
Spotify hits profitable status
Ad-supported revenue is growing at a faster rate than subscriptions.

Starz makes its entry into Canada
Plus, Bell has released the latest subscription numbers for Crave.

Torontoist flies to the Daily Hive
Founder Karm Sumal says this is an opportunity to age up Daily Hive’s audience and grow its news chops.

Cue Digital partners on new mobile ad format
Ad-tech company Polar will bring its Boost Box technology to Canada.

Can you hear me now? Smart speakers in Canada
Audience Insights looks at the rise of smart speakers, which brands are most popular and what hurdles lie ahead.

GroupM ushers in a new global exec
WPP’s media investment arm has tapped a longtime researcher for the new position.

The Good Doctor takes the top: Numeris
Fellow medical drama New Amsterdam was not far behind.

CTV sets phase two of midseason, expands The Launch
Plus, World of Dance and Station 19 return to midseason.

Ad growth steady for Google in Q4
Meanwhile, the company’s hardware and cloud services are pulling in significantly more money than last year.

Sunwing reroutes to the top: Media Monitors
Travel services continued to play well in both Toronto and Montreal.

Super Bowl views continue to trend down
Ratings have fallen by more than 41% since 2016.

Touche on top, Havas on the rise: RECMA
This year’s top four agencies was almost completely flipped from last year’s list.