Press & Media

  • Globe And Mail

    GLOBE AND MAIL: Luxury training becomes fashionable MBA accessory

    “When Christal Agostino was pursuing her MBA a few years ago, she had a deluxe classroom - a Hermès boutique in Paris. In the rarefied edifice devoted to luxury shopping, the Montreal native had to learn the intricacies of the high-end marketplace.”

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  • Financial Post Article

    FINANCIAL POST: "Setting MBA students on an international path"

    "Through her international exchange program, she was able to connect with the crème de la crème of the international luxury industry, and form some long-term connections, which she maintains to this day.

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  • Women of Influence

    WOMEN OF INFLUENCE+: Leading in Luxury

    “Christal Agostino knew that marketing for the luxury segment was a highly competitive field — so she gave herself an edge by including international luxury brand management studies in her MBA. She’s been climbing in her career ever since. “

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  • Media in Canada

    MEDIA IN CANADA: Spafax hires strategist for luxury brands

    ““Christal’s experience and expertise in luxury brands and partnerships is remarkable, and she will play a key role in driving integrated partnerships with leading brands across all of our content platforms”

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  • BoF500

    BoF500: Diane von Furstenberg, Imran Amed and CDFA Celebrate the American Members of the #BoF500

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  • Globe and Mail 2

    GLOBE AND MAIL: The Experts Weigh In

    “[…] the content strategy on your website should also reflect that part of your brand DNA. You could profile female professionals, entrepreneurs and taste-makers, for instance, a day-in-the-life of an executive, traveller, photographer, multitasking mom, fashion stylist, music festival-goer, anyone who would benefit from living/working with the freedom of movement that your product offers. […] Remember that video generates much more engagement than static images do on social media.”

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  • Globe and Mail 3

    GLOBE AND MAIL: Women-only MBA fair helps the curious set a course

    Christal Agostino, a Forté fellow who graduated from Queen's University School of Business in 2011 and a panelist at the Toronto event.

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  • THE INTELLIGENCER: County’s new Destination Marketing Organization appoints directors

    Visit The County, Prince Edward County’s new Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), is one step closer to reality with the appointment of its first board of directors.

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  • WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT: Westmounters love the dynamic Denim and Diamond party

    “Co-chairs Deborah Bridgman, Teresa
    Izzo and Christal Agostino were praised
    for their detail-driven perfection.
    Their committee and a myriad of vol-
    unteers helped raised $162,000 for Hope
    & Cope’s innovative psychosocial support
    programs for young adult cancer patients
    (18 to 35 years old) at the Wellness Centre.”

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