After two and a half years of working for CNW Group, I’ve made the difficult decision to leave and pursue another opportunity.
I say it was difficult decision because CNW has been more than just an amazing place to work. I spent the majority of my waking hours since 2007 at the company’s Bay Street headquarters, and the people here have become more than just colleagues. I mean, I’ve probably talked on the phone more with people in CNW’s Western Canada offices than I have with my mom in the past few years.
CNW, and the people there, gave me a ton of great opportunities that I might not have had elsewhere, and for that I’m truly thankful. When I was just a guy with a tan, sleeping on my friend’s couch, Laurie Smith (now CNW’s VP of Culture and Communication) took a chance on me and offered me a position as a Communications Coordinator. Since then, I’ve had a few different roles in a couple of different departments. In each case, my colleagues and managers were always supportive of what I was doing.
I will always look back at my time with CNW fondly, and while I certainly enjoyed the work I did there, I’m going to miss the people that worked there more.
Thanks for the great time, CNW. I hope we keep in touch.
Yours Truly,
-Parker Mason
P.S.: As sad as I am to be leaving CNW, I’m also super-excited to start the next stage of my life and career. I’ll fill you in on the details in a week or so (I’ll still be in Toronto). You can always reach me via e-mail (parker@blogcampaigning.com) or at Facebook.com/ParkerMason.

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Goodbye, CNW! Tomorrow is my last day at CNW Group: http://is.gd/4HoWb
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Best of luck wherever u land. U r a great Tweep. RT @parkernow: Goodbye, CNW! Tomorrow is my last day at CNW Group: http://is.gd/4HoWb
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Congrats on the move, even if it is tough to say goodbye. I’m eager to hear what your new gig is!
Thanks for getting a promotion so Laurie could take another chance and hire me! All the best, we’ll miss you around these parts… Although we are looking to the increase in space in our cupboard.
What’s next?
Hey Parker,
So, I just heard the news. It’s a shame we didn’t get to hang out and work together more. I wish I could get to Toronto more often.
Good luck with everything and keep in touch.
- Michale Pranikoff
I’ll miss being able to drop your name and fix whatever mistakes I made queuing up a press release.
Way to go out graciously at CNW Group, Parker. What a nice post saying goodbye to your old employer and colleagues. I’m looking forward to hearing about what’s next!
Can’t wait to hear about the new gig. I’m sure CNW peeps will miss you.
my friend and football adversary @parkernow is leaving CNW to…explore new opportunities http://tr.im/DuHt best of luck parker!
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All the best in whatever adventures are before you! And thank you for all the great advice on feeds and Twitter, etc.
Ooh, just thought of something. I don’t need to miss you…you’re not giving up blogging and tweeting are you? :-)
Parker you will be missed. Keep in touch.
Good luck,
Mat
Thanks for all the kind words, everyone.
Good luck, Parker! I’m sure your new employers will reap great rewards. Looking forward to hearing the details.
To the one who got me onto Twitter…need I say more! You will be missed at CNW that’s a given, but am pleased to continue following you on twitter and reading your blog. Best wishes with your new endeavour Parker.
I’m sad, and glad for Parker….RT @parkernow: Goodbye, CNW! Tomorrow is my last day at CNW Group: http://is.gd/4HoWb
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Good luck with everything. Thanks
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