A new top four in Toronto: Media Monitors

Radio

ING Direct leaps to the top of the radio-spend list in Toronto and Rogers Wireless is first in Montreal, for the week of May 6 to 12.



CBC TV audience decline sparks pre-upfronts debate

Television

The pubcaster spars with Barry Kiefl’s media trends blog over the impact of the fall 2012 NHL lockout on overall viewership.



Decoding tomorrow at FutureFlash

DigitalMobile

From storytelling to talking products, deconstructing the information from day one of ICA’s FutureFlash, which concludes today in Muskoka.



Crucial Interactive to rep Warner Bros. digital

DigitalMobile

The company will exclusively represent the media co’s Canadian digital operations.



BlogTO launches Patio Guide

DigitalMobile

The online and mobile tool is sponsored by Bud Light Lime Mojito and helps users locate Toronto bars and restaurants with patios.



Okanagan Spring Brewery stays pure

DigitalOut Of HomeTelevision

The beer’s first national campaign attempts to connect with consumers on an emotional level.



Shaw Media introduces new TV ad option

Television

The live on-screen integration allows the media co to insert ads into already produced programming, such as this weekend’s broadcast of The Hangover.



Spotted! Loblaw dishes out a taste of summer

DigitalExperiential

The grocer kicked off its Eat Fleet Tour, which will offer consumers a chance to sample products from President’s Choice and national brands like Coca-Cola.



CBS’s plan to stay on top: blog

Television

Mindshare’s Lina Alles on the two shows she sees lasting of the five new programs presented by the network at its upfront.



Vision7 Media names new president

People Moves

Former Aegis Media president of global clients David Jowett joins the agency and succeeds Pierre Delagrave, who is moving into a new role.