World-Class Programming

Momentum Media Networks is Canada’s independent provider of world-class programming content and innovative services and digital tools as well as creative marketing solutions and revenue producing promotions.

We work with media companies and talent from across the world to deliver marquee programming content and the finest tools and services available to help them achieve exceptional results on-air and behind-the-scenes.

Servicing more than 500 affiliates, Momentum has longstanding relationships with every broadcast group, making us the perfect broadcast industry partner in Canada.

All our people are known media and marketing veterans who understand the importance of building cross-platform audiences and bolstering the bottom-line.

We take a consultative approach with our radio executive and manager partners, helping them solve their challenges and achieve their audience and revenue goals with the best solutions to meet their needs.

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Shawn Smith

Shawn Smith is a marketing and media veteran who has helped media clients in the US and Canada fortify and grow their revenues. He founded Momentum Media Marketing in 2003 and began assisting clients and national advertisers embrace digital strategies. In addition to the B2B marketing agency, Shawn acquired Broadcast Dialogue, Canada’s broadcast industry publication in 2016 and merged the business of SparkNetworks to form Momentum Media Networks in 2016.

Previously Shawn worked with Jones Radio Networks, the largest independent audio programming and services company in the United States, as Director of Marketing and was responsible for the branding, positioning, and merchandising of the company’s 116 programs and services, serving 5000 American broadcast stations.

Shawn started his career as an on-air personality with CHUM Ltd. and later managed syndication for Rogers Media. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in marketing from Saint Mary’s University in Halifax.

Michael Olstrom

Michael is a media and marketing veteran who has worked in business leadership positions across Canada.

Over 35 years, Michael has ascended through the media business, first as an on-air personality, then moving through programming and operations, and on to a variety of Vice-President and General Manager roles with increasing responsibility. He has evolved and grown large-scale multi-brand operations for Bell Media, Astral Radio, Harvard Broadcasting, Craig Music & Entertainment and Okanagan Radio, among others.

Michael has also taken an active role in governmental affairs, corporate governance, community advocacy, advisory councils, industry associations, as well as learning initiatives. A natural leader, Michael helps his colleagues and associates adapt to changing market conditions and adopt new strategies, methods, and technologies to achieve optimum success.