In the lead-up to International Women’s Day, Media Matters is highlighting the women across its organization whose work supports the company’s publications, partnerships and day-to-day operations. From editorial and design to sales, marketing and industry relations, these team members play an integral role in delivering content, managing client relationships and ensuring advertising programs meet their objectives.
This series aims to recognize their professional achievements, industry experience and the leadership they bring to the collision repair community.
Today, the focus turns to Gloria Mann and Wanja Mann of the advertising, sales and marketing team, whose combined decades of experience and commitment to customer service help drive strategic partnerships and support clients across both print and digital platforms.
Wanja Mann
As industry relations marketing and sales associate at Media Matters, Wanja Mann brings more than a decade of national marketing and sales experience to the team. With 11 years at Polaroid Canada Inc. as national key account manager, she led strategic initiatives that strengthened brand positioning and drove revenue growth across the country. Her background in economics, with a specialization in accounting and business management, shapes her analytical approach, allowing her to align financial insight with brand and sales performance.
At Media Matters, she oversees digital and print advertising operations, working across diverse management systems to ensure every advertising commitment is carefully scheduled, executed and fully delivered. From coordinating campaign timelines to supporting clients’ marketing objectives, she plays a key role in making sure each partnership achieves measurable results. She values the opportunity to further advance her expertise while contributing to a collaborative team environment that supports the collision repair industry.
“I enjoy bringing strategy and structure to marketing and sales, and seeing how thoughtful planning can truly elevate a brand’s presence. Being part of a team that supports our industry partners every day is incredibly rewarding.”
Gloria Mann
With 50 years in the industry, Gloria Mann brings deep experience and an unwavering commitment to customer relationships. Before joining the collision repair sector, she spent 32 years at Polaroid Canada as special markets manager, building lasting partnerships and helping customers navigate an evolving marketplace.
At Media Matters, Gloria focuses on working closely with customers to help them make informed marketing decisions. She aligns them with partners and value chain operators, taking the time to understand their needs and integrate new technologies and opportunities that best highlight their work. Whether she is making calls, visiting clients or connecting businesses with tailored solutions, Gloria is driven by the belief that strong relationships are at the heart of successful marketing.
Together with Wanja, she forms a dynamic team grounded in experience and trust. Their shared commitment ensures customers feel confident, supported and well represented across every platform.
“We work hard for our customers. It’s about staying connected and making sure their needs are met every step of the way.”
