where the world is going tomorrow, today!
It is time to grow your business.
The Connected One also provides:
News Coverage
Our platform covers news about the advertising, marketing and public relations industry. We provide up to the minute news on the top industry moves, news and trends that impact businesses around the globe. Since 2010 our publications PR In Canada and Profectio have brought our readers business news that matters. Submit your news.
Marketplace
Everyday B2B buyers turn to The Connected One's marketplace to find products and services to solve their business problems. Our Community Managers work directly with brands to recommend the right vendor based on their specific needs. Marketplace
Awards
We host various awards programs giving recognition to the top people and businesses across the world such as our NextGen awards or Social Media Success awards program.
Rankings
We offer a ranking system to help buyers determine the best business solutions to meet their needs. More details on The Connected One's ranking system.
PR In Canada and Profectio are part of The Connected One network
PR In Canada is the only independent publication dedicated to the Canadian public relations industry with fresh news and trends every day. We are the voice for the communications and public relations industry across Canada, sharing best practices, opinions, success stories and research that keeps the industry growing and connected. Our annual awards include the Women In Communications & Marketing; Top 40 Under 40; NextGen Awards and Media Relations Awards.
Profectio, (latin for the source), the online publication dedicated to Canada’s online advertising and marketing industry. Our purpose is simple, to be the voice for advertising and marketing professionals across Canada. We share your opinions, thoughts, success stories and research that helps to keep the industry growing.