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Corus Entertainment to shut down five children’s channels
Nickelodeon, Disney XD, Disney Jr., La Chaine Disney and ABC Spark are set to close on Sept. 1.
TikTok Canada suspends cultural funding indefinitely
TIFF and the Juno Awards are among the institutions that will not receive renewed sponsorships.
CMPA proposes ‘codes of practice’ at CRTC’s market dynamics hearing
Regulatory framework similar to one implemented in the U.K. ‘would help restore commercial balance.’
Industry News: Pattison Outdoor unveils virtual planning tool
Meanwhile, NLogic plans a new consumer behaviour survey and Instacart joins on as sponsor of The Bear.
Industry News: WPP integrates TikTok’s Symphony tool
Meanwhile, the website of the popular RPM TV show has named Fuel Digital Media as its ad sales rep.
Upfronts 2025: CBC focuses on local news coverage and ad spend
CBC’s 2025-26 programming slate features more than 50 new and returning series.
Reeb out at Corus, Gossling appointed CEO
Former co-CEO Troy Reeb has stepped down and John Gossling will take on sole stewardship of the Canadian media company with additional executive moves announced.
Upfronts 2025: Rogers sets Canadian edition of The Price Is Right
Canadians’ interest in sports was also underscored, as 28 million people tuned in to sports content through Sportsnet’s linear and streaming services in the past year.
Havas Media Canada makes three senior leadership appointments
Erin Rahn and Justin Furman join the agency in partnership and growth roles, while Paul Linley is promoted to strengthen client relationships.
Bell Media sees continued YoY revenue increase
However, that operating revenue decreased from last quarter’s Q4 2024 results, which were $832 million
Industry News: Google gets transparent with PMax
Meanwhile, Spotify unveils a podcast engagement metric and Meltwater launches an AI-powered assistant.
WildBrain and IoM are adjusting their deal terms
Since Bell plans to stop carrying WildBrain’s channels, the company has to renegotiate parts of the Family Channel and Family Jr. sale.
Blue Ant to go public via Boat Rocker reverse takeover
Blue Ant’s listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange will follow a separate transaction involving Boat Rocker’s co-founders buying out their company’s studios business.
People Moves: Yahoo Canada appoints a new EIC
Meanwhile, Voices taps a new CMO and MLSE has a new director.
Media News: Cineplex quietly sells off its online store
Meanwhile, CBC Launches new winter and spring podcasts.
