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WSI Newsroom 

Featuring Industry Spotlights, Media Coverage, Awards, and Recognition

We're proud to share the recognition WSI receives from leading industry publications, business media, and respected organizations. From leadership awards and consultant spotlights to success stories, these features reflect our commitment to digital excellence, community impact, and innovation.

Discover how our commitment to delivering results and empowering entrepreneurs remains a standout feature in the franchising and digital marketing landscape.

Featured Stories

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WSI Co-Founder Receives IFA's Highest Leadership Honor

The International Franchise Association honored Dan Monaghan with the prestigious William Rosenberg Foundation Leadership Award, recognizing his three decades of innovation in franchising. This recognition underscores the visionary leadership that continues to drive WSI's global success.

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WSI Consultant Named IFA's Franchisee of the Year

The International Franchise Association named Eric Cook as the 2024 Franchisee of the Year, recognizing his exceptional leadership and client success in digital marketing. With over a decade in the WSI network and expertise in financial services, Eric's achievement reflects the strength of WSI’s franchise model.

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Community Champion: WSI Consultant Wins Triple Recognition

Phoenix-based WSI Consultant Madhu Chadha has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including Alignable's Local Business Person of the Year, the 2024 Women Business Owner of the Year by her Chamber network, and the 2025 Local Community Supporter Award. These honors showcase how purpose-driven business practices create lasting impact in local communities.

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WSI Named Finalist for Canada's Most Innovative Business Award

WSI was recognized as a finalist for the Best Business Innovation category at the 2024 CanadianSME National Business Awards. This prestigious recognition highlights WSI's leadership in AI-powered digital marketing solutions and data-driven strategies that help businesses scale smarter and faster.

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Consultant Spotlights

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Franchise Canada Features Nicole King's Entrepreneurial Journey

WSI Consultant Nicole King was profiled in Franchise Canada for her successful transition from corporate executive to WSI digital marketing agency owner. The former business transformation executive built a business designed around her lifestyle priorities. Her story demonstrates the flexibility and support that defines the WSI franchise model.

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NaVOBA Spotlights Military Veteran's WSI Success Journey

Katheryne Womack has been featured in the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) Spotlight for her exceptional transition from 15 years of military service to successful WSI digital marketing agency ownership. Her journey from Air Force and Navy intelligence and cyber operations to serving businesses in the SaaS/IT/MSP space exemplifies the leadership and strategic expertise that drives entrepreneurial success.

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Leadership Highlights

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CIO Views Features WSI President's Leadership Journey

Valerie Brown-Dufour, President of WSI, is profiled in CIO Views for her trailblazing leadership in digital marketing and franchising. The feature explores her journey from world traveler to leading a global network, highlighting her vision for empowering entrepreneurs and advancing women in franchising.

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Franchise Journal Spotlights WSI Women Leaders in Franchising

WSI's commitment to empowering women in franchising was recognized in Franchise Journal's special Women in Franchising issue. The feature highlighted President Valerie Brown-Dufour and several accomplished WSI women leaders including Kelly Biggs, Melanie Gard, Nicky McKenna, Heidi Schwende, and Daphne Anderson for their entrepreneurial success and leadership contributions.

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Make Headlines of Your Own

You've explored the recognition, read about the achievements, and seen what's possible with WSI. Now it's time to discover if you're ready to build a business that could earn its own recognition. The next featured success story could be yours.